Artwork recommended by the Art Girls. Hollie Blanchard, co-founder of Art Girls Mpls. says, “The Boxer by artist Richard Merchán is a beautiful...
Arts
Citizen of Edina
Edina Community Foundation spotlights noteworthy residents. Nick Legeros is an Edina sculptor whose work sets a high standard for public art in our...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
Local Artist’s Work is Pretty as a Picture
Edina photographer Cynthia Dickinson captures beauty in the natural world. Fine art and botanical photographer Cynthia Dickinson grew up in northern...
Local Artist Mason Jones Credits Hard Work and Persistence for Success
Mason Jones builds an online audience for his art. It all started when Edina local Mason Jones was little, drawing and creating with his family. He...
Edina Artist’s Jewelry Business Combines Industrial and Natural Aesthetics
Artist Emily Thelemann is the mastermind behind Shimmering Carbon, a jewelry business showcased around the Twin Cities. A dazzling piece of jewelry...
Edina Couple Creates Tiny Wonderlands at The Faerie House
The Edina Art Fair was cancelled, but you can still support local artists like Frank and Bell Barr of The Faerie House. Frank and Bell Barr of...
‘Better Together’: Community Collaborates on Public Art Project
Collaborative effort brings new sculpture to Centennial Lakes Park. When Cornelia Elementary art teacher Shannon Steven was in the process...
‘Painting Changed My Life’: Edina Woman Channels Grief Into Art
When Anagha Deshmukh lost her mother three years ago, she felt a deep chasm between grief and day-to-day life. There is a saying that “words are not...
Edina Community Education Helps Kids Connect
CES offers a variety of fun activities that stimulate learning, creativity and academic success. With a desire to inspire future generations, Edina...
‘The Story Isn’t Over’: Mother’s Grief Grows into Inspiring Art Project
At the center of Stand with Heart is a specialized collection of photographs taken by Sara Shuster … and also a very difficult story. Stand with...
Hand-dyeing Hobby Becomes Business Venture for Local Artist
Fiber artist pursues an unintended business venture. When Nathalie Carrigan and her husband bought a house three years ago, it had a large open wall...
Picture This: Local Artist’s Creative Pet Portraits ‘Bring a Little Joy’
By day, Edina resident Jackie Dummer works in marketing and graphic design. She flexes her creative muscles via a pet portraiture side project....
Local Artists Hope to Bring Community Together with Caribou Coffee Mural
The story behind the mural on the wall of Caribou Coffee in Edina is as interesting as the mural itself. The story of the mural is as interesting as...
Corral the Craft Clutter with These Storage Solutions
It’s no secret that kids’ (and adults’) craft supplies can be one of the trickiest things to keep contained. We’ve found some tried and true storage...
Local Artist Creates Stunning New Installation at 50th & France
Local artist, inspired by Edina’s humble origins, creates stunning piece for 50th and France. For Will Gunderson, art comes naturally. The local...
A New York Times Photographer’s Retrospective is This Month’s Book Pick
This month's book recommendation looks back on the iconic career of New York Times photographer Bill Cunnningham. The New York Times photographer...
American Swedish Institute Brings Light of St. Lucia’s Day to Twin Cities
Learn how the Twin Cities community celebrates this Swedish folk holiday. In Minnesota, long summer nights are sacred. We know we’ll miss them when...
Support Your Seniors and ‘See Them Shine’ with This Artistic Calendar
Here's a sneak peek at some of the inspiring photos in the See Them Shine calendar. An inspiring 2020 calendar has been created to support the...
Ceramic Artist Blake Stolpestad Credits Edina Art Center with His Professional Development
Blake Stolpestad says learning and working at the Edina Art Center has helped him gain confidence as an art professional. With classes for young...
