BERLIN-MINNEAPOLIS: common ground
at the Q.arma building (Q1, Q2, QU Galleries)
1224 Quincy Street NE Minneapolis 55413

On view September 26 through October 4
Opening Reception: Sat, September 26, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Department of Art at the University of Minnesota is pleased to announce the exhibition
MINNEAPOLIS-BERLIN: common ground

This exhibition features the works of students from Weissensee Academy of Art Berlin, Germany in collaboration with graduate students and recent MFAs from the Department of Art at the University of Minnesota. Artists in the exhibition met remotely to establish connections and find common ground across the Atlantic Ocean, with the limits of suitcase transportation and a seven hour time difference.

Originally shown in June 2026 at Kunstpunkt Gallery Berlin, the exhibition continues and strengthens the exchange between the two institutions that has been successfully maintained for years. This exhibition is funded by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) and the Center for German and European Studies

Please join us Saturday Sept. 26 4:00-8:00 for the opening reception.

Gallery Hours
Saturday Sept. 26 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday Sept. 27th 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday Oct 3 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 4 12:00 to 4:00 

Participating artists include Aja Bond, Emil Brenneisen, Anissa Cavazos, Za'Nia Coleman, Anna Eigner, Isa Escalona, Elisabeth Fraenkel, Kayla J. Fryer, Becca Gallandt, Hiba Hammadeh Ghrir, Mridul Kanti Goshami, Sacha Gourdin, Julian Grund, Hannah Lee Hall, Hannes Hochmuth, Sukmin Hong, Maeve Jackson, Matthew King, Laetitia Leonhardt, Maria Oostra, Estébane Sachot, Karolina Sahlin, nouf saleh, Isabella Sanchez, Stella Severson, Nils Schmitz, Susanna-Elena Schön, Sara Stevanović, Mai Tran, J Youngwood, and Igor Żmudzki.

American Craft Counsil first nationwide open studios event |  July 18–19, 2026 | 12-5pm

The University of Wisconsin–Stout School of Art & Design Studio Art program is excited to present Fieldwork, a multi-floor exhibition held at Q.arma, an exhibition space and studio located in Minneapolis, MN. Fieldwork features student work from studio art courses and studio art organizations on campus.

Fieldwork is organized on three levels: a curated display of artworks from intermediate and advanced studio art courses, an independently organized exhibition by UW-Stout’s student-run Fine Arts Association, and a series of pop-up presentations and sales by other UW-Stout student-run organizations, including the Print

QU Gallery, Q1 Gallery and Q2 Gallery
Exhibition Run: June 6–21, 2026

Opening Reception: June 6, 6–8pm

Art-A-Whirl® Weekend

MAY 15–17, 2026 • NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS

Friday 5–10pm
Saturday 12–8pm
Sunday 12–5pm

The St. Olaf College Emerging Artist Program offers recent graduates an intensive post-graduate studio experience, supporting professional development and the creation of new work. Selected artists receive studio space, a materials stipend, and mentorship while contributing to the campus art community.

The Emerging Artist Showcase at Q.arma Gallery will run May 2–9, 2026, featuring dynamic new work by this year’s cohort. An opening reception will be held on May 2, from 6–8pm, celebrating the artists and their accomplishments.

This exhibition highlights the creativity and evolving practices of emerging visual artists as they advance their work beyond the college environment.

Group Exhibition presented by UMN Sculpture Club

Featring works by Anissa Cavazos-Rodriguez, Aja Bond, Charlie Elliot, Chris Larson, Claire Dingmann, Corrie Steckelberg, Hannah Lee Hall, Henry LaBounta, Iris Leung, Isabella Sanchez, Jake Kromar, John Fleischer, Juniper Scheme, Lili Rojas, Maeve Jackson, Matthew King, Molly Frost, nouf saleh, Rob McClain, Sue Koch, TimmiLynne Johnson.

Exhiibion Run: March 21-April 18, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 5-7pm

Stop by Studio Ruyee to browse handcrafted textiles and gifts, including quilts, hand-stitched linens, scarves, pillows, and more. Warm tea will be served, and all are welcome to visit and explore the studio’s seasonal collection.

Location: Studio Ruyee & Q.arma Building Q2 Gallery
Dates: Saturday, Dec 6, 12-8pm | Sunday, Dec 7, 12-7pm
Social: @studioruyee

🎨✨ The Q.arma artists are thrilled to invite you to our Open Studios event! Come explore a vibrant world of creativity, connect with local artists, and discover one-of-a-kind treasures — just in time for the holidays!

It’s the perfect chance to pick up unique, handmade gifts, enjoy warm conversations, and soak in the cozy spirit of community before winter’s hush settles in. ❄️💫

🗓 Saturday, November 15th
🗓 Sunday, November 16th
🕛 12–6 PM
📍 Q.arma Building

We can't wait to see you there!

You’re invited to Grain & Form, an exhibition of handcrafted furniture by Eddie Phillips, founder of Boom Island Woodworking. Showcasing timeless design and the natural beauty of wood, each piece reflects Eddie’s dedication to form, function, and craftsmanship.

QU Gallery
Exhibition Run: July 11-26
Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat 12-4pm & by appointment.

North Star Printmakers Studio is pleased to present Portraits of the Ukrainian city KHARKIV

A collective teenage reflection on Kharkiv amid war—more than 20 young authors capture the city's fractured beauty through a shared portrait, shaped by limitations of size, materials, and color.

Q2 Gallery
Exhibition Run: June 6-13

ART-A-WHIRL WEEKEND

The largest open studio tour in the country, Art-A-Whirl happens annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis the third weekend of May.

MAY 16–18, 2025

Friday, 5–10PM
Saturday, 12–8PM
Sunday, 12–5PM

St. Olaf Emerging Artist Spring Exhibition
Group exhibition by: Luca Trujillo, Emily Domres, Fiko Insel, Vazgen Ananyan, Andrew Mazariegos
Exhibition Run: May 3-May 10, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3, 6-8pm

TOM LANE Assembling Content retrospective exhibition takes place on all three levels of Q.arma Building Galleries. A glimpse to Lane’s artistic interests over the past 35 years. Tom Lane is a Hudson, Wisconsin based artist and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Art, at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Exhibition Runs: March 22 - April 26, 2025
Artist Reception: Saturday, March 22, 5-9pm
Artist-led Gallery Tour: Saturday, April 26, 3-5pm

Q.arma Building QU, Q1, and Q2 Galleries
Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 1-5pm