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.

In ‘The People’s Way,’ a revolution through the eyes of 3 Minneapolis women
A new documentary follows three community organizers through their fight for change, justice and healing in the aftermath of that murder seen round the world. MPR News host Tom Crann spoke with its directors.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘Black Liturgies’ by Cole Arthur Riley
China Reevers of Country Bookshelf in Bozeman, Mont., recommends “Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human” by Cole Arthur Riley.
Minnesota on screen: Five local films at MSPIFF
A look at five standout Minnesota-made films featured at this year’s Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, showcasing local stories, talent and perspectives.
Cross-cultural concert series blends Somali memory with soul music's joy
A new concert series called “Meet You at the Crossroads” brings together Somali blues and Black soul music in a cross-cultural collaboration led by Ahmed Ismail Yusuf and JD Steele, highlighting the Twin Cities' diversity through shared musical traditions.