Artist Heather Friedli partners with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to create "Carved in Snow: Stories of Land & Legacy," an art installation featuring winter sculptures that celebrate indigenous stories in four downtown Minneapolis parks.

Coon Rapids, MN is seeking student artists to design buttons for the 62nd Snowflake Days festival, incorporating the city mascot and winter activities. Winners will receive prizes, with entries due by January 9.

Maple Grove, Minnesota, launched a social media initiative showcasing resident photography, highlighting community life, engaging locals, and featuring diverse themes.

The Chanhassen Artisan Fair had a "largest turnout ever," with proceeds supporting the local food shelf, and the upcoming Holiday Market will offer unique craft items.

The "Focus on Woodbury" photo contest concluded with 23 images winning out of 352 entries. Categories included abstract, wildlife, people, pets, and more.

Bloomington Civic Plaza hosted over 1,700 people at the Indigenous Arts and Crafts Fair, celebrating Minnesota’s American Indian Month with art, food, and performances.

Bloomington is seeking artists to craft a sculpture celebrating Dakota culture at Pond-Dakota Mission Park with a budget of $80,000 and a December application deadline.

South Loop's ARTBOXES project, in partnership with Xcel Energy, has turned utility boxes into public art by local artists, enhancing the streetscape and community identity.

Bloomington Police extended their coloring contest deadline to Oct 31. The prize is a stay at Great Wolf Lodge, with treats for kids in costume on Halloween.

Mary Ann Young Center offers a watercolor class on October 28, for all skill levels, with provided materials, to encourage creativity and community connection. Registration available online or by phone.

Hennepin County celebrates the start of construction for a new Southdale Library and Edina Art Center, aiming to create a community hub for education and the arts.

A new mural by artist Mariela Ajras adorning the Fenley apartments in Bloomington's South Loop adds vibrancy to the neighborhood and echoes the city's creative placemaking goals.

Winners of the 2025 Coon Rapids Photo Contest focusing on local wildlife were announced, featuring a variety of amateur work, with a full gallery online.