Northeast Minneapolis Arts District - The Arts at Work!

A bold new Arts District project with both historical and forward-looking goals
The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is embarking on a bold new project to delve into the history of the visual arts in Minneapolis. But far from an exercise in nostalgia, the goal of this endeavor is to glean insights from the past that empower current...
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Northeast places third in U.S. arts districts, thanks to supporters
The 2024 USA Today poll results for the Best Arts District are in, and Northeast Minneapolis Arts District ranked #3. Although we couldn’t maintain our title as #1 for three consecutive years, we’d like to extend heartfelt gratitude to all who supported...
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Artists led by example in the Plastic-Free Challenge
Katherine Boyce has amplified environmentalist work by writing in these forums about artists exploring climate change and water. A painter herself, she earned a different kind of notice in February’s Plastic-Free Challenge, posting frequently about her...
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Document your inspiration and share it
To the clanging of church bells with bicyclists riding by, tile artist Josh Blanc and Layl McDill (behind the camera) documented their recent Paris tile tour in videos posted on YouTube and Facebook. Guided by a book from Friends of Terra Cotta, Paris...
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March arts roundup
Volunteers needed for Speakeasy Art-A-Whirl ® needs “all hands on deck” – with building owners and artists tied to their buildings and studios, Northeast Minneapolis Arts District relies on family, friends, and board members who are not exhibiting artists,...
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Conversations with the City about the Arts Ecosystem
Ben Johnson in March, and Addy Gonzalez in November, arrived from Los Angeles in 2023 bringing fresh energy to Minneapolis’ new Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs. Johnson became the first director of the department, which is focused on ensuring...
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