Events
May 8, 2025
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Creation.Story Opening Reception
Join NACDI and All My Relations Arts for the opening reception of “Creation.Story,” a group exhibition focused on Očhéthi Šakówiŋ heritage. Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at All My Relations Arts. 6-8pm. Free. Drinks and snacks will be provided. All are welcome. About the exhibit: Creation.Story is an art exhibition that…
February 28, 2025
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Book Reading and Anthology Launch
Join All My Relations Arts and…
February 27, 2025
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8:00 pm
“Smart Wars” Opening Reception
Join All My Relations Arts and the Native American Community Development Institute as we celebrate the opening reception for Smart Wars by multimedia artist Rory Wakemup. The opening reception will include a short artist talk by the Wakemup as well as a chance for visitors to meet the artist and view…
November 7, 2024
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8:00 pm
Opening Reception: “Niimiwin: Bijiinag igo ingii-azhegiiwe gaa-niimi’iding”
Join us Thursday, November 7th for the opening reception for “Niimiwin: Bijiinag igo ingii-azhegiiwe gaa-niimi’iding,” curated by Emerging Curators Insitute fellow Josie Hoffman. Featuring work from artists Adrienne M. Benjamin, Courtney Cochran, Chanelle Gallagher, Michael Kurtz, Courtney M. Leonard, and the Stonebridge Singers.
October 16, 2024
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4:00 pm
Twin Cities Art Week
All My Relations Arts is pleased to announce our participation in Twin Cities Art Week, celebrating the vibrant local contemporary art scene in multiple venues across Minneapolis and St. Paul. Spearheaded by Dreamsong, our third edition is coming up October 16-20 and features a full calendar of events across…
September 14, 2024
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4:00 pm
Live Painting + Artist Talk with J. White
Join us for a Live Painting + Artist Talk with J. White Get ready for an exciting afternoon filled with creativity and storytelling on Saturday, Sept. 14th at 2PM featuring the talented artist, J. White. Known for her signature flair of rich hues, haunting imagery and powerful depictions of…
August 3, 2024
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9:00 pm
Opening Reception: J. White: “Arikara Proper”
Join us Saturday, August 3rd for the opening reception of “Arikara Proper,” a solo exhibition of paintings by artist J. White. Featuring live music from local band Black Widows, food courtesy of Trickster Tacos and more! 6-9pm; all are welcome to this…
July 11, 2024
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2:00 pm
NACDI & AMRA’s OPEN HOUSE
Join us for our annual open house event on Thursday, July 11th! The American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC), Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI), and Pow Wow Grounds invite you to our 2024 Open House. Meet our staff and community as well as enjoy live music from Downtown Jada…
July 9, 2024
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SUMMER AT THE CEDAR: AL·TER·NA·TIVE: FRANK BUFFALO HYDE AND FRIENDS WITH WILLOW
The Cedar and All My Relations Arts Present SUMMER AT THE CEDAR: AL·TER·NA·TIVE: FRANK BUFFALO HYDE AND FRIENDS WITH WILLOWS Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 6-8PM All Ages Outdoors on The Cedar Plaza, Mixed Seated and Standing (Bring Your Own Chair) Free…
May 31, 2024
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AL·TER·NA·TIVE Artist Talk with Frank Buffalo Hyde
Photo by Kate Russell. Graphic design by AMRA. Join NACDI and All My Relations Arts for an intimate insight into the creative process and artistic mind of artist, Frank Buffalo Hyde (Onondaga/Nez Perce). Satirical and pop-iconography-saturated, Frank’s work incites the view to wonder, ponder and engage in witty banter. Born…
May 9, 2024
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Opening Reception: “Frank Buffalo Hyde: AL·TER·NA·TIVE”
Join All My Relations Arts and the Native American Community Development Institute Thursday, May 9th, 6-8 pm for an evening celebrating the opening reception for AL·TER·NA·TIVE. This solo exhibition features a collection of paintings and sculptures from artist Frank Buffalo Hyde (Onondaga/Niimíipuu…
April 20, 2024
