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Our Mission:
To catalyze the innovative spirit of artists
through generative community arts development.
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Arts District News
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June 1, 2022 - Issue 127
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Happy summer, folks! “Sharpening” was a recent word of the evening, a tradition we observe at Arts District board meetings. Much is coming into focus, and doors are opening toward the goal of strengthening the district. We’ve sharpened our social media tools. We’re upping our YouTube channel use.
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Solid partners and foundations are supporting the Airport Exhibit and general operating. We’ve placed our first of four ads in American Craft magazine to attract artists, arts organizations, and businesses to locate here, a free-market defense against erosion of the land resources that make this one of the top arts districts in the country.
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Co-op mural will welcome all to the Arts District
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Rich beautiful colors and engaging faces now introduce you to the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District at the corner of 26th and Central avenues NE. The works of Creatives After Curfew and Four Story Collective muralists are transforming the Eastside Food Co-op’s north wall. Young Ella Siasoco, Luna McIntyre and Lisa Marie Brimmer, local residents, hold fresh produce. Two scenes of young …
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Art-infused Timber & Tie apartments celebrate lease-up, public art
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Schafer Richardson’s affordable Timber and Tie Apartments, 900 14th Ave. NE, leased up in three months last fall, but with COVID uncertainties, the company put off its grand opening celebration to May 19, 2022. In attendance: Dignitaries, funders, and most of the artists whose work appears in the common areas and is being installed outdoors.Brad Schafer, co-founder and CEO, talked …
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CALL FOR ART - 2023 NORTHEAST CALENDAR
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We are looking for active, colorful, beautiful and/or funny images from Northeast that bring cheer and a feeling of togetherness, community. They can be, but do not need to be tied to recognizable individual neighborhood landmarks. ***Deadline: September 1, 2022 11:59 p.m.*** Jurors will look for variety in areas and seasons. Close-up photos of people should be accompanied by a …
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Art-A-Whirl® the accessible entry
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To train passengers coursing by Indeed Brewing, Art-A-Whirl® looked like huge party time. To others, it was a first opportunity to try selling artwork or craft wares. For still others, it was an excuse to talk intimate groups of community members gathered around for a simple hands-on exercise such as making a button or a fire starter, or mixing paint …
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New Airport Exhibit almost ready
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“Chroma: A Spectrum of Beauty from the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District” will be on view at the Thomson Reuters Concourse C Art Gallery at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport from June 10 until December 2022. The Concourse C Art Gallery is located in a ticketed area within Terminal 1, and is only accessible to those traveling. The exhibition, which …
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Acknowledging foundation funding
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The Elmer L. and Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation “embraces the democratic ideals of fairness, justice and opportunity for all. Broad civic engagement, realizing the full potential of people, builds sustainable communities of life,” as noted in their values statement. Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is proud to announce receiving a general operating grant from the foundation. The Harlan Boss Foundation for …
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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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