Roho Collective Hosts Art Heals in Minneapolis for Community Healing
Roho Collective will host Art Heals on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Webber Camden Library in North Minneapolis. The free outdoor event is designed to bring healing, connection, and resilience to families and community members impacted by grief and trauma, including those from South Minneapolis. Featuring children’s art activities, a vendor market, community murals, wellness resources, and live performances, Art Heals continues Roho’s five-year commitment to use creativity as a tool for unity and recovery.
At a time when Minneapolis is grappling with grief, Roho Collective is creating space for healing, connection, and unity through art. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Roho will host Art Heals, a free outdoor event at the Webber Camden Library in North Minneapolis.
The gathering is open to the entire city and extends a special invitation to South Minneapolis families, including those from Annunciation Church and School who have been directly impacted by the recent school shooting.
Healing through creativity
Art Heals was born in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, when Roho artists took to the streets and used creativity as a tool for collective expression and survival. What began as urgent acts of painting, sharing, and storytelling has grown into a five-year commitment to bring healing spaces to communities most affected by injustice and trauma.
Since its inception, the program has:
- Distributed more than 800 bags of free art supplies to children and families
- Hosted over 10 Art Heals events across the Twin Cities
- Partnered with libraries, parks, and schools to make art accessible and community-centered
“Art has always been a tool for resilience,” said Cara Deanes, Executive Director of Roho Collective. “In this moment of collective grief, Art Heals is our way of saying we will not face this pain alone. Together, we will transform our sorrow into creativity, our fear into connection, and our grief into healing.”
Event highlights
The September 13 event will feature:
- Kids art activities – Safe, creative stations for children
- Vendor market – Local makers and artists showcasing their work
- Community murals – Collaborative painting projects led by Roho artists
- Wellness resources – Information on mental health and holistic support
- Performances and music – Live local talent to uplift and inspire
Event details
Art Heals: A Community Healing Event Through Creativity
📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025
🕐 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 Webber Camden Library, North Minneapolis
💲 Free and open to the public
Sponsored by the City of Minneapolis Partnership Engagement Fund, Art Heals is more than an art event. It is an act of solidarity, resilience, and hope.
About Roho Collective
Roho Collective is a Black-led arts nonprofit dedicated to empowering artists of color and creating community-centered spaces for healing, creativity, and connection. Through exhibitions, workshops, and community activations, Roho fosters opportunities where art and social impact meet. Visit their website to find out more about Roho Collective.