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SUMMARY:Art Talk at Federal Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Aldo Moroni and the Minneapolis Fed: A Hands-On Experience\n\nWe invite you to step inside the Minneapolis Federal Reserve to discover the intersection of art and economics\, showcasing the iconic artwork of renowned local artist Aldo Moroni inside one of the Twin Cities’ most recognizable modern landmarks. \nThis enriching 90-minute program combines a free tour of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis with an exclusive hands-on art workshop led by Moroni Studios. This welcoming\, beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for curious creatives\, design enthusiasts\, and anyone looking to engage with the city in a new way. \nBegin with a guided tour that recounts the story behind Moroni’s “This River\, This Place” and learn how this remarkable installation represents the unique features of the Ninth Federal Reserve District. Gain valuable understanding of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s structure\, leadership\, and essential functions within America’s central banking system. \nInspired by the playful\, sculptural work of Aldo Moroni\, you’re invited to design and build your own ceramic “tiny house.” Guided by studio artists\, you’ll experiment with form\, texture\, and storytelling—no prior experience needed. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Experience\nDuring this tour\, participants will: \n• Learn about the role and function of the Federal Reserve \n• Hear the story behind the installation of “This River\, This Place” \n• Create their own ceramic piece in the style of Aldo Moroni \n• Gain insight into how art and public space intersect with civic institutions \nTicket proceeds from this event are collected and retained solely by Aldo Moroni Studios and Rethos and are used to support the workshop costs and City Stories programs and operations. The Federal Reserve Bank is providing access to its facility as a venue only and does not receive any portion of ticket sales or proceeds from this event. \n\n\nMore details and tickets available here.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/art-talk-at-federal-reserve/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve\, 90 Hennepin Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Featured
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SUMMARY:Service Saturday: Choose Your Project!
DESCRIPTION:The second Saturday of each month is Service Saturday. Volunteers can choose between litter pick-up and riverfront projects. \nLitter pick-up volunteers meet at 9:30 am at Corner Coffee (514 N. 3rd St.). Trash bags\, gloves and garbage grabbers are provided\, but you can bring your own gloves and grabbers if you have them. Time commitment: About an hour. \nRiverfront volunteers meet at 10 am at the playground (4th Ave. and West River Parkway) and focus on a specific project each month. In May\, volunteers will tackle clearing out invasive species. Tools\, gloves and water are provided. Time commitment: About 90 minutes.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/service-saturday-12/
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SUMMARY:Doors Open Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open events are free public celebrations that invite people to explore the buildings\, spaces\, and stories that shape a city’s identity.  During Doors Open venues of architectural\, cultural\, civic\, and social significance open their doors to the public—many offering behind-the-scenes access not typically available. From historic landmarks to cutting-edge workspaces\, sacred spaces to industrial sites\, these programs are designed to spark curiosity and deepen connection between people and place. \nThere are two North Loop venues in this year’s Doors Open: \nThe Federal Reserve Bank \nEver wonder what $4.6 million in cash looks like? Visit the most popular Doors Open venue to find out! While you’re here\, have a seat on $1.7 million in shredded money\, discover where the money in your wallet comes from and how it gets to you\, uncover the security features on your bills\, and more. Visitors must pass through a metal detector and have personal belongings X-rayed. Weapons are prohibited. \nThe North Loop Garage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe North Loop Garage is Metro Transit’s newest bus garage and opened in March of 2023. The 350\,000-square-foot facility can store up to 200 buses and includes 24 maintenance bays. In the future\, the garage will include electric bus charging equipment\, powered in part by rooftop solar panels. \nIn addition to bus maintenance and storage\, the garage has several features for employees\, including a workout area\, an outdoor patio\, break rooms\, covered parking\, and a secure bike storage area. The garage also has several sustainable features\, including a 40\,000-gallon rainwater storage tank\, a geothermal heating/cooling system\, thermal wall paneling\, and LED lighting.  Come enjoy a tour through the eyes of a bus operator and end with a bus ride around the garage!
