Textile Center Holiday Gallery Shop • Ongoing Sale
Textile Center • 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis
Shop handmade gifts by 150 fiber artists! From November 3 through December 31, Textile Center's shop doubles in size, turning into a winter wonderland filled with handmade gifts for thoughtful gift giving.
Textile Center will be your one-stop shop this holiday season. Highlights this year include botanical printed scarves, knitted and felted hats and mittens; colorful and charming sewn ornaments, textiles and garments that embrace Minnesota pride; beaded jewelry; books; and more. Support local and national artists while discovering the perfect gifts for everyone!
Plus, join us for a special lineup of trunk shows and demos with local fiber artists every week of the Holiday Gallery Shop!
Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm
Friday + Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Art Attack! 2026 • Open Studios
Northrup King Building • 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis
The Northrup King Building's highly anticipated fall open studio event showcases and celebrates four floors of amazing art and the artists who call the iconic Northrup King Building their creative home. Visitors can grab a bite from guest food trucks while wandering through the building to watch live art demonstrations, immerse themselves in interactive art experiences, learn more about the creative process, and find unique handmade gifts and treasures.
Whether you’re a longtime art collector, a fellow artist, or an enthusiastic appreciator, Art Attack is all about the art—the people who create it, and the people who love it. Come meet the artists behind the work, explore their studios, discover something new, and experience the incredible diversity of art created right here in the community.
Located in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District, the Northrup King Building is home to over 350 artists and small businesses. The Northup King Building is owned and operated by Artspace Projects.
Event Hours:
Friday, Nov 13: 5-9pm
Saturday, Nov 14: 12-8pm
Sunday, Nov 15: 12-5pm
Address:
1500 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Winter Exhibition • Pottery & Prosecco
Northern Clay Center • 2424 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis
Winter is the perfect season to share the joy of handmade ceramics with the people you love. This year our Winter Exhibition brings together more than 1,000 new pots, sculptures, and jewelry from artists near and far, making it easy to find something special for everyone on your list, and maybe a little something for yourself, too.
Shop one-of-a-kind work by local makers alongside artists from across the country, representing a wide range of voices, perspectives, and approaches to clay. From thoughtful gifts to pieces you’ll want to bring home for yourself, there’s plenty to discover. And with every purchase, you’re supporting the artists who made the work and helping sustain Northern Clay Center’s nonprofit programs. Come browse, get inspired, and make your holiday shopping a little more meaningful.
We are excited to welcome special 2026 Winter Exhibition guest artists:
María Albornoz, Sara Alfieri, Kurt Anderson, Marie Brown, Ray Brown, Asta Bubliene, Marissa Childers, Celia Feldberg, Stephen Heywood, Dane Hodges, Erica Iman, Samuel Johnson, Bri Larson, Suze Lindsay, Andrew McIntyre, Mathew Meunier, Rachelle Miller, Taylor Mezo, KyoungHwa Oh, Sam Oliver, Lindsay Rogers, Sam Thompson, Steven Young Lee.
We’re here to make your holiday shopping a breeze. Let us help you pick the perfect present, gift wrap it and even ship it for you. Need extra convenience? We’re happy to bring your order right out to your car!
Pottery & Prosecco:
Get a head start on holiday shopping at Northern Clay Center’s Pottery & Prosecco, a festive evening with the first pick from our Winter Exhibition!
Browse an incredible selection of one-of-a-kind, handmade ceramics while enjoying prosecco, cheerful beverages, and tasty bites. With work from over 125 artists, it’s the perfect chance to cross everyone off your list before the holiday rush and maybe find something special for yourself, too.
Come shop, sip, and settle into the season with us. Complimentary gift wrapping will be available throughout the evening.
Winter Open House:
SHOP THE WINTER EXHIBITION FOR GIFTS:
Pots, sculptures, and ceramic jewelry, from over 125 artists. Complimentary gift wrapping during the open house.
CREATE WITH CLAY:
Join us in the studio for a $5 hands-on activity during this year’s Open House! Come make your own wintery snowflake, a perfect handmade gift or keepsake. All projects will be kiln-fired in our studios. No experience needed—just drop in and create!
