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Alicia Eler

Critic / Reporter
Visual Art
Alicia Eler is the Star Tribune's visual art reporter and critic, and author of the book “The Selfie Generation. | Pronouns: she/they ”

Latest from Alicia Eler

Stage & Arts

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Minneapolis’ giant pencil dressed like Superman

The famous Lake of the Isles giant pencil artwork wears a Halloween costume for the first time.
October 30, 2024
A pencil sculpture dressed up as Superman.
Stage & Arts

BareBones Productions’ annual Halloween puppet show is a family affair

The 31st year of BareBones kicks off on Wednesday and includes more than 25 puppets.
October 29, 2024
Stage & Arts

A tale of two haunted Twin Cities museums

Those who have been spooked at the American Swedish Institute and the Minneapolis Institute of Art have lived to tell their tales.
October 21, 2024
Stage & Arts

Photographer Wing Young Huie makes pictures of everyday Minnesota life available to everyone

Over the course of five years, 5,000 pictures will be available at the Minnesota Historical Society and in its online collections.
October 21, 2024
Stage & Arts

Best spooky artsy Halloween events in the Twin Cities

Hear “Nosferatu” with a live symphony, discover tales of Baba Yaga or go on a haunted scavenger hunt.
October 18, 2024
Stage & Arts

5 must-see events at Twin Cities Art Week

For five days this fall, more than 25 venues across the Twin Cities celebrate art.
October 16, 2024
Stage & Arts

Photographer Alec Soth’s new book offers tongue-in-cheek advice for young artists

Soth took pictures at 25 art schools across America, including the University of Minnesota and MCAD.
October 8, 2024
Stage & Arts

City of Minneapolis awards nearly $700,000 in first-ever Cultural Districts Arts Fund

There were nearly 300 applicants for funds ranging from $5,000 to $16,500
October 1, 2024
Stage & Arts

Best spooky artsy Halloween events in the Twin Cities

Hear “Nosferatu” with a live symphony, discover tales of Baba Yaga or go on a haunted scavenger hunt.
October 18, 2024
Stage & Arts

5 must-see events at Twin Cities Art Week

For five days this fall, more than 25 venues across the Twin Cities celebrate art.
October 16, 2024
Stage & Arts

Photographer Alec Soth’s new book offers tongue-in-cheek advice for young artists

Soth took pictures at 25 art schools across America, including the University of Minnesota and MCAD.
October 8, 2024
Stage & Arts

City of Minneapolis awards nearly $700,000 in first-ever Cultural Districts Arts Fund

There were nearly 300 applicants for funds ranging from $5,000 to $16,500
October 1, 2024
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