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Art-A-Whirl 2012

Join us for Art-A-Whirl 2012, one of the countries largest open studio tour sponsored by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association. Here at the Northrup King Building, Art-A-Whirl is a chance to gain free admission into the working studios of over 200 visiual artists working in nearly every art medium.

Friday, May 18th – 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19th – Noon-8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 20th -Noon-5:00 p.m.

Throughout the weekend you will experience, art demonstrations, music and more.

Demonstrations

Vintage Letterpress Demonstrations
Throughout the Weekend
Angel Bomb Design + Letterpress, Studio 271

Portrait Painting Demonstrations
Throughout the Weekend
Sandra Dowd, Studio 376

Calligraphy Demonstrations using Different Styles
Throughout the Weekend
Gloria Cooper, Studio 439

Drew Trampe will be working with and demonstrating techniques used in Adobe Photoshop.
Projects will include: restoring old or damaged photos, combining several photos into a single work of photographic art, retouching, adjusting color and layering.
Demos from Noon to 1:00, 2:00-3:00 and 4:00-5:00 on Saturday and Sunday
Drew Trampe, Studio 347

Music

Bitter Ridge Bluegrass Band
Easel Street Annex
Studio 347

Chris Groth
Chris Kelly Live at Mayhar Art
Acoustic Music
Studio 406
Friday, May 18th 9:00-11:00 PM

Food

Chef Shack food truck. http://www.chefshack.org
Spyhouse Coffe Cart. http://www.spyhousecoffee.com

You can also learn about Art-A-Whirl at the NEMAA website.

REGISTER TO WIN $500 in ART BUCKS!!!

Enjoy this free event with free parking.

Events Throughout the Year

  • Art Attack (November)
  • Art-A-Whirl (May)
  • First Thursdays (every month)
  • Holiday Saturdays (December)

More Events

  • David Michael Kennedy Two Portfolios:  On The Road & Portraits

About the Northrup King Building

Northeast Minneapolis Arts DistrictLocated in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District, the Northrup King Building is home to over 230 tenants, including a creative center to over 190 artists and various small business and nonprofit organizations. Here you will find opportunities year round to shop for art, apparel, furniture, and more.

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