MOMMY & ME GROUP EXHIBIT
“In the eyes of a child, a mother is the original masterpiece and together, they create the future.” 🖼️👩👦✨
Join us at the African Museum, Arts & Cultural Center for the opening of MOMMY & ME. This unique group exhibition celebrates the creative bond between mother and child.
Witness the incredible multi-generational art of:
✨ Ayan Warsame (@ionayaan_ )
✨ Nailah Ali (@thecopingnook )
✨ Yasmin Yassin (@yazziz )
...and their talented little ones! 🎨👧🏾👦🏾
Come experience the magic of art created side-by-side. This show is a tribute to the legacy of creativity being passed down in real-time. Whether you’re a parent, an art lover, or a neighbor, come see how the next generation is already shaping our community.
🗓 Opening Reception: Saturday, May 16th
⏰ Time: 3 PM - 6 PM
📍 Location: 678 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul
🖼 On View: May 16th – June 16th
With Gratitude: This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC), the Minnesota Historical Society (MHS), and the McKnight Foundation. Thank you for investing in our community’s stories.
Support our local family of artists!
Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival
Soul of the Southside is a free, annual Juneteenth celebration that
creates joyful, visible Black space in South Minneapolis.
It brings together artists, families, neighbors, and small businesses to celebrate Black creativity, culture, and community—outside, in the open, and rooted in place.
SOTS IS MORE THAN A FESTIVAL, IT’S A HOMECOMING
Mommy & Me Art Workshop
As parents, our lives are constantly busy, and we rarely get a moment to just breathe. This workshop is designed as a gentle, joyful reminder of the importance of letting go. Guided by talented artist Nailah Ali, we will be diving into the world of abstract art a style with no rules, no mistakes, and no pressure.
By creating side-by-side with your child, you'll unlock a raw, uninhibited creativity that only kids can teach us. Together, you'll learn to embrace the mess, release the stress, and connect on a whole new level through paint.
Art-A-Whirl At ThE Northrup King Building
We're celebrating 31 years of Art-A-Whirl this Spring! Join us at the Northrup King Building May 15-17 for one of the largest arts festivals in the nation, featuring over 450 artists, food trucks, in-studio activities, live demonstrations, and more. We're beyond excited for the big event - we hope to see you there!
Art-A-Whirl® 2026
Presented by NEMAA
May 15 | 5-9pm
May 16 | 12-8pm
May 17 | 12-5pm
Northrup King Building, Studio 285
1500 Jackst St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Art Attack
The Northrup King Building's highly anticipated fall open studio event showcases and celebrates four floors of amazing art and the artists who make up our creative community.
Meet the artists, find a treasure for your home, learn about the creative process with live art demos, immerse yourself in interactive art experiences, get a start on your holiday shopping with unique gifts, and don’t forget to grab a bite to eat from on of our guest food trucks as you wander! This year's lineup - Potter's Pasties, Eggroll Queen, El Burrito Mercado, and Dog Park Gourmet Hot Dogs can be found in the loading dock commons area, grab a cup of coffee to warm up at Misfit Coffee - hosted by Public Functionary in Gallery 144, or find Blackberry Bakery up on the 3rd Floor near Studio 347.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience all the incredible creativity and diversity of work from the hundreds of artists who call our iconic arts complex home. Keep scrolling for our weekend line-up of studio events!
Art Attack! 2025
Friday | Nov 14 | 5-9pm
Saturday | Nov 15 | 12-8pm
Sunday | Nov 16 | 12-5pm
The Technicolor Truth: Revolutionary Beauty Opening Night
Art has always spoken. Sometimes in whispers, sometimes in shouts - but always with truth. How an artist chooses to use that voice determines what the eyes and soul - hear. Nina Simone once said, “An artist’s duty, as far as I’m concerned, is to reflect the times.” So we must ask - what times are these? Are they times of love? Of war? Of peace? Of hope?
The Technicolor Truth: Revolutionary Beauty gathers 18 artists who answer that question not with silence, but with pigment, with love, with compassion.
Their work is not decoration, it is declaration. In an age that demands more than reflection, it demands transformation, this exhibit stands as a portal. Enter and witness how art can become revolution, how beauty can become truth, and how truth can become freedom.
Art In Motion
Maple Grove Art Center’s first exhibit in their new space!
Opening reception:
September 18th, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm
13617 Grove Drive, Maple Grove, MN 55311
🎨✨ Afrocentric Eclectic ✨🎨
🎨✨ Afrocentric Eclectic ✨🎨
An unapologetically bold group exhibition featuring over 20 Black artists, all practicing in a wide range of mediums — from sculpture and painting to photography, textiles, and beyond. This show is a beautiful cacophony of artistry at its finest, highlighting the depth, diversity, and brilliance of the Black experience.
Open to the public | Gallery – 3rd Floor
Mon–Thurs: 6AM–5PM
Fri:6AM–9PM
Sat: 9AM-5PM
Sun: 10AM–5PM
FAMILY, A REVOLUTIONARY FORCE INAUGURAL EXHIBIT
The Blk Collectors Inaugural Exhibit “Family, A Revolutionary Force”