Going to Seed
Going to Seed
JOIN US FOR THIS LOVELY AND INSPIRING AFTERNOON
Saturday, September 6, 2025 3:00-5:30pm
3024 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406 Courtyard between Moon Palace Books and Pangea’s new building
FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE!
• Poems and readings by Diane Wilson, Ikidowin Youth Theater Ensemble and more.
• Unveiling of the new Milkweed Maps Sign (art and design by Marlena Myles), take one home!
• See the first stages of the Jim Denomie Butterfly Honoring garden.
• Join a story circle led by Diane Wilson and Pangea and write a letter to your ancestors and to the future.
• Take part in a community ritual with songs and puppets and plant your dreams.
Create Dope Art in the Park
Join an inspiring day of creativity and connection at the North Commons Park Community Center to present a series of engaging spray paint and chalk workshops suitable for all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, our talented instructors will guide you through essential techniques, share valuable insights, and help you unleash your artistic potential.
Lowry Ave North | Cultural Districts Arts Ambassador-Led Gathering (FINAL)
Lowry Ave North | Cultural Districts Arts Ambassador-Led Gathering
Cultural Districts Arts Fund initiative: The Cultural District Ambassador Program supports one ambassador in each Cultural District to work closely with community (local business, cultural venues, organizations, etc.), Arts & Cultural Affairs department staff, the other Cultural District ambassadors and Minneapolis Arts Commissioners to leverage arts and culture to identify site-responsive community needs with focus on community building, well-being and the economic vitality of the Minneapolis Cultural Districts.
Lake Street East | Cultural Districts Arts Ambassador-Led Gathering
Lake Street Arts & Culture Convening series
Facilitated by Lake Street Council, Charise Canales
RSVP: email to charis@lakestreetcouncil.org
Lowry Ave North | Cultural Districts Arts Ambassador-Led Gathering
Lowry Ave North | Cultural Districts Arts Ambassador-Led Gathering
Cultural Districts Arts Fund initiative: The Cultural District Ambassador Program supports one ambassador in each Cultural District to work closely with community (local business, cultural venues, organizations, etc.), Arts & Cultural Affairs department staff, the other Cultural District ambassadors and Minneapolis Arts Commissioners to leverage arts and culture to identify site-responsive community needs with focus on community building, well-being and the economic vitality of the Minneapolis Cultural Districts.
Somali-Swedish Culture Exchange
Join ASI and the Somali Museum of Minnesota for a vibrant and joyful day of cultural exchange! The campus will be filled with live music, dance, craft demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and food from the Somali and Swedish Minnesotan communities.
Save the Date! Hothouse Dance Workshop
FUNK AROUND & FIND OUT
WAACKING CYPHER and DISCO/FUNK BATTLE
INDEED BREWING, NE Minneapolis
AUGUST 2, 8:00 - 11:00pm
Fakoly Drum & Dance Conference
Workshops July 25th - 27th 2025
Performance July 26th, 7:30pm
Center For Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN
Sound Rx - A Mental Health in Music Showcase
Sound Rx - A Mental Health in Music Showcase
A one day pop up event exploring the many ways sound heals through live music, lecture, and experimentation. This event will include panels, workshops, and presentations focused on ways in which sound and music can be used as a medium for healing and therapy.
This event will be hosted at multiple spaces at Slam Academy in Northeast Minneapolis.
Address: 1121 Jackson Street NE, Suite 142. Minneapolis, MN 55413
For questions and more information contact: James patrick
Email: jp@slamacademy.com
Phone: +1 (651) 500-6111
Event link: https://www.instagram.com/soundrxmpls/
Grand Opening & Block Party
Pillsbury Creative Commons Launches Hub for Arts and Economic Development in South Minneapolis
Grand Opening & Block Party – July 26, 2025
Whimsical Worlds
Whimsical Worlds: Crafting Fairy and Gnome Doors with Polymer Clay with Deidre Greene
The recommended age is 12+ and the limit for the class number is 10 people per class.
Class Description:
Embark on a creative journey into the enchanting realm of miniature art by crafting your own fairy or gnome door using polymer clay. These delightful doorways serve as charming decorations for gardens, homes, or as imaginative additions to fairy gardens. Throughout this hands-on class, you'll learn essential polymer clay techniques to design and create a unique miniature door, bringing a touch of magic to your surroundings.
