A poem, performance piece, and chapbook by Moheb Soliman with support from Mizna, Aureole Press, and The Great Northern

Photos and Cyanotypes by Jaida Grey Eagle
Poem by Menomini artist Delaney Keshena

By Patrick Marschke

By Sagirah Shahid

We invited DJ and multidisciplinary artist Yasmeenah to curate a playlist that captured the unique creative potential of winter in the Twin Cities.

In preparation for Ashwini Ramaswamy and Kevork Mourad: Invisible Cities premiering Jan 27 & 28 at The Cowles Center, we invited Ramaswamy and dance collaborator Joe Tran to reflect on Italo Calvino’s expansive metaphysical novel and their relationship to the text.

In preparation for Seth Parker Woods & Spencer Topel: ICED BODIES on Sat, Jan 28, we invited Laura Wertheim Joseph to have wide ranging conversation with the artists.

US Ski Team members Gus Schumacher & Zak Ketterson talk about how they got started with Nordic Skiing, staying active in winter, and how climate change is affecting their sport.

In preparation for The Great Northern’s presentation of Alarm Will Sound: Ten Thousand Birds by John Luther Adams, we invited Audubon’s Chief Conservation Officer Marshall Johnson to explain how “birds are a bellwether of what is happening in the environment” and what we need to do to ensure their songs can be heard for generations to come.

Drew Arrieta speaks with Emily Wells in prep for her upcoming show on Jan 31, Copresented with The Cedar Cultural Center.

Multidisciplinary artist Drew Arrieta interviews Twin Cities based artists Alexandra Beaumont and Olivia Levins Holden on how to cultivate creativity in the depths of winter.

By Anthony Taylor, co-founder of the National Brotherhood of Cyclists, and founder of Slow Roll Twin Cities

Psychologist, speaker, writer, and friend of TGN Kari Leibowitz, PhD writes about the science of sauna.

We invited Oswald Huỳnh from American Composers Forum to speak with the 2022 ACF McKnight Composer Fellows in preperation for their showcase performance at Icehouse on February 3.

The Great Northern invited photographer and Festival alum Alec Soth to reflect on his favorite winter photo and why winter in Minnesota is one of his favorite times to shoot.