State of the Arts Blog

President Ann Ledy, who just last week revealed the school will close on June 30, resigned this evening.
The Minnesota Book Awards is launching its first ever 'Plots and Pints Pub Quiz' in honor of its 25th anniversary.
Musician Steve Kramer dies
Kramer, 59, died in his sleep on Saturday night while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
A jazz duo honors two greats
Singer Dorothy Doring and pianist Phil Mattson celebrate Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two of the nation's greatest jazz composers, in CD release party tonight at St. Paul's Artists Quarter.
B-Boy J-Sun breaks to Beethoven
The local hip hop dancer takes his inspiration from a variety of sources, including classical music.
Former Walker COO reclaims the position
David Galligan has been named Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Walker Art Center; he previously worked with the Walker from 1986 to 2002.
Students react to CVA closing
Some students are experiencing heightened stress, while others are feeling a deeply personal sense of loss.