Acclaimed artist and community visionary Seitu Ken Jones is exhibiting his studio work, “Channeling Blacks & Blues”, at the University of St. Thomas, offering a glimpse into his personal artistic exploration and his influence on generations of artists, activists, and urban designers.
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Eyenga Bokamba’s art lives ‘adjacent to happiness’
Eyenga Bokamba is a Minneapolis-based multidisciplinary artist who uses layers of acrylic, watercolor, calligraphy ink, and mixed media to explore the nuances of being and invite viewers to linger in ambiguity and find joy in her abstract compositions.
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Minneapolis opens applications for $5K arts funding to spark creativity in Cultural Districts
Minneapolis artists and creatives can apply for up to $5,000 in funding through the city’s Pop-Up Art & Culture Activations Program to support temporary, creative projects that uplift neighborhoods, spark dialogue, and strengthen community connection.
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Discover the Schmidt Spring Art Crawl: A celebration of art and community
The Schmidt Spring Art Crawl will take place April 25–27, 2025, in the historic Schmidt Brewery in Saint Paul’s West 7th Arts District, featuring over 80 resident artists, live music, food trucks, and the 41st Annual Congressional Art Competition.
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Mamas Ignite Collective creative circles foster art, healing, and sisterhood
The Mamas Ignite Collective hosts monthly gatherings for Black and POC mama artists, offering live performances, shared meals, mini-workshops, and discussions on motherhood, artistry, and identity, ensuring a safe and inspiring space for women to be creative and connected.
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Arts & culture vibrant storefronts program opens for 2025 applications
The City of Minneapolis is inviting local artists, creative entrepreneurs, and arts organizations to apply for the 2025 Arts & Culture Vibrant Storefronts Program, a funding initiative aimed at invigorating downtown and other city neighborhoods by subsidizing rental costs for participating properties.
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‘Giants’ exhibit leaves lingering sense of awe
The Dean Collection, curated by Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, is a living testament to the power of art, featuring works by artists such as Amy Sherald, Ebony G. Patterson, Nick Cave, Titus Kaphar, and Derrick Adams, who challenge viewers to think critically about systemic violence and injustice while celebrating Black joy, leisure, and community.
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NAACP opens scholarship applications for Black and minority students
The NAACP x Society Awards Scholarship is now accepting applications for undergraduate degrees in the visual or performing arts, with one-time awards of $2,000 and $1,000 for selected recipients, with the application period closing on April 11, 2025.
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Win Swag and Tickets to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and the Minneapolis Institute of Art are hosting a giveaway for two tickets to the Giants exhibit, featuring nearly 100 works from Black artists, with four winners receiving a Giants Exhibit Swag Bag and two tickets to the exhibition.
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Art-A-Whirl Celebrates 30 Years of Creativity in Northeast Minneapolis
Art-A-Whirl, the annual art festival in Northeast Minneapolis, is celebrating its 30th year from May 16-18, featuring over 1,400 artists, a brand-new mobile app, and a special exhibit on 30 local artists.
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Artist’s collages tell nuanced stories in ‘GIANTS’ exhibit
Deborah Roberts, a mixed media artist, contributes her powerful narratives to the “GIANTS: Art from the Dean Collection” exhibition, which aims to inspire important dialogue between art, culture and identity while supporting emerging and established artists.
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Mudluk Pottery Studio: Crafting Safe Spaces and Lasting Stories in Minneapolis
Mudluk Pottery Studio is a creative hub in Minneapolis that provides classes and a gallery showcasing diverse artistic mediums, while fostering a safe and welcoming environment for artists of all levels and backgrounds.
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For the Love of Blaq Art: A Celebration of Black Creativity in the Twin Cities
For the Love of Blaq Art, a three-day event in Minneapolis from February 27 to March 1, will showcase the works of five local artists and feature a poetry session with four talented poets, celebrating the power and resilience of Black artists in the Twin Cities.
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Skntones™ Finds a Home: A New Era for Minneapolis’ Creative Scene
Skintones, a Minneapolis-based fashion brand and creative agency, has secured a permanent home at 1227 Hennepin, solidifying its role as a driving force in art, fashion, and cultural innovation, with plans to expand its impact and offer a space for artists to collaborate and showcase their work.
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Art Meets Energy: “Everyone’s a Critic” Brings Live Art to Life
Everyone’s a Critic, the first live art critique event in Minneapolis, challenges artists and audiences alike to engage in a dynamic, interactive experience, redefining how we think about art.
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Flavor World and the Vibrant Storefronts Project: Revitalizing Minneapolis Through Creativity
Flavor World, a Minneapolis-based creative brand, is transforming a vacant downtown space into a community-driven art and cultural hub, with its mission of “leaving the world more creative than we found it.
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Casey Riley on GIANTS: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is set to host GIANTS: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, a groundbreaking exhibition featuring nearly 100 significant works by Black diasporic artists.
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Flahn Manly and His Art of Resistance, Love, and Peace
Minneapolis-based artist Flahn Manly has a new exhibit titled “Joy is My Weapon” which explores the transformative power of joy, love, and peace, and is on display at the NE Sculpture Gallery Factory in Minneapolis from February 5-8, 2025.
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Autumn Knight Live at the Walker, 2025: A Bold Fusion of Screen and Stage
Autumn Knight’s upcoming performance, Autumn Knight Live at the Walker, 2025, at the Walker Art Center’s McGuire Theater, will challenge traditional notions of live performance by blurring the boundaries between screen and stage, raising questions about the nature of “liveness” and how technology can enhance our understanding of performance.
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A Vibrant Beacon of Hope and Pride: The Twin Cities Pride Cultural Arts Center
The Twin Cities Pride Cultural Arts Center (PCAC) in Minneapolis is set to open its doors on February 15, 2025, offering a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to thrive through art classes, support groups, and cultural education.