The Minnesota Daily

Minnesota venues seek state relief with newly introduced SaveMNStages bill

by Frankie Carlson
Published April 1, 2021

The Minnesota Independent Venue Association has been spearheading legislation aimed at providing aid to shuttered entertainment businesses.

Heat of the Week: ‘Bad Trip,’ Dad Bod and local delicacies

by Megan Phillips
Published March 29, 2021

Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.

Riot grrrls and ghouls: Revamping third wave feminism with zines

by Megan Phillips
Published March 25, 2021

Local zine makers, artists and musicians reflect on inclusive feminism in 2021 during Women’s History Month.

Community art gallery showcasing local works opens in North Minneapolis

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published March 24, 2021

March 4 marked the grand opening of the new affordable framed art gallery, Walrus.

New bike racks re-define public art on the West Bank

by Nina Raemont
Published March 24, 2021

The five new bike racks/public art pieces all over the West Bank offer locals creative street-side sculptures that operate as functional art.

Q&A: Local artist Anika Schneider talks racial identity, intimacy and her relationship with her Chinese heritage

by Grace Davis
Published March 19, 2021

Minneapolis College of Art and Design alum Anika Schneider is re-understanding her Chinese heritage through a new exhibition, “Chinese-ish,” running March 27 through May 9 at the Soo Visual Arts Center.

Indigenous Roots presents new “Reclaimed Spaces” graffiti exhibit

by Megan Phillips, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published March 17, 2021

The exhibit will be on display starting April 3 at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Art Center in St. Paul.

Meet the man behind the sticker that seems to be everywhere

by Nina Raemont
Published March 16, 2021

Drew Kinkade, the artist behind Flavor World, doesn’t take his art too seriously and exists to create or inspire others to create, whether in the form of clothing, paintings or rugs.

UMN grad student launches neuroscience coloring book

by Frankie Carlson
Published March 12, 2021

Second-year neuroscience graduate student Samantha Montoya pairs the study of the human brain with visual art in her new coloring book.

Stephanie Dillon channels her creativity to make a difference

by Grace Davis
Published March 11, 2021

Minneapolis-based artist Stephanie Dillon found her purpose after being diagnosed with breast cancer and now leads a life devoted to creating art that speaks on controversial topics important to her.