Located in Northeast Minneapolis, the heart of the Minneapolis art scene, the Northrup King Building is home to over 160 tenants including a creative center to over 150 artists and various small business and nonprofit organizations. Here you will find opportunities year round to shop for art, apparel, furniture, and more.
Learn more about the building, its history and its tenants. Get directions.
First Thursdays in the Arts District
august 7 , 2008 - 5:00-9:00 PM
Join us for First Thursday in the Arts District as a multitude of painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, textile and fiber artists, jewelers, furniture showrooms and more open their studios at the Northrup King Building located in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
On Thursday, August 7th, in addition to the open studios, we will be roasting sweet corn. Please join us.
Upcoming First Thursday in the Arts District dates
August 7, 2008 l September 4, 2008 l October 2, 2008
In Memory of Jeff Hettwer
We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of abstract artist Jeff Hettwer (Studio 261) who was killed in a car accident on Saturday, June 14, 2008.
Jeff was a gentleman and a gentle man whose passion for painting was only surpassed by his love for his wife Kelly. Jeff's huge smile and huge heart were ever present. His thirty short years of life leave lessons for all of us. Jeff LIVED his dreams, was generous to others, and LOVED his wife, family, friends and four-legged friend Jake.
A memorial art show will take place at the Walker Art Center on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 6-11 pm. You may view Jeff's work on a memorial website dedicated to Jeff at www.jeffhettwer.com
Haunted by a Painter's Ghost
Black & White surrealistic photos by dominic rouse
Icebox Gallery presents for the first time in Minnesota the work of Dominic Rouse. The exhibit title "Haunted by a Painter's Ghost" gives a hint at what you will see. Rouse's photographic images are seamless photographic compositions filled with elaborate details plucked from reality and reassembled into surrealistic dreamscapes rich in mystery.
Opening Saturday, May 17th. Opening Reception: May 17th from 8PM-12AM Show continues through August 9, 2008.
For more information go to www.iceboxminnesota.com
Pieces of Italy
B/w images of people and places in italy by minnesota photographer howard christopherson
"I photograph as I encounter people and things in a very spontaneous way. People and places are interacting every moment of every day. I love to stop the clock with the press of the shutter and later hold and examine the richness of our lives. Photography allows me to feel the pleasure of living in the moment and gives me the luxury to revisit it over and over again."
- Howard Christopherson
Opening, Saturday, May 17th. Opening Reception: May 17th from 8PM -12 AM
Show continues through October 25, 2008.
For more information go to www.iceboxminnesota.com
"Europa II" by Steinway and Sons
Steinway and Sons has commissioned the production of the exterior for "Europa II", an Art Case Grand Piano in bookmatched Carpathian Elm Burl and Walnut Burl veneers.
You are invited to stop by and observe the fabrication in Minneapolis at Blue Sky Galleries located in Studio 295 in the Northrup King Building. Designed by Thomas Schrunk, Artist in Lustrous Materials.
Veneers to be completed by mid June, 2008. Call (612) 789-9868 for an appointment.
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"As fine as they are, the Weisman, Walker and MIA rarely let you speak with the artists whose works you admire. For that you have to go to the Northrup King Building."-Los Angeles Times
"The Twin Cities homegrown art scene comes together under one roof a the Northrup King Building. More than 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, printmakers and other artists have studios and galleries in the massive former factory..."-Washington Post