MINNEAPOLIS — Editor's note: The video above first aired on KARE 11 in May 2023.
After nearly 30 years, it's safe to say organizers of the largest open studio experience in the country have gotten their preparation process down to a fine art.
Boasting over 1,300 participating artists, galleries and businesses in more than 100 locations across northeast Minneapolis, Art-A-Whirl is officially back for its 29th year.
And while locals know the event is more of a vibe than a list of events within a certain construct of time, the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) said the fest officially kicks off Friday at 5 p.m., and runs through Sunday evening.
Read on for information, links and resources that can help you plan your Art-A-Whirl 2024 weekend.
WHEN
May 17 – 19, 2024
Friday: 5pm – 10 p.m.
Saturday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
WHO/WHERE
EVENTS
GETTING AROUD
Metro Transit
Art-A-Whirl Trolley Hours
- Friday, May 17: 5-10 p.m.
- Saturday, May 18: Noon-8 p.m.
- Sunday, May 19: Noon-5 p.m.
Trolley Stop Locations
- Grain Belt Bottling House (79 13th Ave NE)
- FOOD BUILDING (1401 Marshall St NE)
- Broken Clock Brewing (just south of 18th Ave NE & Marshall St NE)
- California Building (2205 California St NE)
- Holland Arts WEST Building (607 22nd Ave NE)
- St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral (1701 5th St NE)
- Casket Arts Building (681 17th Ave NE)
- Jackson (Jac) Flats (901 18 1/2 Ave NE)
- Thorp Building (1618 Central Ave NE)
- Northrup King Building (Corner of14th Ave NE & Central Ave NE)
- Waterbury Building (1121 Jackson St NE)
- Bleeding Hearts Studio (1135 6th St NE)
- Northeast Social (359 13th Ave NE)
- 2nd St NE & 13th Ave NE
Accessible Locations
The studio buildings listed below include accessible parking space, ramps, elevators, and restrooms.
- A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main St. 612-339-1034
- California Building, 2205 California St NE, 612-788-5551
- Jackson (Jac) Flats, 901 18-1/2 Ave NE, 651-644-9600
- Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, 612-363-5612
- Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave NE, 763-234-5069
- Waterbury Building, 1121 Jackson St NE, 952-890-5400
For more information about parking around the festival, click here to view a map.
HOW TO SHOP
According to NEMAA:
- Orders are fulfilled by the artists, so you can only order from one artist at a time.
- Artists have different options for pickup and shipping and may not offer both.
- Create an account (optional) when you place an order to save your billing info for fast future orders.
Click here for more.
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