Drawing artists from places like Mexico, Ukraine and Colombia is the ninth annual Chalkfest Maple Grove, held this year on June 8 and 9. Close to 50...
Arts
Make a Spring Wreath From Egg Cartons
Spring is right around the corner, and what better way to welcome the season than with a seasonal craft for the kids. Enjoy this beautiful and...
Written Word: “Outside in the Snow”
Through the door, Outside we go. It will be so much fun To play in the snow. As we walk to the hill Without a care, We shamelessly disturb The...
Jordan Sahly Embraces His Heritage Through Beadwork
Jordan Sahly had barely begun his chapter as a freshman at Yale University when the threat of a global pandemic sent him back home, turning his...
Written Word: “The Fire”
The Fire The fire warms my toes The heat still continually grows The fire warms my tired self The heat creeps up the shelf The fire slowly dies And...
The Importance of an Arts Education
It’s well documented that a good and well-rounded education leads to personal growth, emotional well-being and the development of important life...
Bringing Art to Maple Grove
Being the best you can be is about striving to improve yourself and reach your full potential. It means setting high standards for yourself and...
Chalkfest Returns to Maple Grove
Creativity spills off the page and on to the pavement at Arbor Lakes’ annual art festival. Since 2016, a specific stretch of Maple Grove streets...
Rachel Kathleen Photography: How Inspiration Strikes
A local photographer and entrepreneur starts a business out of her home. Facebook Marketplace, a 3-year-old, an inspiring lunch with a friend and...
Summer Art Camps at Maple Grove Arts Center Kick Off
Someone wise once said that travel broadens the mind. After traveling throughout Europe and parts of Australia, I would have to agree. The upside is...
Chalkfest Returns to Maple Grove This June
Creativity spills off the page and onto the pavement at Arbor Lakes' annual art festival. Since 2016, a specific stretch of Maple Grove streets have...
Poetry Prompt for Spring
Spring is a time of growth and new beginnings. Let inspiration bloom with these poetry prompts: What’s the last new thing you tried? How did it go?...
Celebrating A Community of Creatives
Maple Grove Arts Center embraces a broad palette of talent. Maple Grove is a center of a lot of great things—natural spaces, retail venues,...
In the Creative Spirit
A poetry prompt for January. Inspiration can be hard to find. Sometimes, a blank piece of paper can feel as daunting as a driveway that’s freshly...
The Twistery: A Creative Business With a Twist
Macramé artist gets down to business. When the world came to a halt in 2020, Maple Grove’s Macey LeVahn, 19, seized the opportunity to learn...
Local Maker Creates Wood Works of Art
The Knotty Elm delivers handcrafted wood pieces for home décor. Whittling away at his next masterpiece in the comfort of his own garage is Maple...
Local Photographer Wins Gold at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Osseo Senior High School alumna, Sharn Brar, debuted her photography at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June as a part of the Scholastic Art...
Local Artists Add Color and Creativity to the Community
Highlighting the creativity in our community. Art is all around us whether we realize it or not. As something that is so integral to our daily...
Artist Captures Pets’ Personalities with Portraiture
There can be an unconditional bond when it comes to our pets. For centuries, dogs have been coined as “man’s best friend” as bonds of unfailing...
What’s the Stitch?
The Maple Grove Quilters showcase their craft. After a three-year hiatus, due to COVID-19, the Maple Grove Quilters’ Quilt Show is back in action....
