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May 2025
Exhibit opening: “We Are Here To Stay” the California Building Story
Friday, May 2, 7-9 pm. This immersive and interactive exhibition celebrates the legacy of the California Building, from the exodus of the downtown art scene to NE Minneapolis starting in 1991. The California Building became the first factory in Northeast Minneapolis dedicated entirely to workspace for artists. The exhibition will also open to the public on Saturday afternoons from 1-5 pm, during Art-A-Whirl from May 16-18, or by appointment. Arts District Welcome Center, 904 14th Ave. NE.
Find out more »Nonprofit needed for Art-A-Whirl raffle
Local Deaf artist Kaylah Vogt seeks a nonprofit sponsor for an art raffle during Art-A-Whirl. Proceeds will support her family, who are all out of work caring for her grandmother after a major stroke. Minnesota law requires raffles to be run through a nonprofit. Kaylah will handle the artwork, promotion and logistics. If interested in partnering, contact kaylahvogt.network@gmail.com. Kaylah will donate a percentage to the nonprofit for partnering.
Find out more »“le mur bleu:” Lili Lennox
Lili Lennox draws inspiration from the vast backdrops she once painted in her career as a theatrical scenic artist. Using the same techniques, her paintings dive into a realm where highly saturated colors converge with the Minnesota landscape, depicting luminous trees and brooding skies infused with unconventional hues. Saturday, May 10, 11 am-4 pm and May 16, 17 and 18 during official Art-A-Whirl hours, Studio 114, Casket Arts Building, 681 17th Ave. NE.
Find out more »Filter Effect: hot press workshop
Saturday, May 10, 2-5 pm, MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Artist Brighton McCormick, whose current exhibit "Filter Effect" explores how stormwater infrastructure reflects the filtration we are constantly directing in our lived experience, will lead a hands-on workshop. Using cast metal brands from the Fire Press Library, you’ll learn how to burn intricate images into reclaimed wood and upcycled leather, turning salvaged materials into bold, lasting designs. Participants will create their own garden markers, patches…
Find out more »Snack & Squish: “Chutes and Ladders”
Polymer clay artist and teacher Laura Burlis will present and lead May's Snack & Squish activity. Learn some fun ways to make “Chutes and Ladders” and talk about the challenges of being an artist entrepreneur. Wednesday, May 14, 12-1 pm. Clay Squared to Infinity, 2505 Howard St. NE.
Find out more »“Sketches into Paintings”
"Sketches into Paintings" will feature a rare look at national award-winning artist Steven Levin's process, featuring over 50 selections from his personal collection of preparatory pieces, beautiful in their own right, used to create his finished works. Studio Pintura Fine Art Gallery, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, #293-295. Opening reception, Thursday, May 15, 6-8:30 pm. Artist talk: Saturday, May 17, 12:30-1:30 pm. Art-A-Whirl Weekend, May 16-18: Friday 5-10 pm, Saturday noon-8 pm, Sunday noon-5 pm.
Find out more »“Archive Saturday” at Art-A-Whirl®
The Diverse Emerging Music Organization (DEMO) will host "Archive Saturday," a special event dedicated to promoting the Minnesota Music Archive (MMA) place on Saturday, May 17, 12-8 pm at the Twin Ignition Start Up Garage, 1317 Marshall St. NE, during Art-A-Whirl®. Archive Saturday aims to increase donations to the Minnesota Music Archive, raise awareness about the archive's mission and engage the community through a unique and interactive experience. Attendees are encouraged to donate Minnesota music to the archive in exchange…
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 from a variety of local musicians. Food and drink will be available from the on-site café, Mojo Coffee Gallery, as well as from food trucks…
Find out more »Art-A-Whirl® fun at St. Clement
The St. Clement campus of Holy Cross Catholic Church, 901 24th Ave. NE, will host 19 artists including photography, paintings, ceramics, woodworking and more during Art-A-Whirl, May 16-18. Art, food, church tours, make it-take it art and music. Polish happy hour with pierogies, Polish beer and music on Friday, May 16, 5-10 pm. Saturday, May 17, 12-8 pm; Sunday, May 18, 12-5 pm. Info: https://www.ourholycross.org/artawhirl
Find out more »June 2025
Snack and Squish: “Monsters and Maidens”
Josh Blanc will talk about how some of his glaze or kiln “mistakes” led to very cool creations. Layl McDillwill explore how cane making has taught her acceptance of whatever you get. Experiment with some glazes in the tile studio and then make some of your own monsters or maidens in Layl’s polymer clay studio. Clay Squared to Infinity, 2505 Howard St. NE, Wednesday June 11, 12-1 pm. Free as always.
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