Current Programming
825 In The Neighborhood
Black History Month @ 825!
This February 21st-23rd, join us for a 3-day Black History Month Spectacular! We’re shouting out the queens who make our community strong, the kings who hold us up, and the youth who build our futures. If you want to get involved as a sponsor, volunteer, or vendor, now is the time! Email mercedes@825arts.org, or go to our volunteer signup at tinyurl.com/VOLBHM825
Rondo Double Dutch!
COMING SOON: NEXT SESSION STARTS JUNE 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that the Rondo Double Dutch program runs seasonally at 825 Arts! This fun and engaging pay-what-you-can program gets kids of all ages up and jumping. Can’t wait? Catch us at a pop-up event or learn more about Rondo Double Dutch here: https://mizzmercedez.com/rondo-double-dutch
Fun Fridays: LEGO LEAGUE!
Join us at 825 Friday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 for fun creative time with Family and Friends! Through January, this Lego League brings kids and parents together to collaborate on creating the ultimate Lego Robot. Recommended for kids 3-10 and their caregivers. Please note- all kids will need an adult caretaker.
Minecraft at 825
Our in person Minecraft program has EVERYTHING: computers for free use, helpers to assist with difficult builds, snacks, and a build space for every type of creative! Come build with us every Saturday from 10:30am-12pm. Excited? Let us know you’re coming at https://tinyurl.com/825MCIP24, as spots are limited (though walk-ins are welcome, space allowing).
Can’t make it in person? Join our server from anywhere in the world; just log in to Minecraft and go to 825arts.exaroton.me
In person programming is pay-what-you-can. All proceeds go to 825 Arts, and scholarships are available.
To learn more, go to our Minecraft Page
Tales From The NeighborHOOD
At 6-8pm every Thursday from January to the end of February in 2025, come enjoy a potluck and some stories! All you need to bring is a story to tell and something to share. See you there!
Email tyler@825arts.org with questions
Artist Membership Program
Curious about becoming an artist member? Excited to get involved at 825? Come to our Artist Membership meeting at 825 Arts from 5-9pm on February 25th.
Email nehemiah@825arts.org for more information
Community Trauma Response Program
825 Arts will provide for the acute need for community access to safe, healing, creative spaces through their new Community Trauma Response Program. The goal is for this to be a responsive program available to the public any time there are events that provoke collective grief or trauma. In addition to offering creative resources, 825 will provide the community with information that directs them to low-cost/affordable mental health services, access to emotional and spiritual healers and bodyworkers, and places to find free food for people in need.
Life and art are reflections of each other, and for Malik, every experience—both the highs and the lows—fuels his creativity. Rooted in a deep love for hip-hop, he understands his role as an artist is to reflect the times and give voice to perspectives that have yet to be fully heard. As a proud Minnesotan, Juice Lord strives to tell the untold stories of his community on a larger scale, ensuring that his art speaks not only for himself but for others.
His artistic journey began at Penumbra Theatre Company and Truartspeaks, but his love for the arts has been present since childhood. Once aspiring to be an elite athlete, he found an even greater purpose in music, poetry, acting, and activism—a combination that allows him to uplift and inspire.
Born and raised in St. Paul’s historic Rondo community, Juice Lord carries its rich history in his artistry. From Saint Paul Public Schools SPPS to Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, the spaces that shaped him continue to fuel his passion and drive. Now, he stands as a cultural torchbearer, ensuring Rondo’s legacy is represented with authenticity and pride.
Inspired by many but especially by NAS, Juice Lord admires not only his legendary lyricism and classic albums but also his business acumen and dedication as a student of the game. Songs like I Can gave him and countless others hope as kids—and now, he embodies that message, working tirelessly to reach his full potential and claim the success he knows he deserves.
Join us in celebrating Malik “Juice Lord” Curtis as our Artist of the Month, a voice for the people and a force for the future!
Thank you to Our Funders!
thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