What You'll Learn:
Polymer Clay Basics: Understand the properties of polymer clay, including conditioning, blending, and color mixing. Design Techniques: Plan and sketch your door's design, choosing from various themes and styles. Sculpting and Assembly: Learn how to shape and assemble components, adding intricate details like textures, handles, and decorative elements. Baking and Finishing: Gain knowledge on properly baking your creations for durability and applying finishes for a professional look.
Class Details:
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Materials Provided: A selection of polymer clays in various colors, sculpting tools, and embellishments.
Skill Level: Suitable for beginners and intermediate crafters alike.
What to Bring: An apron or old shirt, and any personal embellishments you'd like to incorporate.
Why Attend? This class offers a unique opportunity to explore your creativity, learn new crafting skills, and create a personalized piece of art. Whether you're looking to adorn your garden with a whimsical entrance or add a magical touch to your home, the fairy and gnome doors crafted in this class will be a testament to your imagination and newfound skills.
Instructor Bio:
Deidre Greene is a local artist , painter and muralist who teaches Art at a Northeast charter school.
This Cultural Districts Art Fund program activity is funded by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department in the City of Minneapolis.
Gondola Project 2025
Gondola Project 2025 (noon - sunset)
A full weekend of legal, live graffiti painting on functional freight trains, from some of the world's greatest graffiti artists. At the end of the weekend, the trains depart on their own journeys across the contiguous 48 States. Be the first to see the art in process on Saturday and as finished works of art on Sunday. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in "Spray & Take" graffiti projects, see "Jam Walls" in action, talk with the artists, and purchase limited edition brand merch.
Artists:
WANE ONE, Nick Fury, BIAFRA CBS, WUNDR CBS, HOPE4 HM IPC NSF X MUCH HM, FEM9 KMS, STUNl KMS, CYFI, TRACE, EMER AKB, KNEW186, SHOCK UC MSK, Wyle Coyote, The Funky Diabetic, DAESK, and Sprayfinger students
Location: N 30th Avenue (Between N 2nd St & N Pacific St) Minneapolis, MN 55411
Agenda:
Sat. July 26: Enjoy live music curated by a pro DJ, unleash your creativity at "Spray & Take" art zone, connect with local and national artists, and grab some tasty bites from local food trucks.
Sun. July 27: Stop by to check out the finished trains before they roll out on Monday morning!
FREESTYLE CELEBRATION
FREESTYLE CELEBRATION
Sunday July 6
12-7p
Northrop King Building Ste 332
“Freestyle Celebration” is a street style community event from the hosts of Womxn, Hip Hop, and House sessions at Hothouse!
Cultural District Arts Ambassador-Led Gathering | West Broadway
Cultural Districts Arts Fund Initiative: Walking Tour & Visioning the Future for Artists & Community
Join us for an interactive walking tour along the corridor to explore opportunities for a transformed commercial landscape that truly serves artists and the broader community. We’ll examine the lack of continuity in commercial ownership, discuss barriers to artist-led business development, and envision what meaningful, long-term change could look like in one, three, or five years. Who are the key decision-makers in this process? What would it take to make a more artist-friendly corridor a reality? Let’s walk, talk, and strategize together.
27th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival
Saturday, June 21 at 4 p.m. at Cedar Cultural Center
an experiment pt II with Leslie Parker & Collaborators is presented as part of the 27th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival. This FREE offering is a live performance of dance and music with Leslie Parker & Collaborators, and with guest artists coming from many different communities locally as well as across the United States.
Sunday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Cultural Center
Join us for an experiment pt II. an additional offering - the second part of the experience.
Tickets here: https://www.thecedar.org/.../an-experiment-pt-ii-with...
27th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival
TC Jazz Festival and Leslie Parker Dance Project Present an experiment pt. II
Heated Discussion
The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center is proud to announce the opening of "Heated Discussion," a new exhibit featuring the innovative works of renowned artists Ta-Coumba Aiken and Christopheraaron Deanes. The exhibit will be on display from April 26th to June 21st, 2025 in CAFAC’s Nokomis Gallery. This exhibition highlights a unique dialogue between two artists who utilize vitreous enamel as a medium to explore the connections that shape our human experience.
