Minnesota Arts

‘This Is Fine’ meme-inspired portrait and other works by Minneapolis artist Russ White
Minneapolis artist Russ White, known for his bright, photo-realist portraits of Minnesota locals, presents “Sitters,” a series of eight acrylic and digital collage paintings at Gallery 120 in Inver Grove Heights that explores complex beauty and themes of abundance.
Twin Cities theaters launch wave of new productions midwinter
As Minnesota nears midwinter, Twin Cities theaters are launching a wave of new productions, including premieres like "Milo Imagines the World" at the Children’s Theatre Company and "School Pictures" at Theater Latté Da, as well as familiar contemporary works and classic favorites like "Grease" at Chanhassen Dinner Theaters and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at the Guthrie.
Critical DMs: Staging hockey at Theater in the Round
Critical DMs are lightly edited Slack conversations by members of the MPR News arts team about Minnesota art and culture. This week, arts editor Max Sparber and arts reporter Jacob Aloi discuss a play about Canadian women’s hockey.
Looking forward, looking back: The Current celebrates 20 years
The Current celebrates 20 years of fostering music discovery and community with special events, anniversary programming, and a renewed commitment to supporting artists and engaging audiences locally and beyond.