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Northrup King Building

1500 Jackson St. N.E, Minneapolis, MN 55413
612 363 5612
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Ranked #18 of 101 attractions in Minneapolis
5.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This was the first time that I had visited the Art-A-Whirl. This was, actually, an amazing experience, though I didn't enjoy everything--all of the art. Of course, the diversity of art and styles was impressive. The Northrup King building itself is quite interesting. It's an old industrial building that still has all of its character. It's great that the renovation... More

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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I admit that I'm biased (I have a relative whose studio is in the building), but I really had a great time visiting all of the artists and seeing their work at the 2012 Art-A-Whirl. You have an opportunity to view the work of many, many artists who work in a very diverse range of media - from textiles to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

The works are really outstanding and the artists are kind and gracious. Go on first Thursdays to get a feel for the entire place and go back to specific studios at your convenience (and the artists) for a more in-depth discussion. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This is a great place to visit on the first Thursday of each month, when they have an open house. Visit with artists and buy some local art -- or just treat it as a free night at a fantastic and diverse art gallery. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012
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The building is a collection of rooms where local artists create and display and sell their works. More

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St. Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

Some very good art in a loft setting. Generally studios are not open to the public, so check ahead. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
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If you enjoy art crawls and believe in artists who are pursuing their dreams without the benefit of any state or federal grants or financial aid check this place out sometime. There's a annual event, The Northeast Art-A-Whirl, a 3 day event when all the studios are open for public viewing. It's a great option for a rainy day. Only... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

One of the best places in Minneapolis to find art of all kinds (sculpture, weaving, jewelry, oils, media art, acrylics, etc). Four stories in an old factory building with about 200 artist studios. First Thursday of the month is open house for most of the artists. I've found many wonderful pieces here. There are freight elevators which are slow, so... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

A terrific place to see great art and get to meet and talk with the people who created it. The building is gigantic and very interesting with a nice little sculpture garden in the parking lot. It is 4 stories high though and only freight elevators when I went there but they said there was a passenger elevator coming soon... More

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See 9 more reviews by Happitravelers for Minneapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2011

Love this building! So many styles, mediums, and price points. Check out the open studios during their first Thursdays of the month from 5-9, that's my favorite time to go. Otherwise it's fun to go during art-a-whirl in may or art attack in november. More

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