Unity Fest | East lake Street Cultural District Arts Fund Event
Unity Fest on June 21, 2025 at Eat Street Crossing, Minneapolis
Hi-Cotton: Norf Star
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the streets of Emerson & Broadway on the Northside of Minneapolis will come alive for “HI COTTON NORF STAR: THE BLOCK PARTY,” a celebration commemorating 115 years of the Great Migration and honoring Black celestial knowledge. This day-long community event invites all generations to engage in a powerful space of joy, remembrance, and imagination
BACK TO YOUR ROOTS VOGUE NIGHT ON JUNETEENTH
June 19, 6:30-10:00p
LUSH THEATER & LOUNGE
FREE for dancers, FREE for spectators
Lowry Ave North | Cultural Districts Arts Ambassador-Led Gathering
Lowry Ave North | Cultural Districts Arts Ambassador-Led Gathering
Cultural Districts Arts Fund initiative: The Cultural District Ambassador Program supports one ambassador in each Cultural District to work closely with community (local business, cultural venues, organizations, etc.), Arts & Cultural Affairs department staff, the other Cultural District ambassadors and Minneapolis Arts Commissioners to leverage arts and culture to identify site-responsive community needs with focus on community building, well-being and the economic vitality of the Minneapolis Cultural Districts.
Whimsical Worlds
Whimsical Worlds: Crafting Fairy and Gnome Doors with Polymer Clay with Deidre Greene
The recommended age is 12+ and the limit for the class number is 10 people per class.
Class Description:
Embark on a creative journey into the enchanting realm of miniature art by crafting your own fairy or gnome door using polymer clay. These delightful doorways serve as charming decorations for gardens, homes, or as imaginative additions to fairy gardens. Throughout this hands-on class, you'll learn essential polymer clay techniques to design and create a unique miniature door, bringing a touch of magic to your surroundings.
What You'll Learn:
Polymer Clay Basics: Understand the properties of polymer clay, including conditioning, blending, and color mixing. Design Techniques: Plan and sketch your door's design, choosing from various themes and styles. Sculpting and Assembly: Learn how to shape and assemble components, adding intricate details like textures, handles, and decorative elements. Baking and Finishing: Gain knowledge on properly baking your creations for durability and applying finishes for a professional look.
Class Details:
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Materials Provided: A selection of polymer clays in various colors, sculpting tools, and embellishments.
Skill Level: Suitable for beginners and intermediate crafters alike.
What to Bring: An apron or old shirt, and any personal embellishments you'd like to incorporate.
Why Attend? This class offers a unique opportunity to explore your creativity, learn new crafting skills, and create a personalized piece of art. Whether you're looking to adorn your garden with a whimsical entrance or add a magical touch to your home, the fairy and gnome doors crafted in this class will be a testament to your imagination and newfound skills.
Instructor Bio:
Deidre Greene is a local artist , painter and muralist who teaches Art at a Northeast charter school.
This Cultural Districts Art Fund program activity is funded by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department in the City of Minneapolis.
ART LIVES HERE: Eastside's Creative Workshop Series
ART LIVES HERE: Eastside's Creative Workshop Series
COMPAS Teaching Artist Katrina Knutson will guide you through the basics of this traditional Norwegian folk art, which originated from the rural, working-class people of Norway in the 1700s. We will use the basic brush strokes to create beautiful flower patterns, great for handmade gifts and cards.
Hothouse Dance Event
KRUMP Qualifier Session
Saturday May 31, 5:30-8:30p
Logan Park Community Center gymnasium
FREE for dancers, FREE for spectators
Oromo Irreechaa: Spring Mountain
One of the fun parts of this festival is seeing multiple types of cultural dresses from across the 11 regions of Oromia, Ethiopia. Each region has its own unique cultural clothes and our families will dress similarly to show off their regional pride.
Cultural District Arts Ambassador-Led Gathering | West Broadway
Invitation to Join: Cultural District Arts Ambassador-Led Gathering
Cultural Districts Arts Fund Initiative: Community Engagement & Advancing the 2040 Plan
Artists are more than creators—they are community members, business owners, and advocates who bring diverse perspectives to city planning. As Minneapolis implements its 2040 Plan, how do we ensure artists needs are met? This session will explore the vital role of artists in shaping inclusive programs in cultural investment that are site-responsive and unique to our neighborhood.
A complimentary lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/edhc3pq
Facilitator:
West Broadway Area Business, Cultural District Arts Ambassador
When:
Saturday, May 24
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Open to the public
Where:
Jay and Rose Phillips Foundation, 927 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Questions?
Contact the West Broadway Business & Area Coalition:
Kristel Porter: kristel.porter@westbroadway.org
General Inquiries: grants@westbroadway.org
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For Cultural Districts Arts Fund program questions:
Contact Meena Mangalvedhekar: meena.mangalvedhekar@minneapolismn.gov
We look forward to seeing you there!