Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association:
supporting the people, places and artistic cultural hub within and around this vibrant, welcoming and creative community

HOLLAND NEIGHBORHOOD: the heart of northeast Minneapolis

Call for Artists: JROW Signage RFP

The Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association (HNIA) is seeking proposals from artists or artist teams to design and create new signage for the Jefferson Right of Way (JROW) Sculpture Park in Northeast Minneapolis.

This public art opportunity is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the JROW space and support local creative voices. We’re looking for designs that reflect the history, community, and evolving identity of this unique green space.

Project Overview:

  • Location: JROW Sculpture Park, NE Minneapolis

  • Compensation: Paid opportunity (details in RFP)

  • Eligibility: Local artists or artist teams are strongly encouraged to apply

Proposal Deadline: July 15,2025

RFP & Submission Info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EL1TKPYNOmimGEDds-y0Z0fZpifU9RBtqdwLlGDyDs0/edit?usp=sharing

For questions, contact Emily Stehlin at holland@hnia.org

Looking for a way to support your neighborhood?

HNIA offers a variety of volunteer opportunities — from events to outreach and more.

Meet the Board

  • Jake Bertram -President

    Resident since: 2022
    About Jake: Mechanical engineer in HVAC industry, interested in home improvement projects, walking our dog Margot, tennis & pickleball, homebrewing, Packers football
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: Hai Hai, Charrito Lindo
    Favorite Holland Activity: Going for a walk and getting a scoop (or two) at Dream or DQ

  • Chaz Mayo - Secretary

    Resident since: 2023
    About Chez: Interested in theater, vintage belt buckle collecting, walking his small dog
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: Marty's Deli
    Favorite Holland Activity: The "Giraffe House" on 5th St

  • Margie Siegel

    Resident since: 1999
    About Margie: Work in nonprofit management and Iyengar yoga student
    Favorite Holland Restaurants: Marty's and Dutch Bar
    Favorite Holland Activity: Walking the dog; getting a breakfast sammie at Marty's

  • Collin Sandoe

    Resident Since: 2016
    About: I live in Holland Neighborhood with my partner Michael. I like to garden, do yoga and squeeze in as many movies as I can in my free time. I have been the Kitchen Manager at a food business in N.E. for 9 1/2 years now. I got into that industry because I love to cook... and eat tasty food. I wanted to join the board to meet my neighbors and make a positive change in my community.
    Favorite Local Restaurant: Chimborazo on Central. I always order 2 orders of Muchín De Yuca first thing when I sit down. They're like giant cheese curds with yuca dough as the batter - delicious.
    Favorite Holland Activity: I love how easily accessible everything I need in life is by foot. My job, dentist, clinic, grocery store, garden store, gym, cinema, dmv... everything is easy to get to by walking. 2 miles max - I love it. I find it so relaxing.

  • Andrew Baumgartner

    Resident Since: 2025
    About: Pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in NE; brewer of extremely fussy coffee; wildly amateur home gardener 
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: Pizza and union-brewed beer at Fair State Co-op
    Favorite Holland Activity: Long walks and trying to ID every bird in the neighborhood by both sight and call

  • Zoey Slettehaugh

    Resident Since: 2023
    About: I grew up in the Kansas City area, went to the University of Iowa for school, and then moved to Minneapolis in 2020 to start work as a medical device engineer. In my free time I enjoy biking, kayaking, playing soccer, checking out live music, traveling, and trying new restaurants and breweries. I also have 2 adorable cats!
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: Tough question - we are so spoiled in northeast with great restaurants. I really enjoy stopping in to Marty's Deli for lunch.
    Favorite Holland Activity: My favorite thing about the Holland neighborhood is how walkable it is! 

  • Erin Kayser - Treasurer

  • Jason Smith - Vice President

    Resident Since: 2009
    About: Work as a handyman, used to be a wilderness guide before settling down here.
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: Hard to pick a favorite restaurant, but I love sushi, so I'll go with Momo
    Favorite Holland Activity: Holland is blue collar with a large art community, and that makes me feel at home.

  • Darren Bouton

    Resident Since: 1982 with a couple breaks
    About: Lived in the 55418 ZIP Code for 37 out of 42 years. How things have changed but are still the same it still like living in a small town in the middle of the city.
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: El Taco Riendo
    Favorite Holland Activity: The arts and shopping on central Ave.

  • Christopher Herner

    Resident Since: 2016
    About: I like to paint and then back light it, I call it Space Telescope-ing because i'm a nerd. I also write, cook, and like singing on jazz night.
    Favorite Holland Restaurant: El Taco Riendo
    Favorite Holland Activity: Riding the bicycle to Boom Island and relaxing to music

  • Mitchell Farmer-Lies