Welcome to the Casket Arts Community

casketvilleThe Casket Arts Community houses three of the newest old factory buildings in Northeast Minneapolis, plus the Franconia in the City Sculpture Park. The three historic structures - the Casket Arts Building, the Carriage House and the Factory, were converted to studios in 2006. The structures are stunning - aged brick, century old wood floors, cast concrete, ancient iron and steel. All the buildings have been beautifully restored to maintain their historic character.

Over 140 artists and art-based businesses inhabit the Casket Arts Community. Most of its tenants run full-time working studios, but open their work spaces for First Thursdays every month as well as for Art-a-Whirl, Cache at the Casket and many other exhibits and showings throughout the year.

First Thursdays

First Thursdays First Thursdays is the Open Studio and Gallery Tour held the first Thursday of each month in the NE Minneapolis Arts District.

Due to the 4th of July falling on a First Thursday in July, the Casket Arts Building will not be open. Please visit us again on August 1 for the next First Thursday.

Many of our professional NEMAA member artists open their studios and greet visitors. With a more relaxed atmosphere, this mini-AAW is a great experience for the art collector and browser. Open Studios at the Casket Arts Building , 681 17th Avenue NE, Minneapolis 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Open Studios at the Casket Arts-Carriage House, 1720 17th Ave.NE, Minneapolis 5:00-9:00 p.m