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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.

Paint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast Minneapolis

Paint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast Minneapolis

Gustavo Lira’s mural in northeast Minneapolis — symbolizing cultural embrace and funded by a Great Streets grant —— was painted over without his knowledge, sparking community outrage and highlighting the need for better communication and protections for public art.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Two new novels investigate what makes magic, what is real and imagined

Two new novels investigate what makes magic, what is real and imagined

Both of these novels, “Pages of Mourning” and “The Cemetery of Untold Stories,” from an emerging writer and a long-celebrated one, respectively, walk an open road of remembering love, grief and fate.
by Marcela Davison Avilés

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‘Brotherless Night,’ an ambitious novel by a University of Minnesota professor, wins $150K prize

‘Brotherless Night,’ an ambitious novel by a University of Minnesota professor, wins $150K prize

The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is a relatively new literary award given to women and nonbinary authors. This year’s winner is University of Minnesota professor V.V. Ganeshananthan for her book “Brotherless Night.”
by Andrew Limbong and MPR News Staff

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Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, dead at 92

Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, dead at 92

Munro had been in frail health for years and often spoke of retirement, a decision that proved final after the author’s 2012 collection, “Dear Life.” She achieved stature rare for an art form traditionally placed beneath the novel.
by The Associated Press

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‘The best season yet’: Timberwolves fan and author on finding hope in the recent losses

‘The best season yet’: Timberwolves fan and author on finding hope in the recent losses

The last two Timberwolves games brought back an all too familiar feeling for Minnesota sports fans. Author and fan Hanif Abdurraqib talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about why he thinks the Timberwolves may still have a shot.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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The origin story of Steve from 'Blue's Clues' is even more wholesome than you think

The origin story of Steve from 'Blue's Clues' is even more wholesome than you think

The heartfelt enthusiasm from a toddler in a dress with yellow flowers landed Steve Burns the iconic hosting gig, bringing joy to generations of tots. Earlier this spring, they met for the first time.
by Alina Hartounian

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Supporters hope to save St. Cloud State University’s music department from budget cuts

Supporters hope to save St. Cloud State University’s music department from budget cuts

The potential loss of the music program at St. Cloud State has prompted a groundswell of support. An online petition had collected more than 3,300 signatures as of Monday.
by Kirsti Marohn

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In honor of Mother’s Day, here’s ‘Mother Play’ — which gestated for 40 years

In honor of Mother’s Day, here’s ‘Mother Play’ — which gestated for 40 years

Playwright Paula Vogel is known not just for her work on Broadway — but for the generations of famous playwrights whose careers she has nurtured. “Mother Play,” starring Jessica Lange, is about her own mother.
by Jeff Lunden

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