Helping You Explore Art Galleries in Minneapolis St. Paul
Having a guide to the Minneapolis/St. Paul art scene is one of the best ways to make the most of your visit to the Twin Cities. Whether you are looking for artwork to purchase or showing your own work, Concierge in My Pocket can make sure that you have the accommodations to meet your needs.
Concierge in My Pocket arranges transportation and directions to some of the city's top art galleries, events and museums. As your personal concierge, I can also arrange shipment of large pieces of art, as well as coordinate hotels and services for artists showing their work in the Twin Cities area.
I often direct my clients to these top art galleries, to see some of the best work by new local and national artists:
- Soo Visual Arts Center: This gallery is located in the trendy Uptown area of Minneapolis. Soo VAC is a non-profit gallery and studio space that focuses on building community through art. Soo VAC shows work by local and national artists in a variety of media.
- Soap Factory: This warehouse space is located along the Mississippi riverfront and features work by emerging contemporary artists. Since its opening in 1998, the gallery has displayed the work of hundreds of artists and hosted more than 10,000 visitors - often for late night exhibitions and openings.
- Rogue Buddha: Rogue Buddha is an award-winning contemporary art gallery located in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. It features edgy work in varies media from internationally recognized artists.
- Art of This: Located in south Minneapolis, Art of This curates socially-relevant, new and experimental artworks by a range of artists.
- MCAD Gallery: This gallery, located in the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, hosts work by students and former students. MCAD is recognized as one of the leading art and design schools in the country. Its annual art sale is widely viewed by collectors as a way to purchase the work of emerging artists at discount prices.
Art Festivals
Minneapolis is home to a thriving arts community. At no time is this more evident than during the large-scale art events that occur here. The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District hosts an annual Art-a-Whirl in May of each year, where hundreds of artists open their studios to collectors. Seward and Lowertown neighborhood artists host similar events. Minneapolis is also home to an August Fringe Festival of live stage performances that has gained international recognition.
Art Museums
Some of the country's most influential art collections are housed in the Twin Cities. Concierge in My Pocket can also guide you to showings at the Walker Art Center, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Weisman Art Center.
If you are considering exploring our local art offerings on your visit to Minnesota, work with Concierge in My Pocket to accomplish your goals. Contact Concierge in My Pocket by calling 612-237-3770 to talk about what a personal concierge can do for you.
