The Violet Nines’ lead vocalist Hayley Lewis laughs when asked how one trades an Edina High School choir robe for a set of tattoos, purple hair and...
Arts
Needling a Passion
Local artist sells her crafts on online store. Online shopping has dominated the retail industry for the past few years, leading individuals to sell...
Pinecone
Sculpture created by Marcia McEachron in 2008. The pinecone is an iconic symbol of Minnesota: These woody, seed-filled cones are where our...
History Preserved
Local Author Releases New Book, The Lost Songs of the Suomi Synod. Some much in the world is constantly evolving, and music is no different. Styles...
Blast of Color, Burst of Joy
Lindsey Made This and the Galleria collaborated to create public art. Art contributes to our lives in many ways: It educates, commemorates people...
Heritage of Edina
Public art created by Katherine Nash. The conglomeration of metal shapes on the north lawn of the Edina Library on Grandview Avenue is more than a...
For Your Collection
Local art inspiration from The Art Girls. “I love the sunrises that occur in the winter months of our state,” says Hollie Blanchard of The Art...
Homemade Halloween
How process is part of the fun in creating DIY costumes. From Mary Poppins to Rosie the Riveter, Elizabeth Kriel has designed, thrifted and found...
Re-vamped Author Series Deserves a Look
Speaking of Authors … is a collaborative effort between the Edina Art Center and the City of Edina Communication Department. These recorded episodes...
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Local art inspiration from The Art Girls. “The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace,...
Fall Into the Arts
Local art supports community resources. Whether you’re an art aficionado or simply appreciative of beautiful things, the 17th annual Edina Fall into...
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Artwork recommended by the Art Girls. Hollie Blanchard says, “This mixed media painting had me thinking back to family excursions to the North Shore...
Return of the Arts
Edina Art Center reopens for youth and adult classes. The arts are making a comeback this year at the Edina Art Center after being closed last year...
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Artwork recommended by the Art Girls. “Blue skies smiling at me, nothing but blue skies, do I see.” These song lyrics by Ella Fitzgerald feel so...
Healing Through Art
Students’ virtual gallery helps shape Edina arts scene. Recent Edina High School graduate Shreya Konkimalla knew she wanted to be on Edina’s Arts...
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Artwork recommended by the Art Girls. Art Girls co-founder Hollie Blanchard says, “I used to dream about opening a floral shop with vintage curated...
Seeds of Change
Last summer’s local art installation focused on racial justice and inclusion. In an effort to ignite conversations about race and bring awareness to...
Positive Portraits
The Front Steps Project Raises Thousands for Edina Education Fund. By bringing individuals together in times of isolation, Edina photographers Molly...
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Artwork recommended by the Art Girls. Tucked away 40 miles north of Venice, Italy is the quaint fishing island of Burano known for its brightly...
Musician as Messenger
Zooming in on Ryan Liestman. The first time I encountered local recording artist Ryan (Rion) Liestman was at a Morningside After Dark event in 2017...
