Minnesota Public Radio

Art Hounds

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Each week three people from the Minnesota arts community talk about a performance, opening, or event they're excited to see or want others to check out.

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Minnesota Public Radio

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Arts

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www.mprnews.org

Latest episode

Nov 5, 2026

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Episodes

Art Hounds: A musical comedy, a science pioneer on stage and a legacy in quilt 02.04.2026

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here . A rarely staged musical comedy Christine Sweet, a retired classical music radio host in St. Paul, is looking forward to seeing Minneap...

Art Hounds: Magic, memory and the mysteries of the sky 26.03.2026

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here . A beloved fantasy comes to the stage Becca Buntjer of South St. Paul is looking forward to taking her kids to see the world premiere o...

Art Hounds: A strike story, a tragicomedy, and scenes from nature 19.03.2026

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . A story of the 1977 bank strike As Artistic Director of the Twin Cities Women’s Choir, Randi Grundahl Rexroth loves Women’s History...

Art Hounds: A healing circus, a multiracial family story and expressive prints 12.03.2026

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . ‘Touching Two Worlds: Reality’ Koreen Valdovinos runs Open Minds Fusion Studio . She met Sherry Walling when they were both trainin...

Art Hounds: Textiles and timelines, tabletop fantasy and a gallery launch 05.03.2026

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . ‘Our What Ifs Became Real Life’ Kayla Maria of Fort Ripley is an avid arts consumer, and she recommends a visit to the MacRostie Ar...

Art Hounds: Harp harmonies, Hildegard and heartfelt quartet 26.02.2026

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Harp takes center stage Kathy Kienzle is a retired principal harp of the Minnesota Orchestra. She’s looking forward to the upcoming...

Art Hounds: Spirituals, stand-up and a bold 'Salomé' 19.02.2026

Art Hounds recommend “VocalEssence WITNESS: Symphony of Spirituals,” “Oasis Laugh-Battle” and “Salomé.”

Art Hounds: A space this week for beauty and joy 12.02.2026

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . ‘Fíodóireacht Bheirte / A Weaving of Two’ Matt Schneider describes himself as a dancer and dance floor builder for the underground...

Art Hounds: Storytelling through dance, jazz along the Mississippi and cosmic reflections 05.02.2026

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Collide Theatrical’s ‘Little Women’ Renee Guittar is a Twin Cities dancer, actor, and choreographer. She’s performed in the past wi...

Art Hounds: Literary legends on stage, Shakespearean jazz and the power of gospel music 29.01.2026

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Dinner with literary greats Erin Janssens is a big fan of the Northfield Arts Guild Theater, and she is looking forward to their pl...

Art Hounds: Plein air paintings, immersive dance and a West African–Celtic music fusion 15.01.2026

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Everyday beauty, captured outdoors Painter Adam Swanson of Cloquet recommends seeing the work of painter Matt Kania at Duluth Potte...

Art Hounds: Fiber art at MIA, a multimedia premiere in Rochester and surreal sisterhood onstage 08.01.2026

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Fiber art finds a spotlight Sandra Brick, a teaching artist at the Textile Center of Minnesota, recommends a trip to the Minneapoli...

Art Hounds: Children's literature, a Solstice blessing and Hanukkah goblins 18.12.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Songs and stories with Kao Kalia Yang Melissa Meyer works at Way to Grow, which focuses on education for families, including litera...

Art Hounds: Holiday folk concerts, a beloved musical and symphonic cheer 11.12.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Concerts at the Cedar Cultural Center Renee Vaughan, who plays the Swedish folk instrument the nyckelharpa, recommends a concert on...

Art Hounds: A Sherlock Holmes–Scrooge mash-up, classical guitar and comedic letters to Santa 04.12.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . A Holmesian holiday twist Heidi Dybing of Lanesboro loves the arts scene in her community. She’s seen the Commonweal Theatre’s prod...

Art Hounds: Women's choir harmony, Latinidad film fest and jazz with a mission 20.11.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . A harmonious gathering of voices Singer and voiceover actor Jen Maren always enjoys seeing the Twin Cities Women’s Choir perform ....

Art Hounds: Theater rooted in lived experience and more 13.11.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Centering voices of experience Mankwe Ndosi is a community-engaged artist at Pillsbury House + Theatre in Minneapolis. She admires...

Art Hounds: Nov. 6 — It’s all about human connection 06.11.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Music, storytelling and Ojibwe voices Singer-songwriter Molly Dean of Minneapolis sees the musical group Bizhiki perform as often a...

Art Hounds: Halloween edition 30.10.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Brecht meets the gangster underworld in Frank Theatre’s Halloween opening Peter Rachleff is a retired labor historian from Macalest...

Art Hounds: Glowing puppets, a haunted theater and Midwest folk music 23.10.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Puppetry meets science Musician Greg Herriges of Minneapolis recommends a date night or family trip to see Z Puppets Rosenschnoz’s...

Art Hounds: A powerful look at mental health care through art and more 16.10.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Mental health and community expression in Morris Missy Polster, a former healthcare worker connected to the 210 Gallery in Sandston...

Art Hounds: A storytelling road trip, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play and vintage fashion flair 09.10.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . A storytelling road trip from Grand Marais to Winona Rose Arrowsmith is a storyteller and children’s book writer from Grand Marais,...

Art Hounds: Meandering studios, quiet paintings and spooky musicals 02.10.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Meander through artists’ studios along the upper Minnesota River Valley Musician Clark Machtemes of Waconia recommends the Meander...

Art Hounds: A Bible in calligraphy, a self-guided studio tour and radical portraiture 25.09.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . The Saint John’s Bible Experience Calligrapher Maura Lynch of Minneapolis encourages a visit to The St. John’s Bible, a monumental...

Art Hounds: Two retrospectives and a comedic cabaret 18.09.2025

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.   Want to be an Art Hound?  Submit here . Honoring Marley Kaul’s legacy in book and gallery Visual artist Paula Swenson remembers painter and former Bemidji State University...

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