SongSLAM by Source Song Festival

Icehouse MPLS 2528 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

Dinner | Drinks | Friends | Live Music! Hosted by emcee Chris Koza, SongSLAM is a unique competition for composer and performer teams to premiere new art songs. In the poetry-slam tradition, audience members vote on their favorite performances, and $1,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. All are welcome! $25 ADVANCE // $30 DAY […]

$25 – $30

Artist-In-Residence: Rachel Epp Buller

Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 Washington Ave S Ste 100, Minneapolis

Watch Dr. Rachel Epp Buller embroider “stories of care” in real time! Buller will take up residence in the street-facing Outlook Gallery during the opening and closing weekends of her exhibition, In/Visible Care. She will be embroidering stories submitted by the public onto tea towels that will then be incorporated into her fabric installation. These […]

Free

Artist-In-Residence: Rachel Epp Buller

Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 Washington Ave S Ste 100, Minneapolis

Watch Dr. Rachel Epp Buller embroider “stories of care” in real time! Buller will take up residence in the street-facing Outlook Gallery during the opening and closing weekends of her exhibition, In/Visible Care. She will be embroidering stories submitted by the public onto tea towels that will then be incorporated into her fabric installation. These […]

Free

Love Local Open House

Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 Washington Ave S Ste 100, Minneapolis

Join us for free, all-ages artmaking! We’re excited to welcome you to the first in-person Love Local Open House event we’ve hosted since 2020. Our staff and book arts-savvy volunteers are ready to guide you through four activities that will get you in the spirit of self- and community-love. Screen Printing Print a two-tone heart […]

Free

The Sound Of Gospel

North Central University 910 Elliot Avenue, Minneapolis

The Sounds of the Gospel: An Anthology Depicting the Rich History and Evolution of Gospel Music. Produced by well-known playwright, producer, and director William Pierce of 2nd Chance Outreach and directed by Academy Award-nominated vocalist, actor, and playwright Jevetta Steele of the gospel singing family The Steeles. This musical chronicles the history of Gospel Music. […]

$15 – $35

Buy It or Burn It: Emily Gray Koehler Portfolio Purge

Emily Gray Koehler Studio & Gallery 1618 Central Avenue NE #137, Minneapolis

I am inviting you to my first ever (and possibly only) portfolio purge! On March 11 from 10am to 5pm there will be etchings, woodcuts, collagraphs, screen prints, and monotypes from 2013 and earlier all priced from $10 and $50. Here’s the kicker… Prints that don’t find a new home on March 11 will be […]

Northrup King Nights

Northrup King Building 1500 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis

It’s March, which means it’s time for another amazing Northrup King Nights at the Northrup King Building! Along with open artists studios featuring hundreds of artists, Northrup King Nights is an excellent night to check out opening gallery exhibitions and attend an artist talk or reception! Come see what our artists have planned as we […]

Free

Spring Hoppin’ Craft & vendor Fair!

John F Kennedy High School 9701 Nicolett Ave S, Bloomington

John F Kennedy High School Bloomington Mn – March 25 from 11a-3p Over 130 arts, crafts, & vendor “mini” shops offering unique, creative, crafty, homemade goodness, & your favorites! 3 food trucks, gift certificate prizes, seating, Girl Scout cookies, & free entry! Join us and support small Local Mn business!

Free

Artist Talk: MCBA/Jerome Book Arts Mentorship

Online

Hear from the recipients of the MCBA/Jerome Foundation Book Arts Mentorship! Unlike the Jerome Residency, these early-career artists primarily practice disciplines outside the book arts. D’Angelo Christian is a Minneapolis-based photographer, Michael Khuth is a Saint Paul-based independent curator and lens-based collage artist, and Leah Klister is a Minneapolis-based artist and art educator. The recipients […]

Free

Closing Reception: The 2020 & 2021 McKnight Book Artist Fellows

Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 Washington Ave S Ste 100, Minneapolis

