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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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February 4, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Paintings hearken back to warmer seasons

Art Hounds also recommend the work of an artist who uses torn paper to mimic brush strokes and new music from the Iron Range’s Rich Mattson.

by Emily Bright

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January 28, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Art exhibition undresses the garment industry

A large, multimedia work contemplates mass-produced clothing and the issues raised in their manufacture.

by Emily Bright

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January 21, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Art North International showcases Minnesotans' work

Plus, sculptures and skating at Franconia Sculpture Park, and an appreciation for the efforts to preserve the art on plywood following the killing of George Floyd.

by Emily Bright

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January 14, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A St. Cloud couple creates paintings inspired by art from Aboriginal Australians

Often working together, Eve and Gary Wallinga use sticks to apply acrylic paint to canvas, creating images from layered dots.

by Emily Bright

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January 7, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A night of music and spoken word in Duluth and fiber art in St. Anthony

This Moment in Time, a live-streamed concert by artists of Duluth-based DanSan Creatives, will feature eight musicians whose work spans neo-soul, hip-hop, rap and spoken word.

by Emily Bright

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December 17, 2020 5:00 AM

Art Hounds: A holiday performance with soul

Plus, a virtual Rock and Roll Christmas Spectacular from central Minnesota and a Duluth-based puzzle room to play with friends over the holidays.

by Emily Bright

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December 10, 2020 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A new interpretation of 'The Snow Queen'

This week’s Art Hounds recommend an immigration story from Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company, Ballet Co.Laboratory’s “The Snow Queen,” and a painting-fiber arts hybrid exhibit by Rochester artist Cassandra Buck.

by Emily Bright

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December 3, 2020 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Pandemic portraits in Winona

Plus a new jazz album from the High School for Recording Arts and jewelry by St. Paul artisan Peter Mielech.

by Emily Bright

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November 19, 2020 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: New play creates space for empathy, virtually

This week: the Empathy Project from Full Circle Theater, All My Relations Arts’ “Bring Her Home: Sacred Womxn of Resistance” exhibit, and Strike Theater’s One Minute Film Festival.

by Emily Bright

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November 12, 2020 4:00 AM

Art Hounds explores art 'Out of the Box'

Art Hounds explores an interactive theater-in-your-home production for kids, an interactive “outstellation” at Modus Locus, and public art by Winona’s Creative Laureate.

by Emily Bright

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