825 Arts

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.

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Programs

Wearable Art With Broderick Poole @ 825 Arts

Wearable Art with Broderick Poole runs July 10th-August 28th, on Thursdays from 4-5:30pm. Students will first create their own personal logos based off their personal likes and interests, then, they’ll explore various shirt design techniques and create their own wearable masterpiece by painting and stitching their custom logo design onto a shirt!

Dates are:

July 10

July 24

August 14

August 22

August 28

This event is a COMPAS Creative Collab! The Creative Collab is a series of free, media arts programs for youth ages 14-21, with activities running May-August at multiple Saint Paul locations. Register at each site to unleash your creativity and make new friends.

African and Modern Dance @ 825 Arts

Modern and African Dance with Karla Nweje runs from 4:30-6pm every Tuesday from June 17th thru August 5th. This collaboration with COMPAS and SHINE will spend 8 weeks learning to move and groove by exploring the art forms of African and Modern Dance! Walk ins are welcome, but you can RSVP at at tinyurl.com/825Dance25 (also linked in our bio).

This event is a COMPAS Creative Collab! The Creative Collab is a series of free, media arts programs for youth ages 14-21, with activities running May-August at multiple Saint Paul locations. Register at each site to unleash your creativity and make new friends.

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.

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GREAT GARDEN BUILD COMPETITION

ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE? July 12th from 12-5PM, join 825 Arts in MINECRAFT for the ultimate garden competition! Watch the brand-new expert lecture with Xiem Busch-Vuong on our YouTube, and get ready to out-grow your competition! Winners receive a $20 prize, a professional poster of their build, and ETERNAL BRAGGING RIGHTS! Register NOW at tinyurl.com/825gardens25 to ensure your spot at the top!

Players may join online or in person. Email minecraft@825arts.org for more info.

ART B-Qs!

It’s Art B Q season! July 15th from 5-7pm, we’re cultivating UNITY at 825 Arts. Free food, free art activities, and free community provided! This event overlaps with CAKE DAY, so be sure to stick around to have some cake and celebrate you.

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Our Artist membership program provides a community of artists, a ton of resources, and opportunities for exhibitions and shows!

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Upcoming Events Calendar:

