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06/16/2026

06/16/2026

"This 1–2 year fellowship is designed to support emerging Minnesota choreographers practicing in non-Western aesthetics. 2 Junior Fellows will spend 1 year in residency, followed by a year of independent choreographic research and development that will result in a choreographed work for the stage. 2 Senior Fellows will join the cohort in its 2nd year. Both cohorts will be guided by a group of nationally renowned mentors as they develop their work."

Application deadline July 12, 2026.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Announcing an open call for self-submission to the fifth cohort of Ananya Dance Theatre's NextGen ChoreoLab! The newly restructured program is a 1 to 2 year fellowship designed to support early-career Minnesota choreographers practicing in non-Western aesthetics. For the first y...

06/16/2026

"This 10-month program is designed to provide hands-on experience in the administrative requirements of producing a theatrical season in New York City. The resident is given the opportunity to take the lead in producing a project within that season to widen their professional training, skill sets, and confidence."

Application deadline July 10, 2026.

ABOUT NBT: National Black Theatre (NBT), the nation’s first revenue-generating Black arts complex, was founded in 1968 by the late visionary artist and entrepreneur Dr. Barbara Ann Teer. Since its in...

06/16/2026

Printmakers!

The Jerome Early Career Printmakers Residency is for early career Minnesota artists with experience in one or more foundational printmaking techniques. Three artists are selected annually to participate in the Jerome Early Career Printmakers Residency at Highpoint. Thanks to the generous support of....

04/30/2026

Excellent article in The Atlantic about what makes Minnesota a refuge for artists.

Among those featured is Ta-coumba T. Aiken, long a friend of the M. Catch his artwork in 'HERE, NOW: Selections from the M's Permanent Collection."

Plan your visit! Free admission. Open Thursday–Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.

Link to the article:
https://ow.ly/wPln50YRf0K

04/30/2026

Join the Mayday 2025 parade on Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis! Enjoy spectacular puppets, street performances, and community festivities on May 4th.

04/01/2026

Are you our next Assistant Curator? Applications due by April 13. Please spread the word!

https://mmaa.org/about/opportunities/

03/26/2026

Join the grand opening of Grainline, a new retail and workroom space dedicated to artisanal design, intentional craftsmanship, and independent creative practice located in Loring Park.

Grainline will feature a curated collections of garments and objects made by designers and makers within our city as well as around the world. Each piece reflects a commitment to material integrity, small batch production, and thoughtful construction.

Guests are invited to explore the studio, shop artisanal goods, meet the founder, and experience a retail environment rooted in process, restraint, and authorship.

Date: Saturday March 28
Time: 4–8 p.m.
Location: Graineline, 1621 Hennepin Avenue

This Arts & Culture Vibrant Storefronts is funded, in part, by the City of Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Department.

03/10/2026

Z Puppets Rosenschnoz invites Indigenous filmmakers living in the Twin Cities to submit their short films for two free public screening events on Saturday, April 25th at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Z Puppets' studio (4054 Chicago Ave.)

Z Puppets' Creative Director Chris Griffith (Cherokee Nation) will lead the selection process of up to 5 short films with these priorities:
- family-friendly
- maximum length of 10 minutes
- artist availability to attend one of the showings for informal Q & A / meet and greet

Featured filmmakers will receive a $300 stipend.
Submit entries March 15 at Midnight CST
Learn more and apply: https://zpuppets.org/open-call
Questions? Contact [email protected]

This Cultural Districts Art Fund program activity is funded by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department in the City of Minneapolis.

03/10/2026

2026 Summer Camp registration is open! Sign up before April 1 for early bird pricing. Do you have a kid who enjoys:

🧪 Art and science!
🧱 Exploring materials and making!
🪚 Building original 3-D art!
🍃 Nature!
🕺 Making new friends!

Then Franconia Summer Camps are just right for you.

Half-Day Camps Early Bird: $200/week (Starting April 1: $225/week)
Full-Day Camps Early Bird: $350/week (Starting April 1: $400/week)

Scholarships are available for families with financial need. Detailed info on each camp, scholarship information, and more can be found at www.franconia.org/youth-summer-camps