2nd Saturdays AT Casket Arts
Every month you can enjoy a free, casual, laid-back opportunity to visit artists’ studios and view current work at the Casket Arts campus. Studio 218 will be open (unless otherwise posted here), 11 am – 4 pm throughout the year on the dates below. There are always some other studios open throughout Casket, and you can also find open studios in other Northeast Arts District locations—Northrop King and Solar Arts are open every Saturday, and California Buildings is also open on Second Saturdays. No appointment needed. I often have some live music in the studio, too (usually solo guitar or piano). This is an ideal way to explore the local arts community, especially if you dislike the crowds of Art-a-Whirl and other big events.
Casket Arts (including the Carriage House and NE Sculpture Gallery/Factory) is located in the old Northwest Casket Company factory at 681 17th Ave NE, Minneapolis.
Second Saturday at Casket Arts, March 8, 11-4
This Open Studio Saturday in Studio 218 features two artists postponed from snowy January—James Reid with his stunning and functional ceramics and Patrick Adkins, playing solo jazz piano (1-2:30 pm). It’s my first time with James, while Patrick is really a regular performer, in my studio as well as in the 4th floor “music lounge” during Art-a-Whirl and Open Casket. In addition to my guests, I will have some new works on display and sets of notecards.
2025 Schedule
March 8: Second Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
April 12: Second Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
May 10: Second Saturday, Art-a-Whirl Preview, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
May 16-18: Art-a-Whirl
June 14: Second Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
July 12: Second Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
August 9: Second Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
September 13: Second Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
October 11: Second Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
November 7-9: Open Casket
December 13: Holiday Market 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.