Welcome to the Casket Arts Community
The Casket Art Building and the Carriage House are two of the newest old factory
buildings that have been converted from old industry buildings to artist studio buildings
in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
They are stunning old brick buildings that have been beautifully restored to keep
the character and integrity of the buildings.
There are over 100 artists and like businesses that inhabit the building.
Many new events and happenings have been going on in the building, such as
First Thursdays, Art-A-Whirl, Cache at the Casket, and other inspired events.
Art-A-Whirl to be held on May 14, 15 and 16th
Art-A-Whirl, presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, is the largest open studio and gallery tour in the United States.
It is a highly anticipated annual event that welcomes local and regional visitors to the Arts District in Northeast Minneapolis to see the art being made in this area and to meet the artists.
As visitors come to see the art over the three-day weekend they also experience the unique and welcoming community of Northeast Minneapolis.
More than 500 artists will showcase new work in painting, photography, sculpture, mosaics, mixed media, wood, glass, textiles, ceramics, jewelry and more.
This self-guided tour allows visitors to meet individual artists and get an up-close-and-personal account of the creative process at work. All artwork is for sale to the public.
The 2010 Artist Directory will be available at newsstands throughout the Twin Cities by late April, provides a comprehensive list of participants and includes a detailed map to guide visitors to area studios, galleries and businesses.
Art-A-Whirl Hours:
Friday, May 14th: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 15th: Noon to 8 p.m.
First Thursdays
First Thursdays is the Open Studio and Gallery Tour held the first Thursday of each month in the NE Minneapolis Arts District.
Many of our professional NEMAA member artists open their studios and greet visitors. With a more relaxed atmosphere, this mini-AAW is
a great experience for the art collector and browser.Open Studios at the Casket Arts Building , 681 17th Avenue NE,
Minneapolis 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Open Studios at the Casket Arts-Carriage House , 1720 Madison St. NE, Minneapolis 5:00-9:00 p.m.