Find info on free daily Metro Transit passes, Arts District Trolleys, cycling options, parking locations, accessibility, and more for Art-A-Whirl May 16–18, 2025.
The Quincy Street closure will take place leading up to and during the hours of Art-A-Whirl. This closure for safety purposes: to keep motorized vehicles and pedestrians from interacting too closely.
Hard Closures (no cars beyond this point):
Q.arma Building – 1224 Quincy St NE. No car access to Quincy Hall Parking lot.
Solar Arts Building – 711 15th Ave NE. Resident access to the alley only.
14th & Van Buren. Access to Northrup King Building Parking lot only.
Soft Closures: (only parking lot access)
14th Ave NE & Central Ave. Access to Northrup King Building and Timber & Tie Apartments (private) only.
15th & Monroe. Resident access to the alley only.
Quincy St & Broadway. Access to paid parking at Highlight Center Only. No street parking on Quincy St NE.
Art-A-Whirl Trolleys
Sponsored by the NE Lions Club and Northeast Bank, these free Trolleys will run during Art-A-Whirl hours. A loop through the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District takes roughly 30 minutes, with a trolley visiting a stop every 10-15 minutes. Three (3) Trolleys will run on Friday and Sunday, with five (5) operating on Saturday.
*Bolded locations have at least one free public parking lot! Park and ride! Park and walk! Street parking available pretty much anywhere, but in more limited quantity.
Accessible Locations
The studio buildings listed below include accessible parking space, ramps, elevators, and restrooms.
California Building, 2205 California St NE, 612-788-5551
Jackson (Jac) Flats, 901 18-1/2 Ave NE, 651-644-9600
Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, 612-363-5612
Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave NE, 763-234-5069
Waterbury Building, 1121 Jackson St NE, 952-890-5400
Accessibility of locations is reported by building management and not exhaustive or indicating full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with chemical sensitivity should note that fragrances from fresh paint and other construction materials will be evident in many studios. Please contact buildings or location directly to determine accessibility or layouts of their buildings or studios.
New this year! Southwest Transit will be offering shuttle service on Saturday, May 17th from Chaska, Chanhassen, and Eden Prairie, with drop-off and pick-up at Sociable Cider Werks (1500 Fillmore St NE).
Joining us from outside the Twin Cities? Stay with our preferred hotel, the AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown, at a discounted rate by following this booking link:
New this year! Southwest Transit will be offering shuttle service on Saturday, May 17th from Chaska, Chanhassen, and Eden Prairie, with drop-off and pick-up at Sociable Cider Werks (1500 Fillmore St NE).
