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Northern Lights.mn to Take a Year Off from the Northern Spark Festival in 2020 to Plan for the Future

The free public art festival will return to the Twin Cities in June 2021 after a year of strategic planning and leadership transition

April 2019 Press Release: Partners and Projects

Announcing 2019 Artists & Partners

Community partners collaborate to create We Are Here: Resilience, Renewal, & Regeneration for artist projects to explore the theme We Are Here. Read to see highlights from each zone.

Announcing Northern Spark 2019: June 14 and 15

The two night, free public art festival theme is We Are Here: Resilience, Renewal, & Regeneration and takes place in the American Indian Cultural Corridor, The Commons and the Rondo neighborhood.

How to Experience Northern Spark

Prepare for the free public art festival on June 15 and 16 in downtown Minneapolis by planning must-see art, transportation, where to eat, and more!

Art on the Rooftop: A Party to Benefit Northern Spark

Northern Lights.mn announces Northern Spark’s 8th annual benefit party on Saturday, June 16 in The Rooftop Lounge at Le Meridien Chambers Hotel.

Announcing Full Line-Up for Northern Spark 2018

For the first time, the free public art festival is offered for two nights, exploring inspiring projects in downtown Minneapolis with the theme Commonality

‘Carry-on Homes’ wins 2018 Creative City Challenge

The participatory art installation 'Carry-on Homes' by Peng Wu, Zoe Cinel, Shunjie Yong, Preston Drum and Aki Shibata won the 2018 Creative City Challenge.

Northern Spark to focus on Climate Change

Northern Spark, has announced that its 2016 and 2017 festivals will focus on Earth’s changing environment.

Announcing Northern Spark 2018: June 15 and 16

The first ever two-night version of the free public art festival explores participatory projects in Downtown Minneapolis with the theme Commonality

Northern Spark 2017 Highlights

The dusk till dawn art festival’s 7th year inspired attendees in 7 neighborhoods along Metro Transit’s Green Line to change their perceptions about climate change through interactive art projects.

Helado Negro sparks the night at Northern Spark on June 11, 2016

Opening Ceremony and concert begins at the Minneapolis Convention Center Plaza with Creative City Challenge winner Wolf & Moose.

How to Experience Northern Spark

With 7 sites to travel between, we recommend planning your Northern Spark experience.