Northern Minnesota is under a new alert until Friday at 7 p.m.

MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. 

Turn Up Your Support

Artist and arts educator Meghan Duda is amazed by a new show at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo, N.D., called 

 A typical art show is designed for the eyes; this one is comprised of works that engage the 

 senses: smell, taste, touch and hearing. Duda was particularly struck by how smells evoked memories, and how she left feeling her entire body had been invited to participate. The show runs through Nov. 30.

, so he’s really looking forward to seeing Walking Shadow’s latest play, 

The play works similarly to an escape room game, except that actors accompany you on your journey, moving the mysterious story along while you solve a series of puzzles. Six to 10 people are admitted to each show so performances will sell out fast.

Performance artist and teacher Sandy Agustin is a big fan of the 

in Minneapolis. Each year artists use their two- and four-wheeled vehicles as canvases for their creative imaginings. Agustin says the results are pure joy. Imagine a “TOYota” covered in small toys, or a bike converted into a Viking ship. This Saturday marks the 25th ArtCar Parade. Vehicles gather at the Rose Garden at 5 p.m. and process around Lake Harriet at 6 p.m.

Marianne Combs

Author

Plus, Art Hounds recommend a play made up of puzzles and the Minnesota ArtCar Parade.

This week on Art Hounds, an art exhibition that activates "the other four" senses, a play made up of puzzles and the Minnesota ArtCar Parade.

Art Hounds: Art that activates 'the other four' senses

David Andree’s piece “Land Harp (Hay Creek)” 

Art Hounds: Art that activates 'the other four' senses

Go Deeper.

Like this?