BE INSPIRED:
Watch skilled artists at the potter’s wheel as they transform clay into beautiful forms right before your eyes. Stop by to see the magic of clay in action!
Hours:
Open daily 10 am - 5 pm
Open 'til 7 pm on Thursdays.
Pottery & Prosecco: November 14th, 6pm - 8pm
Winter Open House: November 15th, 12pm - 4pm
Winter Exhibition • Ongoing Sale + Exhibition
Northern Clay Center • 2424 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis
Winter is the perfect season to share the joy of handmade ceramics with the people you love. This year our Winter Exhibition brings together more than 1,000 new pots, sculptures, and jewelry from artists near and far, making it easy to find something special for everyone on your list, and maybe a little something for yourself, too.
Shop one-of-a-kind work by local makers alongside artists from across the country, representing a wide range of voices, perspectives, and approaches to clay. From thoughtful gifts to pieces you’ll want to bring home for yourself, there’s plenty to discover. And with every purchase, you’re supporting the artists who made the work and helping sustain Northern Clay Center’s nonprofit programs. Come browse, get inspired, and make your holiday shopping a little more meaningful.
We are excited to welcome special 2026 Winter Exhibition guest artists:
María Albornoz, Sara Alfieri, Kurt Anderson, Marie Brown, Ray Brown, Asta Bubliene, Marissa Childers, Celia Feldberg, Stephen Heywood, Dane Hodges, Erica Iman, Samuel Johnson, Bri Larson, Suze Lindsay, Andrew McIntyre, Mathew Meunier, Rachelle Miller, Taylor Mezo, KyoungHwa Oh, Sam Oliver, Lindsay Rogers, Sam Thompson, Steven Young Lee.
We’re here to make your holiday shopping a breeze. Let us help you pick the perfect present, gift wrap it and even ship it for you. Need extra convenience? We’re happy to bring your order right out to your car!
Pottery & Prosecco:
Get a head start on holiday shopping at Northern Clay Center’s Pottery & Prosecco, a festive evening with the first pick from our Winter Exhibition!
Browse an incredible selection of one-of-a-kind, handmade ceramics while enjoying prosecco, cheerful beverages, and tasty bites. With work from over 125 artists, it’s the perfect chance to cross everyone off your list before the holiday rush and maybe find something special for yourself, too.
Come shop, sip, and settle into the season with us. Complimentary gift wrapping will be available throughout the evening.
Winter Open House:
SHOP THE WINTER EXHIBITION FOR GIFTS:
Pots, sculptures, and ceramic jewelry, from over 125 artists. Complimentary gift wrapping during the open house.
CREATE WITH CLAY:
Join us in the studio for a $5 hands-on activity during this year’s Open House! Come make your own wintery snowflake, a perfect handmade gift or keepsake. All projects will be kiln-fired in our studios. No experience needed—just drop in and create!
BE INSPIRED:
Watch skilled artists at the potter’s wheel as they transform clay into beautiful forms right before your eyes. Stop by to see the magic of clay in action!
Hours:
Open daily 10 am - 5 pm
Open 'til 7 pm on Thursdays.
Pottery & Prosecco: November 14th, 6pm - 8pm
Winter Open House: November 15th, 12pm - 4pm
Winter Exhibition • Winter Open House
Northern Clay Center • 2424 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis
Winter is the perfect season to share the joy of handmade ceramics with the people you love. This year our Winter Exhibition brings together more than 1,000 new pots, sculptures, and jewelry from artists near and far, making it easy to find something special for everyone on your list, and maybe a little something for yourself, too.
Shop one-of-a-kind work by local makers alongside artists from across the country, representing a wide range of voices, perspectives, and approaches to clay. From thoughtful gifts to pieces you’ll want to bring home for yourself, there’s plenty to discover. And with every purchase, you’re supporting the artists who made the work and helping sustain Northern Clay Center’s nonprofit programs. Come browse, get inspired, and make your holiday shopping a little more meaningful.
