Alicia Eler
Critic / Reporter
Visual ArtAlicia Eler is the Minnesota Star Tribune's visual art reporter and critic, and author of the book “The Selfie Generation. | Pronouns: she/they ”
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Stage & Arts
Top 10 art events in the Twin Cities in 2024
The re-creation of a ‘90s era Black-owned gay bar, a visual art show that explored taste, sound, touch and hearing, and several Indigenous-focused shows are among the best in visual arts this year.
December 16, 2024
Culture
10 places to shop for the art lover in your life this holiday season
Find last-minute gifts at artist markets and studios.
December 10, 2024
Stage & Arts
Review: Women peer into the lives of others in two Minneapolis art exhibitions
Sophie Calle’s “Overshare” is at the Walker Art Center and JoAnn Verburg’s “Aftershocks” is at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
December 3, 2024
Stage & Arts
5 artists to keep an eye on from 2024’s Minneapolis College of Art and Design art sale
Nearly 500 artists showcased their works at the 27th annual event.
November 28, 2024
Stage & Arts
Minneapolis awards $200,000-plus in grants for Vibrant Storefronts Initiative
Five artist-run organizations will use the money to subsidize rent in previously vacant Loring Park storefronts.
November 25, 2024
Stage & Arts
Buy artwork from $2 to $2,000 at Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s annual art sale
The 27th annual sale runs Thursday through Saturday and is open to all MCAD alumni and current juniors and seniors.
November 20, 2024
Stage & Arts
Minnesota Museum of American Art finishes $14.5M new wing that triples gallery space
The makeover of the St. Paul museum includes a restoration of the 1889 Cass Gilbert-designed stained glass arcade ceiling.
November 7, 2024
Stage & Arts
BareBones Productions’ annual Halloween puppet show is a family affair
The 31st year of BareBones kicks off on Thursday and includes more than 25 puppets.
November 1, 2024
Stage & Arts
Minneapolis awards $200,000-plus in grants for Vibrant Storefronts Initiative
Five artist-run organizations will use the money to subsidize rent in previously vacant Loring Park storefronts.
November 25, 2024
Stage & Arts
Buy artwork from $2 to $2,000 at Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s annual art sale
The 27th annual sale runs Thursday through Saturday and is open to all MCAD alumni and current juniors and seniors.
November 20, 2024
Stage & Arts
Minnesota Museum of American Art finishes $14.5M new wing that triples gallery space
The makeover of the St. Paul museum includes a restoration of the 1889 Cass Gilbert-designed stained glass arcade ceiling.
November 7, 2024
Stage & Arts
BareBones Productions’ annual Halloween puppet show is a family affair
The 31st year of BareBones kicks off on Thursday and includes more than 25 puppets.
November 1, 2024