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“Tools for Life”
Whether you want to start a career in the trades, try something new, or simply become a well-rounded DIYer, the Minnesota Tool Library’s “Tools for Life” mentorship program aims to provide people of all backgrounds with general knowledge about the trades. Explore common projects and build skills through hands-on workshops, learn from experienced tradespeople and […]
Find out more »Making Climate Change Visible
Drawn from her experiences during the global pandemic lockdown of COVID-19, artist Carolyn Halliday hopes to summon awareness of the increased clarity of the sky because of reduced commuter traffic. Secondly, Halliday’s work will remind us of the smoky gray horizon we endured during the summer of 2023 caused by rampant forest fires. She asks […]
Find out more »Salvage Crawl
This May, Hennepin County is hosting a Salvage Crawl, where people are enticed to buy used—rather than new--building materials for home remodeling projects. Visit participating salvage retailers from May 1 to 31, 2024 to be entered into a drawing to win one of five prizes. Find a list of retailers and interactive map at hennepin.us/salvage. […]
Find out more »“Techniques for Ecstasy”
Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont will hold a solo exhibition, “Techniques for Ecstasy" at Public Functionary, 1500 Jackson St. NE. The exhibit explores communal spaces for dance and celebration. It will open on May 4 and run through May 25. It will be on view and featured during Art-A-Whirl weekend at the Northrup […]
Find out more »“A Connection To Picasso – But Not Too Close”
This is the 50-year anniversary of the death of Picasso. There are worldwide events planned. David Feinberg and Holly Tappen’s new art show explores the methods, techniques and motifs found in Picasso’s abstract expressionism. The art show will be at Ambiente Gallerie, 505 1st Ave. NE, Suite 1, in May and June. Picasso has influenced […]
Find out more »Vital Living classes at ESNS
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org NE Day Spot (In-person Respite): Fridays, 10 am-1 pm. Experiencing dementia doesn't have to mean a loss of connection. NE Day Spot is a gathering place for those with mild to moderate memory loss or other chronic health conditions to be in community while caregivers […]
Find out more »Garden space for seniors
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. The Vital Living Program at East Side Neighborhood Services has a limited number of wheelchair-accessible standing garden beds available in their community garden for older adults. Gardening tools and water available onsite. You will need to provide your plants and seeds. No […]
Find out more »California Building open for Art-A-Whirl® 2025
The California Building, 2205 California St. NE, will be open during Art-A-Whirl® 2025, Friday, May 16, 5-10 pm; Saturday, May 17, 12-8 pm; and Sunday, May 18, 12-5 pm. Patrons will be able to visit more than 50 art studios, get hands on with demos, classes and community art projects, and listen to live music […]
Find out more »8:00 am
Art Passports on Parade
Every year Art-A-Whirl draws over 40k visitors to the NE Arts District. Nonprofit Art to Change the World will introduce Art Passports on Parade as an opportunity to visit artists who belong to Art to Change the World in their studios during Art-A-Whirl May 17-19, 2024. Hours: Friday 5-9, Saturday 12-8, Sunday 12-5. Pick up […]
Find out more »5:00 pm
Art at St. Clement
The St. Clement campus (901 24th Ave NE) of Holy Cross will host more than a dozen artists showcasing paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodworking and more during Art-A-Whirl. There will be a Polish Happy Hour on Friday night. All weekend there will be food, drink, music, and church tours. Open Friday, May 17, 5-10 pm; Saturday, […]
Find out more »A-Mill Artist Lofts open for Art-A-Whirl, Doors Open
A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 Main Street SE, will be open during Art-A-Whirl 2024, May 17-19. Hours are Friday, May 17, 5-10 pm ; Saturday, May 18, 10 am-8 pm; and Sunday, May 19, 10-5 pm. The building will be open on multiple floors with 60 artist vendors conducting demos such as jewelry, ceramics, screen printing, […]
Find out more »Art-A-Whirl activities at Flux Arts
The Flux Arts Building, 2505 Howard St. NE, will offer several participatory art experiences during Art-A-Whirl: Clay sculptures, weaving, suncatchers, fused glass, watercolors, card making and more. Activities are either free or for a small fee. For more information on all the activities, check the Flux Arts Building listings on the NEMAA website: https://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl/activities/?filter-site=flux-arts-building. Friday, […]
Find out more »Spark-Y: “The Art of Youth Empowerment”
Visit Spark-Y during Art-A-Whirl and explore the intersections of art, sustainability and entrepreneurship with an open house - and spring plant sale - featuring youth made art. Purchase hanging floral baskets and Victory Garden kits - variety seed packets that include tomato, cucumber, marigold, cilantro, spring onion and jalapeno - to support Spark-Y’s many activities, $40 each. Tour the Urban Agriculture Lab, home to a two-ton timber-frame microgreen system, designed […]
Find out more »“Inside Looking Out”
Marc Norberg is well known as one of the most successful and influential Twin Cities commercial photographers of the 1980s and ’90s. Out of the limelight, Marc also created a large body of innovative personal work that has never been properly shown to the public. “Inside Looking Out,” Marc Norberg’s personal photography, will be open […]
Find out more »7:00 pm
Of the Earth: Climate Change, a Future with Hope
"Of the Earth: Climate Change, a Future with Hope" returns to Studio 332, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, during Art-A-Whirl, May 17-19. The exhibit will be showing artwork by 11 mature artists plus art from students at Hill Murray High School and Perpich High school for the Arts and art by young children, […]
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