Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

State of the Arts Blog

An Art Hound’s call to action

Zaraawar Mistry challenges everyone to become an Art Hound.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

A season designed to get butts in seats

An easy way to gauge the economy requires simply looking at a theater's line-up.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
The Lost Boys of Postville, Iowa

The Lost Boys of Postville, Iowa

Seven undocumented workers have put on a play about their lives, and are touring it around the Midwest.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Celebrating Hmong artists

Celebrating Hmong artists

An exhibition in North Minneapolis shows Hmong artistic talent moves far beyond traditional crafts.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Junky Art or Arty ‘Junque?’

Junky Art or Arty ‘Junque?’

Albert Lea resident Sara Aeikens has turned other people's junk into her own art exhibition.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
New Walker season tests limits of performance

New Walker season tests limits of performance

Globalization, collaboration and innovation all figure prominently in the Walker's line-up.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
We Art Minnesota: Ch’ing Dynasty jade plate

We Art Minnesota: Ch’ing Dynasty jade plate

Claire Thoen submitted this piece from the MIA's collection as her favorite Minnesota art.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Art Hounds: It’s hot out there

Art Hounds: It’s hot out there

Fire, sweat and damnation are all themes in this weekend's entertainment offerings.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Fast Art: Making a Mosaic

Fast Art: Making a Mosaic

Watch the high speed creation of a mosaic, from the first tile to the last.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!