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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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September 1, 2022 - Issue 132
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As the end of the summer draws near, the crescendos of artist activities, opportunities, and accomplishments are high. From an Arts District artist having a top billing museum show, award winning artists featured at the Minnesota State Fair, to a very successful opening at the MSP Airport art show that brought city council, artists and airport officials together. The deadline is approaching on opportunities for artists to be paid for winning entries for the 2023 annual Northeast Calendar. The Northeast arts community is showcasing why it is the best in the country.
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Artists celebrated at MSP International Airport
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The Airport Foundation MSP and Arts@MSP hosted a lovely event for artists whose work is in the “Chroma: A Spectrum of Beauty” exhibit along Concourse C at the Minneapolis & Saint Paul International Airport Terminal 1. On Tuesday, August 9, nearly 100 people including Northeast’s two council members were in attendance as Brian Ryks, Executive Director and CEO of the …
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Northeast Calendar entries due Sept. 1
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The September e-newsletter is coming out a little early this month as one more reminder to get entries ready for the 2023 Northeast Calendar. They are due September 1. Jurors will be looking for a variety of art mediums, seasons, locations and points of view. Entries should be derived from Northeast scenes and bring a smile. Think “what would I …
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Congratulations, State Fair winning artists
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Folks have through Labor Day to visit the Minnesota State Fair and see Northeast-based and NEMAA-member artists’ work at the Fine Arts Building among the art from all corners of the state, and of course, Leslie Barlow’s poster image.Many won awards, leading off with Jeannine Spooner Kitzhaber’s “Newest New,” 1st Place in the Oil/Acrylic/Mixed Media category. Pamela Belding’s “Evolution” and Kyle Fokken’s “Purser/Piggybank Series” took HM’s …
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Syhalski's “We Are Working All the Time” at the Weisman inspires discussion
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What do Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Paul Gauguin, Marcel Duchamp, and Viola Frey all have in common? All were famous painters and sculptors who took a deep dive into the world of ceramics. MCAD professor and Casket Arts Studio artists Piotr Szyhalski steps into this realm with his latest museum show, the Weisman Art Museum’s (WAM) survey exhibition, PIOTR SZYHALSKI: …
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Mural Central update: Co-op celebration, Momo Sushi and The Mill
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As summer draws to a close, mural activity is accelerating. Philipo Dyauli’s work can be seen on the north side of Momo Sushi’s building at 1839 Central Ave. NE. Next door, at The Mill Northeast, 1851 Central, another mural is underway. They are the third and fourth murals to go up so far as part of the Mural Central …
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Urban Cattails Public Art Commission
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The RYA Apartment development in Richfield, Minnesota had its official opening on August 25, 2022. The RYA development includes three sculptures. The Urban Cattails are the creation of Remo Campopiano and Justin Hossle. They are at the northern and southern ends of the development. The sculpture entitled Breeze is by Foster Willey. Breeze is near the center of the RYA …
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Outta Wax setting up shop in former Flaire space
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Born of “pandemic panic” yet still coming together two years later, Outta Wax Record Pressing has plans for 4,700 square feet in the former Flaire Print shop at 2110 Washington St. NE. Sara Pette (pronounced “pet”), who lives with husband Nato Coles a few blocks from the shop, is collaborating with her brother John Pette and friend Alex Stillman who …
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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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