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Arts and Culture

MPR News has you covered with news and stories about local art and culture happenings across Minnesota.

Art Hounds: Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. You can explore arts events here, or become an Art Hound today.

Cube Critics: Stay up to date with our weekly art and culture chats with MPR News’ Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle, Max Sparber, Aron Woldeslassie and guests. Listen to or read Cube Critics here

Art Reviews: Our arts team offers insight on the latest in theater, music, visual arts and more. We explore the breadth of creativity and innovation found throughout Minnesota, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the works and artists shaping our cultural landscape. Read more here.

Art Friend: Everyone needs an art friend. Art Friend is a new segment with our arts team. Art spaces can feel exclusive and art can be confusing, obtuse, and even boring. But, especially with the right context, everyone can be a critic. So let us be your guide- your Art Friend. Listen or read Art Friend stories here.

Our arts coverage is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

This Twin Cities playwright honors the range of the Hmong experience on stage

This Twin Cities playwright honors the range of the Hmong experience on stage

Katie Ka Vang moved to Minnesota when she was 18 years old and has collaborated with theaters across the Twin Cities. Her plays often center around the question of what it means to be Hmong American.
by Jacob Aloi

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MN Shortlist: May 8-14 Mid West Music Fest, Hygge Happy Hour

MN Shortlist: May 8-14 Mid West Music Fest, Hygge Happy Hour

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. This week's list includes Mid West Music Fest, Hygge Happy Hour and the St. Croix River Pottery Tour.
by Anika Besst, Jacob Aloi and Alex V. Cipolle

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Talking Volumes: Peter Geye on ‘A Lesser Light’

Talking Volumes hit the road and headed to Duluth to talk with Minnesota author Peter Geye about his new novel, “A Lesser Light,” which is set along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Art Hounds: Somali dance traditions, sculptural books and raw photography

Art Hounds: Somali dance traditions, sculptural books and raw photography

This week, Art Hounds highlight a youth dance showcase of Somali folk traditions, a sculptural retrospective that blends books and architecture and a photographic call to face homelessness head-on.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota arts leaders worry NEA grant cuts will leave the field 'impoverished'

Minnesota arts leaders worry NEA grant cuts will leave the field 'impoverished'

The Trump administration has canceled grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, including many that were promised to arts organizations in Minnesota.
by Nina Moini and Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Deco King: Remembering St. Paul artist Paul Manship on the 100th anniversary of a movement

Art Deco King: Remembering St. Paul artist Paul Manship on the 100th anniversary of a movement

A major figure in American Art Deco, St. Paul-born sculptor Paul Manship is celebrated at the Minnesota Museum of American Art with zodiac medallions and other works that trace his celestial obsessions and lasting legacy.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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