State of the Arts Blog

Patients find a way to channel their emotions through painting, sculpture and poetry.
The price of good satire
Political satirists around the world pay dearly for their comedy.
A quick tour of arts news making the headlines this morning.
Catch up on the arts stories and interviews you've missed from the past week.
Native American art is alive and beautiful
An exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts documents an artistic tradition that has remained powerful and vibrant for over 1500 years.
Oral histories abound
A new book and a new website each offer windows into Minnesota communities.
Weekend outlook: haunted
Haunted theaters and houses filled with spirits invite you in...
Hot tips from the folks who know on getting quality entertainment while on a budget.