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Arts District News
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April 1, 2022 - Issue 125
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Over the past couple years we have reported on the vast expansion of Northeast Minneapolis Arts District with 18 art buildings and 1200 artists working within its boundaries. It is a validation to the 30 artists' visionaries who created Art-A-Whirl® back in 1996. Their idea of creating a self-sufficient arts community has paid off in continuing opportunities for artists to reach their full potential. We now are on the cusp of the second full phase of the Arts District.
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Artspace is expanding the usable space in the 13-acre, ten-building Northrup King site with two buildings to be converted into 84 units of live/work housing for artists. Future plans call for rehabbing four more shuttered buildings into artist-focused spaces. Construction is expected to start later this year on the $43 million project.
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What this means is the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is preparing for more artists to become part of the community. The Arts District board has been working with the city officials, businesses and community leaders for years toward better planning and communication for any building projects, to make sure they are arts centric.
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Focusing any industrial land to be used for its intended purpose of maker spaces (arts or manufacturing) will ensure the community is getting the highest and best uses from its industrial land, creating more jobs and opportunities for the whole community.
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As artists prepare for the annual Art-A-Whirl® in May, reflect on this 25-plus-year tradition as a testament to all those who have supported and continue to support the Northeast arts community. So much more is coming, and we are looking forward to the amazing experiences it will create. -Josh Blanc, Board Chair
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Heuring and Barlow ask for $2 million for a NE Arts Center
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Tricia Heuring and Lesile Barlow of Public Functionary went before the Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee on March 31st to ask for $2 million dollars to create an art center in Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. You can watch the testimonial on YouTube starting at 51:11 - HF4703 (Her) Minneapolis; Public Functionary community arts center funding provided, and money appropriated.
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Over the years many books have been written and published by or about artists who work out of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.Sarah Whiting published a book about the Artists in the Arts District with great images of the artists in their studios and short stories base on interviews she conducted with them. Many are books on important shows that …
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Dreamsong presents Kristen Sanders and group exhibit curated by Night Club
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The new gallery Dreamsong on 13th Ave is showcasing third show since taking over former Walker executive director Olga Viso's building. Dreamsong is presenting two simultaneous exhibitions: a solo exhibition by Kristen Sanders titled Infinite Beach and a group exhibition titled Moon Spiral Heart Attack presented by Night Club, the curatorial project of Emma Beatrez and Lee Noble. Moon Spiral …
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ACW's Noble Truths presents The Art of the Flower
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Noble Truths is a new Art to Change the World project that invites visitors to an artist’s studio. Six ACW artist members have agreed to open their doors to the public for a look into their studios and their art practice. Each artist will approach the studio visit in their own unique way. Some may demonstrate techniques or finished works, …
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Written Wall by Loretta Bebeau @ NE Sculpture
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Written Wall by Loretta Bebeau a one person show. The reception for the artist is Friday April 1st from 6 to 8pm. Please join us! The show runs Friday April 1st -30th @ NE Sculpture I Gallery Factory. Regular Gallery hours are Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 12noon to 5p. Visit the Gallery anytime Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays 11a to 4p. …
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Jodi Reeb Joins Anita Sue Kolman
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We are thrilled to announce well-known Minnesota artist, Jodi Reeb, has joined Anita Sue Kolman as a Partner and Owner of the newly renamed Kolman & Reeb Gallery. With this change, you can expect a continuation of the best of past gallery activities, including contemporary art exhibitions from our gallery artists and from our new Project Space Grant Program. Jodi …
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Call for Art: Forecast Public Art
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Forecast Public Art announces a new public art opportunity for a 3D work in St. Louis Park. The call is for a request for a qualifications round with a deadline of May 6, and a final project budget of $60,000. The owner of this development is very open to approaches and is hoping for modern, unique, interesting artwork. The timeline …
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Artforce call for art: Mpls Convention Center, July-Dec
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Art Force requests submissions of original two-dimensional artwork by Minneapolis artists forthe S martArt Rotating Art Program at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The goal of the exhibit is to highlight the spectacular visual art created by local artists. Consideration will be given to artist: With a cultural or geographic perspective that is unique or appropriate to Minneapolis Who could be …
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Artforce call for Art: NordHaus Gallery
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Art Force is requesting submissions for the second exhibit of 2022 at the gallery at NordHaus. NordHaus is a collection of custom designed apartment homes on First Avenue NE in Minneapolis. The theme of the show is “Freedom.” The work should depict or respond to this theme. We are seeking the following: Art by artists living and/or working in Minneapolis …
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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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