State of the Arts Blog

MN economist calculates big bang for arts bucks
Economist Ann Markusen argues that hammering arts education with disproportionate budget cuts is a poor economic choice.
Minnesota high school wrestler turned Oscar nominee
Alexandria native John Hawkes credits the Guthrie Theater and his high school teachers with getting him into acting.
Graffiti vs art on the Gateway
Art is coming to the popular Twin Cities bike trail.
How violent is too violent in teen fiction?
Is it okay for a teen to read a book that deals with physical violence, drug abuse and rape?
What will become of the Southern Theater?
The new general manager says a different Southern Theater is emerging.
MPR’s classical hosts head to the movies
'Roll Credits' - a new show devoted to the music of movies - debuts tonight at 8pm on Classical MPR.
Shin's poem 'That Came to be Split into a Plurality' gives thanks... or does it?