State of the Arts Blog

Rag dolls look great in a post apocalyptic world.
Remembering Rachel Corrie
In the years since the 23 year old's death attempting to stand down an Israeli bulldozer, she's been called both a martyr and a fool
Films for food: A new movement in moving pictures
Movies are the new weapon of choice in a battle for public land and local food production.
Duluth gets a new Zinema
A new arthouse movie theater springs up in downtown
The president of the Bush Foundation warns Minnesota arts groups may have to brace for tougher times ahead.
Keillor at the fair, bowling to punk music, political rebellion, and "German for Travelers."
Graffiti that needs no clean-up
Light graffiti: it's like drawing pictures in the air with a sparkler, except better.
A fresh look at a mighty river
Artist Eve Beglarian is paddling, biking and hiking along the Mississippi River in search of musical inspiration.