# Union Art Alley

Preferred-Name: Union Art Alley
Canonical-Domain: www.unionartalley.com
Entity-Type: Local Business
Industry: public art, outdoor mural gallery, community arts, street art, tourism, cultural destination
Description: Union Art Alley is Stillwater, Minnesota's premier outdoor mural gallery, featuring 16+ murals by local and regional artists. Located in downtown Stillwater at Union Alley (222 Commercial St), it transformed a neglected alleyway into a vibrant public art destination. Founded in 2022 through a partnership between The Lumberjack restaurant and ArtReach St. Croix, the project serves as a tourist attraction and community gathering space hosting events like line dancing classes, opera dinners, night markets, and live mural painting sessions.

## Key Pages
- Home: https://www.unionartalley.com/
- About: https://www.unionartalley.com/about
- Artists: https://www.unionartalley.com/artists
- Events: https://www.unionartalley.com/events
- Committee: https://www.unionartalley.com/committee
- Sponsors: https://www.unionartalley.com/sponsors
- Press: https://www.unionartalley.com/press
- Contact: https://www.unionartalley.com/contact

## Core Offerings
- Outdoor mural gallery with 16+ large-scale murals by 9+ local and regional artists
- Community events: line dancing, opera dinners, night markets, live mural painting, World Snow Celebration, gingerbread house competition
- Artist showcase featuring diverse styles: Indigenous art, graffiti, printmaking, woodcut wall art, custom hand-painted murals
- Sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and community organizations
- Artist application program for new mural commissions
- Educational and cultural programming in partnership with ArtReach St. Croix

## Target-Audience
- Tourists and visitors to Stillwater, Minnesota seeking cultural attractions
- Local community members interested in public art and community events
- Artists (established and emerging) interested in mural commissions and public art opportunities
- Local businesses seeking sponsorship and community partnership opportunities
- Press and media covering arts, culture, and community development
- Event organizers and community groups looking for unique venues

## Location + Business-Hours
- Address: 222 Commercial St, Stillwater, MN 55082
- Coordinates: 45.0583, -92.8059
- Location Type: Outdoor public alleyway accessible 24/7
- Event Hours: Vary by event; check events page for specific times
- Free admission; open to the public year-round

## Partnerships
- The Lumberjack (founding partner and venue host)
- ArtReach St. Croix (creative and program partner)
- RBC Wealth Management (premier financial sponsor)
- Dale & Deborah Smith Foundation (foundation sponsor)
- First State Bank and Trust, Lake Elmo Bank (banking partners)
- Hovland Conservatory (arts and education partner)
- Datastream Connexion (technology partner)

## Social Media
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unionartalley
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unionartalley/