State of the Arts Blog

Mpls Photo Center celebrates the portrait
84 photographs invite us to ponder what makes a compelling portrait.
A new State of the Arts series for 2010 features the work of Minnesota poets.
The poetry and life of Cold Mountain
A documentary on a Chinese hermit from 12 centuries ago offers a fresh perspective on our modern world.
An economic recession takes its toll, but amidst it all there was some good news, too.
Free CDs of a unique moment in music
Limited number of free copies of "Kaffir Manja" now available
What are you doing New Year’s Eve?
If you dare venture out into the night, there are more than a few things to choose from on New Year's Eve.
This week, our Art Hounds look back at their visual art and music highlights of the year. (Want to be an Art Hound? Sign up!) Marya Hart, Minneapolis Heiner Goebbel’s “Songs of War I Have Seen,” performed in Saint Paul last January by the London Sinfonietta and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment as…
Landscape photography for our time
Edward Burtynsky photographs the impact of our industrialization - massive oil fields, used tires and junked computers. The images are both compelling and surprisingly beautiful.
Live Action Set consolidates leadership
Noah Bremer takes reins as solo artistic director
A few lights can work magic
A seasonal shot of Brian Sobaski