Northrup King Building
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Once the home to a thriving seed company, this 102-year-old structure is now the largest art complex in Minnesota. Northrup King Building is home to over 350 artists and small businesses.
Northrup King Building is open Art-A-Whirl weekend on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Northrup King Building is considered mobility accessible. View/Download Site Map
Cost: $32.00-$42.00
Friday - May 17
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Saturday - May 18
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Sunday - May 19
Fri 5-9pm, Sat 11-7pm, Sun 11-4pm
Join Alison for a bracelet making workshop! Let’s have some Art-A-Whirl fun and make bracelets together!!
Alison will guide you through the basics of texturizing, stamping and finishing a cuff bracelet.If you are planning on stamping a short phrase, mantra or word on your bracelet, remember to get an idea of what you would like ahead of time
This activity takes about 60 mins.
Brass $32.00 , Sterling Silver $42.00
Payments accepted through Venmo, Square, or cash at the time of the workshop.
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Northrup King Building – Studio 428
1500 Jackson Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN
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Cost: $7
Friday - May 17
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Saturday - May 18
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Sunday - May 19
Fri 5-10, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm
Guests of all skill levels are invited to craft their own unique magnet masterpieces using oven-bake clay.
Ages 8 to 108 or 5-7 with an older helper is best.
Guided by our studio staff, Anjee, and/or detailed photo instructions, you’ll shape, design, and personalize your creation. Hand it over to us for oven-curing, glazing, and in just 20 minutes—or by show’s end (timing on pick up is up to you)—it’s yours to take home, safely wrapped for the journey. Don’t miss this chance to add a handmade touch to your Art-A-Whirl adventure at Anjee’s studio!
Northrup King Building – Studio 151
1500 Jackson Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN
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Saturday - May 18
Sat 5-6pm
Tiny Traces is a Minneapolis band, proud to be a part of the music scene. A nostalgic and innovative sound with a dynamic fusion of punk, funk, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll.
Northrup King Building – Studio 406
1500 Jackson Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN
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Cost: Free
Friday - May 17
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Saturday - May 18
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Sunday - May 19
Fri 5-10, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm
Allison Eklund, a plein air oil painter, will demonstrate techniques for painting live subjects in motion.
Known for her paintings of horses and landscapes, Allison will show her approach to the challenge of capturing blink-and-you’ll-miss-it figures and fleeting light effects.
Northrup King Building – Studio 222
1500 Jackson Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN
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Cost: Free
Friday - May 17
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Saturday - May 18
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Sunday - May 19
Fri 5-10, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm
Dyan will be demonstrating her process for creating lifelike floral paintings in oil using photo references.
Northrup King Building – Studio 200
1500 Jackson Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN
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Cost: Free
Friday - May 17
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Saturday - May 18
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Sunday - May 19
Fri 5-10, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm
I will be demoing my artistic process using an AxiDraw pen plotter, a drawing robot that traces the paths of my digital designs.
Often described as satisfying to watch and like a high-tech Spirograph, the pen plotter will be running at all hours of Art-A-Whirl. I will be on hand to answer any questions and explain my process from computer code to physically plotted pieces.
Northrup King Building – #406
1500 Jackson Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN
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Cost: Free
Saturday - May 18
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Sunday - May 19
Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm
PHOTO BOOK PROJECT EVENT – SATURDAY & SUNDAY DURING ART-A-WHIRL® 2024
You’re invited to have your portrait taken by the talented Jordan Weber and be included in her photo book project “Portraits in Bloom: A Celebration of Nature and You.”
You will pose in our lovely studio and have your photo taken with some lovely flowers, showcasing your beautiful self along with them! We’re easy to find, our studio is located inside Gallery Aurora & Lens Prose Studio, #179, just off the main lobby entrance in the Northrup King Building.
All adults are welcome to partake in this free event!
Sign up now to guarantee your spot! Walk-ins are accepted if any un-booked time slots remain. Sessions are approximately 10 minutes long, so you’ll have plenty of time to roam and enjoy the Northrup King Building during Art-A-Whirl®!
Discounted pre-orders of the final project, as well as individual prints of your photos, will be available for purchase.
Northrup King Building – Studio 179
1500 Jackson Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN
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Cost: $40-110
Friday - May 17
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Saturday - May 18
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Sunday - May 19
Fri 5-10, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm
Custom Art on the Spot
The MOON Factory is open for Art-A-Whirl: fill out a form with your personal details, pick your colors, and come back in a few hours to pick up your custom MOON designed by Anna: Stargirl Art.
All weekend during Art-A-Whirl® hours.
Northrup King Building – Studio 371
1500 Jackson Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN
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Cost: Free
Saturday - May 18
Sat 6-8pm
The Sex Rays are an American Rock and Roll Band from Minneapolis, originally formed in 2009.
Ben Crunk – Drums/Vocals, Joe Hastings – Guitar/Vocals, Ben Bachman –
Piano/Guitar/Vocals, Joe Holland – Bass
Northrup King Building – Studio 406
1500 Jackson Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN
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