​Isabella Rose Kiely is an up-and-coming artist pursuing a degree in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Through a mix of painterly and precise strokes she aims to capture the emotional complexity and intensity of being human. She hopes anyone can discover something that resonates with them in this diverse body of work.

ILLUMINATING SOUND: a shadow puppet and music show

performed by Monsoon Season and 10th Wave
composed by Mary Ellen Childs

Illuminating Sound is an innovative shadow puppet and music performance that blends live music and visual storytelling to explore the cyclical nature of time, the creation and destruction of the world, and humanity's impact on the environment.

“Shared Selves” marks both an ending and a beginning: a testament to what emerges when queer artists create together and share themselves with the world. The closing showcase of the Artist-in-Residence cohort celebrates community-rooted art, creative exchange, and mutual witnessing. Throughout the residency, artists expanded their practices and built meaningful connections.

ILLUMINATING SOUND: a shadow puppet and music show

performed by Monsoon Season and 10th Wave
composed by Mary Ellen Childs

Illuminating Sound is an innovative shadow puppet and music performance that blends live music and visual storytelling to explore the cyclical nature of time, the creation and destruction of the world, and humanity's impact on the environment.

​Isabella Rose Kiely is an up-and-coming artist pursuing a degree in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Through a mix of painterly and precise strokes she aims to capture the emotional complexity and intensity of being human. She hopes anyone can discover something that resonates with them in this diverse body of work.

Panel Play: Collaborative Mini-Comics

Create a mini-comic. Learn about panels, sequencing, and character-driven storytelling, then jump into accessible prompts to spark ideas. By the end, you’ll assemble a mini-comic to take home, and leave with practical storytelling tools and a joyful sense of creative community!

Join shanty artists Alo Osberg and Andrew Young for Community Builds! Learn about timber framing and help create their project, Disinteshanty.

Attend one or both activities. On December 14 the artists will lead community in a test raising of their timber-framed shanty structure. On December 20 the community will help build timber frame in fill for their structure’s walls.

Join Minnesota’s newest James Beard Award-winning chef, Karyn Tomlinson, as she welcomes you to Cruise for an evening of creativity and connection. In My Favorite Things, Chef Tomlinson transforms Cruise into her own artist’s atelier, inviting you to be inspired by the rhythms of the changing seasons.

The Minneapolis Arts Commission advises the City Council and mayor on arts-related issues and was chartered in 1974 with the mission to strengthen the arts and enrich cultural life in Minneapolis. The commission works closely with ACA staff and shares their goal of developing a strong and vital arts community throughout Minneapolis.

The Endless Pursuit: A Work-in-Progress Showing
Choreographed by Jillian Kramschuster
Dancers: Claudia d’Auria, Jillian Kramschuster, Heaven Sha’Rae, and Lauren Reed

Come to Minneapolis' new folk school, the Center for People and Craft, for a free, drop-in lantern-making workshop from 4-5:45pm. At 5:45, we’ll light our lanterns and walk together outdoors through the darkness and into St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, where renowned songleader Sarina Patridge will lead us in an hour of all-abilities community singing. In the darkest time of the year, this gathering emphasizes community belonging, handcraft, and song as avenues for creating light and joy.

Join shanty artists Alo Osberg and Andrew Young for Community Builds! Learn about timber framing and help create their project, Disinteshanty.

Attend one or both activities. On December 14 the artists will lead community in a test raising of their timber-framed shanty structure. On December 20 the community will help build timber frame in fill for their structure’s walls.

2025 Vibrant Storefront awardee, GRAINLINE welcomes you into their new garment development workroom and retail space in Loring Park this holiday season!

Skn. is opening their studio this December for a closer look at what’s next for Skntones™.

Join us for casual walk-through, conversations with the team, and a chance to be part of the process as things take shape. See their latest samples, new brand ideas, and the early thinking behind their upcoming fashion show.

Whether you're curious, collaborative, or just love fashion, we’d love to see you there!

