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From Minnesota Public Radio News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art.

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April 15, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Artists explore self-care during hard times

Mezzo soprano Mia Athey’s vocal showcase celebrates self-love as a remedy during the pandemic, Tori Hong and Cori Nakamura Lin’s “Growbook” offers a creative self-directed format for healing, and the Danger Committee’s juggling, knife-throwing, comedy show gives the whole family a chance to laugh.

by Emily Bright

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April 8, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds celebrate Black storytelling

The 30th Black Storytelling Festival livestreams several events. The History Theatre makes available online “Diesel Heart — Part 2” about Melvin Carter Jr.’s work as a police officer. And the Twin Cities Jazz Festival marks a full year of weekly livestreamed local jazz.

by Emily Bright

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April 1, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Northwoods painting and improv for all ages

Painter David Gilvik captures the colors of the Northwoods. Plus, a kids’ show streaming on YouTube from Daleko Arts and a new show from Blackout Improv.

by Emily Bright and Aron Woldeslassie

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March 25, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Metaphorical art and storytelling classical music

The Reif Center for the Performing Arts in Grand Rapids hosts a new performance of “Peter and the Wolf.”

by Emily Bright

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March 18, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: An artist sketches on quarantines and social justice

This week’s Hounds also recommend a traveling performance for audiences of one or two, and the “No-Holds Barred” exhibit featuring dozens of Minnesota artists.

by Emily Bright

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March 11, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Landscapes from southern Minnesota celebrate light

An artist captures the landscapes of the Driftless Region in southeastern Minnesota, Plus, M.A.C. House Gifted Variety Show puts emerging artists on stage, and a dance film’s world premiere invites audiences to listen well.

by Emily Bright

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March 4, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Three ways artists support each other

As we approach the one-year anniversary of performance spaces going dark under the coronavirus pandemic, Art Hounds this week recommend three different spaces — two virtual, one physical — where performers, songwriters and visual artists can come together.

by Emily Bright

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February 25, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds recommend abstracts and stand-up

This week's Art Hounds recommend abstract landscapes created by a Twin Cities artist with the help of his feet, a new stand-up comedy special with magic, and a North Mankato artist’s detailed designs.

by Emily Bright

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February 18, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Photography three ways

Tony Duran’s celebrity portraits are on display in Winona; Steve Ozone pays homage to flowers and Chinese vegetables; and Melissa Borman captures female figures as active participants within landscapes.

by Emily Bright

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February 11, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Take your Valentine to look at art

Artists in the Northrup King building in northeast Minneapolis open studios Saturday evening. Plus, Art Hounds recommend an exhibition of woven art from Artistry, and the Prairie Gate Literary Festival from the University of Minnesota Morris holds its first event.

by Emily Bright

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