URL:https://northloop.org/event/doors-open-minneapolis-4/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Open Loop 2026: Juror's Talk & Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: April 2 through May 9\, 2026\n(Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays 12:00 – 6:00 pm) \nOpening Reception: April 4\, 4-7 pm \nJuror’s Talk and Closing Reception: May 9\, 4-6 pm \nForm+Content Gallery is pleased to present the Second Biennial Open Loop\, an open call group exhibition juried by Kylie Linh Hoang\, and featuring compelling work from 32 Minnesota based artists. The gallery views this year’s exhibition as a reaffirmation that the act of making art speaks to hope and to life itself even in uncertain times. \n\n“Open Loop 2026 emphasizes themes which emerged from the submissions that evolved around memory\, identity\, and migration. The exhibition will examine current events\, personal histories\, and our collective investment in fighting for the future we want to see.” — Kylie Linh Hoang \n\nWe are truly impressed by the scope and quality of the submissions received from across Minnesota and thank the nearly 160 artists who submitted their work for Open Loop 2026. It is clear that there is an incredible depth of creativity and dedication\, and we are grateful for this collective community of artists. \nAruna Rangarajan\, Attila Dabasi\, Braeden Baston\, Dan Petrov\, Duddley Diaz\, Emma Hendrickson\, Erik Farseth\, Genie Hien Tran\, Graciela DeAnda\, Grover Hogan\, Hakeem Martins\, Heidi Heather\, Hilary Greenstein\, Isaiah Okongo\, Jane Meyer\, Kaitlin Wilfing\, Karla Rydrych\, Leeya Rose Jackson\, Lindsy Halleckson\, Maria Santiago\, Mark Cosimini\, Martha McQuade\, Mary Griep\, Miranda Harincar\, Nima Desai\, Rebecca Pavlenko\, Shun Yong\, Therese Zemlin\, Victoria Kosel\, Vincent DeZutti\, Zamara Cuyun\, Zoran Mojsilov \nABOUT THE JUROR \nKYLIE LINH HOANG (she/her) is a curator and public historian who believes a deep understanding of our past can lead us forward to a more vibrant future. She also believes that museums are some of the most visceral places where history can be learned\, and that they have the unique opportunity to promote social equity and restorative justice through exhibitions and programming. Kylie centers accessibility\, accountability\, and anti-colonial strategies in her museum work to create opportunities to engage that are meaningful and culturally relevant. \nKylie has worked as an assistant curator at the Minnesota Museum of American Art\, researching the complexity of American identity and experience through objects in the permanent collection. She has also previously held positions at the Minnesota Historical Society\, the Oakland Museum of California\, and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Kylie holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Knox College and a Master of Heritage Studies and Public History from the University of Minnesota. \nTHE GALLERY \nFORM+CONTENT GALLERY is a collective art gallery operated by twelve member-artists and located in the Minneapolis North Loop since 2007. The gallery’s six-week exhibitions include member-curated group and solo exhibitions as well as “Open Loop”\, the biennial open call exhibition of Minnesota artists selected by a guest juror. The gallery hosts public events such as opening receptions\, artist’s talks\, poetry readings\, musical performances and discussions. The gallery is open Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays from 12pm to 6pm and is always free and open to the public.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/open-loop-2026-jurors-talk-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Form+Content Gallery\, 210 2nd Street North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Parks+Public Art Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Parks+Public Art Committee (P+PA) is dedicated to the planning\, design\, development and care of North Loop public spaces. Through a community-centered approach\, the committee works closely with city and local partners to connect the North Loop neighborhood residents and businesses to current and upcoming public space developments through discussion\, engagement\, and volunteerism. All meetings are open to the public. \nMeetings are held from 6-7:30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Itasca Event Gallery. \nZoom link here. \n\nMeeting ID: 863 2467 6335\nPasscode: 655865
URL:https://northloop.org/event/parkspublic-art-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Itasca Event Gallery\, 706 N 1st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Featured,NLNA
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SUMMARY:Planning+Zoning Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Itasca Event Gallery\n706 N 1st Street\n6:00 – 7:30 pm \nMeetings are held on the second to the last Wednesday of the month. \n\nZoom link here.\nMeeting ID: 864 8584 4004\nPasscode: 011109\n\nThe Planning+Zoning Committee supports the overall mission of the North Loop Neighborhood Association to promote a climate of safety\, livability and improvement through public neighborhood meetings\, communication and advocacy with the relevant municipal and county organizations. \nGet information about the NLNA Planning+Zoning Committee\, including committee charter\, members\, meeting agendas\, minutes and much more. \nAll meetings of the board and committees are open to the public. Only committee members are allowed to vote. Input from the neighborhood can be received at the discretion of the board. \nOur many thanks to the Itasca Event Gallery for providing this meeting space to NLNA for our monthly Planning+Zoning meetings.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/planningzoning-committee-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Itasca Event Gallery\, 706 N 1st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:NLNA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Itasca Event Gallery\n706 N 1st Street\n6 – 8 pm\, last Wednesday of the month (excluding December) \nThe public is welcome to attend and participate in the board’s monthly meetings. Only seated Directors are allowed to vote at board meetings. Input from the neighborhood can be received at the discretion of the board. \nZoom link here. \nMeeting ID: 848 0351 9579 \nPasscode: 186357 \nOur many thanks to the Itasca Event Gallery for providing this meeting space to NLNA for our monthly board and committee meetings. \n 
URL:https://northloop.org/event/nlna-board-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Itasca Event Gallery\, 706 N 1st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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