2025 Vibrant Storefront awardee, GRAINLINE welcomes you into their new garment development workroom and retail space in Loring Park this holiday season!

Visit Evergreen Audio to see what they are building in the North Loop. Whether you're curious about audio production, looking to connect with the local creative community, or just want to check out the new recording space, everyone is welcome.

Design and make beautiful stained glass coasters and meet people!

Join us for a relaxing, hands-on art experience where creativity meets community! In this workshop, you’ll design and craft your own beautiful glass mosaic coasters using colorful glass pieces and simple techniques. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and enjoy an afternoon of art, connection, and conversation. All materials provided. Located in the classroom of the friendship seward coop.

Join the Pride Cultural Arts Center for the solo show opening of one of Twin Cities Pride’s Artist-in-Residence, Maddie Stumbaugh. Share the excitement of Maddie's first solo exhibition: Moving In Place.

Join Minnesota’s oldest ballet school this holiday season by celebrating its talented students, ages 4–18, alongside acclaimed guest artists from American Ballet Theatre, Brady Farrar and Sylvie Squires, in The Nutcracker’s Grand Pas de Deux.

Join Blackbird Revolt for the Resist & Reclaim workshop, exploring the intersections of Black and Indigenous movement with a community denim quilt on November 18.

Join the Center for People and Craft for an informal Skillshare—a chance to gather, meet neighbors, and exchange the skills and stories that make our community unique. Whether you’re eager to teach something you love or learn something new, this is a space for curiosity, generosity, and hands-on creativity. Together, we’ll explore the crafts and traditions rooted in this region’s landscapes and cultures. Your presence and participation help shape the growing vision of the Center for People and Craft.

Come join us for a fun and creative afternoon at the Seward Community Co-op - Friendship Store to learn how to make your very own stained glass mosaic lamp! This hands-on workshop will teach you the art of cutting and arranging glass pieces to create a beautiful lamp that will light up any room. No experience necessary - all skill levels are welcome! Supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to craft a one-of-a-kind piece for your home.

Cruise, the NEW gallery in Uptown opens Wednesday. November 12. Exhibition Opening: Jacklight + Deerton.

Singer, songwriter, and teaching artist Kashimana Ahua will host an outdoor community arts event, featuring spoken word, live music, community line dancing, an open mic, plant-based art activities, gardening classes, and tile painting to enhance the community garden sign.

When community members begin turning into vampire-like creatures, a group of friends must decide if it’s time to flee their hometown. When two cousins hide out in an abandoned restaurant during a zombie invasion, they discover that the living may be far more dangerous than the undead. In this chilling and suspenseful horror anthology, the audience plays a critical role, influencing the outcome of the story each night. 

Step inside Strange Loop Laboratories for a free vinyasa yoga class inside our delightful "Bazaar Bizarre" indoor circus tent. Class will be followed by a special behind the scenes open house peek inside their space.

When community members begin turning into vampire-like creatures, a group of friends must decide if it’s time to flee their hometown. When two cousins hide out in an abandoned restaurant during a zombie invasion, they discover that the living may be far more dangerous than the undead. In this chilling and suspenseful horror anthology, the audience plays a critical role, influencing the outcome of the story each night. 

Join us in celebrating the completion of the new public artwork by Daniela Bianchini, Pablo Kalaka, Natchez Beaulieu, and Greta McLain — with artist remarks, refreshments, and performances by local artists, including the Brass Messengers. This new mural is grounded in the Medicine Wheel, a symbol of Indigenous communities around the world.

When community members begin turning into vampire-like creatures, a group of friends must decide if it’s time to flee their hometown. When two cousins hide out in an abandoned restaurant during a zombie invasion, they discover that the living may be far more dangerous than the undead. In this chilling and suspenseful horror anthology, the audience plays a critical role, influencing the outcome of the story each night. 

Join us Thursday, November 6 for the Grand Opening of The Residency, by Modern Day Me. Modern Day Me is looking forward to introducing the City of Minneapolis to their new headquarters, The Residency.