Edina Art Fair showcases over 250 artists the first weekend of June. On June 2–4, the streets of the 50th and France neighborhood will be flooded...
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See the World Through a Photographer’s Eyes
One extraordinary woman’s trek across the globe brings home lessons for us all. From Timbuktu to China, Russia, Turkey and beyond, come take a peek...
Beautiful Canvas Creations
From printer paper to canvas, local artist Christina Johnson is endlessly inspired by a blank page. Christina Johnson’s paintings can be seen all...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘It’s Magical’: Fiber Artist Leslie Granbeck Honed ‘Ancient’ Technique at Edina Art Center
Leslie Granbeck is a teaching artist and felt maker in her own right, leading many classes year-round in the metro area including at the Edina Art...
‘App Dancing’: Local Photographer Dee Kotaska Explains Her Unique Technique
Dee Kotaska was a speech therapist for 30 years before realizing photography, her 40-year-long hobby, has always been her passion. With classes for...
