The premiere edition of MN Original features photographer Alec Soth, sculptor Heather Doyle, The Twilight Hours; MacPhail Center for the Arts students Seiji and Kenji Cataldo and a visit with Plein Air painter Joe Paquet.
It features underwater photographer Rhea Pappas; magical mechanical sculptures by Ann Wood and Dean Lucker, and to Minneapolis Hip Hop Artist P.O.S. Plus, a visit with glass blower David Royce.
Author Kao Kalia Yang reads from her latest novel; Saint Paul violinist Ruggero Allifranchinni shows us his beautiful violins, and MNartists.org founder Scott Stulen shows his own artwork and a performance from the Bryan Nichols Quartet.
Try to keep up with Darin Back who shoots black and white photographs of Minnesotan artist; painter Michael Schmidt's process up close, and finally hear the talented Maria Isa talk about her Puerto Rican heritage and her music.
Comic Maria Bamford performed at the Acme. Scott McGlasson works at his studio. Margaret Pazella-Granlund creates landscapes out of paper. Jazz Trio The New Standards discuss their style, influences, musical background and perform.
Visit the HighPoint Center for Printmaking; Martin Dosh's basement; check out Central High School's "Central Touring Theater," and finally hear how the MN Philharmonic Orchestra came into existence and what motivates them to continue.
Artistic Directors Toni Pierce Sands and Uri Sands discuss dance. Jewelry makers Emily Johnson, Britta Kauppila, Betty Jager and painter Rita Van Allen through their shared studio. Peter Ostroushko performed at the Cedar Cultural Center.
Maren Kloppmann creates work beyond traditional pottery.; Minnesota Youth Symphonies, led by Manny and Claudette Laureano; Red Pens performs at the Best New Band Showcase at First Avenue and Landscape painter Richard Abraham.
Discover still photographer Keri Pickett's career. Calpurnia Peach create the look for Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps. Carei Thomas Neighborhood Ensemble perform Gi-Go. and Painter Matthew Rucker
Ride down University Avenue with photographer Wing Young Huie, follow two young Irish dancers as they compete in the world championships. and listen to Small Cities' catchy song "Is It Any Wonder."
Virgil Leih turns rescued tree trunks into sculptures; Native American Art collection with curator Joe Horse Capture and Mankwe Ndosi and friends create an original improvised performance.
Potter Warren Mackenzie in his Stillwater studio for more than 60 years. Through an ancient southern Indian dance form, Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy of Ragamala Dance, interpret worship of sacred waters.
Photographer Doug Beasley captures everyday images. Mixed media artist Andy Ducett hunts for lost treasures. And remembering Bruce Allen from The Suburbs and chat with Chan Poling and friends about the bands spirit and history.
Landscape Painter Richard Abraham. Dario and Giselle Mejiaare brother/sister choreographers to create Curio Dance. Kelly Marshall is a textile artist and weaver and chat with Jeremy Messersmith who also performs.