We are excited to welcome special 2026 Winter Exhibition guest artists:
María Albornoz, Sara Alfieri, Kurt Anderson, Marie Brown, Ray Brown, Asta Bubliene, Marissa Childers, Celia Feldberg, Stephen Heywood, Dane Hodges, Erica Iman, Samuel Johnson, Bri Larson, Suze Lindsay, Andrew McIntyre, Mathew Meunier, Rachelle Miller, Taylor Mezo, KyoungHwa Oh, Sam Oliver, Lindsay Rogers, Sam Thompson, Steven Young Lee.
We’re here to make your holiday shopping a breeze. Let us help you pick the perfect present, gift wrap it and even ship it for you. Need extra convenience? We’re happy to bring your order right out to your car!
Pottery & Prosecco:
Get a head start on holiday shopping at Northern Clay Center’s Pottery & Prosecco, a festive evening with the first pick from our Winter Exhibition!
Browse an incredible selection of one-of-a-kind, handmade ceramics while enjoying prosecco, cheerful beverages, and tasty bites. With work from over 125 artists, it’s the perfect chance to cross everyone off your list before the holiday rush and maybe find something special for yourself, too.
Come shop, sip, and settle into the season with us. Complimentary gift wrapping will be available throughout the evening.
Winter Open House:
SHOP THE WINTER EXHIBITION FOR GIFTS:
Pots, sculptures, and ceramic jewelry, from over 125 artists. Complimentary gift wrapping during the open house.
CREATE WITH CLAY:
Join us in the studio for a $5 hands-on activity during this year’s Open House! Come make your own wintery snowflake, a perfect handmade gift or keepsake. All projects will be kiln-fired in our studios. No experience needed—just drop in and create!
BE INSPIRED:
Watch skilled artists at the potter’s wheel as they transform clay into beautiful forms right before your eyes. Stop by to see the magic of clay in action!
Hours:
Open daily 10 am - 5 pm
Open 'til 7 pm on Thursdays.
Pottery & Prosecco: November 14th, 6pm - 8pm
Winter Open House: November 15th, 12pm - 4pm
Clay Squared Gallery Holiday Gifts • Ongoing Sale
The Clay Squared Gallery • 2505 Howard St. NE, Minneapolis
Explore amazing handmade gifts that range from ornaments to tiles to soap. Learn the stories of all the artists and give gifts that will be treasured for years to come. Or take a class and make a gift yourself! Clay kits also available.
Hours:
Monday to Saturday 1:00 to 5:00
Great Big Holiday Sale • Ongoing Exhibition
Interact Gallery • 1902 Minnehaha Avenue West, St Paul
Interact is thrilled to announce that this year's Great Big Holiday Sale comes with an interdisciplinary, collaborative twist. One of two exhibitions on view at Interact Gallery is curated by St. Paul artist Kristen Sanders, Interact Theater Ensemble will perform festive songs, the Visual Arts Creative Writers will read poetry, and both Interact Gallery and Interact Center will offer a range of affordable art and standout works.
Come on by! You're bound to find something truly unique. As always, your purchase directly supports the artist.
Note: The sale on November 21st takes place at both Interact Gallery, 1902 W Minnehaha Avenue, St Paul, and Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1860 W Minnehaha Ave, St Paul.
Flux Frost Fest • Fest
Flux Arts Building • 2505 Howard St NE, Minneapolis
The Flux Arts Building will be bursting with artists selling handmade items that are great for gifts! Plus you can stop in at make and take stations to make something fun! Play with polymer clay at the Clay Squared Gallery. Upstairs in the Art To Change the World Headquarters make holiday gift cards with linocuts by Bryce Mason. Music, Art, Puppets, Treats and more!!
New this year:
Winter/Holiday Decor and Cards/Stationery Swap
Bring pre-loved, now-unwanted small to medium winter/holiday decor. Bring cards and/or stationery of any kind. Or just bring yourself. Take items new to you. You can take without bringing or bring without taking. Check back often during Frost Fest to see what new treasures have arrived. Art supplies suitable for making greeting cards are also welcome.