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2:00 pm
Spring Artisan Market – Saturday
AMRA + Four Sisters Farmers Market Artisan Market is back! Join us Friday and Saturday, April 19th and 20th, for a pop-up vendor extravaganza. 10am-2pm at the All My Relations Arts gallery. Featuring arts, jewelry, apothecary, home goods and…
April 19, 2024
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2:00 pm
Spring Artisan Market – Friday
AMRA + Four Sisters Farmers Market Artisan Market is back! Join us Friday and Saturday, April 19th and 20th, for a pop-up vendor extravaganza. 10am-2pm at the All My Relations Arts gallery. Featuring arts, jewelry, apothecary, home goods and…
April 6, 2024
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Okizi Artist Talk: Healing Through Art
Join All My Relations Arts (AMRA) and featured artists from Okizi (To Heal) for a roundtable conversation on the healing aspects of blending culture through art. Hear from first-time AMRA exhibitors Kent Estey, Gidinatiy Hartman, Josie Hoffman, and Delia Touché on their work, process and how healing impacts their…
February 1, 2024
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Okizi (To Heal) Opening Reception
Join us for us for our Opening Reception of Okizi (To Heal). Okizi (To Heal), is a partner exhibition with the American Swedish Institute (ASI) in response to the traveling exhibition, Arctic Highways: Unbound Indigenous People. A common theme of these dual exhibitions is the healing impacts of cultural revitalization.
January 19, 2024
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January 20, 2024
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2:00 pm
Four Sisters Farmers Market + AMRA Artisan Market
Image credit: Four Sisters Farmers Market vendor artists Crystal Baptiste and Lali Aguilar, at the Prairie Island Artist Market Pop-Up, winter 2023. Photo: Antonio Collodoro Are you looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift…or something sweet for yourself? The Four Sisters Farmers Market has teamed up with our kindred…
January 17, 2024
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7:00 pm
Minnesota Ho-Chunk History: Book Reading & Panel Discussion
Join All My Relations Arts and the Minnesota Historical Society Press as we present an evening delving into the often erased and excluded Minnesota history of the Ho-Chunk Nation. The night will feature a discussion between Ho-Chunk citizens Robert Pilot…
January 13, 2024
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2:00 pm
Closing Reception: “Aabijijiwan / Ukeyat yanalleh”
Join us as we celebrate the closing reception of our current exhibition, Aabijijiwan / Ukeyat yanalleh, a collaborative exhibition from multimedia artists Karen Goulet (Ojibwe) and Monique Verdin (Houma) on their shared connection to the planetary lifeforce known as the Misi-ziibi. The reception will feature an open mic poetry…
January 11, 2024
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8:00 pm
“My Louisiana Love” Film Screening
Join us for a film screening of My Louisiana Love on Thursday, Jan. 11th, 6-8pm at All My Relations Arts. My Louisiana Love traces a young woman’s quest to find a place in her Native American community as it reels from decades of environmental degradation. Monique Verdin returns to Southeast Louisiana to…
January 6, 2024
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3:00 pm
Creative Flow: Weaving Water Workshop
Join us for a Weaving Water Workshop exploring our textile connection to the Mississippi Watershed! All My Relations Arts welcome MWMO Artist-in-Residence Sarah Nassif and featured artist Karen Goulet (White Earth Ojibwe) for an afternoon of weaving, dyeing with organic indigo and sharing our connections to the River and to…
December 7, 2023
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Water Rights: Local Justice, Advocacy, Art and Native Perspective
Join AMRA and NACDI as we welcome a panel discussion on water rights, activism and advocacy through Native perspectives. Hear what local Native organizers and organizations are doing to forge the movement on water rights and rethink our relationship to water. There will also be opportunities for questions and…
December 6, 2023
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8:00 pm
Expanding the Blank Wall: Gallery Design and Installation Workshop with Alison Hiltner and Prerna
