Art-A-Whirl 2023

Editor's note: This is the listing for a prior year. Check out the 2026 Art-A-Whirl listing for current details.

It's that time of year in Minneapolis and Art-A-Whirl is back and bigger than ever. Over 1,200 NEMAA member artists, galleries, and businesses participate across all of Northeast Minneapolis at over 70 locations. Art-A-Whirl is a fantastic way to connect with artists in their own spaces, enjoy demonstrations and interactive activities, listen to live music, and enjoy local restaurants and breweries.  It's going to be a beautiful weekend so get out, support the arts, and have some fun. Visit nemaa.org/art-a-whirl to access the artist directory, activities, maps, and dining & brew guides.

Official Art-A-Whirl Hours
     May 19 – 21, 2023
     Friday: 5pm – 10pm
     Saturday: Noon – 8pm
     Sunday: Noon – 5pm
     Note some locations may have different hours.

MPLSART PICKS
  With so much art to experience, Art-A-Whirl can be a little overwhelming. Here are a few suggestions we think you might enjoy.

What vibe are you looking?

• Lots of people. Lots of art: Northrup King
• Festival vibes and music: Quincy Street (Q.arma, Solar Arts, Indeed, and more)
• Laid back and can talk to the artists: California Building, Thorp, Grain Belt
• Off the beaten path (i.e. parking): Flux Arts, 2010 Art Block
• Funky experiences: Casket Arts and Turbo Tim's

NEMAA Member Galleries:

• Swap Meet @ Public Functionary Northrup King #144 and #247
• "End of Painting" closing reception at NE Sculpture, live music, fire performance and more Casket Arts Quad
• SuperCharged Juried Exhibition - SuperCharged Printmakers, Casket Arts #119 (Reception Friday 5-10pm)
• Rogue Buddha Gallery 357 13th Ave NE
• "38" by Keith Dixon at Studio Pintura Northrup King #293
• Hello Spring @ Kolman & Reeb Northrup King #395
• Tres Leches Northrup King #171 & #173
• Goza Gallery Northrup King #155

Also Happening in Northeast During Art-A-Whirl:

• Short Stories for Discerning Readers opening Sat May 20th 4PM - 6PM at Dreamsong

PROTIPS

• View How to Art-A-Whirl.
• Make a plan by browsing who is open when.
• Buy some art and score some "I Bought Art" sticker deals.
• Learn the best ways to Get Around Art-A-Whirl including information on free metro-passes, trolleys and more.
• Don't make left turns anywhere ever.
• Bringing the kids? Here are some tips.
• Enjoy some live music.
• Donate to NEMAA if you had a good time.
• Don't litter.
• Tag #NEMAA, #ArtAWhirl, and #MPLSART in your posts.
• Seriously, buy some art - it's kinda the point...

Have a fun and safe Art-A-Whirl
  xoxo