Art-A-Whirl
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Art-A-Whirl Activities

Art-A-Whirl Coloring Contest!
Cost: Free
Friday - May 19
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Saturday - May 20
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Sunday - May 21
Let’s take a coloring break! NEMAA artist Destiny Davison has created a 2-page spread in the middle of the NEMAA Directory & Art-A-Whirl Guide for young artists. Additional sheets (and even a simplified design for little ones) is available here.
We also have a limited amount of printed 11″x17″ coloring pages available at:
- 2010 Artblok
- California Building
- Casket Arts Building
- Eastside Food Co-op
- Grain Belt Bottling House
- Holland Arts
- Northrup King Building
- Quincy Hall (Art-A-Whirl Info Tent)
- Solar Arts Building
- Wet Paint Art Supply store (St. Paul)
There are three age categories:
- 4 and under
- Ages 5—8
- Ages 9—12
Contest winners in each age category will receive an age-appropriate gift basket of art supplies and a $25 gift card to Wet Paint art supply store. Deadline to submit entries is May 31st.

Bethany Larson & the Bees Knees
Cost: Free
Saturday - May 20
6-8pm
MPC is proud to present Bethany Larson & the Bees Knees live onstage at Mpls Photo Center‘s new studio facility. Music begins at 6:00 PM and is Free and Open to the Public. Enter in front at 1400 Van Buren, or sneak in the back thru our studio garage behind Northrup King on the south side near the railroad tracks! Snacks and refreshments in abundance. Have a great Whirl!
Mpls Photo Center
1400 Van Buren Street NE
#170, Mpls MN 55413
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Free Food by Sweetgreen at BUCH Fermentary
Friday - May 19
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Saturday - May 20
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Sunday - May 21
Sweetgreen will be at BUCH Fermentary all weekend long with FREE salads, bowls, drinks, and treats. Plus the first 500 Art-A-Whirl Attendees to stop by the Sweetgreen tent will have the opportunity to customize their own free tote bag! Perfect for holding onto all of the goodies they find at Art-A-Whirl!
BUCH Fermentary & Taproom
1121 Quincy St NE
Minneapolis 55413
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Free Mini Glassblowing Classes
Cost: Free
Saturday - May 20
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Sunday - May 21
Saturday & Sunday: 1—5pm
Always wanted to give glassblowing a try? Come in for our FREE mini glassblowing classes and try your hand at it! Participants will learn the introductory basics to glassblowing and will have the opportunity to bring home what they make!
This activity is first-come first-serve, and will only be offered to those old enough to understand the dangers of working with fire.
Stone Arch Glass Studio
314 Buchanan St NE
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Garage Collage Make-a-Button
Cost: Free
Friday - May 19
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Saturday - May 20
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Sunday - May 21
Back by popular demand!! Make some art at Bleeding Hearts Studio! Garage Collage will be a fun activity for all ages. Browse our magazines, cut and paste, and make a button! We will be serving snacks, beverages, music, art, and fun!
Bleeding Hearts Studio
1135 6th St NE
Minneapolis MN 55413
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Glass Art Demonstrations
Cost: Free
Friday - May 19
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Saturday - May 20
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Sunday - May 21
Friday: 5—7pm, Saturday & Sunday: 2—5pm
Visit Foci MCGA for Glass Art Demonstrations off the beaten path. Demonstrations in Glassblowing, Flameworking, Neon, and Stained Glass.
Demonstration schedule as follows:
- Friday 5-7pm Glassblowing/Flameworking
- Saturday 2-5pm Glassblowing/Stained Glass/Flameworking
- Sunday 2-5pm Neon/Screen printing on glass activity
Foci MN Center for Glass Arts
2213 Snelling Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Lighthouse ArtSpace Free Hydration Station, Game and Prize Giveaway!
Cost: Free
Saturday - May 20
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Sunday - May 21
12—5pm both days
Lighthouse ArtSpace’s free hydration station is back for it’s second year of Art-A-Whirl! A free hydration station with ice water, homemade organic lemonade and juice will be offered. Lighthouse ArtSpace’s Free Hydration Station will have a chance to win 4 free tickets to the Disney Immersive! No Purchase Necessary to Enter. Winners will be announced the day after Art-A-Whirl!
A trivia game of our past shows will be presented where EVERYONE can win a free prize!
Please stop by, learn about who we are and what we do! Just follow the music! We can’t wait to meet you!
Lighthouse ArtSpace
1515 Central Ave NE
Suite 180
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Live Glassblowing Demos
Cost: Free
Saturday - May 20
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Sunday - May 21
1—5pm both days
Stone Arch Glass Studio will have up to 8 glassblowers in-studio blowing glass! We’ll have both Indoor and Outdoor demos going (if weather permits) through the afternoon on Saturday & Sunday
Stone Arch Glass Studio
314 Buchanan St NE
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MPRB Art Engagement in Bottineau Park
Saturday - May 20
Sat 12-4pm
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will host an artful engagement event from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday May 20 at Bottineau Field Park to help advance park improvement designs for Bottineau Field Park.
Meet with project staff and consultants to learn about the project, provide feedback, and have fun! Interactive art activities for all ages along with project plans & drawings and treats will help people learn about the project and impact the park design.
Bottineau Park
2000-2198 NE 2nd St
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The Liquid Zoo at Bauhaus Brew Labs
Cost: Free
Friday - May 19
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Saturday - May 20
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Sunday - May 21
FRIDAY: KICK OFF DANCE PARTY
- Viva Knievel: 8:30 PM
- The Color Pharmacy: 7:00 PM
- Uncle Muskrat: 5:30 PM
SATURDAY: ALL-DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
- Early Eyes: 9:00-10:00 PM
- Solid Gold: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
- Mae Simpson: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
- McNasty Brass Band: 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
- Birdroom: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
- Obi Original (w/live band): 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
- General B and the Whiz: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Bauhaus Brew Labs
1315 Tyler St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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The Meditation Center Spring Fling Fundraiser
Cost: Donations
Saturday - May 20
9—1pm
The Meditation Center
631 University Avenue NE
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