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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.

A show 'For the People': New Guthrie play focuses on Minneapolis’ Native Community

A show 'For the People': New Guthrie play focuses on Minneapolis’ Native Community

The Guthrie Theater premiered a play titled “For the People,” highlighting the Twin Cities Native American community. Written by Larissa FastHorse and Ty Defoe, the play was inspired by stories from the local Native community, especially around Franklin Avenue, a hub of Native American arts and culture.
by Jacob Aloi

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Former St. Paul Opera publicist shares her journey of caregiving through Lewy body dementia

Former St. Paul Opera publicist shares her journey of caregiving through Lewy body dementia

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Mary Lou Falcone about her new memoir, illustrated by her husband, the late artist Nicky Zann. He died of Lewy body dementia in 2020.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Everyone is a flag designer: State has received 1,300 ideas so far

Everyone is a flag designer: State has received 1,300 ideas so far

As of Friday, more than 1,300 entries had been submitted to the State Emblems Redesign Committee, according to Anita Gaul, vice chair of the committee.
by Cathy Wurzer, Todd Melby, Dana Ferguson and Gracie Stockton

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'It is our identity, for better or worse': Author and podcaster T.D. Mischke on Minnesota's defining season

'It is our identity, for better or worse': Author and podcaster T.D. Mischke on Minnesota's defining season

Winter sparks joy for some and for others, dread. Author, podcaster and radio show host T.D. Mischke celebrates the season in his new book: Winter’s Song: A Hymn to the North.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Lakota artist Dyani White Hawk: A 2023 MacArthur 'genius' fellow

Lakota artist Dyani White Hawk: A 2023 MacArthur 'genius' fellow

Minneapolis artist Dyani White Hawk, internationally recognized for her beadwork and abstract painting influenced by her Lakota heritage, has been honored with the MacArthur Fellowship and reflects on her journey, the importance of her cultural heritage in her work and the evolving recognition of Native artists in the art world.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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This is thriller, thriller night: Dancers recreate iconic moves in La Crescent

This is thriller, thriller night: Dancers recreate iconic moves in La Crescent

It’s close to midnight, and something evil’s lurking in the dark. Under the moonlight, you see a sight that almost stops your heart: Over 60 “zombies” dancing to those very lyrics.
by Ben Hovland, Amy Felegy and MPR News Staff

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'The Comfort of Crows' is fuel to restore spirits in dealing with ecological grief

'The Comfort of Crows' is fuel to restore spirits in dealing with ecological grief

Here the New York Times columnist and author of ‘Late Migrations’ and ‘Graceland’ Margaret Renkl brings alive in 52 chapters her love for the animals and plants in her yard and nearby parks in Tennessee.
by Barbara J. King

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