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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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February 1, 2023 - Issue 137
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Tyre Nichols’ death by police in Memphis Tennessee underscores again the issues with police overreach, violence and coverup around the country. Artists speak through their art to raise awareness and action about people of color being abused by people in power. This work was going on before the May 2020 murder of George Floyd, its aftermath and the convictions of the four police officers, but his death accelerated worldwide attention and society has not yet been able to turn the tide. These problems are deeply embedded in our laws and culture. We started researching an article about White Bear Center for the Arts before Tyre Nichols death and present their example in this newsletter. We will perceive setbacks, disappointments, anger…and we must continue to show our commitment to justice and human rights.
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Talking about race: Artists and venue Invite you in
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Artists of color who have studios in Northeast Minneapolis are helping the largely white suburban community around White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) appreciate the lived experience of black people. Beverly Tipton Hammond and Drew Hammond participated last fall with Healing the Breach by AHHA with Donald Walker and Kennedy Simpson. Peyton Scott Russell will open his retrospective show Thursday, February 2. …
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Climate change: What are you doing about it?
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What do artists and arts supporters think and do about, and beyond, their environmental footprint? Artists have long been at the forefront of social and political change, and with this existential issue, is it any different? Yes, because there’s the added element of getting one’s own house in order while convincing others. At Yale University, there’s a whole department devoted …
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Citywide Land Use Rezoning Study Input Wanted
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The Minneapolis 2040 plan originally passed in 2018 is still not in full effect 5 years later. A lot of consternation has happened since it passed. Multiple lawsuits have held up its implementation. This has lead to developers being able to game the system by cherry picking development concepts from the past (still current zoning laws) and picking the ideas …
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"What makes a great arts district?" Hyperallergic asks
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In a story based on a handful of arts areas in the American Southwest, the online forum Hyperallergic took a look at what they’ve lost, gained, or wish for — any of which could be a cautionary tale or a pat on the back for our arts district. It appears as arts districts grow, other forces, from developers and city …
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Winter Photo Essay by Lisa Roy
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There's been no shortage of snow this year in the Arts District. Northeast has been covered in blankets new flakes before much can melt, creating an enchanting view of our beloved place, begging to be captured. Enjoy this winter photo tour through the District by photographer Lisa Roy.
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Your contribution will support artists and our Northeast Minneapolis Arts District community. We are 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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