State of the Arts Blog

Starting July 19, the Hennepin County Library is offering e-books for download.
W.S. Merwin named U.S. Poet Laureate
The Library of Congress has named W.S. Merwin as the 17th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2010-2011.
Art Hounds: Passion, the ordinary and indie rock
Adam Caillier, Antler Speaker, 2009, pigmented inkjet print A five-week long soap opera for the stage, artists occupied by the ordinary, and an indie rock band that knows how to tell stories have all piqued the hounds’ interest this week. (Have an idea for Art Hounds? Tell us here!) St. Paul artist and MCAD and…
Winnings designs for revitalizing North Mpls neighborhood
The City of Minneapolis has announced the winning designs in a competition aimed at renewing neighborhoods hit by foreclosures.
Update: Shubert renamed in honor of Cowles
Dance community adds lasting honor to evening of celebration
Sage and John Cowles recognized for commitment to arts
Tonight John and Sage Cowles are being recognized for their lifelong commitment to the arts and for being passionate champions of dance.
Playwrights’ Center names new director
After a lengthy search, the Playwrights' Center has found a new director in Jeremy Cohen.
David Henry Hwang on working with Prince
Playwright describes collaborating with the Purple One
McKnight Foundation names 2010 Artist of the Year
Sculptor Siah Armajani's 50 years of artistry earns him the McKnight Foundation's highest honor.