Join us in celebrating our first four McKnight Book Artist Fellows and experiencing the work that stemmed from the creative freedom the fellowships afforded. Each fellow received $25,000 in unrestricted funds, 24/7 studio access at MCBA, professional consultation with a national figure in the book arts, and funding for travel, residencies, or artwork documentation. The […]

Free

First Thursdays at the Northrup King Building

Northrup King Building 1500 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis

Northrup King Building is home to hundreds of Artists and Creatives. First Thursdays are a great night to visit our artists and discuss the process and inspiration behind the incredible art, and take home your one of a kind treasure. With Four Enormous Floors to explore, our historic building is truly a Twin Cities iconic […]

free

AMP presents ELEVEN

the southern theater 1420 S Washington Ave., Minneapolis

APRIL 14th-16th: AMP presents ELEVEN, an engaging evening that embodies and offers a wide range of physical perspectives within contemporary dance. Experience four dynamic new works that explore the relationship between human and machine, the connections between the body and enjoyment, the storytelling in music and movement, and the imaginative universes within dream states and […]

$1 – $25

AMP presents ELEVEN

the southern theater 1420 S Washington Ave., Minneapolis

APRIL 14th-16th: AMP presents ELEVEN, an engaging evening that embodies and offers a wide range of physical perspectives within contemporary dance. Experience four dynamic new works that explore the relationship between human and machine, the connections between the body and enjoyment, the storytelling in music and movement, and the imaginative universes within dream states and […]

$1 – $25

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Adam Jagunich

“Photography and Art at the Rock,” a rotating monthly exhibit in the lobby of the visitor center at Split Rock Lighthouse, showcases landscape and wildlife photographers and artists of the area. Our featured photographer for the month of April is Adam Jagunich. Meet Adam and talk with him about his work and approach on April […]

regular-site-admission

First Thursdays at the Northrup King Building

Northrup King Building 1500 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis

Northrup King Building is home to hundreds of Artists and Creatives. First Thursdays are a great night to visit our artists and discuss the process and inspiration behind the incredible art, and take home your one of a kind treasure. With Four Enormous Floors to explore, our historic building is truly a Twin Cities iconic […]

free

The 3-Women Project by TU Dance

The O’Shaughnessy 2004 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul

The 3-Women Project will feature choreographic works from a group of three internationally renowned black female artists who will each work individually within their own creative processes while simultaneously seeking to explore and discover synergistic and unifying themes throughout the process. The project will incorporate educational opportunities and culminate in live, in-person performances in May, […]

$35

Rum’age Retreat Craft & vendor fair!

skyview middle school 1100 Heron Ave n, St. Paul

Skyview Middle School in Oakdale – May 13th from 10a-3p 90 craft & vendor “mini” shops! Food trucks and prizes! Come shop local small business! Unique, creative, crafty, homemade goodness, & your favorites! Find something for mom for Mother’s Day, something to do for fishing opener while your hunny away, or retreat here during your […]

Free

Doors Open Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN MN

Doors Open Minneapolis is your chance to explore the buildings that tell our city’s story. From theaters to business hubs, sacred spaces to private clubs, sports complexes to engineering wonders, historical gems to not-even-open-yet buildings, Doors Open Minneapolis will give you a FREE behind-the-scenes look at over 100 exciting venues. Building owners and caretakers will […]

Free

Fashion District: A Lush Runway Experience

The District Edina 7777 Washington Ave S, Edina

Fashion lovers and connoisseurs get ready to indulge in a glamorous evening of style and luxury. Experience the magic of the runway as models strut in stunning designer creations, immerse yourself in the world of high fashion, and be inspired by the creativity and vision of some of the most talented designers in Minnesota. With […]

$35

First Thursdays at the Northrup King Building

Northrup King Building 1500 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis

Northrup King Building is home to hundreds of Artists and Creatives. First Thursdays are a great night to visit our artists and discuss the process and inspiration behind the incredible art, and take home your one of a kind treasure. With Four Enormous Floors to explore, our historic building is truly a Twin Cities iconic […]

free