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

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.

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.

Artist Membership Program

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

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Current Programs

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Upcoming Events Calendar:

July 2025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • Tot Time
  • African and Modern Dance
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  • Free Your Soul from the Algo: Crochet Night!
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  • Minecraft GREAT GARDEN BUILD A THON
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  • African and Modern Dance
  • Art-B-Q
  • Cake Day
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  • Free Your Soul from the Algo: Crochet Night!
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  • 825 Arts at Rondo Dayz
  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
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  • African and Modern Dance
  • Artist Membership Meeting
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  • Park & Rec Get Down Show
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  • Free Your Soul from the Algo: Open Mic Night
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  • Mind your Beeswax Event 1-4
  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
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  • African and Modern Dance
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  • Free Your Soul from the Algo: Karaoke Night!

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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​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.