State of the Arts Blog

Art Hounds: Purity Ring, Rosy Simas, and “Dead Wrong”
The hounds want to bring a play about a horrific assault and its after effects, a soulful American Indian movement artist and some hazy electro-pop to your attention.
‘Stuff’ people say to people with disabilities
Check out this video from the folks at Interact Center for Visual and Performing Arts, highlighting things they hear people say way too often.
Chris Bates’ Red 5 leads with bass
Jazz bassist Chris Bates redefines the role of the bass with his new group Red 5. The five-member ensemble plays this weekend at St. Paul's Artists Quarter.
On 9/11, Franconia remembers Michael Richards
The acclaimed sculptor was working in his studio in the World Trade Center on 9-11-2001; Franconia has recast one of his sculptures and is dedicating it tonight.
A Naskapi hunting coat with a French flair
This 18th century coat, recently acquired by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, was a key part of the ritual hunting of caribou.
In Minneapolis, today is 'Suzy Greenberg Day' thanks to a proclamation by Mayor R.T. Rybak.
The Moving Company prepares for the Future
Former Jeune Luners host gathering to talk about next steps
Friends remember theater technician Andrew Wagner
The creative set builder disappeared in May, despondent over the death of a good friend.