Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country, which happens annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis the third weekend of May. Imagine a big block party covering all of NE Minneapolis where every art building is open and selling goods/art, every brewery has a beer garden and live music, and there are food trucks and food tents everywhere. Plan ahead to get there early to park since it’s highly attended; otherwise grab a Lyft or Uber or plan to bike over.

Over 1,000 NEMAA member artists, galleries, and businesses participate across all of Northeast Minneapolis at over 60 locations. Art-A-Whirl is a fantastic way to connect with artists in their own spaces, enjoy demonstrations and interactive activities, listen to live music, and enjoy local restaurants and breweries. Art-A-Whirl is free and open to the public.