May 17 - 19, 2013
Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
Art-A-Whirl is FREE and open to the public.
Friday, May 17th - 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18th - Noon-8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19th - Noon-5:00 p.m.
Art-A-Whirl Frequently Asked Questions
May 17 - 19, 2013
The two Art-A-Whirl information booths are located in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District:
1. 13th Ave. NE and Marshall (In parking lot next to Grain Belt Studios)
2. On Quincy St. off Broadway NE (On Quincy, next to Minneapolis Public Schools buildings)
Pick up a copy of NEMAA's Artist Directory and Guide, or download the 2013 Art-A-Whirl map.
Pick up a copy of NEMAA's Artist Directory and Guide to view Art-A-Whirl locations, trolley route and stops, parking and info booth locations, bike routes, dining establishments, and more.
Plan your visit using the free Artist Directory and Guide!
NEMAA's printed Artist Directory and Guide is a year-round guide for our visitors to NE Minneapolis, Art-A-Whirl, and other arts happenings.
The Directory includes:
. Information about NEMAA artists and our supporting non-artist members.
. 3 listings of NEMAA artists sorted: alphabetically, by location, by medium.
. A calendar listing of art and studio events in NE Minneapolis.
. An area map of Northeast Minneapolis including Art-A-Whirl locations, trolley route, parking and info booth locations, bike routes, dining establishments, and more.
. A Dining Guide to NE area food and beverage businesses.
Pick up your free copy of the Artist Directory and Guide at the information booths during Art-A-Whirl, or starting in April at the California Building, Casket Arts Building, Keg House Arts Building, Northrup King Building, or Thorp Building in Northeast Minneapolis.
View our online Artist Directory.
Artists are sorted and listed in the Artist Directory and Guide in three ways:
- Alphabetically by last name or business name.
- By Medium (i.e. painting, photography, sculpture, etc)
- By Location (studio building or business where the Artist will be showing during Art-A-Whirl).
OR - view our online Directory, and search by name, medium, or building, or cross-check using any combination of the three.
View information about NEMAA's Artist Directory and Guide, or download the 2013 Art-A-Whirl map.
Many NEMAA members coordinate exhibits, openings, art demonstrations, events, and performances during Art-A-Whirl. '
View a listing of Art-A-Whirl events submitted by our members.
Stay tuned additional event listing as Art-A-Whirl approaches....
There will be two FREE trolleys running during Art-A-Whirl hours, and will make stops at Art-A-Whirl locations throughout the NE Minneapolis Arts District. Wait time is about 25 minutes. A full circle takes approximately 45 minutes. Trolleys will drive in opposite directions on the Arts District Trolley route.
2013 Art-A-Whirl:
FRIDAY, May 17th - 5:00-10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, May 18th - NOON-8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, May 19th - NOON-5:00 p.m.
FIRST TROLLEY DEPARTS:
Friday, May 17: 5 PM
Saturday, May 18: 12 noon
Sunday, May 19: 12 noon
LAST TROLLEY DEPARTS:
Friday, May 17: 10 PM
Saturday, May 18: 8 PM
Sunday, May 19: 5 PM
Pick up a copy of NEMAA's Artist Directory and Guide, or download the 2013 Art-A-Whirl map to view the trolley route, Art-A-Whirl locations, free parking lots, and information booth locations.
Free Parking Lots (all located near a trolley stop):
Grain Belt Studios, 77-79 Thirteenth Ave NE, Minneapolis, 55413
Thomas Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis, 55418
St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, 1701 5th St NE, Minneapolis, 55413
Minneapolis Public Schools, 1119 Quincy Street Northeast, Minneapolis 55413
California Building, 2205 California St. NE, Minneapolis, 55418
Pick up an Artist Directory and Guide, or download the 2013 Art-A-Whirl map to view Art-A-Whirl locations, trolley stops, information booths, and parking locations.
