Art-A-Whirl Map
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Art-A-Whirl® Weekend
MAY 16–18, 2025 • NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS
Friday 5–10pm
Saturday 12–8pm
Sunday 12–5pm
2025 IS THE 30TH YEAR OF ART-A-WHIRL!
The largest open artist studio tour in the country, Art-A-Whirl happens annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis the third weekend of May.
Over 1,600 NEMAA member artists, galleries, and businesses participate across all of Northeast Minneapolis at 100+ 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. Art-A-Whirl is free and open to the public.
Getting Around Art-A-Whirl
There are many ways to navigate Art-A-Whirl: free daily Metro Transit passes, Arts District trolleys, cycling options, public parking & more!
Activities
All over the place during Art-A-Whirl, NEMAA artists are conducting demos, leading family-friendly activities, and all sort of other fun stuff! Here’s the complete list of what’s happening Art-A-Whirl weekend.
Passport Challenge
Explore and navigate Art-A-Whirl with the NEW passport app by Vibemap — check-in, redeem purchases, win prizes!
NEMAA Artist Directory
Find NEMAA artists by name, medium, or location — during Art-A-Whirl and all year long!
"Northeast Gale" Raffle
Get your raffle tickets today, just $2 each, for your chance to win the 30th anniversary commissioned sculpture by Michael & Kelly Helsinger!
