Welcome to the Casket Arts Community

casketvilleThe Casket Arts Community houses three of the newest old factory buildings in Northeast Minneapolis, plus the Franconia in the City Sculpture Park. The three historic structures - the Casket Arts Building, the Carriage House and the Factory, were converted to studios in 2006. The structures are stunning - aged brick, century old wood floors, cast concrete, ancient iron and steel. All the buildings have been beautifully restored to maintain their historic character.

Over 140 artists and art-based businesses inhabit the Casket Arts Community. Most of its tenants run full-time working studios, but open their work spaces for First Thursdays every month as well as for Art-a-Whirl, Cache at the Casket and many other exhibits and showings throughout the year.

It's time for Art-A-Whirl ! - May 17, 18 & 19

art a whirl

Art-A-Whirl 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.

This year, Art-A-Whirl will held Friday, May17, Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19.

As visitors come to see the art over the three-day weekend they also experience the unique and welcoming community of Northeast Minneapolis.

Art-A-Whirl, presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, is the largest open studio and gallery tour in the United States.

More than 500 artists participate in AAW, including potters, tile makers, painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, glass blowers, printmakers, and textile designers. They showcase their art in warehouses, galleries, homes, storefronts and cafes.

Click here for 2013 Art-A-Whirl Map
Click here for a Casket Arts AAW Directory

Art-A-Whirl Events at Casket Arts Community

In the Casket Arts Building -
Vesper College - Studio #101
Final Student Exhibition & Artist Invitational
Silent Auction - Friday, May 17, 6-9 pm
Sale extends through regular business hours of Art-A-Whirl Saturday and Sunday

Casket Arts AAW music line-up:
First Floor
Saturday, May 18 - Potluck and the Hot Dishes 2pm
Saturday, May 18 - Tortuga 4:30 - 6 pm
Fourth Floor
Friday, May 17 - Dead Pigeons 6:00-7:30 Doug Otto and the Getaways 8:00-9:30
Saturday, May 18 - Tortuga 1:30-3:00 Dj Demex 3:00-8:00

In the Factory -
Franconia in the City@Casket
Maquettes and small Sculptures Opening
Featuring 46 artists in the FRanconia Gallery. Don't miss the annual bonfire at dusk.
Friday, May 17, 5-20 pm

In the Carriage House -
See Students Working on Jewelry Projects #100
Saturday, May18, 12 - 6 pm and Sunday, May 19, 12-4 pm

Free Stamped Charms for kids. Kids can stop by QJA to stamp their initial or name into a
copper charm. Bring a parent to assist!
Saturday, May 18, 1-3 pm

Donna Webb, Studio #302, Casket Arts Carriage House
Friday: 6-8 PM
Saturday: 2-4 PM
Sunday: 1-3 PM
There will be ongoing opportunities to experience wet-on-wet watercolor painting during Art a Whirl. Materials will be available for you to come and create with Donna Webb, an art teacher with 15 years experience teaching the Hauschka Therapeutic Painting Technique. Upcoming classes in this technique at the casket Arts carriage house begin May 25th.

Kate Johnson
Medium: Liquid Acrylics & Mixed Media
Studio #: 302 (Carriage House)
Event/demonstration/class with date and times:
Demonstration/Fluid Texture
Time: Saturday 1pm

Deborah Foutch
Medium: Fiber/Mixed Media
Studio # 303 (Carriage House)
Event/demonstration/class: Lasting Leaves
Time:Saturday 2pm

Make a Tree Scroll - Studio #303
Listen first about the great need for trees, andlearn some techniques for creating your tree out of paper, from trees. An interactive and fun workshop for all ages, anyone who loves trees. Children must be accompanied by an adult. At the Carriage House all weekend.