State of the Arts Blog

Art Hounds: Saboteur, Smooch, and Will Eno’s “Oh the Humanity”
The hounds put their stamp of approval on a piece of theater which requires audiences to solve puzzles in order to proceed to the next scene, a not-yet-completed documentary about the art and act of forgiveness, and a darkly comedic existential drama.
Space to Transform
Painter Jane Elias uses art to vivify her community
Minnesota Architecture: Grant County Courthouse
It's a building that people in Herman wanted so badly, they were willing to steal for it; alas, it stands in Elbow Lake
Oestreich takes a hike
Long time MSPIFF-er looks back on Minnesota film as he leaves town
Minnesota Architecture: A home for Harry Potter?
Today's nomination for our Celebrating Minnesota Architecture series is a magic-themed mystery, now solved.
PBS is launching a new web series devoted to exploring experimental and non-traditional art forms.
A little beat to beat the heat
Balkan Beat Box about to hit town
Minnesota Architecture: Eksjo Lutheran Church
A touching tale of how one woman's relationship to a rural church grew over the years.
Ten things to know about the 2011 MN Fringe Festival
The Fringe is coming! The Fringe is coming! From the basics to the bizarre, here are ten things you should know about this year's performance festival.