The Artsat Work!

Northeast Minneapolis is home to over 1,200 artists working out of 17 art buildings spread over a one square mile area.

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Two jackalope cutouts stand on either side of a green sign that reads No Place On Earth Like This.

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Named #1 Arts District in the USA Today 10 Best Reader's Choice Travel Awards!

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News & Events

11/01/2026

Want to write for the Arts District?

The Arts District is looking for those who want to write about these artists, their shows, events, achievements, and tell the story of the artists in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.

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News & Events

10/30/2026

The Minneapolis Arts History Project

This is a collective story that belongs to the entire community. We invite you to visit the Arts District Welcome Center during Fall open studios to view recent additions to the
Minneapolis Arts History Project.

A white plastic crate holding a stack of colorful illustrated cards sits next to an art project featuring prints of hands holding strings with hanging geometric pattern squares.

News & Events

10/28/2026

November Roundup

November brings a month full of celebrations and creative discoveries in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.

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News & Events

10/28/2026

Arts District conflict with MnDOT’s plan

Good planning typically asks, beyond safety and function when entering a community, how we can enhance the community, disrupting it as little as possible.