State of the Arts Blog

Contemporary native artists discuss their work, stereotypes and ‘hipster racism’
The conversation is part of a series of listening sessions, in which MPR staff members engage with artists from diverse communities to find out more about what issues are most important to them.
Art Hounds: Revolver, Gruesome Playground Injuries, and a host of local Latin bands
On the hounds' radar this week: Yet another new Twin Cities lit mag, a play about a unique relationship shaped in part by physical mishaps, and a wave of Twin Cities-based Cuban and salsa music.