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.

We Don't Talk Like That: 'Fargo' and the Midwest Psyche
A new documentary called, "We Don't Talk Like That: 'Fargo' and the Midwest Psyche." It's about the cultural implications of the Coen brothers movie, "Fargo." The documentary producers are Todd Melby and Diane Richard of Two Below Zero.
Baby Shel, a rapper from the Red Lake Indian Reservation, joined MPR News host Tom Weber in MPR's Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser studio to talk about his work and play a few songs.
Riveting 'Obelisk Gate' shatters the stillness
N.K. Jemisin continues the story of the Stillness -- a world constantly rocked by quakes, and the rare, gifted people who can control them -- in a second volume even more engrossing than the first.