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Arts District News
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March 1, 2022 - Issue 124
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Thanks to all the artists who submitted their work for the second airport show for the artists of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. We received over 120 applicants, twice as many as last time. With more travelers passing through the airport tens of thousands of people will see this show. We also want to thank our sponsors Artspace and American Craft Council. Anyone else interested in contributing should contact Michelle at mmwoster@gmail.com. We all look forward to seeing the work installed in June.
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Freakonomics of the art market
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Many artists I know are avid podcast listeners, some even make their own. Freakonomics, featured mostly on public radio stations has an excellent three-part series that is a must listen for any artist or consumer who wants a peek inside the dark morass that is the global art market. While the numbers may be higher in Northeast (according to a …
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Memorialize the Movement looking for space
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Leesa Kelly, founder of Memorialize the Movement (MTM), is participating in a fellowship named for Arthur C. McWatt (1926-2012), an African American researcher, writer, and educator who taught history and social studies for 33 years. He wrote “Crusaders for Justice” celebrating heroes of the Civil Rights Movement in Minnesota as well several magazine articles. The fellowship is a joint project …
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Aaron Dysart's Passage at Mia
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Congratulations to Aaron Dysart, whose studio is in the Casket Arts Building, on his Passage show that just wrapped up at Mia. Curran, who coincidentally is managing the next airport exhibit for the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District, wrote an insightful article for MPLSART.com on the subject. He observed visitors to Mia interacting with Latitude, the inflatable noodles (think car dealer …
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The MPLSART Sketchbook Project is a unique survey of the Twin Cities visual arts community during another challenging year. Started in 2020 as a way to connect and support artists during the pandemic, the 2021 project is the second iteration bringing together a whole new set of amazing Twin Cities artists. Throughout 2021, 70 local artists contributed 120 original works …
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The Promised Land: How Do We Change This
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“The Promised Land: How Do We Change This” is an immersive arts experience featuring provocative, dark, and raw assemblages of found objects, textiles, and mixed media. Andrew Moore describes his work as “reality art,” a powerful form of protest towards issues such as domestic abuse, gentrification, racism, and poverty. “This work shows that my experience is unjust, as a formerly …
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Frank Stone legacy house available for art/retail sales rental opportunity
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The house at 168 13th Avenue NE that artist Frank Stone wrapped in metal will be available starting in May. The current owner is looking for an artist/retailer tenant who will use the building for combination live/work/sell. Frank Stone and Lynn Olson (husband and wife) received the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District’s Vision Awards in 2019 for the vast effect they …
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The District is an all volunteer organization. Send us an email letting us know how you would like to help.
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Your contribution will support artists and our Northeast Minneapolis Arts District community. We have become a 501(c)(3) organization.
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The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (NE-AD) is officially designated as an Arts District by the City of Minneapolis. NE-AD’s Board of Directors was established in 2014 and merged December 30, 2020 with Northeast Community Development Corporation.
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