Archives: Vibemap Places
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** I Bought Food! **
Tasted something delicious at NEMAA’s Art-A-Whirl? You’re fueling the fun and supporting local vendors! Ask the food vendor for your special Redeem Code to earn extra points in the NEMAA Art-A-Whirl Challenge.
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Peter Driscoll
Peter Driscoll is a Minneapolis-based artist who lets creativity lead the way. From ceramics to illustrations to moody photography, his work shifts with each spark of inspiration. No set rules—just art that evolves. It’s a fun, thoughtful mix that keeps you guessing and always leaves you wanting to see more.
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Sparkling River / Carole Novitsky
Sparkling River creates art glass beads and sculpted glass pieces, one at a time, using centuries old lampworking techniques, a torch and soft (COE 104) glass. Textiles include crochet and macramé items, some incorporating glass beads. The front porch glass studio will again be open during Art-A-Whirl, with live glass bead making demos on Saturday…
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Who Made Who
Who Made Who in Northeast Minneapolis is the perfect spot for quirky, hand-screenprinted art. Founded by Miss Amy Jo, the studio specializes in posters full of humor, nostalgia, and surprises. Whether you need design work or just love unique prints, this place is a must-visit for all things creative.
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James Smead Potter
James Smead is a Minneapolis-based potter known for his small-batch pottery that aims to evoke emotion and provide an escape from reality. He discovered clay as a means of coping after the loss of his mother, finding that the material carries emotion and captures moments in time. His work emphasizes simplicity, with reduced surfaces that…
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Midway Contemporary Art
Midway Contemporary Art in Minneapolis is sleek, modern, and thought-provoking. It’s a cool nonprofit space where visitors can catch fresh, cutting-edge exhibits from artists you’ve probably never seen before. With free shows and a cozy research library, it’s the perfect low-key spot to soak in some serious creative energy.
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Holland Arts Building East
Holland Arts Building East in Minneapolis has creative, welcoming, community vibes. Once home to Blackey’s Bakery, it’s now filled with artist studios and a public gallery space. Visitors love wandering through and seeing all the unique work being made. It’s a great place to get inspired and support local art.
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Colleen Dahlin
Colleen Dahlin’s studio in Minneapolis is a fun stop for anyone into painting and handmade jewelry. The space is bright, colorful, and full of creative energy. She’s open during Art-A-Whirl weekend, May 16-18, so it’s the perfect time to swing by, check out her work, and maybe snag something special.
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Catherine Tong
Catherine Tong’s studio in Minneapolis is a peaceful little gem. Visitors love her watercolor and ink paintings of lake depths and detailed botanical pieces. It’s the kind of art that makes you pause and feel closer to nature. Her work is calm, thoughtful, and beautifully connected to the world around us.
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Casket Arts Factory Building
The Casket Arts Factory Building at 1720 Madison St NE in Minneapolis is a historic 1902 structure, originally built for a horse-drawn hearse company, now revitalized as a vibrant arts hub housing studios, galleries, and creative spaces for artists within the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District .