Art A Whirl at the Northrup King Building

Art-A-Whirl 2009 is Coming!

The weekend of May 16th-18th, 2008 marks the 14th year of Art-A-Whirl. This is a FREE event. FREE parking.

Join us at the Northrup King Building to see the works of over 150 artists working in the following mediums:

  • Architecture
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing
  • Fiber
  • Furniture
  • Glass
  • Installation
  • Jewelry
  • Metal
  • Mixed Media
  • Multimedia
  • Music
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture

 

Music

The Willie August Project- May 16th, 6:30-9:30 PM (332)
Trio Tipo - May 16th, 6:00-9:00 PM (343)
Captain Yonder - May 16th, 6:00-8:00 PM (404)
DJ - World Music - May 17th, 12:00-5:00 PM (332)
Soli Hughes - May 17th, 5:00-8:00 PM (469)
Trio Tipo - May 17th, 6:00-8:00 PM (343)
Captain Yonder - May 17th, 7:00-9:00 PM (404)
DJ - World Music - May 18th, 12:00-5:00 PM (332)

 

Demonstrations and Events

Performance Painting by Sandra Dowd. See John come to life. Live painting performance to music by the Beatles.
Friday, May 16th at 8:00 PM in Studio 376.

Letterpress Print Demos at Angel Bomb - prints produced on a 100-year-old, half-ton letterpress. Demos at the top of every odd hour. (Studio 395)

Weaving demonstrations by Kelly Marshall at Custom Woven Interiors. (Studio 386)

Lathe Demos by the Minnesota Woodturners Assoc. presented by Blue Sky Galleries. (Studio 295)

Unique Tapestry Weaving Demonstrations by Master Peruvian Weaver Wilbur Quispe. Hosted by Art Andes.
(Studio 285)

Bubble Art at Bubble Town Studio. Kids of all ages stop by Bubble Town Studio and show us your bubble skills on bubble canvas. May 17th and 18th from 1:00-4:00 PM (Studio 404).

 

DATES & TIMES

Friday, May 15th from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16th from 12 - 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17th from 12 - 5 p.m.

Get directions here. For more information, contact Debbie Woodward at (612) 363-5612 or at info@northrupkingbuilding.com.

 

 

WIN $500 IN ART BUCKS

Stop by the Northrup King Building during Art-A-Whirl and register to win $500 in Art Bucks. The winner will be able to use their Art Bucks to purchase artwork from any participating artist(s).

 

Images from previous shows


Click images to enlarge.

 

The Northrup King Building offers 5 city blocks of studios under 1 roof and abundant free parking!. Whether you're into classic oil paintings, modern sculpture, or looking for a unique gift for yourself or someone else, you will find it at Art-A-Whirl.