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Solar Arts Building

711 NE 15th Ave
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Art-A-Whirl

Solar Arts Building is open Art-A-Whirl weekend on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Solar Arts Building is considered mobility accessible.

Elevator
Baby Changing Station

Solar Arts Building has an ATM on site.

There are bike racks at Solar Arts Building.

Legend
Online sales available
Art-A-Whirl: open at least one day

Art-A-Whirl Activities

Family-friendly
Indoor
Interactive Activity
Music
Performance

Community Canvas

Cost: Free!

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
During Art A Whirl all dates

Community Canvas

Come make your mark on an oversized canvas in the Solar Arts Building Second Floor Lobby!

Community Canvas is and annual tradition where Art A Whirl participants can join in and make their special additions to a group painting project.

Nikki Jackson is the hostess, she will help guide you with your painting needs. She will also be doing face painting for kids of all ages.

Solar Arts Building – Second Floor Lobby
711 NE 15th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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612-807-6050 Send Email Visit Website

Art Demo
Family-friendly
Indoor
Interactive Activity
Wheelchair Accessible

Polymer Clay Demos

Cost: Free!

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 2-4pm, and Sunday 1-3pm

Members of the public can try their hand at making a marbled polymer clay bead they can take home to bake. Learn how to swirl colors and form the clay into a unique Bead. These demos will be happening at certain times each day of Art-A-Whirl. Stop by Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 2-4pm, or Sunday 1-3pm.

Solar Arts Building – Fox Den Gallery
711 NE 15th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Art Demo
Family-friendly
Indoor
Interactive Activity
Music
Other
Outdoor
Performance
Wheelchair Accessible

Solar Arts 3 Floors Full of Activities Indoor and Outdoor!

Cost: Free!

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
All Art-A-Whirl Weekend

Solar Arts is unleashing a three-floor art and music-fueled spectacle to celebrate the 30th year of Art-A-Whirl®

Art? Music? Drinks? Shopping? Madness? Yeah, we’ve got all that and then some. Solar Arts is throwing down for Art-A-Whirl® and you don’t want to miss it. The whole building transforms into a creative beast packed with insanely talented artists, live music, and all the vibes you can handle.

🔥 1st Floor: WHIRLYGIG by Indeed Brewing Co. Beer, bands, and bites. The party starts here with killer tunes, cold brews, and food to keep you fueled. Activities for kids too!

🎨 2nd Floor: ARTIST STUDIOS & GALLERIES
Meet over 40+ artists, see mind-blowing works, and catch live music all weekend long. Buy something original from a local artist! Live Art Demos. Community Mural you can paint on!

🍷 3rd Floor: THE LARGEST OPEN STUDIO OF ART-A-WHIRL® +Art Market. Wine slushies. Popcorn. Cookies. Hotdogs. Pure magic. Chill Zone.

This is THE weekend where Solar Arts erupts with creativity, community, and artistic chaos (the fun kind). After all ART-A-WHIRL® turns 30 this year!!! This festival is free & open to all. Families welcome. 21+ to sip the good stuff.

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

⏰ Friday, May 16 from 5-10pm
⏰ Saturday, May 17 from 12-8pm
⏰ Sunday, May 18 from 12-5pm

2nd Floor Gallery Stage Music Lineup:
Friday, May 16th
5-6pm: Jun and Liliana
6:30-7:30pm: Why Worry?
8-9pm: Marie Nelson

Saturday, May 17th
12-1pm: Jerry Esnough
1:30-2:30pm: Max Rewitzer
3-4pm: Cathy English
4:30-5:30pm: Vittorio & the Bridges
6-7pm: Zoë Says Go

Sunday, May 18th
12-1pm: Joe Kemmerling
1:30-2:30pm: Marko Fields
3-4pm: Jeff Kasbaum

Art-A-Whirl® is an open studio tour by NEMAA. ART-A-WHIRL® is a federally registered trademark of NEMAA. Art is good for you.

Solar Arts Building
711 NE 15th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Map & Directions

Send Email Visit Website

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