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.

January 23, 2017 12:11 PM

How a work of art makes it onto the wall of the White House

Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy once said, "Everything in the White House must have a reason for being there." So we looked behind the scenes to learn how art is chosen for 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

by Elizabeth Blair

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January 23, 2017 11:58 AM

Minneapolis author named Newbery Medal winner

Kelly Barnhill won the prize, one of the most prestigious in children's literature, for her book, "The Girl Who Drank the Moon."

by Tracy Mumford

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January 23, 2017 11:11 AM

Trump pulling U.S. from proposed Pacific trade deal

President Donald Trump signed an order Monday to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, fulfilling a campaign pledge. Trump also signed memorandums freezing most federal government hiring, though he noted an exception for the military.

by Associated Press

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January 23, 2017 11:00 AM

'The Last Jedi' revealed as title for 'Star Wars' VIII

The Walt Disney Co. announced the title for the next chapter in the Skywalker saga on Monday. "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" will be released Dec. 15.

by Associated Press

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January 23, 2017 10:49 AM

A flash mob choir at the Women's March turned this unknown song into an anthem

"Quiet," by the Los Angeles-based singer MILCK, goes viral after a group of women perform it a capella during the weekend protest in Washington, D.C.

by Robin Hilton

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January 23, 2017 8:58 AM

Pink Floyd finally figured out new technology on tour for 'Dark Side of the Moon'

"Dark Side of the Moon" ultimately became Pink Floyd's most commercially successful album and one of the best-selling worldwide.

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January 23, 2017 8:28 AM

Former Minnesota TV reporter hits it big in Hollywood with 'Zootopia'

Earlier this month "Zootopia" won a Golden Globe for best animated movie.

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January 23, 2017 12:00 AM

Special: 50th anniversary of Minnesota Public Radio

MPR hosts Tom Crann and Cathy Wurzer mark the 50th anniversary of Minnesota Public Radio with archive coverage of history-making events and special guest interviews.

by MPR News Staff

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January 22, 2017 12:00 AM

'Soviet Daughter': How a great-grandmother's diary became a graphic novel

After her beloved great-grandmother's death, author Julia Alekseyeva discovered her memoirs, bursting with rich details of her life in the USSR enduring wars, pogroms, and purges.