Reggie LeFlore, a visual artist from the Twin Cities, uses his art to amplify the stories of his community and create vibrant portraits that connect on a deeper emotional level.
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Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery Presents “The Black Vote”
The Black Vote, a multimedia exhibition curated by historian Mica L. Anders, opens in February at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Black Business Enterprises: Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs in Minneapolis
Black Business Enterprises, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering minority entrepreneurs, has been awarded a grant from the City of Minneapolis Department of Arts & Cultural Affairs to occupy a vacant space and provide affordable rent for tenants, furthering its mission of economic empowerment and fostering sustainable growth.
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Art Shanty Projects: A Winter Celebration of Creativity and Community
The Art Shanty Projects is an annual event in Minnesota that transforms the frozen lake into a vibrant village of creativity, with a lineup of shanties, performances, and interactive experiences that celebrate resilience, artistry, and togetherness.
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Mia’s ‘Artists at Work’ exhibition showcases the creative talents of museum staff
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is showcasing the creative talents of its staff in the “Artists at Work: The Mia Staff Art Show” exhibition, which features over 60 works from nearly every department and serves as a reminder of the multifaceted nature of creativity.
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The Black Excellence Experience: A Call for Black Artists
The Sabathani Community Center is inviting Black artists to apply for a one-week residency to showcase their work, connect with the community, and sell their artwork.
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Blackbird Revolt: Designing for Justice and Liberation
The Arts & Culture Vibrant Storefronts Initiative is redefining downtown Minneapolis by transforming vacant spaces into thriving hubs of creativity, culture, and innovation, with Blackbird Revolt, an abolitionist design studio, leading the way.
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From vacant to vibrant
The City of Minneapolis Department of Arts & Cultural Affairs has launched a Vibrant Storefronts initiative to revitalize the Harmon Place Historic District by subsidizing rent in previously vacant storefronts, providing affordable rent for art groups and stable tenants for landlords.
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Minneapolis Institute of Art Announces “The True America: Photographs by Ernest Cole”
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is set to present a powerful exhibition of Ernest Cole’s previously unpublished photographs of Black communities in the U.S. during the 1960s and 1970s, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of everyday people living through a period of significant social change.
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Art Without Strings: How Guaranteed Income Is Empowering Minnesota’s Creatives
Springboard for the Arts is expanding its guaranteed income program for Minnesota artists, offering $500 per month over 18 months to 100 artists, with the aim of fostering long-term stability and supporting marginalized communities.
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Local Black artists illuminate Black joy as resistance in University of Minnesota’s Layers of Joy
The University of Minnesota’s Regis Center for Art is hosting the exhibition Layers of Joy, which features works from five local Black artists exploring the intersections of identity, community, and resilience, and celebrates the transformative power of Black joy as resistance.
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City of Minneapolis Launches Vibrant Storefronts Initiative, Transforming Downtown with Art and Culture
The City of Minneapolis has awarded $200,000 in funding to five organizations to turn vacant storefronts into cultural hubs, promoting creativity, driving foot traffic, and promoting inclusivity.