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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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November 1, 2022 - Issue 134
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In the months beginning with Art-A-Whirl® in May, there has been a huge outpouring of people out to see the world again. As November begins, Northeast will be filled with art enthusiasts coming to see what all of us have been making, catching up with their favorite artists and seeing what is new.
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Eight art buildings opening from November 4th-6th hopefully will bring more rejuvenation to the arts community. Visit the NEMAA website and scroll down past the map to see individual event descriptions.
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We’ve seen and featured public art and exhibits throughout the summer and early fall. Now it’s time for individual artists to shine in their studios. We look forward to hearing how the events go for the artists and the feedback from patrons of the arts.
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Public Functionary inaugurates new gallery with annual group show
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From before unseen space at the Northrup King complex has been fashioned a ramp-accessible gallery with a permanent but flexible lounge and hospitality area. Perhaps it’s a metaphor for what’s happening among the artists served by and serving this space. On October 15, Public Functionary staff brought chairs in from the lounge for an artist talk where Leslie Barlow, now …
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A Picture Gallery of the Soul
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There are few art shows in the Twin Cities that command your attention and respect on the level of A Picture Gallery of the Soul. The exhibit at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery at the University of Minnesota is one every serious artist, educator and history buff should take time to immerse themselves in (closes Dec. 10). There are 104 …
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When studios in Northeast Minneapolis open for the weekend of November 4-5-6, visitors can purchase cocktails at the basement Speakeasy at casketartsbuilding. The Speakeasy is open 5-10 pm on Friday, Nov. 4, 2-8pm on Saturday, Nov. 5 and noon-4pm on Sunday, Nov. 6 with profits going to support Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. The Arts District mission is “to catalyze the …
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Mississippi River Pearl unveiling
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Starting with the theme One River’s Trash is the Same River’s Treasure the Mississippi River Pearl mixed media sculpture is an Art to Change the World collaboration: Project Manager Barbara Bridges and group members Frances Bates, Amáda Márquez Simula, Greg Volker, Margo Ashmore, Annie Merrell, Neil Granlund, Katherine Boyce, Alexis Schramel, and Kelly Frankenberg. The creation of Pearl, which is …
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Give to the Max Day Fundraising
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Donating to the Arts District on Give to the Max, your gifts made between November 3 and 17, up to $2,500 will be doubled. The matched pool was created by the owners of eight buildings: The California Building, Casket Arts, The Highlight Center, Holland Arts, Flux Arts Building, The Food Building, Q.Arma, and Solar Arts. Every dollar you donate to …
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230 Rose on the Avenue office & potential art space
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The former Avirat building has been purchased by dik Bolger and Carmen Gutiérrez Bolger. The couple recently gave a tour for Arts District board members and interested community folks, as they are looking for first-floor tenants (space for about 40 office workers or could be divided for some retail use and potential gallery in a lovely kitchen-social space). Eventual plans …
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Plywood protest boards continue in storage at NKB
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Memorialize the Movement, while still looking for permanent space to display the plywood protest boards from the aftermath of George Floyd's murder, has moved to another storage space in the Northrup King Building. They were in the part of the building that will eventually be renovated for the six-story lofts.
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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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