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Visit WORKSHOP® at Art-A-Whirl® 2024
WORKSHOP® is once again joining the fun at Art-A-Whirl®. For 2024, we are welcoming back familiar faces and introducing some new artists and makers for their Art-A-Whirl debut, including some folks from our very own team!
Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country, which happens annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis the third weekend of May.1
Our studio, located directly across from Art-A-Whirl headquarters and neighboring Indeed, Centro, and Earl Giles at 1300 Quincy Street NE, will be open to the public for browsing and shopping from 14+ artists. We are also partnering with our neighbors at Q.arma Studios to host musicians on an outdoor shared stage, playing live music all weekend.
Curioso Coffee will be onsite Saturday and Sunday serving locally roasted craft coffee drinks made to order.
The WORKSHOP studio will be open during the full Art-A-Whirl hours, so be sure to mark the dates and hours on your calendar:
- Friday May 17th 5pm-10pm
- Saturday May 18th 12pm-8pm
- Sunday May 19th 12pm-5pm
You won’t want to miss the incredible selection of artists and makers joining us this year.
Dana Kingery – @dana.kingery.draws
Dana Kingery is an illustrator based in Minneapolis. Her work often features nature and light-hearted moments using bright colors and handmade textures.
Devan Bridson – @dreamywoodlands
Devan is an artist creating a whimsical world called the Dreamy Woodlands. You'll find color, vibrancy, and a bit of magic in her work.
Freya J. – @freya.j
WORKSHOP team member
Freya J. (she/they) is an artist and designer exploring form and utility through research.
Genessis Lopez, a Mexican artist in North Minneapolis, draws inspiration from her grandmother's garden in Mexico, infusing vibrant colors and emotions into her nature-inspired art.
Nicktae Marroquin of Inkbug Art is an Artist-Farmer. Her inner farm kid joins an undergraduate art degree to pull scenes of plants and animals together. Nicktae takes inspiration from her family's land and lets her creative whims turn into jewelry, and prints.
Khazana Textiles – @khazanamsp
Khazana is a gallery and community gathering space offering original textile art as well as the work of local and international artists. Khazana strives to bring highly skilled makers and passionate collectors together.
Mic Kuschel – @mickuschelstudio
Mic Kuschel is an oil painter based in St Paul, Minnesota. Her work is semi-realistic, focusing on scenes of people and/or objects to evoke subtle emotions.
Mother Co., Plants – @shopmother
Mother Co., Plants procure a range of plant species from around the world and create in-house products, care supplies and design-forward home goods.
Creating animated pottery, Ivy Mattson of Mud and Ivy captures joy and celebration in wheel-thrown pieces. Each form tells a story, inviting shared connections.
Sew Many Adventures – @sew.many.adventures
Ashley Pernitz of Sew Many Adventures is a fiber artist that enjoys upcycling clothes, sewing dolls, making quilts, pillowcases, and zipper pouches. Join her on her many sewing adventures.
Linda Bachman of Studio OkOK loves the process of making something from almost nothing. A ball of clay becomes her canvas and is transformed into an original piece of art. Her mind is full of ideas, ready for the next spark.
Tess Wilson of Tessere Arts is a self-taught stained glass artist based in Saint Paul. With a focus on organic shapes and bright colors, Tess uses the timeless tradition of stained glass to create contemporary pieces.
Tiana Buchanan Design – @tianaabuchanan
WORKSHOP team member
Tiana Buchanan is a designer and illustrator creating colorful, cute, unserious artwork.
Viska is an environmental focused bag company run by multidisciplinary artist, Ashley Duke. Ashley’s goal is to create functional art that is considerate of its environmental impact.
Join the festivities May 17-19, 2024 – and be sure to come by WORKSHOP, open during normal Art-A-Whirl hours at 1300 Quincy Ave, to catch these incredible artists, makers, and local musicians.
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