Arts

Photographs document significant moments in our lives—pregnancies, births and birthdays; first days of school and graduations; engagements and weddings; and others. But there can be a very important part of life that goes mostly undocumented. As we get older and our own major life events arrive less frequently, we tend to be relegated to only group photos or even step away from the camera shot altogether. How about rethinking that photographic narrative? Read more about Emily John Photography Documents Generations Through Photos

There can be an unconditional bond when it comes to our pets. For centuries, dogs have been coined as “man’s best friend” as the bonds of unfailing love, devotion and loyal companionship deepen with time. When I saw the life in which artist Karin Jacobs captures in her original pet commissions, I was beyond moved. The animals’ personalities were on full display, and the sincerity of their souls echoed in their eyes. Jacobs feels overjoyed with the fact that her clients “feel” their beloved dog or cat in her artwork. Read more about Art Girls Minneapolis Showcases a Pet Portrait

Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2018 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest. Read more about Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Snowy Cardinal Endures Minnesota Winter

Nothing compares to Saint Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood—a solid community dedicated to preserving the history and culture that changed the area for the better—and more than 300 artists will open their doors to celebrate that culture for the 25th ann Read more about Art Crawl’s 25th anniversary focuses on Lowertown culture past and present

Metal casting art studios can be hard to come by, but Minnetonka Center for the Arts has its own little foundry. Creating one of these metal sculptures involves plaster and sand molds, wax sculptures, kilns at 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit and an open-minded, flexible artist. As molten metal forms, hidden inside a plaster mold, it’s very much a gamble. Read more about Minnetonka Center for the Arts Produces Metal Casting Sculptures