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Arts District News

June 1, 2020 - Issue 99

Dear reader,

We are in an intense time in our city and our world. The COVID-19 international challenge had been all-consuming. Minneapolis is now the newest epicenter of response to systemic racism after the murder of George Floyd, a black man, by police officers was captured on video. We condemn the racist violence exhibited by the Minneapolis Police Department leading to George Floyd's death and are outraged and overwhelmed with sadness.

Our city is in a lot of hurt. We are struggling to express our anger, frustration, sadness, pain and all the emotions that humans are capable of. As an art community, one of our biggest roles is holding up the mirror to society through our art, to accelerate the process of understanding, effecting change and healing. The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District will be searching for, and asking for, examples to share of art that takes on these moments and issues.
-- The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District Board
George Floyd watercolor by Kara Van Wyk
George Floyd watercolor by Kara van Wyk

Our city is on fire. Our hearts are broken.

By: Josh Blanc
Two poems by Eyenga Bokamba. Our city is on fire. Our hearts are broken. Painting titles part II. This is a recitation of painting titles for a healing world. Pictured behind me: “Meditation on Silence” created in 2010. #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #heal #create #speak “These poems were constructed from titles of paintings the artist created over the past 11 years while …
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Our city is on fire. Our hearts are broken.

Jeff Lohaus Tribute

Jeff-Lohaus-Riding
By: Margo Ashmore
Northeast sculptor and painter Jeff Lohaus died suddenly over the Memorial Day weekend. Jeff is perhaps best known for his "pierogi on a fork" sculpture, which he created in miniature and sold multiples of circa 2010-2013, trying to raise funds for a larger installation. The pierogi is on a pedestal surrounded by words in many languages to …
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Zoran's Corner of NE

By: Josh Blanc
At the new playground beyond Sheridan Memorial Park, you’ll encounter the first actual climbing boulders in the city not made of plastic, and other sculptures by Zoran Mojsilov. Before you get there, visible from the Broadway Bridge or walking to the river end of 13th Avenue, you’ll see Zoran’s outdoor studio. It’s a place where the public …
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Zoran's Corner of NE

Virtual Art-A-Whirl Recap

Virtual Art-A-Whirl Recap
By: Leslie Palmer-Ross & Margo Ashmore
Under the restrictions of the COVID-19 directives, we were not able to gather in person for the largest studio crawl in the country, but Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association’s feverish effort to build virtual aspects of Art-A-Whirl paid off, and the event site artawhirl.org will remain open for business all summer long. Bicycle Theory and Curbside …
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Heads Up - Grants for Businesses with No Employees Coming Soon!

By: City of Minneapolis Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy

Businesses with no employees will be able to apply for grants up to $3,000. There will be a separate application process and deadline posted to the Hennepin County website. Check the Hennepin County small business website for application details and sign up to receive notifications. Self-employed creatives are eligible to …
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Heads Up - Grants for Businesses with No Employees Coming Soon!
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