“150 Sails Up in DL” is a regional public art project in celebration of Detroit Lakes Minnesota’s 150th anniversary. There are 150 one-of-a-kind sailboat sculptures adorned with artwork from almost 100 regional artists. The inspiration for this design was to capture the juxtaposition of the roads and streets of Detroit Lakes, the winding curves that mimic the lake’s shoreline, the straight roads that intersect and simultaneously create a uniform grid pattern. In Detroit Lakes there are so many different ways to get to your destination, and no matter which way you choose, you’ll always choose the scenic route.
