State of the Arts Blog

BuzzFeed argues Minnesota is the "Most Hipster State" in the U.S.
What could you build with Lego blocks?
At the age of 37, Nathan Sawaya makes a living playing with Lego building blocks.
Minneapolis can cook!
Minneapolis restaurant 112 Eatery and Strib food writer Amy Thielen both took home James Beard awards this year.
The rise in local bakeries
Minnesotans' love of good bread and sweet desserts makes national news.
Still counting those Minnesota artists
The "MN Arts Count" has been extended to May 31 to allow for more time to spread the word.