Great Big Holiday Sale • Sale
Interact Gallery • 1902 Minnehaha Avenue West, St Paul
Interact is thrilled to announce that this year's Great Big Holiday Sale comes with an interdisciplinary, collaborative twist. One of two exhibitions on view at Interact Gallery is curated by St. Paul artist Kristen Sanders, Interact Theater Ensemble will perform festive songs, the Visual Arts Creative Writers will read poetry, and both Interact Gallery and Interact Center will offer a range of affordable art and standout works.
Come on by! You're bound to find something truly unique. As always, your purchase directly supports the artist.
Note: The sale on November 21st takes place at both Interact Gallery, 1902 W Minnehaha Avenue, St Paul, and Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1860 W Minnehaha Ave, St Paul.
11th Annual RedHot Art Market • Market
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
Mark your calendars for this year's 11th Annual RedHot Art Market on Saturday, November 28!
Join us at the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC), located at 3749 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, for a day celebrating creativity, community, and local craftsmanship.
The 11th Annual RedHot Art Market brings together 40 incredible local artists and makers across both buildings from 11 AM–5 PM, with an exclusive Fuelers’ Preview Hour from 10–11 AM.
Discover a one-of-a-kind selection of handcrafted gifts, from molten metalwork and delicate ceramics to imaginative prints, jewelry, textiles, and more. Whether you’re shopping for someone special or treating yourself, you’re sure to find something truly unique.
To top it off, 30% of all sales benefit CAFAC’s Scholarship Fund, supporting the next generation of fire artists in their pursuit of new skills.
Can’t make it on market day? Fear not! The celebration continues with an extended RedHot Art Market in the gallery from December 1–23. Visit cafac.org/nokomis-gallery for updated gallery hours.
Shop local. Give handmade. Support your local makers!
Dec
4th - 5th
Under 99 show • Opening Nights
ALTR • 451 Taft ST NE, Minneapolis
Shop unique, affordable art this holiday season!
Under $99 brings together a diverse group of artists offering original artwork all priced under $99! Find gifts and support local artists. Join us for our opening weekend Dec 4 &5th from 6-10pm, additional shopping days on Dec December 9, 10, and 11 6:30-9pm, and a festive holiday art market featuring Santa and/or Krampus on December 12 from noon to 6pm.
So many opportunities to buy from local artists
Opening night Dec 4 and 5th from 6- 11pm
Shopping nights open December 9, 10, and 11 6:30-9pm,
Art market curated by Lofty Dog Designs Dec 12 from noon to 6pm with special guest Krampus and Sassy santa and live music.
Enjoy cocktails and snacks from Norseman distillery
Art at Hidden River • Event
Hidden River Middle School • 1700 Summit Avenue, St Paul
This event features quality work by 80 juried local artists from the upper Midwest who create art and fine crafts. The sale features a wide selection including holiday ornaments, leather and fabric handbags, acrylic and oil paintings, photographs, silver and gold jewelry, woven scarves, art dolls, blown glass, metal sculpture, unique hand-dyed silk apparel, hand-carved wood, hand-woven rugs, original cards, functional and sculptural ceramics.
Holiday Market at Casket Arts Campus • Market
Casket Arts • 681 17th Ave NE, Minneapolis
Casket Arts presents our annual Holiday Market! On December 5, 11am-5 pm, the Casket Arts Campus will be transformed into a festive marketplace, with coffee and cookies, live music, and a variety of treasures to fill your holiday gift list. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the Winter Solstice– what better way to finish your holiday shopping while supporting local artists in a fun, festive setting! You will find painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fiber art, woodworking, and more in 5 floors of studios in the main building, and three more floors of studios in the adjacent Carriage House and Northeast Sculpture Factory .
We hope to see you there!
Where We Find Joy: Art About Everyday Moments That Matter • Opening Reception & Holiday Gifts Fair
Cora McCorvey Health & Wellness Center • 1015 N. 4th Ave, Minneapolis
Celebrate the season with an afternoon of art, creativity, community, and holiday shopping!
Join us for the opening reception of Where We Find Joy: Art About Everyday Moments That Matter, a new group fine art exhibition featuring original works by 35 local artists exploring the many ways joy shows up in our everyday lives. Through themes of connection, memory, humor, beauty, friendship, family, nature, and resilience, the exhibition invites us to notice and celebrate the moments, both big and small, that make life meaningful.
