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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.

Talking Volumes: Patricia Lockwood's new novel is a COVID-induced fever dream

Patricia Lockwood’s new book, “Will There Ever Be Another You,” is a loosely sane account of a woman losing her mind, her body and herself after contracting COVID-19. She joined Kerri Miller in St. Paul on Sept. 25 for Talking Volumes.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Bemidji Symphony Orchestra premieres piece commemorating the 'Sky-Tinted Water' of Voyageurs National Park

Bemidji Symphony Orchestra premieres piece commemorating the 'Sky-Tinted Water' of Voyageurs National Park

Composer Marko Bajzer served as artist-in-residence at Voyageurs last fall and said he was inspired to write the piece by his month-long canoe trip through the park.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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MN Shortlist, Oct. 3-9: Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' at Cine Latino and more

MN Shortlist, Oct. 3-9: Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' at Cine Latino and more

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended arts events from MPR News, this week featuring a Bloody Mary festival, the art of Puerto Rico and its diaspora and more!
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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‘Echoes’ of Nordic art and tradition across the U.S. 

‘Echoes’ of Nordic art and tradition across the U.S. 

“Nordic Echoes — Tradition in Contemporary Art” is a major traveling exhibition showcasing how artists from the Upper Midwest are preserving and reimagining Nordic folk traditions, moving from New York’s Scandinavia House to museums across the Midwest through 2027.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: Meandering studios, quiet paintings and spooky musicals

Art Hounds: Meandering studios, quiet paintings and spooky musicals

Art Hounds recommend the Meander Art Crawl, Justin Terlecki’s solo show “Hidden Place” and Theatre 55’s production of “Sweeney Todd.”
by Emily Bright

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Carleton College alum joins 'Saturday Night Live' for 51st Season

Carleton College alum joins 'Saturday Night Live' for 51st Season

“Saturday Night Live” has hired a Carleton College graduate to join the writing staff of the long-running sketch comedy series, which returns for its new season Saturday.
by Molly Castle Work

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