Current Programming

825 In The Neighborhood

Sign Up For 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

Art-B-Qs!

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!

Theater Tuesdays

Our newest after-school addition is Theater Tuesdays! Every Tuesday from 4:15-5:30, This brand-new program will have kids ages 4-8 making some short scenes, while working on some performance basics (diction, movement) and being creative! Starts September 9th.

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 2-4pm. Excited? Let us know you’re coming at https://tinyurl.com/825MCIP24, as spots are limited (though walk-ins are welcome, space allowing).

This program now has an extension! Every Monday, from 4-5:30pm, join us for MINECRAFT CLUB. Build and design, while offering your input on events, themed build days, and other potential adventures. Register at https://tinyurl.com/825AfterClass26, or just show up!

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

R U Down 2 Urth?

Are U Down 2 Urth? is a writing workshop where participants will engage with creative writing and breathing exercises to process experiences, both good and bad, and express a story.

2025 was a crazy year! And 2026 seems to be following the same pattern. There were many highs and lows for a lot of us, and yet it seems like we still lack the practice to process those experiences in a way that feels easy and authentic to who we are. This gathering is primarily a writing workshop inspired by Down 2 Urth and Soulful Green, written by DeVonte Roberts. The facilitator will walk you through 3 different writings activities that are designed to encourage personal reflection about yourself and your environment. This is a chance to bring yourself, a friend or family to sit down and honor those moments in a lighthearted, creative setting. We will provide the writing materials, snacks and some free raffle giveaways. Last but not least, this event is FREE!

July 25th at 7pm

Led by DeVonte Roberts, as July’s Artist Member Event.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-are-u-down-2-urth-mindfulness-workshop-tickets-1988719793437?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Artist Membership Program

Curious about becoming an artist member? Excited to get involved at 825? Come to our Artist Membership meetings at 825 Arts from 6-8pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Email tyler@825arts.org for more information

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Community Response Program

825 Arts will provide for the acute need for community access to safe, healing, creative spaces through their Community 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. Presently, this takes form through our efforts to support our immigrant community, via building donation, art kit distribution, immigrant-centric programming, and more.

Artist of The Month

Every month, we choose an artist from our community to spotlight & uplift! These artists are featured on our website and social media and participate in our monthly Art-B-Q.

May’s Artist of The Month is Sheena Vang!

Introducing the artist of the month for May 2026: Sheena Vang!

Thank you to Our Funders!

 
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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.