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The one-of-a-kind exhibit is on view at the All My Relations Gallery until April 5. Courtesy of TJ Turner.

‘Smart Wars’ brings galactic art down to earth

by Gabriel Brito
Published March 4, 2025

“Smart Wars,” a “Star Wars” inspired art exhibit by the uniquely talented St. Paul artist Rory Wakemup will celebrate the exhibit’s opening at the All My Relations Arts gallery in the Native...

Dancers told a variety of stories from adversity to furniture through contemporary dance. Courtesy of Laura Anne Virtucio.

UMN Dance Theater’s ‘chaos theory’ concert breaks barrier between audience, dancers

by Isabella Caswell
Published March 3, 2025

Choreographers and dancers showcased their talents and broke the boundary separating the stage and the audience over the weekend in “chaos theory.”  Two student choreographers, Rayven Cherry...

Art therapy encourages clients to dig deeper into their issues and express their feelings when words fail them.

Art helps everyone express themselves, not just artists

by Sommer Wagen
Published March 2, 2025

Many people are quick to distance themselves from art because they can’t draw more than a stick figure, but creative expression is more essential to our well-being than we realize.According to the...

"The Art of Mental Health" opening night. Courtesy of Kasia Cymerman

Psychologists share their feelings in ‘The Art of Mental Health’

by Gabriel Brito
Published February 26, 2025

 “The Art of Mental Health,” an art exhibit made entirely by mental health practitioners, celebrated its opening Saturday at the Vine Arts Center in Minneapolis. Multimedia works are on display...

“Institute of Hearts” event captured at the MIA on Thursday, February 13.

‘Institute of Hearts’ celebrates art with hearts

by Sophia Arndt
Published February 13, 2025

In celebration of the season of love, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) provided valentines to visitors to place under their favorite pieces. For the past decade, MIA has handed out heart-shaped...

Minnesota Artists Guild launch party. Courtesy of Heather Renne.

New Minnesota Artists Guild aims to support artists’ careers

by Gabriel Brito
Published February 13, 2025

The Minnesota Artists Guild, an organization hoping to provide local artists with opportunities to network and develop their craft, launched Jan. 30.Despite launching two weeks ago, the guild looks...

Hadestown opened at the Orpheum Theater on Tuesday.

Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’ arrives at the Orpheum Theater

by Sophia Arndt
Published February 13, 2025

The train to the Underworld has stopped at the Orpheum Theatre for the first of eight performances of “Hadestown” on Tuesday. The Tony Award-winning musical opened at the Orpheum, starting its...

The small but impactful photos in resin wind around the gallery space.

‘Missing and Disappeared’ exhibit shines light on Jane Does

by Isabella Caswell
Published February 12, 2025

“Missing and Disappeared” brings to light the crisis of missing and unidentified women. Unlike the name, the exhibit is a space to honor the return of their stories. The exhibit, showing until...

Exhibition goers at Joy in the Next Room Art Exhibition in the Landmark Gallery at Schmidt Artist Lofts St Paul February 7.

Camden Stevens visually captures what words can’t

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 10, 2025

Despite the word “joy” in its title, Camden Stevens wants visitors to his latest gallery show to leave their optimistic expectations at the door.“Joy in the Next Room,” the University of Minnesota...

Vibrant Traditions by the fan favorite Scandinavian Weavers Study Group will be open until Sunday, April 6. Image courtesy of Norway House.

Norway House’s Vibrant Traditions — a tapestry of time and place

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 4, 2025

As its name suggests, the new “Vibrant Traditions” exhibit at the Norway House shows how time-honored Scandinavian weaving practices are still full of life.On display in the cultural center’s...

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