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From Minnesota Public Radio News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art.

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Art Hounds: Twin Cities Iranian Culture Festival celebrates with music, art and food

Art Hounds: Twin Cities Iranian Culture Festival celebrates with music, art and food

The festival includes Iranian music, visual art and food. While largely online this year —including numerous music concerts and a virtual art gallery — two events allow American and Iranian cultures to connect over food.
by Emily Bright

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Art Hounds: Drive-in music videos and other art you can enjoy outdoors

Art Hounds: Drive-in music videos and other art you can enjoy outdoors

Battle of the bands meets drive-in in Olmsted County, paintings inspired by Zoom and music from the sidewalk are among the recommendations from this week’s Art Hounds.
by Emily Bright

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Art Hounds: Escape from puzzle rooms; stream a play about microaggressions and 'Minnesota Nice'

Art Hounds: Escape from puzzle rooms; stream a play about microaggressions and 'Minnesota Nice'

Microaggressions and “Minnesota Nice” in a streamed stage production, an outdoor multimedia show at Jungle Theater and virtual escape rooms are all on the list recommended by this week’s Art Hounds.
by Emily Bright

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Art Hounds celebrates new work by artists of all ages

Art Hounds celebrates new work by artists of all ages

Theater and visual works focus on the pandemic, artists of color and Black Lives Matter, from a stream by the Illusion Theater to a St. Paul artist’s portfolio available on Facebook. And the student-led StoryArk Festival takes place Sunday.
by Emily Bright

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Art Hounds: Painting and theater to make you reconsider your environment

Art Hounds: Painting and theater to make you reconsider your environment

The paintings of Adam Swanson, on view at the Great Lakes Aquarium, features a federally listed threatened and endangered animal of Minnesota. The Art Hounds also recommend an “angsty and hilarious” improv and teen diary reading at the Minnesota Fringe Virtual Festival, as well as an actor-aided exploration of your habitat, also known as your home.
by Emily Bright

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