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Arts and Culture

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.

Minneapolis artist turns strangers’ dreams into a shared archive

Minneapolis artist turns strangers’ dreams into a shared archive

A Minneapolis artist collected strangers’ dreams through a call-in line, turning late-night voicemails into a zine that unexpectedly deepened her sense of connection to the city.
by Anika Besst

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'I won!': Walker Art Center acquires artworks by Interact artist

'I won!': Walker Art Center acquires artworks by Interact artist

Victor Van, a prolific Interact artist known for his dense, pop-culture-infused handmade books, has achieved a major breakthrough with the Walker Art Center acquiring his work, marking an historic first for the organization.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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‘Skol’ spirit, let’s hear it: Tungseth represents Minnesota in top 20 of ‘American Idol’

‘Skol’ spirit, let’s hear it: Tungseth represents Minnesota in top 20 of ‘American Idol’

Chris Tungseth, a blue-collar construction worker from Fergus Falls, takes the stage in Hawaii Monday night hoping to vault to the next round of competition on the reality show “American Idol.”
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Theo of Golden’ by Allan Levi

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Theo of Golden’ by Allan Levi

Elizabeth Mattson of Henry's Books in Spearfish, South Dakota, recommends "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi.
by Emily Bright

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MN Shortlist, March 20–26: Crossing forms, holding histories

MN Shortlist, March 20–26: Crossing forms, holding histories

The throughline this week isn’t just performance, it’s transformation — artists moving across forms, histories surfacing in new contexts, and institutions quietly reshaping what they contain.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Looking for grace in ‘The Glorians’

Looking for grace in ‘The Glorians’

Environmentalist and divinity school professor Terry Tempest Williams is back with a book about the tension of living in a world of undeniable beauty and climate chaos. She points us to “The Glorians,” those moments of hope that can anchor us in a world awash with uncertainty.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

The martial arts grandmaster and action star Chuck Norris has died. His roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy, sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents.
by The Associated Press

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Hidden in the grooves: A new book maps Native music's overlooked legacy

Hidden in the grooves: A new book maps Native music's overlooked legacy

A new book by Minneapolis-based artist and publisher Ryan Nelson archives and shares a rare Native American music collection and the collector Justis Brokenrope’s work to introduce the music to new audiences. 
by Melissa Olson

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Former state Sen. Ember Reichgott Junge lays out health benefits of partner dance in new book

Former state Sen. Ember Reichgott Junge lays out health benefits of partner dance in new book

Former state Sen. Ember Reichgott Junge was looking for a husband when she walked into a partner dance studio. She left with not only her husband but also a lifelong passion. She details the impacts of partner dance in a new book.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Art Hounds: A strike story, a tragicomedy, and scenes from nature

Art Hounds: A strike story, a tragicomedy, and scenes from nature

Art Hounds recommend the performances “Hungry Like the Wolf" and “The Yeoman of the Guard, Or The Merry and His Maid,” and the exhibit “Minnesota Neighbors.”
by Emily Bright

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