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‘Build on it’: A new exhibition at the U looks at the legacy of women architects in Minnesota

‘Build on it’: A new exhibition at the U looks at the legacy of women architects in Minnesota

A new exhibit at the University of Minnesota highlights the overlooked contributions of women architects in Minnesota from the 1920s to today, featuring drawings, models and stories that reveal both their creative achievements and the systemic barriers they faced.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Trans dinosaur musical creates a space for ‘Queer Joy’

Trans dinosaur musical creates a space for ‘Queer Joy’

“Triassic Parq” is a parody musical that reimagines “Jurassic Park” from the dinosaurs’ perspective, using the plot point of gender transition among dinosaurs to explore themes of identity, transformation, and the trans experience — all through campy humor and song.
by Jacob Aloi

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‘We are gutted’ — Hamline’s creative writing MFA is on the chopping block

‘We are gutted’ — Hamline’s creative writing MFA is on the chopping block

Hamline University’s creative writing MFA program faces potential closure after an unexpected announcement from interim leadership, citing declining enrollment; students and faculty are protesting the decision, calling for transparency and a delay in cuts until new university leadership arrives.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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A St. Paul GIANT: Gordon Parks plays a special role in the new Mia exhibition from Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz

A St. Paul GIANT: Gordon Parks plays a special role in the new Mia exhibition from Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz

The exhibition “GIANTS” at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, owned by Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, showcases around 100 works by Black diasporic artists, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mickalene Thomas and Nick Cave, with a special gallery dedicated to St. Paul-raised photographer and activist Gordon Parks.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Indigenous playwright debuts new play on the national stage

Indigenous playwright debuts new play on the national stage

Playwright Rhiana Yazzie’s, “The Other Children of the Sun,” is based on the Navajo creation story. During times of significant change for the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., Yazzie says it’s a strong statement for Indigenous people and stories to be seen on stage.
by Chandra Colvin

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Eating disorders remain a hidden struggle in performing arts

Eating disorders remain a hidden struggle in performing arts

Body image pressures in the entertainment industry contribute to the prevalence of eating disorders, while organizations like the Emily Program work to expand awareness and treatment access for diverse groups.
by Jacob Aloi

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Theater Mu meets the political moment with a world premiere play 

Theater Mu meets the political moment with a world premiere play 

Theater Mu’s world premiere of “Fifty Boxes of Earth,” a play by Ankita Raturi reimagining Dracula through themes of xenophobia, colonialism and trans identity, faces political scrutiny and potential funding loss under federal DEI rollbacks.
by Jacob Aloi

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Minnesota artists travel to the Outsider Art Fair in New York

Minnesota artists travel to the Outsider Art Fair in New York

New York’s Outsider Art Fair will feature work from five artists with Interact, a St. Paul-based arts center supporting artists with disabilities, marking a long-awaited milestone for the organization.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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