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.

Doctor who treated Prince agrees to $30K penalty for illegal prescription
The settlement involves a Minnesota doctor accused of illegally prescribing an opioid painkiller for Prince a week before the musician died from a fentanyl overdose. The Carver County Attorney's Office is expected to speak at 11:30 a.m. about any possible criminal charges tied to the inquiry.
Appetites: Inspiring more women to lead in the kitchen and business
The Women Chefs and Restaurateurs is working to grow the number of women chefs, and they are holding their 25th annual gathering in Minneapolis this weekend.
There are lots of Prince-related events as we approach the second anniversary of his death on Saturday.
Did MPR give Keillor's bad behavior a pass?
After complaints about the Prairie Home host surfaced last August, MPR's top executive said he'd never heard such things before. Others had.
MN Orchestra names Dallas Symphony exec as president
The Minnesota Orchestra on Tuesday named Michelle Miller Burns as its next President and CEO. Burns, currently executive vice president for institutional advancement and chief operating officer of the Dallas Symphony, said she was attracted to the job for a number of reasons, including the Orchestra's artistic excellence and its collaborative approach.
Linda McCartney died 20 years ago Tuesday after a three-year battle with breast cancer.