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MPR News has you covered with news and stories about local art and culture happenings across Minnesota.

Art Hounds: Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. You can explore arts events here, or become an Art Hound today.

Art Reviews: Our arts team offers insight on the latest in theater, music, visual arts and more. We explore the breadth of creativity and innovation found throughout Minnesota, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the works and artists shaping our cultural landscape. Read more here.

Art Friend: Everyone needs an art friend. Art Friend is a new segment with our arts team. Art spaces can feel exclusive and art can be confusing, obtuse, and even boring. But, especially with the right context, everyone can be a critic. So let us be your guide- your Art Friend. Listen or read Art Friend stories here.

Our arts coverage is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Wendell Berry veers from gratitude to yearning in ‘Another Day’

Wendell Berry veers from gratitude to yearning in ‘Another Day’

In his sequel to “This Day,” Berry’s themes, including bringing alive the joys and sorrows of hard-working rural Kentuckians are revisited in ways both familiar and fresh.
by Barbara J. King

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Love for the lost: A small exhibit at the Weisman reimagines a moment of Black history

Love for the lost: A small exhibit at the Weisman reimagines a moment of Black history

“Seeking for the Lost” displays sepia-toned portraits, reimagining individuals from historical ads in a Black newspaper, exploring family searches post-slavery and reclaiming Black identities from the Reconstruction era.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: Fantastic true stories from Carlisle Evans Peck

Art Hounds: Fantastic true stories from Carlisle Evans Peck

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. This week: Carlisle Evans Peck’s show “Iconoclasm,” folk music and poetry at MetroNOME Brewery and a reading by Andy Stermer.
by Emily Bright

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The MacRostie Art Center: A hub for art in Grand Rapids

The MacRostie Art Center: A hub for art in Grand Rapids

Katie Marshall has led the MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids, Minn., for 13 years, making it a welcoming community hub that hosts diverse exhibitions and supports local and Native artists.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Review: Vinai gives you a big Vang for your buck

Review: Vinai gives you a big Vang for your buck

After five years of development, Chef Yia Vang’s restaurant Vinai has opened in northeast Minneapolis. Jacob Aloi reviews.
by Jacob Aloi

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