	July 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1 Tot Time Tot Time July 1, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm See more details African and Modern Dance African and Modern Dance July 1, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Come and learn some African and Modern dance in this free workshop open to the public. See more details • •	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10 Free Your Soul from the Algo: Crochet Night! Free Your Soul from the Algo: Crochet Night! July 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm 825 Arts, 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA, 825 Arts-1-Flex Space (71) Learn to make stuff! Discover the basics of crochet in a fun and welcoming environment! By the end of day two, you’ll have your very own handmade jellyfish keychain to take home. This is a great opportunity to try something new, meet new friends, and enjoy a creative, safe space. Night 1- July 10 5:45-7pm Night 2- July 17 5:45-7pm Participants need to attend both nights to finish the project. No Phones needed! See more details •	11	12 Minecraft GREAT GARDEN BUILD A THON Minecraft GREAT GARDEN BUILD A THON July 12, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA Our summer event is rushing up! Join us July 12th for the GREAT GARDENS Competition, from 2-5pm. Builders will design and construct their best garden, whether a floating chinampa, a terraced mountain oasis, or a woodland hideaway all their own. Winners will receive a custom poster of their build, a place of honor in our newsletter, and a $20 prize! You can register at tinyurl.com/825Gardens25, and keep an eye out for the upcoming lecture video. Want to get in some practice? Join our weekly Minecraft Open hours from 2-4pm every Saturday leading up to the competition, online or in person at 825 Arts! See more details •
13	14	15 African and Modern Dance African and Modern Dance July 15, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Come and learn some African and Modern dance in this free workshop open to the public. See more details Art-B-Q Art-B-Q July 15, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details Cake Day Cake Day July 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Arts, 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA See more details • • •	16	17 Free Your Soul from the Algo: Crochet Night! Free Your Soul from the Algo: Crochet Night! July 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm 825 Arts, 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA, 825 Arts-1-Flex Space (71) Learn to make stuff! Discover the basics of crochet in a fun and welcoming environment! By the end of day two, you’ll have your very own handmade jellyfish keychain to take home. This is a great opportunity to try something new, meet new friends, and enjoy a creative, safe space. Night 1- July 10 5:45-7pm Night 2- July 17 5:45-7pm Participants need to attend both nights to finish the project. No Phones needed! See more details •	18	19 825 Arts at Rondo Dayz 825 Arts at Rondo Dayz July 19, 2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 271 N Mackubin St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA See more details Minecraft In Person Open Hours Minecraft In Person Open Hours July 19, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA, 825 Arts-1-Flex Space (71) Join us in person or online for Minecraft open hours! See more details Minecraft In Person Open Hours Minecraft In Person Open Hours July 19, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA Join us in person or online for Minecraft open hours! Minecraft In Person Open Hours Saturday, March 15 · 2:00 – 4:00pm Time zone: America/Chicago Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dyb-aunx-oip Or dial: ‪(US) +1 417-612-7059‬ PIN: ‪917 230 855‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dyb-aunx-oip?pin=4793519597457 See more details • • •
20	21	22 African and Modern Dance African and Modern Dance July 22, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 825 Arts-1-Flex Space (71) Come and learn some African and Modern dance in this free workshop open to the public. See more details Artist Membership Meeting Artist Membership Meeting July 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details • •	23 Park & Rec Get Down Show Park & Rec Get Down Show July 23, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Arts-1-#120-Performance Space (120) See more details •	24 Free Your Soul from the Algo: Open Mic Night Free Your Soul from the Algo: Open Mic Night July 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 825 Arts, 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA, 825 Arts-1-Flex Space (71) Open to Youth (ages 14-21) A welcoming open mic evening hosted here at 825 Arts! Performers of any level; musicians, poets, storytellers, and more, are invited to share up to TWO pieces each, typically around or under 5 minutes! This community-focused event offers a space for creativity, connection, and encouragement! Attendees can expect a friendly and casual setting where they can enjoy a variety of performances, or even step up to the mic themselves and try something new! This event is free, just bring your voice, instruments, or whatever you'd like to share your talent! Concessions will be sold, donations are greatly appreciated! Sign up below :) See more details •	25	26 Mind your Beeswax Event 1-4 Mind your Beeswax Event 1-4 July 26, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Artist member Matt Harren will be producing an art show for his work on NONE OF YOUR BEESWAX An event to make our own beeswax wraps using cotton fabric and beeswax. This reusable plastic wrap alternative can be used to cover bowls and Tupperware, or even to cover cut apples, onions, or other veggies and fruits. Anyone and everyone looking to learn a useful craft, hobby artists, at home cooks, and environmentally conscious people will all find something to love. This event promotes being creative using natural products, promotes sustainability in food and reducing reliance on plastics and fossil fuels. 1-4pm. See more details Minecraft In Person Open Hours Minecraft In Person Open Hours July 26, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA Join us in person or online for Minecraft open hours! See more details Minecraft In Person Open Hours Minecraft In Person Open Hours July 26, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA, 825 Arts-2-#230-3rd Space (33) Join us in person or online for Minecraft open hours! Minecraft In Person Open Hours Saturday, March 15 · 2:00 – 4:00pm Time zone: America/Chicago Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dyb-aunx-oip Or dial: ‪(US) +1 417-612-7059‬ PIN: ‪917 230 855‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dyb-aunx-oip?pin=4793519597457 See more details • • •
27	28	29 African and Modern Dance African and Modern Dance July 29, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Come and learn some African and Modern dance in this free workshop open to the public. See more details •	30	31 Free Your Soul from the Algo: Karaoke Night! Free Your Soul from the Algo: Karaoke Night! July 31, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm 825 Arts, 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA, 825 Arts-1-Flex Space (71) Open to Youth (ages 14-21) No Phones needed! See more details •

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.

Our Accessibility Guide

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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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board,
thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

825 ARTS

Building a Creative Home for
Frogtown and Rondo

825 ARTS

Building a Creative Home for
Frogtown and Rondo

825 ARTS

Building a Creative Home for
Frogtown and Rondo

825 ARTS

Building a Creative Home for
Frogtown and Rondo

825 ARTS

Building a Creative Home for
Frogtown and Rondo

825 ARTS

Building a Creative Home for
Frogtown and Rondo

825 ARTS

Building a Creative Home for
Frogtown and Rondo

About 825 Arts

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