Arts and Culture

MPR News has you covered with news and stories about local art and culture happenings across Minnesota.

Art Hounds: Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. You can explore arts events here, or become an Art Hound today.

Cube Critics: Stay up to date with our weekly art and culture chats with MPR News’ Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle, Max Sparber, Aron Woldeslassie and guests. Listen to or read Cube Critics here

Art Reviews: Our arts team offers insight on the latest in theater, music, visual arts and more. We explore the breadth of creativity and innovation found throughout Minnesota, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the works and artists shaping our cultural landscape. Read more here.

Art Friend: Everyone needs an art friend. Art Friend is a new segment with our arts team. Art spaces can feel exclusive and art can be confusing, obtuse, and even boring. But, especially with the right context, everyone can be a critic. So let us be your guide- your Art Friend. Listen or read Art Friend stories here.

Our arts coverage is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Friday Roundtable: Why do the Oscars stay so white?
Three guests join Kerri Miller and Stephanie Curtis to talk about the Oscar nominees and the controversy surrounding a slate of nominees that is (once again) all-white.
How the Walker's Sculpture Garden will grow
By the time the Walker Art Center's expansion is finished, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden will house an additional 16 pieces of art -- including a potential challenger to the "Spoonbridge and Cherry" as the city's most iconic sculpture.
An unkillable myth about atheists
The idea that atheists cling to their non-belief despite a sad loss of meaning in their lives is a tired old myth, says anthropologist and atheist Barbara J. King.
Passages from the Bible that have been set to jazz and music by Mozart, Johnny Cash and others will be performed this Saturday at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.