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36th ART (Avenue Revitalization & Transformation), a resident-led coalition of Seward and Longfellow community stakeholders in partnership with SPRAYFiNGER® and Hiawatha Collegiate High School, have transformed the railroad/Greenway bridge over 36th Avenue South with the production of two 80-foot wall murals. The aging bridge, built in 1908, is part of the final stretch of rail before it crosses the Mississippi River. “The goal was to reimagine the bridge as an interpretive landmark and a connecting point for our two neighborhoods. The vision expanded and we now seek to partner on more public art along the blocks north and south of the bridge,” said Jack Becker, 36th ART Project Manager. The mural was dedicated on Nov. 11, 2023. (Photo submitted)
Murals Transform Railroad/Greenway Bridge Over 36th Avenue South
The goal of the project was to transform the bridge into an attractive, valued gateway between the Seward and Longfellow neighborhoods and to artistically engage high school youth in an initiative to … more
Arnée Martin credits the guranteed income program for giving her more confidence to pursue her art.
Guaranteed income for artists
Arnée Martin wanted 100 rejections.  “The worst they can say is no,” Martin said.  As an artist applying for grants and scholarships, the TikTok trend of … more
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Arnée Martin said that as a Black, queer artist that their art is for everyone, but does not tailor towards a White audience.
Guaranteed income for artists
Arnée Martin wanted 100 rejections.  “The worst they can say is no,” Martin said.  As an artist applying for grants and scholarships, the TikTok trend of … more
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Yirií Dance Studio’s Eda Kachiri and Tommy Valerio share their love of Latin dance on Lyndale Ave. during Open Streets in October.
Yirií Studio: Creating connections through Latin dance
  More than a dozen dancers took their show on the road, literally, Oct. 8, 2023, by bringing a flashmob to Open Streets Lyndale.  In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage … more
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Over 70 cast members perform in "Acceptance, Kindness, Support" at the Cowles Center as part of a production by the South Asian Arts & Theater House. (Photos submitted)
Acceptance, kindness and support
With a whirlwind of color, choreography and music, the South Asian Arts & Theater House (SAATH) brought the stage to life with a recent performance at the Cowles Center (528 Hennepin Ave.) to … more
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These small lightboxes made by Longfellow artist Chris Miller can brighten tables and shelves. Other larger ones function as furniture. (Photo submitted)
How to add art to your home
Longfellow mosaic artist Chris Miller believes that art is like jewelry for your home. “I made this piece in glass a few years ago and I display it each September during LoLa Art Crawl. It says … more
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Katie Bradley (left) and Norm Muñoz (middle) perform in the “Kung Fu Zombies Saga: Shaman Warrior & Cannibals” at the Luminary Arts Center. A two-part show, it tells the story of Akha and Lao women faced with challenges that force them to connect with their cultural experiences.
Theater mu reclaims genres for Asian artists in Minnesota
As a child, Saymoukda Vongsay wrote herself into stories of Little House on the Prairie, Sweet Valley High and The Babysitters Club, as a side character. In middle and high school, she was a known … more
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Little Mekong through eyes of artist Katie Ka Vang
Community members smiled as they tasted different dishes and snacks from local businesses of the Little Mekong cultural district on University Avenue on Sunday, July 2, 2023. The event was artist … more
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During design for a mural at the Lake Harriet trolley tunnel, Jacqui Rosenbush researched water quality control. She included lily pads and cattails in her mural after discovering the large role they play in filtering water.
Parks for all
Kao Lee Thao and Ash Kubesh spent 66 hours over 10 days painting two new murals that represent Thao’s Hmong heritage at Boom Island Park. The artwork is part of the Minneapolis Parks and … more
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Tara Perronwill read excerpts from their children's books on Sept. 23 at Bde Psin.
Dakota children authors read excerpts
Dakota children's book authors and illustrators at Bde Psín (Lake Hiawatha) on Sept. 23 from 9:30-11:30a.m. outside the recreation center. Reading selections will be Katie Jo Bendickson, Tara … more
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Hannah Sivilay was excited by the Save the Boards event at Becketwood on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Street art at Becketwood commemorates George Floyd
For the last three years,  Kenda Zellner-Smith and her volunteers  have been scouring  Minneapolis’s streets and alleys, collecting discarded plywood boards used to shield … more
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The marketing team for Nokomis Days included (left to right)Kyle of Nokomis Life, Peter Stein of Steinography, Tesha M. Christensen of Longfellow Nokomis Messenger and Heidi Van Heel of hvh Engage!
Bringing Nokomis Days to life
They say it takes a village. We say it takes a special neighborhood. Add a small but dedicated group of volunteers and passionate businesses, and you have Nokomis Days. Our Nokomis Days celebration … more
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Drawing in the moment
Anita White, age 70, “draws in the moment.” Anywhere, any time, the artist has blank sheets of paper, a pencil and sometimes even watercolor paint ready to capture the moments of daily … more
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"I don't have a traditional art upbringing and did not go to school for art," said Forrest Wozniak, "but I was inclined to do art my whole life growing up."
The sign painter
The Great Depression was over long before Forrest Wozniak was born. But that time period serves as a backdrop to his career as a sign painter. Wozniak, who was born and raised in South … more
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Minnesota based artists Brotha Asè and Godson King David perform a musical duo in celebration of Juneteenth at Soul of the Southside festival Monday, June 19.
Celebrating Juneteenth with southside soul performances
Black music and spoken word artists performed at the free Soul of the Southside festival on Monday, June 19, 2023. The event was presented by the Legacy Building, The Hook and Ladder, and KRSM 98.9. … more
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Dj Al Metro plays music during The Uprising krump battle on Saturday, June 10, at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in Saint Paul.
The SOTA Movement
Simone Hall, aka Athena, had the crowd in an uproar. The audience surrounded her, cheering louder than the music Dj Al Metro was playing from the overhead speakers. The 20-year-old had just won both … more
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Reviving Roots hosts a yoga workshop on Monday, June 19 at the Soul of the Southside festival.
Celebrating Juneteenth with southside soul businesses
Black-owned pop-up businesses and organizations lined the block of Minnehaha starting from Arbeiter Brewing up to The Hook and Ladder during the free 2023 Soul of the Southside festival on Monday, … more
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Neighbors came together to heal and create community during Solace at the Palace in the courtyard of Moon Palace Books on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The free day of events organized by the Longfellow Community Council included art projects and workshops. Carolyn Naomi performed with special guest RION.
Solace at the Palace: Creating community connection through art
Art has the ability to bind people to places and to each other – and on a beautiful Sunday in June, over 700 members of our community came together at Solace at the Palace to make art, connect … more
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[Photos] Solace at the Palace by Elissa Evenson [Photo gallery]
Neighbors came together to heal and create community during Solace at the Palace in the courtyard of Moon Palace Books on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The free day of events organized by the Longfellow … more
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[Photos] Solace at the Palace by Derrick Gichaba [Photo gallery]
Neighbors came together to heal and create community during Solace at the Palace in the courtyard of Moon Palace Books on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The free day of events organized by the Longfellow … more
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