Filmmaker Maxie Rockymore draws from her South Minneapolis roots to showcase Black humanity. From her early days at Hosmer Library to her new film Fresh Cut, she creates accessible art that honors her community and “reflects the times.”
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Art, Activism, and Appreciation: Blackbird Revolt Announces Two November Events
Resist & Reclaim brings together 20 Black and Indigenous women and femme artists who transformed second-hand denim into stories of identity and liberation.
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Bloomington gallery specializes in Shona sculpture
Rex Mhiripiri’s Bloomington gallery showcases hundreds of hand-carved Zimbabwean Shona sculptures, creating a thriving cultural and artistic bridge between Africa and the Midwest.
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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.