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

Aerial Art Classes

The aerial branch of Sandbox – The Swingset – is again taking flight, this time at 825 Arts! Thanks to the generosity of the Minnesota Regional Arts Council, we are able to offer these FREE beginner aerial trainings. This training is for anyone! We love to use aerial arts to explore story and to feel playfully powerful. Come play and surprise yourself.

You’ll be guided with one-on-one instruction by resident aerialist Evie Digirolamo who has trained and choreographed performers in the aerial theater productions: Little Pilot, Houdini, Bone Mother, The Matrix (for the 5/5 Fringe Fundraiser), Snow Queen, and Charlotte’s Web. Evie believes you are the expert of you and loves to find adaptations for each person that feel exciting and empowering, and she insists that you’ll be surprised by what you can do.
Dates through May 5th are currently open for folks to reserve a spot in advance. Class size will be kept small because we will only be working with one person at a time on one aerial silk. Each class will keep 5 spots available for walk-ups.
You can find the google form to request to reserve a spot here: https://forms.gle/iKThZu79zkvLs5nG9
You will receive an email informing you if your reservation is confirmed.
Young folks welcome as well, but will need to be accompanied by a guardian who can sign a waiver for them to participate.

Join YALT!

Our Youth Arts Leadership Team is looking for new members! If you’re between the ages of 14-21, and are interested in working with a team of other youth to imagine, plan, and execute a youth arts festival, along with other awesome programs, this is the opportunity for you.

You can apply for this paid opportunity at https://tinyurl.com/YALTSignup2026

Artist Membership Program

Artist members gain community, access to our space, and a potential $500 to support their projects.

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.

Access Survey!

Do you wish 825 Arts was more accessible? This year, we’re doing access work, and we want you involved! We’ve got a short survey that will run all summer, and be used to develop new access guidelines at 825 Arts. You can fill it out at https://tinyurl.com/Access825Survey

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

Art-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.

Frogtown Arts Festival 2026

This annual outdoor festival is taking over the block to celebrate the talents and cultures of Saint Paul’s Frogtown and Rondo neighborhood. Over 500 community members attend this event, which will be on September 19th 2026. Featuring arts from around the world, food trucks, and civic engagement opportunities, this event is free to attend for all of our community! Presented in collaboration with the Frogtown Neighborhood Association.

Explore More Programs

Young Adult Programs

Frogtown Arts Festival

Current Programs

Minecraft

Artist Membership Program

Get Involved

Want to be part of 825 Art’s mission? GREAT!

Keep up to date with 825 Arts!

Upcoming Events Calendar:

May 2026
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  • New Native Theater: BIRD BLIND
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  • 825 at Cinco de Mayo
  • New Native Theater: BIRD BLIND
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  • New Native Theater: BIRD BLIND
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  • Double Dutch
  • Minecraft Club
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  • Theater Tuesdays!
  • Aerial classes with Evelyn
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  • New Native Theater: BIRD BLIND
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  • SOAR Commusication Cabaret (Outside in Model Cities park next door)
  • New Native Theater: BIRD BLIND
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  • New Native Theater: BIRD BLIND
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  • New Native Theater: BIRD BLIND
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  • Theater Tuesdays!
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  • GRS End of Year Showcase
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  • Full Circle Theater presents: Basketball & Literacy
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  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
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  • Double Dutch
  • Minecraft Club
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  • Theater Tuesdays!
  • Art-B-Q!
  • Aerial classes with Evelyn
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  • RHYTHM Youth Music Showcase
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  • 825 Arts A-Con
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  • Minecraft Club
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  • Theater Tuesdays!
  • Aerial classes with Evelyn
  • Artist Membership Meeting
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  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
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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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​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.