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Iowa resident and Minnesota college student was recently nominated by the Photo District News (PDN) for one of the 2010 PDN 30 Photographers to Watch.

College student, Andy George, wins local and international awards for his digital art.

High school seniors compete for tuition scholarships with a poster design competition sponsored by The Art Institutes and the Americans for the Arts.

In a startling turn of events, keynote speaker and trainer John Sweeney has become the only speaker in the world to accept a bust of his head made entirely from cheese in exchange for services rendered.

The U.S. Constitution Laser engraved into solid marble Each page is 18 inches wide by 24 inches tall and weighs 16 pounds This project started after watching the Glenn Beck show and getting upset over the subversion of the Constitution.

Vern's Wood Goods has designed a stunning new artisan wooden serving tray featuring beautiful strips of walnut, cherry and maple, and has published free woodworking plans for this tray in partnership with Woodworkers Guild of America.

Looking for a beautiful complement for your kitchen? Spectactular one-of-a-kind artisan cutting boards are now available directly from the craftsman at www.vernswoodgoods.com

Internationally recognized book artist Claire Jeanine Satin exhibits a selection of her conceptual and ongoing series of book-like-objects, entitled The Pentimento Books & Indeterminacy at Susan Hensel Gallery in Minneapolis this Summer.

225 Water Street Creative Arts offers opportunities for artists & local craftspeople wishing to promote & sell their artwork. The growing creative gallery already contains original artwork, fine crafts, recycled art & whimsical gifts.

A relative newcomer to the custom photography arena, Glimpses of Soul Photography is already catching the eyes and capturing the hearts of Twin Cities families, earning a nomination for Best Family Photographer in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

A house made of wool, Mongolian felting, Japanese and Peruvian weaving, Scandinavian Naalbinding and the history of Minnesota's own cultural melting pot create an international backdrop for families to enjoy the harvest of local shepherds.

Art historian Catherine Beck presents a lecture and slide show showing the connections and influences that were shared in Viking, Celtic, and Briton Art.

Minnesota’s largest sheep and wool festival attracts over 7,000 visitors each Mother’s Day weekend.

In this new age of using the "video as the canvas,” traditional cinematic experiences are being transformed into new video forms such as visually layered productions and ambient DVDs.

Video Accent announced today the release of 4 Impressionist art DVDs intended to enhance the use of wide screen flat panel televisions and the spaces they occupy.

Andover, Minnesota teen is Minneapolis finalist in The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Scholarship Competition

The Art Institutes International Minnesota and The International Culinary School to Offer Night and Weekend Degree Options

A Scholarship Event Sponsored by The Art Institutes

Capturing Nature's Beauty: Two Artists Inspired by the Arboretum celebrates the Arboretum's flora & landscape. With color & texture, oils & watercolors, Carol McIntyre & Karen Knutson illustrate how differently two artists see the same world.

A music producer is offering a new service for songwriters to have their songs professionally critiqued.

Ultima Thule, the ice-inspired creation by Tapio Wirkkala, celebrates its fortieth birthday.

The Kivi Candleholder has become an Iittala classic due to its clean lines and understated beauty. It has now been a part of the Iittala line for 20 years.

The Kartio glassware line by Kaj Franck has been in production for 50 years at Iittala company. Franck's innovative line has had lasting success due to its innovative design that looks as modern today as when it was first created.

Culinary Arts students attending The International Culinary School at The Art Institutes International Minnesota have decided to come together and plan a fundraiser dinner that will directly benefit the American Red Cross Twin Cities Area.

Rabkin, co-founder and Director of Great Ideas, Wowza, brings strategic and creative experience to the board of directors

Minnesota Anglers are sharing mixed feelings regarding the proposed Dedicated Funding Amendment due on the ballot on November 4.

Connections Academy students come together to kick-off Black History Month

High School Seniors Vie for Scholarship and Opportunity to Promote Slogan "Life Is Better With Art In It"

During the American Conservation Film Festival held in Shepherdstown, WV from November 1 - 4, 2007, a musical PSA developed by a team of animation students received the Best In Show Award for their project - “Migration at Minnesota Valley.”

A small artisan group, Sojourner Leatherwork, brings a dying leather tooling method from deep Argentina to the U.S.

Local Photographer with gallery located at the Mall of America wins Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards 2007 Competition, and has his piece "Worldly Wonders" headed to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

Grand Rapids entrepreneur Patricia Reszetylo, and Drew Fitzpatrick, of the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation, Zimmerman, MN, joined forces to bring the premier cultural event of 2008 to Minnesota: “Independence: The Spirit of the Horse”.

Minnesota artist Patricia Buzo announces the launch of her new art related web log.

A new sci-fi novel by Eric J. Obmann, which will be available shortly at most online booksellers.

Through a mix of creative nonfiction and poetry, PIVOT POINT challenges both Christian tradition and the popular movement it may have produced: the Jesus-only, "Jesus is our God" religion.

Multi-disciplinary Arts Festivity Brings Community Together at the Capri Theater