‘Events’ Archives
Events August ’26
Sakowin SynergyThrough September 5All My Relations Arts1414 E Franklin AvenueFreeIn this multimedia exhibit curator Ray Janis has brought together a dynamic collection of work by four contemporary Native artists: Ray “Rock Boy” Janis, Sheldon Starr, Jim Yellow Hawk, and Dwayne “Chuck” Wilcox. The exhibition is woven together in a collaborative spirit with deep respect for tradition and a bold embrace of modernity. Learn more about the artists and the exhibition at allmyrelationsarts.org/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/sakowin-synergy. What Could Not Be Erased: Ledger Art by Joe PulliamThrough October 9Two Rivers Gallery1530 E Franklin AvenueFreeThe work of acclaimed Oglala Lakota ledger artist Joe Pulliam carries forward a powerful tradition of Lakota ledger art storytelling rooted in histories of resistance, survival, and cultural continuity that has shaped Lakota people for generations. For visitor information, visit maicnet.org/two-rivers-art-gallery. Winston: A [...]
July ’26 Events
In Honor of George Floyd at the Hennepin History Museum. Photo: HHM In Honor of George FloydThrough July 31Hennepin HistoryMuseum2303 3rd Avenue SPay as you canThis installation looks back on the murder of George Floyd and its aftermath more than a half decade later. Set up in a multi-use room with natural light, a selection of visual and audio materials created by community members in response to Mr. Floyd’s murder stands in a semi-circle. Among other things, these objects and artworks can be experienced as a tribute honoring the man whose life was taken, a prompt to reflect on the aftermath of his murder and how it has been carried into the present time, or as local witness to an officially sanctioned act of violence against one Black community member, alongside the added weight it carried because it is representative of so many others. For more information on the installation and for museum hours, visit hennepinhistory.org. Four Sisters Farmers MarketThursdays [...]
Events June ’26
Aragti Wadaag Residency ExhibitThrough June 20Soomaal House Gallery2200 Minnehaha AveMinneapolis, MN 55404FreeAragti Wadaag Residency provides Somali-American artists with a supportive environment to think, work, and develop their creative practices. This year’s residents are artists Abdimalik Ahmed, Miski Omar, Mumtaz Salad, and Sabrin Nur. A film Screening of Nafta Neef Sii with Sabrin Nur & Nadwa Hussein will be held on June 6, and an open Mic Night with Abdimalik Ahmed on June 13. Check the Soomaal House facebook page for details. Gallery Hours during the exhibit are 2 – 5 PM, Saturdays and Sundays. Better Things 5x5 Reading and Open MicTuesday, June 27 PMMoon Palace Books3032 Minnehaha AvenueFreeRe-Entry Lab’s Better Things May 5X5 reading features 5 fantastic writers: mk zariel, Antonio Duke, Willard Malebear Jr., Adrien Wright, and Eemanna, followed by a community open mic hosted by Davi Gray and Erin Sharkey. ASL interpretation will be featured for the entire [...]
