# Event Details - **Event Name**: White Box Challenge 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the annual ASID MN White Box Challenge, celebrating creativity, innovation, and design.About this EventThink Outside the BoxInside each White Box is one mystery item. Your challenge? Transform it into something completely unexpected. There are no limits to what you can create—art, sculpture, furniture, fashion, lighting, mixed media, functional design. If you can dream it, you can build it.Not feeling crafty? You can still be part of the excitement! Join us for the Reveal Party hosted by 29 Park, where every creation is displayed gallery-style for an evening of networking, inspiration, food, drinks, and friendly competition. Bring a friend and vote for your favorite creation as we celebrate the incredible talent of our creative community.A panel of guest judges will select the winners in the judged categories, while Reveal Party attendees vote for the People's Choice Award.AwardsBest Use of the Mystery ItemMost Out-of-the-Box CreationMost Instagrammable CreationPeople's Choice AwardWinners receive prizes courtesy of 29 Park.White Box Challenge RulesEach White Box contains one mystery item.Your creation must incorporate at least part of that item.Include a short Artist Statement (100 words or less) describing your inspiration.Deliver your completed piece to 29 Park prior to the Reveal Party.Meet our Emcee & Judges! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/13110db0-d299-11f1-8288-c1a43ad99f69-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg EmceeDeAnne Bennett — Outside Sales to the Trades, Warners' StellianDeAnne brings over a decade of appliance sales expertise at Warners' Stellian, collaborating with builders, designers, and architects on residential projects. A legendary Twin Cities voice talent for over 35 years, she has served as an in-between-innings field announcer for the MN Twins and was the historic first PA announcer for the MN Lynx. She lives in Mendota Heights with her husband John and their beloved Westie, Sophie.The Judging PanelElliot Gensler — Managing Partner, 29 Park & Charlotte FabricsElliot carries forward a proud third-generation family legacy, bringing 15 years of industry experience to his leadership role. Deeply passionate about design and excellence, he focuses on honoring his family's rich heritage while continuously evolving, innovating, and driving the business forward through strong industry relationships.Taylor Heideman — University of MN Design StudentAn Interior Design student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and a graduate of Century College, Taylor holds an Associate's degree in Interior Design. She is highly passionate about bringing functional, visually appealing spaces to life. She looks forward to expanding her skills by exploring creative materials and learning from established industry professionals.Matt Lunde — Showroom Manager, Rabbit CreekMatt is a Minneapolis-based interior designer with over a dozen years of expertise at The Brands at Rabbit Creek inside International Market Square. He has become a highly trusted resource within the Midwest design community, masterfully pairing an extensive knowledge of luxury furnishings and lighting with a refined eye for contemporary spaces.Debra "Deb" Murdock — Former Creative Director, ArteriorsDeb has shaped the home furnishings world for over 40 years across product design, marketing, and showroom curation. Before retiring to Minneapolis to be closer to family, she traveled the globe developing artisan techniques and managing product development for legendary guest designers like Windsor Smith and Celerie Kemble. She was also key in developing private label channels for brands like Crate & Barrel and Arhaus.Tanya Otten — Marketing Director, Select SurfacesAfter years of hosting the ASID White Box Challenge, Tanya is thrilled to be on the other side of the table.As part of the family behind Select Surfaces, Tanya has spent nearly 30 years surrounded by beautiful materials, creative minds, and the kind of custom countertop details that most people wouldn't even notice. But she notices. Every. Single. Detail.Self-proclaimed countertop detail snob, design enthusiast, and unapologetic appreciator of exceptional craftsmanship, Tanya is no stranger to having opinions. And now, thanks to ASID and 29Park, she's been officially invited to share them.She's looking forward to seeing the creativity, unexpected ideas, and fearless choices this year's White Box challengers bring to the table.She'd like us to note... she may be judging you, but she's rooting for you, too!Special thanks to our host and Signature Sponsor, . https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/13277be0-d299-11f1-8288-c1a43ad99f69-rimg-w1200-h279-dc486848-gmir.png Thank you to our Supporting Sponsor, . https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/133bc730-d299-11f1-8288-c1a43ad99f69-rimg-w1092-h740-dc080808-gmir.png Agenda🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PMDoors open — Happy Hour & People’s Choice voting opens🕑: 05:45 PMPeople’s Choice voting closes🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMAwards Ceremony & Reveal Party - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/white-box-challenge-2026/100001994995955607 - **Event Categories**: contests, art, parties, entertainment, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 29 Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Minneapolis - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: 29 Park - **lat**: 45.0149541 - **long**: -93.3736828 - **full address**: 29 Park, 7360 32nd Avenue North, Minneapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: White Box Challenge 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6b930fd0dd90fab9bb368c679b7c4234d29e6395eceb4199f6ce23772b3624ea-rimg-w1200-h600-dc986888-gmir.jpg?v=1785701228 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is White Box Challenge 2026 being held? - **A:** White Box Challenge 2026 takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 29 Park, 7360 32nd Avenue North, Minneapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing White Box Challenge 2026? - **A:** White Box Challenge 2026 is organized by ASID MN. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** White Box Challenge 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. 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. If White Box Challenge 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "White Box Challenge 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6b930fd0dd90fab9bb368c679b7c4234d29e6395eceb4199f6ce23772b3624ea-rimg-w1200-h600-dc986888-gmir.jpg?v=1785701228", "startDate": "2026-10-29T17:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-10-29T19:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/minneapolis/white-box-challenge-2026/100001994995955607", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "29 Park", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "7360 32nd Avenue North", "postalCode": "55427", "addressLocality": "Minneapolis", "addressRegion": "MN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "45.0149541", "longitude": "-93.3736828" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for the annual ASID MN White Box Challenge, celebrating creativity, innovation, and design.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-02", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-29T19:00:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-02", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "25.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/minneapolis/white-box-challenge-2026/100001994995955607" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-02", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-02", "url": "https://allevents.in/minneapolis/white-box-challenge-2026/100001994995955607", "price": "25.00", "name": "White Box Creator" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-02", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-02", "url": "https://allevents.in/minneapolis/white-box-challenge-2026/100001994995955607", "price": "25.00", "name": "Additional Team Member (non-student)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-02", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-02", "url": "https://allevents.in/minneapolis/white-box-challenge-2026/100001994995955607", "price": "25.00", "name": "Reveal Party Only" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-02", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-02", "url": "https://allevents.in/minneapolis/white-box-challenge-2026/100001994995955607", "price": "10.00", "name": "Student Reveal Party Only" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-02", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-02", "url": "https://allevents.in/minneapolis/white-box-challenge-2026/100001994995955607", "price": 0, "name": "Bring a Friend Add-On" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "ASID MN", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/asid-mn/17799779" } ] } ] ```