Getting Around Art-A-Whirl

Find info on free Metro Transit passes, Arts District Trolleys, parking locations, accessibility, and more for Art-A-Whirl May 20-22, 2022.

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Free Metro Transit Passes

Download a free Metro Transit pass for easy access to Art-A-Whirl! Buses that route through Northeast Minneapolis include the 10, 11, and 32. Use Metro Transit’s Trip Planner.

Art-A-Whirl Trolleys

Sponsored by the NE Lions Club, 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. 3 Trolleys will run on Friday and Sunday, and 4 on Saturday.

Art-A-Whirl Trolley Hours

Friday, May 20th: 5-10pm
Saturday, May 21st: Noon-8pm
Sunday, May 22nd: Noon-5pm

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Trolley Stop Locations

Grain Belt Bottling House (79 13th Ave NE)
FOOD BUILDING (1401 Marshall St NE)
California Building (2205 California St NE)
Holland Arts WEST Building (607 22nd Ave NE)
St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral (1701 5th St NE)
Casket Arts Building (681 17th Ave NE)
Jackson (Jac) Flats (901 18 1/2 Ave NE)
Thorp Building (1618 Central Ave NE)
Northrup King Building (Corner of14th Ave NE & Central Ave NE)
Waterbury Building (1121 Jackson St NE)
4th St NE & Broadway Ave NE
Rogue Buddha Gallery (357 13th Ave NE)
2nd St NE & 13th Ave NE

Accessible Locations

The studio buildings listed below include accessible parking space, ramps, elevators, and restrooms.

A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main St. 612-339-1034
California Building, 2205 California St NE, 612-788-5551
Grain Belt Bottling House, 79 13th Ave NE, 612-331-9012
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.

VIP Parking

Make parking at Art-A-Whirl a breeze AND support NEMAA at the same time! NEMAA has reserved the lot at Quincy Hall as a fundraiser to support the production of Art-A-Whirl. Parking passes are available per day. Get your spot reserved early! The price goes up May 15th.

Friday, 5-10pm: $20 / $25 after May 15th
Saturday, Noon-8pm: $30 / $35 after May 15th
Sunday, Noon-5pm: $20 / $25 after May 15th

You may park in any open spot as long as it is not handicap parking. You also may continue to park in the lot after Art-A-Whirl hours end for the day, but your spot will no longer be reserved. VIP Parking passes are valid only for the specific day in which they are purchased. Please do not drink and drive. Please contact info@nemaa.org about reserving handicap spots.