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a hand drawn artist rendering of their imagined shanty village. giant puppets, including a robot and bear, surround a whimsical shanty with clear walls and many ways to interact. there are bank teller tubes, horns, drawers, and cranks. in the sky there are large kites and fluttering flags creating a visual spectacle.

UncategorizedMarch 2, 2021March 3, 2021

Dreaming of Next Winter

We’ve been adventuring outside on our own this winter – and daydreaming and scheming together, virtually – all to imagine how our return to the ice next winter might look.Continue readingDreaming of Next Winter

Smiling man stands in front of the Welcome Shanty with snow falling

UncategorizedFebruary 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Join the Board!

Are you interested in Minnesota winters? Art projects? Joy? If so, consider joining the Art Shanty Projects Board of Directors! We are a working Board, committed to supporting a small and joyous arts organizationContinue readingJoin the Board!

A bundled up person treks across the frozen lake in snowshoes towards the colorful shanty village.

UncategorizedDecember 14, 2020December 14, 2020

GET YOUR PANDEMIC WINTER ADVENTURE GUIDE!

Have you been daydreaming about putting on your bibs and getting outside this winter? Us too! We are excited to announce that we have assembled a special Art Shanty ProjectsContinue readingGET YOUR PANDEMIC WINTER ADVENTURE GUIDE!

UncategorizedNovember 24, 2020February 4, 2021

Announcing the Shanty Charrette!

This summer we cancelled our upcoming 2021 On-Ice program based on a variety of public health concerns and event/design challenges related to the unfolding global pandemic. While we won’t beContinue readingAnnouncing the Shanty Charrette!

UncategorizedNovember 9, 2020November 9, 2020

Join our Board!

Are you interested in Minnesota winters? Art projects? Joy? If so, consider joining the Art Shanty Projects Board of Directors. This a working Board, committed to supporting a small andContinue readingJoin our Board!

View through a mirrored kaleidoscope, with a shanty and people in the distance

UncategorizedJuly 16, 2020July 16, 2020

A letter to the community

Dear friends, As we are in the midst of the pandemics of COVID-19 and racism, and as public life, health, and art in our beloved city are continuing to shiftContinue readingA letter to the community

a mural on an exterior wall with a 'black lives matter' sign, colorful flowers, and large letters reading "heal, invest, uplift our community'

UncategorizedJune 19, 2020June 19, 2020

Happy Juneteenth!

Happy Juneteenth to our Black neighbors, family and friends! We wish you healing celebrations on this important day. White folks: if you’re asking how you can celebrate Juneteenth, today’s aContinue readingHappy Juneteenth!

UncategorizedJanuary 24, 2020January 24, 2020

How To Donate!

Curious how this donation thing works? Check out this fun video and if you still have questions, there’s more info on our Donations Questions page!

UncategorizedJanuary 5, 2020January 30, 2020

Announcing the Schedule of Performances + Art Actions

While every shanty is open during all public hours, the Performances + Art Actions rotate! Check out the schedule and descriptions below to help plan your visit. Opening weekend (JanuaryContinue readingAnnouncing the Schedule of Performances + Art Actions

UncategorizedDecember 23, 2019December 23, 2019

Celebrate the season with Art Shanty Chocolate Porter!

Art Shanty Chocolate Porter from Lake Monster Brewing is on sale NOW, just in time for the holidays! Purchase a pint or a 6-pack and support the artists. Enjoy aContinue readingCelebrate the season with Art Shanty Chocolate Porter!