Applications for Commemorative Works on the Minnesota Capitol Mall

Revised Rules governing commemorative works on the Minnesota Capitol grounds took effect on November 21, 2022. The full text of the rules are in Minnesota Rules Chapter 2400.2703. Read a copy of the amended rules.

A “commemorative work” is a monument, memorial, or other artwork that commemorates a person, group, event, place, or topic. To learn more about existing works on the Minnesota Capitol grounds, visit the Memorials & Monuments page.

Application Forms

Early inquiry and consultation with CAAPB staff is strongly recommended before an application is submitted. Submit the request form for early inquiry and consultation.

After early inquiry and consultation with CAAPB staff, the applicant may proceed with the formal application by submitting the required application information for the type of request – addition, modification, or removal. Each type of application is available below.

Application and Review Process

The steps for application and review are detailed in the Commemorative Works Rules (MN Rule 2400.2703). For proposed additions, see Subpart 3. For proposed modifications and removals, see Subpart 7. Additional information is available in the FAQ document.

Frequently Asked Questions

To learn more about the commemorative works application and review process, check out the answers to these Frequently Asked Questions.

Rulemaking Background

On November 21, 2022, updated rules for commemorative works on the Capitol grounds went into effect. The rules describe the steps and criteria that the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board uses to review public proposals for the addition of new works, or for the modification or removal of existing works. To learn more about the rule amendment process, visit the CAAPB rulemaking webpage. For information on the two commemorative work task forces that led the engagement and research efforts to shape the rule amendments, visit the task forces webpage.