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to the California Building, one of the first studio buildings in NE Minneapolis.  The building has a long commitment to the arts, community and arts sustainability in Northeast Minneapolis. Building owners, John Kremer and Jennifer Young purchased the property in 1991 and have rented studios to artists ever since.  With over 80 artists as tenants, the building is an anchor in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.

   

  


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Art-a-Whirl

Download list of AAW open studios and special  events

May 18-20  Art-a-Whirl (AAW) is one of the largest open studio tours in the countryAAW is sponsored by Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA). The California Building artists proudly participate in this premiere event.  Get the directory or download a map.

May 18   5-10PM          
May 19   12-8PM
May 20   12-5PM

Special AAW Events at the California Building


LIVE @ THE CALIFORNIA!!!
FIRST ANNUAL ART-A-WHIRL CONCERT
in the parking lot.

Saturday, May 19
3 pm Livid Lover • 4 pm Ficshe • 6 pm Amethyst Factor •
7 pm Zac HB

Sunday, May 20
12 noon The Laughing Hearts • 1 pm Thomas Drascovic •
 2 pm Damian D.
  

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Presented by Heavenzone Productions and the California Building

Original Jewelry from Haiti – Studio 411
100% of proceeds go to Teach Haiti, a school that sets aside individual tuition assistance funds for boys and girls who aspire to go to college. All Weekend.

Book Signing by Kendall Bohn-Studio 305
Kaleidescopia Coloring Books
All Weekend.

Sunday Figure Drawing Co-op – Studio 103
Stop by on to observe the figure drawing co-op. We celebrate our 37th year in 2012!
Sunday, May 20 – 2 to 5 pm





California Building Turns 20!
After twenty years serving Northeast Minneapolis artists, the California Building is turning 20.
Stop by during AAW to see what we are all about.

Northeast Sculpture Tour
Grab your bike or walking shoes and explore the NE Sculpture Tour.  See Events for more details and a map.

Farming Comes to NE Minneapolis
You may have noticed a plot of tilled land across from the California Building. Well its story has roots in the building. Learn more about this trend towards urban farming.





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