About 825 Arts
Since 2009, our dedicated coalition of board members, volunteers, staff, representatives, small business owners, neighbors, and young artists have worked to realize this mission with the purchase and the renovation of the historic Victoria Theater at 825 University Ave into a community arts center for all of Frogtown and Rondo.
Programs
Black History Month Festival
February 20–22
Interested in getting involved? Email mercedes@825arts.comArt-B-Q’s: Now Year Round!
No longer must you wait for summer, Art-B-Q’s are year round! From 6-8pm on the third Tuesday of every month, come to 825 Arts for free food, fun art, and community connection! The next Art-B-Q is November 18th.
Minecraft at 825 Arts
This by-kids-for-kids digital artspace is open every Saturday from 2-4pm! With freebuild, pvp, and guided activity space, plus seasonal competitions and SO MUCH MORE, you can build your dreams! Learn more on our Minecraft page.
We are about to hold our annual ICE PALACE BUILD BATTLE! January 24th 2025 from 2-5pm, join the competition online or in person at 825 Arts! Watch a special guest lecture with Ice Palace Historian Bob Olsen HERE, and then bring your best to the 825 Arts Minecraft server. Register now at https://tinyurl.com/ICY82526
This year, we’re celebrating the first Black Municipal Architect in Minnesota, Cap Wigington, who designed multiple palaces over his career, along with many other non-melting buildings!
Winners receive a $20 prize, plus a poster of their build and a certificate of achievement!
After School Programs at 825 Arts!
What are you doing after school? We’re going to 825 Arts! Starting January 12th, we’ve got a whole suite of after school specials. get your game on at Minecraft club from 4-5:30pm on Mondays, take to the stage with Theater Tuesdays from 4:15-5:30, and build to your heart’s content with LEGO on Fun Fridays! Get signed up for one or all of these programs at https://tinyurl.com/825AfterClass26
Ice Skating At Springboard!
Artist Membership Program
Artist members gain community, access to our space, and a potential $500 to support their projects.
Keep up to date with 825 Arts!
Upcoming Events Calendar:
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Accessibility at 825 Arts
We strive to be an accessible building for all who visit. Please refer to our accessibility guide for specific information about our building! Questions? Please email communications@825arts.org.
Parking: Lot parking is available at Ryan Plumbing on the corner of Avon and University. Street parking is available on the surrounding blocks. Parking is available on University Avenue after 6PM. Accessible parking drop off is available at our neighbor, Demera.
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Thank you to Our Funders!
thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
