State of the Arts Blog

Obsidian Arts takes on “sagging”
Why do we react so strongly to guys who let their jeans sag below their hips?
Author Amy Whitaker is a fan of museums, but thinks they need to be retooled for modern life.
The film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel is bleak, but deeply moving
How do we decide who to give our money to? How do you 'justify' giving money to an organization that many see as a luxury, not a necessity?
Your Weekend Arts Outlook
Still haven't figured out what you're doing this weekend? Here are a few highlights to consider.
Leaders at a range of Minnesota non-profits share their experiences with GiveMN.org and "Give to the Max Day."
Art Hounds: Vic Chesnutt, Dash Shaw and student art
This week's art hounds sniff out a new book by a local comic book artist, a gut-wrenchingly honest singer-songwriter and some great deals on work by budding artists.
Approximately 13 million dollars was given to more than 3,000 Minnesota non-profits in less than 24 hours. So what did we learn?