Ever feel overwhelmed about tackling how your work can occupy a space successfully? Ever wondered how to break into a preparatory role at an art space or what goes into installing artwork for an exhibition? Join AMRA and NACDI on Wednesday, Dec. 6th as we welcome artists/curators/installers Alison Hiltner…
October 15, 2023
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11:00 am
River Stories and Water Songs with Karen Goulet
Join artist Karen Goulet on Saturday, Oct. 15th from 11am- 3pm at All My Relations Arts gallery to add to the community installation, “River Stories and Water Songs.” The artwork is part of the exhibition “Aabijijiwan / Ukeyat yanalleh,” translated into Ojibwe and Houma as, “The Water Flows Continuously.” Participants…
October 14, 2023
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3:00 pm
River Stories and Water Songs with Karen Goulet
Join artist Karen Goulet on Friday, Oct. 14th and Saturday, Oct. 15th from 11am- 3pm at All My Relations Arts gallery to add to the community installation, “River Stories and Water Songs.” The artwork is part of the exhibition “Aabijijiwan / Ukeyat yanalleh,” translated into Ojibwe and Houma as, “The…
October 12, 2023
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8:00 pm
Aabijijiwan / Ukeyat yanalleh Opening Reception
Join us Thursday, October 12th for the opening reception of Aabijijiwan / Ukeyat yanalleh, a collaborative exhibition from artists Karen Goulet (Ojibwe) and Monique Verdin (Houma). Karen and Monique are sisters of the same river, connected by the planetary lifeforce known as the Misi-ziibi (Big River, Ojibwe) near the headwaters…
September 15, 2023
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7:30 pm
Native Authors Program: Summer Readings Series
Native Authors Program cohort members, Gillian Joseph, Tara Perron, Em Poupart, and Tara Widner. From top left to bottom right. Join us as we welcome the Native Authors Program 2022/23 cohort authors Gillian Joseph, Tara Perron, Em Poupart, and Tara Widner to share readings at All My Relations Arts. Hear snippets…
August 25, 2023
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7:00 pm
Native Authors Summer Reading
Join us as we welcome authors An Garagiola, Sarah Wheelock, Melissa Olson and Kyle Hill to share readings at All My Relations Arts. Hear snippets from the cohort’s new works as well as hear updates on the program’s cohort. All are welcome. Food and drink will be provided. Friday, August…
August 17, 2023
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7:00 pm
Mixed Media Monotype Workshop with Laura Youngbird
All My Relations Gallery, 1414 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Please join artist Laura Youngbird for a fun evening of printmaking without a press. Gelli Plate is a product that is similar to a homemade gelatin plate, but it will last longer and needs no refrigeration. The plates that will be available for use during the workshop are 10” x…
July 14, 2023
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8:00 pm
“Inde Wiisagendam (My Heart Hurts)” Opening Reception + Artist Talk
All My Relations Arts Gallery
NACDI and All My Relations Arts are pleased to present “Inde Wiisagendam (My Heart Hurts),” a solo show by Laura Youngbird. Opening Reception + Artist Talk: Friday, July 14th, 2023, 6-8pm Light refreshments and food will be provided. All are welcome. “Inde Wiisagendam (My Heart Hurts)” is a collection…
June 23, 2023
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7:00 pm
Summer Series: Native Authors Readings
Birchbark Bizhew 1629 Hennepin Avenue Suite #275 Minneapolis, MN 55403
Join us as we welcome authors Chloé Allyn, Nicholas DeShaw, Deanna StandingCloud and Emmy Her Many Horses to share readings at Birchbark’s event space, Birchbark Bizhew. Hear snippets from the cohort’s new works and shop books and goods from Birchbark’s Native Arts.
June 22, 2023
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8:00 pm
Green Roof Poetry Curated by All My Relations Arts’ Native Author Program
Wurtele Upper Garden at the Walker Art Center. 725 Vineland PI, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Green Roof Poetry brings together some of the Twin Cities’ most dynamic writers for an evening of literary readings on the Walker’s hillside. On June 22, All My Relations Arts’ Native Authors Program will offer readings from its writers and mentors. Bring your blanket, pick up curated picnic snacks and…