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.

February 25, 2017 12:48 PM

Syrian who worked on nominated film can't attend Oscars

U.S. immigration authorities are barring entry to a Syrian cinematographer who worked on a harrowing film about his nation's civil war, "The White Helmets," that has been nominated for an Academy Award.

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February 25, 2017 6:00 AM

The story of the 'last true hermit,' who lived alone in the woods for 27 years

Christopher Knight disappeared into the Maine woods for almost three decades, until someone set a trap for him. A new book tells his story.

by Tracy Mumford

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February 24, 2017 5:00 PM

Actors bring old radio dramas to the stage

In public performances as well as podcasts, classic audio plays are finding new ears.

by Marianne Combs

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February 24, 2017 10:31 AM

Hippo Campus releases first album

The Twin Cities-based band Hippo Campus released its first full-length album today.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 23, 2017 5:00 PM

Review: Guthrie stages a heartbreaking, powerful 'Lear'

Shakespeare's tragedy about pride and mental deterioration offers a grim portrait of vanishing dignity.

by Eric Ringham

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February 23, 2017 12:56 PM

Holly Miranda, Ani DiFranco release Standing Rock protest song

Brooklyn singer Holly Miranda released a song, a cover of an obscure late-'70s science-fictional folk song, that she'd been working on for two months in support of protesters.

by Andrew Flanagan

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February 23, 2017 8:57 AM

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis enter Songwriters Hall of Fame

Jimmy Jam Harris and Terry Lewis got their start writing and producing for the S.O.S. Band and that's what got them fired from The Time.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 23, 2017 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Duluth hand puppet possessed by Satan

This week Art Hounds recommend Renegade Theater Company's "Hand to God," Contempo Physical Dance's "Balacobaco" and a quartet of abstract artists.

by Marianne Combs

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February 23, 2017 2:26 AM

'My Favorite Thing Is Monsters' is a dazzling, graphic novel tour-de-force

Set amid the political swirl of late '60s Chicago, Emil Ferris' graphic novel debut reflects on race, class, gender and the Holocaust.

by John Powers

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February 23, 2017 1:53 AM

A book inspired by bad stand-up comedy

David Grossman's unsettling new novel takes place over the course of a two-hour comedy set, as what seems like just a bad performance evolves into something truly strange, painful and urgent.

by Michael Schaub

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