In addition to the exhibition, enjoy a festive Holiday Gifts Fair featuring 30+ local artists and makers offering an exciting selection of original artwork, handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind creations. It's a wonderful opportunity to discover unique, meaningful holiday gifts while supporting our local creative community.
Meet the artists, explore the exhibition, enjoy refreshments, and shop for something special in a welcoming, joyful atmosphere.
Free and open to the public!
Come celebrate the joy of art, the spirit of community, and the pleasure of giving something truly special this holiday season.
Dec
9th - 11th
Under 99 show • Shopping Nights
ALTR • 451 Taft ST NE, Minneapolis
Shop unique, affordable art this holiday season!
Under $99 brings together a diverse group of artists offering original artwork all priced under $99! Find gifts and support local artists. Join us for our opening weekend Dec 4 &5th from 6-10pm, additional shopping days on Dec December 9, 10, and 11 6:30-9pm, and a festive holiday art market featuring Santa and/or Krampus on December 12 from noon to 6pm.
So many opportunities to buy from local artists
Opening night Dec 4 and 5th from 6- 11pm
Shopping nights open December 9, 10, and 11 6:30-9pm,
Art market curated by Lofty Dog Designs Dec 12 from noon to 6pm with special guest Krampus and Sassy santa and live music.
Enjoy cocktails and snacks from Norseman distillery
Last Minute Gifts • Sale
Springboard For The Arts • 262 University Ave W, St Paul
Springboard’s annual holiday pop-up market in Saint Paul, Last Minute Gifts, brings together 25+ local makers, artisans, and craftspeople for a makers market and community gathering. It’s the perfect opportunity to get the last minute gift item from local Minnesota artists and pick out something for yourself for the holiday season.
This event is free and open to all. Free neighborhood parking is available on University Avenue and Galtier Avenue or at St. Paul City School’s parking lot, located a block away from our building.
Springboard’s building is ADA accessible.
Dec 12th
12 - 6PM
Under 99 show • Art Market
ALTR • 451 Taft ST NE, Minneapolis
Shop unique, affordable art this holiday season!
Under $99 brings together a diverse group of artists offering original artwork all priced under $99! Find gifts and support local artists. Join us for our opening weekend Dec 4 &5th from 6-10pm, additional shopping days on Dec December 9, 10, and 11 6:30-9pm, and a festive holiday art market featuring Santa and/or Krampus on December 12 from noon to 6pm.
So many opportunities to buy from local artists
Opening night Dec 4 and 5th from 6- 11pm
Shopping nights open December 9, 10, and 11 6:30-9pm,
Art market curated by Lofty Dog Designs Dec 12 from noon to 6pm with special guest Krampus and Sassy santa and live music.
Enjoy cocktails and snacks from Norseman distillery
3rd Annual Winter Solstice Market at The Qi House • Sale
The Qi House • 4059 Chicago Ave , Minneapolis
Join us at The Qi House for the 3rd annual Winter Solstice Market, and celebrate the coming LIGHT!
This magical shopping experience will include a wide array of handmade gifts for sale. From Creative + Unusual Everyday you'll find the popular Elemental Values card deck, ceramic brushes, bells, wall hangings, and small bowls, as well as room sprays by the Sacred Wild. That Food Girl will have a variety of healing botanical goods to energize, comfort and sooth your body. Plus dream pillows and brooms made of both lemongrass and sweetgrass. Paul Nelson Photography will be showcasing his new book - Wild Birds Flying, a coffee table book of distinctive photographs featuring songbirds in flight. All available for purchase to be given as gifts or taken home and enjoyed immediately! Soak up the heat of an outdoor fire with some sips, treats…and more!
Pick up the perfect gift for a loved one, something special for yourself, then relax around the fire and restore your vital qi.
The Qi House is a neighborhood healing arts center offering Acupuncture, Chinese herbal remedies, Cranial Sacral therapy, Energy Work, Coaching, and Feng Shui. Come celebrate the coming light with us!
Looking for more? The Holiday Shopping Guide will be updated regularly throughout the season. Check back often for new events. Also, be sure to check out the upcoming exhibition calendar.
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