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PHOTOS: Crowds flocked to Art-A-Whirl for music, art and more

Papa Mbye. Art-A-Whirl Weekend returned to northeast Minneapolis on the weekend of May 19-21, 2023. Touted as "the largest open studio tour in the country," the event, brought thousands out to enjoy art, music, food, and more.
Papa Mbye. Art-A-Whirl Weekend returned to northeast Minneapolis on the weekend of May 19-21, 2023. Touted as "the largest open studio tour in the country," the event, brought thousands out to enjoy art, music, food, and more.Darin Kamnetz for MPR

by Darin Kamnetz

May 22, 2023

Art-A-Whirl, touted as the country’s largest open art studio tour, brought tens of thousands to the streets of Northeast Minneapolis this weekend, from May 19 through May 21.

The festival showcases art from over 1,000 local artists scattered across 70 locations. All weekend long, crowds flooded the neighborhood as attendees strolled through studios, watched live music and sampled local food and beverage offerings.