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...
Arts
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...
For Your Collection
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...
Art Girls present Abraham with Hummingbird
The Art Girls Mpls. present an exclusive collaborative collection by renowned artist Mary Catherine Solberg and internationally acclaimed...
Creative Showcase
Local poets write art for our ears. April is National Poetry Month. The Oxford Dictionary defines poetry as literary work in which special intensity...
In Memoriam
Artwork recommended by the Art Girls. “I said now overcast days never turned me on, but something about the clouds and her mixed.” —Prince, poet,...
Covid Confessions
Local filmmaker creates a docuseries as a historical record. Edina High School graduate Alec Fischer is an award-winning filmmaker, TEDx speaker,...
For Your Collection
Hollie Blanchard, co-founder of Art Girls Mpls. says, “Why does this immediately transport me to Palm Springs? You too?! In 2020, my soul was fed by...
Making It
Flex your DIY muscles with these fun projects. We’re hanging out at home a lot more these days, so why not put that extra time to good use! There...
For Your Collection
Artwork recommended by the Art Girls. Hollie Blanchard, co-founder of Art Girls Mpls. says, “The Boxer by artist Richard Merchán is a beautiful...
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...
