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Photos: Scenes from Art-A-Whirl 2025

by Darin Kamnetz

May 19, 2025

A throng of people walked Quincy Street NE for Art-A-Whirl festivities on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
A throng of people walked Quincy Street NE for Art-A-Whirl festivities on Saturday, May 17, 2025.Darin Kamnetz for MPR

Northeast Minneapolis was overflowing with activity during the 30th year of the largest open artist studio tour in the country. In addition to a stunning range of visual art, the weekend of May 16-18 was also a spotlight on the local music scene.

Crowds of music fans flocked to the Liquid Zoo at Bauhaus Brew Labs, Whirligig at Indeed Brewing, and stages at Elias Metal Studio, Sociable Cider Werks, Pilllar Forum, Eastside Food Co-op, and more.

Art-A-Whirl is organized by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association.

Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.