Ride To Art-A-Whirl With Metro Transit for FREE!
Metro Transit Bus passes will be available for download beginning May 3, 2013. Print out a FREE Metro Transit pass for easy access to and around Art-A-Whirl. Use the pass to ride for free on:
Saturday, May 18, from 11am-9pm
Sunday, May 19, from 11am-6pm
Download the pass here!
Plan your trip! Call 612-373-3333 or visit metrotransit.org
Bike trails, lanes, and shared roads are designated on the Art-A-Whirl map. The Art-A-Whirl map can be found starting on page 20 within the printed Artist Directory and Guide.
Download NEMAA's 2013 Art-A-Whirl map.
Restroom are available inside the various studio buildings in Northeast Minneapolis, including:
- California Building
- Casket Arts Building
- Grain Belt Studios
- Keg House Arts Building
- Northrup King Building
- Thorp Building
- Q.arma Building
Pick up an Artist Directory and Guide to view studio building locations.
Connect with Art-A-Whirl and NEMAA for up-to-date information!
- Like Art-A-Whirl and NEMAA on Facebook!
- Follow @NemaaMN on Twitter! Use #ArtAWhirl to spread the word about your artwork, events, or experience as a visitor!
There are an abundance of dining and beverage options in Northeast Minneapolis. Please refer to to the square blue "Dining Location" dots on the Art-A-Whirl map, or view the Dining Guide in the Artist Directory and Guide. These businesses are all supporters of Art-A-Whirl and NEMAA.
Pick up an Artist Directory and Guide or download the 2013 Art-A-Whirl map (stay tuned for the 2013 Directory & map).
The Holiday Inn Express - Downtown Minneapolis Convention Center has extended a special rate to Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association and Art-A-Whirl staff, members, patrons, artist, visitors, and special event guests. Rates begin at $89.95+tax for single/double occupancy. The hotel is located about 2 miles from Art-A-Whirl locations in Northeast Minneapolis, and about 5 miles from Art-A-Whirl locations in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
Contact the hotel directly at 612-341-3300 or 1-888-465-4329, and mention that you are attending "Art-A-Whirl."
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
Downtown Minneapolis Convention Center
225 South 11th Street, Mpls MN 55403
Art-A-Whirl will not be cancelled due to rain. Art-A-Whirl offers a wonderful opportunity to view the many indoor studio locations throughout NE Minneapolis.
Art-A-Whirl takes place in over 70 locations throughout Northeast Minneapolis.These locations include studio buildings, homes, and businesses. The following is a list of Studio Building Art-A-Whirl locations with ramp and elevator access*:
California Building
2205 California St. NE, Minneapolis
612-788-5551
Map Location: F6
Casket Arts Building
681 17th Ave NE, Minneapolis
612-788-5551
Map Location: H7
Keg House Arts Building
34 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis
612-339-1593
Map Location: F8
Van Buren Building
1400 Van Buren St. NE, Minneapolis
612-334-9434
Map Location: J8
Waterbury Building
1121 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis
952-890-5400
Map Location: J8
*Please note that locations listed here have been self-reported as accessible by the building management. This is not an exhaustive list and may not be used to determine full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please contact buildings or locations directly to determine accessibility or layouts of their buildings or studios.
Pick up a copy of NEMAA's Artist Directory and Guide, or download the 2013 Art-A-Whirl map.
Tap Minneapolis is a City of Minneapolis initiative to get more people drinking tap water. Their tap water stations encourage people to use refillable water bottles instead of single-use bottles that end up in the trash. Bring your own refillable water bottle, and stop by one of their tap water stations on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 during Art-A-Whirl!
There will be two stations located near our two information booths and on the Art-A-Whirl trolley route:
- One near the intersection of Broadway Ave. & Quincy St. NE, next to the large parking lot. Approximate mapped location.
- The second station will be on the intersection of 13th Avenue & Marshall Street. Approximate mapped location.
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