Welcome...
The Casket Arts Community is comprised of three beautifully renovated old factory buildings in Northeast Minneapolis, plus the NE Sculpture Gallery and outdoor sculpture park. The three historic structures – the Casket Arts Building, the Carriage House, and the Factory – had been the Northwestern Casket Company from 1882 until converted to art studios in 2006.
Over 150 artists and art-based businesses inhabit the Casket Arts Community. Most of the tenants run working studios and open their work spaces for building events and by appointment.
Second Saturdays Open Studios: Visit the Casket Arts campus every Second Saturday of the month for Open Studios. From 11 am – 4 pm, studios throughout the campus offer a wide array of original art (painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, metals, wood working, photography and more). Often you can find demos and guest artists.
Art-A-Whirl® 2025 is coming on May 16, 17 & 18. This exciting annual event celebrates open art studios featuring painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, photography, woodworking, prints, demos, and more. Enjoy a beverage from Corner Coffee or a prohibition cocktail at our Basement Speakeasy and grab something to eat at our visiting food trucks. Three buildings –Casket Arts Main Building, Carriage House, NE Sculpture Factory, 681 17th Av NE/1720 Madison Av NE.
2025 Fall Open Studios Weekend—Open Casket (November 7-9). Like a smaller Art-a-Whirl, Open Casket weekend offers campus-wide open studios, live music, food trucks, art demos and more. Typically it’s a district-wide event with studios at Northrup King, California Building, Solar Arts and more also open. 5-10 pm Friday, Noon – 8 pm Saturday, Noon-5 pm Sunday.
2025 Holiday Market, December 13. Our December Second Saturday is our annual Holiday Market event. A festive version of Open Studios!
