State of the Arts Blog

Robert Bly awarded Frost Medal by Poetry Society of America
The society's highest award, the Frost Medal has been given in past years to Wallace Stevens, Marianne Moore, Gwendolyn Brooks and Allen Ginsberg, among others.
The proposal contains several provisos, but if accepted would allow the SPCO to resume its season.
In light of construction and scheduling issues, the all-night art festival is switching to the other side of the river this year.
Barry Kempton’s plans for the Schubert
Boss of the states oldest arts organization wants to maintain tradition, but build for the future.
The St. Paul theater company is not renewing its lease on University Ave, which expires in July.