# Event Details - **Event Name**: Art-A-Whirl® at the California Building - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The California Building will open for Art-a-Whirl® 2026 and will feature more than 50 artist studios and a variety of activities. Presented by the NE Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA), on Friday, May 15, from 5-10 p.m., Saturday, May 16, from 12-8 p.m, and Sunday, May 17, from 12-5p.m. The event will feature a range of open art studios, guest artists, activities, and food offerings. The California Building is delighted to participate in Art-a-Whirl® 2026. Patrons will be able to visit more than 50 art studios, get hands on with demos, classes and community art projects, and listen to live music from a variety of local musicians. A special focus on ICE Out and Community Building will be present throughout many of the studios. Food and drink will be available from the on-site café Mojo Coffee Gallery, including coffee, delicious pastries and lunch options. Additionally, Tacos Los 4 Carnales MN will be serving Mexican cuisine from their food truck outside the building. The event is free to the public, though some activities and demos may require prior registration and fees. Details available at www.californiabuilding.com. A trolley will be in operation to transport patrons to and from art buildings within the district. Street and lot parking will be available as well. ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING With nearly 100 artists, the six-story California Building is home to one of the largest concentrations of creativity in the award-winning Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. Building owners John Kremer and Jennifer Young have rented studios to artists since their purchase of the building in 1991, and both the building and the artists serve as an anchor to the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District, with a long commitment to the arts, community, and arts sustainability. Join the artists of the California Building during Art-a-Whirl® 2026. Learn more at www.californiabuilding.com and on Facebook and Instagram @californiabuilding. Art-a-Whirl® 2026 2205 California Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 www.californiabuilding.com Friday, May 15, 5-10 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 12-8 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 12-5 p.m. Free to the Public, Accessible by the NEMAA Trolley, On-Site Parking (lot and street) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/art-a-whirl-at-the-california-building/200029904529202 - **Event Categories**: Art, Music, food-drinks, Entertainment, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Minneapolis - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: 2205 California St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55418 - **lat**: 45.01058 - **long**: -93.26855 - **full address**: 2205 California St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55418 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Art-A-Whirl® at the California Building - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/fb19faa75b8d6f383b507fda0c751e578292c9eebc11fbada88c5ddd0d90f719-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf9d54a-gmir?v=1775559962 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Art-A-Whirl® at the California Building being held? - **A:** Art-A-Whirl® at the California Building takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 2205 California St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55418. - **Q**: Who is organizing Art-A-Whirl® at the California Building? - **A:** Art-A-Whirl® at the California Building is organized by California Building. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Art-A-Whirl® at the California Building is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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