Past Events
August 2016
Community Day at the California Building
This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the California Building, 2505 California St. NE, as a haven for working artists and their studios. Join them for their first annual California Community Day and Open Studio event on Saturday, August 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mark Lusardi, a well-known and respected ceramic artist, will be setting up an outdoor kiln in the parking lot by Mojo Coffee where visitors can choose a piece of clay pottery to glaze and fire (for free!) in…
Find out more »November 2016
California Dreamin’ art crawl
The California Dreamin' open studio art crawl will be Friday, Nov. 11, noon-10 a.m., and Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at the California Building.
Find out more »BNA’s “In The Air” Fundraiser
The event, which is for family, art enthusiasts and beer lovers, will help pay for BNA's Phase 2 of the Lowry Bridge area air pollution related cancer and asthma survey.
Find out more »September 2018
“How We Bloom” Exhibition
"How We Bloom," is a two person exhibition by Brenda Litman and Madison Rubenstein, artists of the California Building's 2nd floor.
Find out more »November 2018
Bottineau Neighborhood Association’s Silent Auction
Bid on dog washes, fine art, a Strider Bike and Helmet, and tickets to see the Timberwolves, Cirque Du Soleil, WWE Smackdown Live, Jeff Dunham, and Har Mar Superstar.
Find out more »April 2019
Dog Day Open Studios at the California Building
Social dogs and their owners are invited to explore over 25 artist studios.
Find out more »September 2019
“Movement, Gesture, Rhythm” by Adu Gindy and Brenda Litman
Two artists with studios on the second floor of the California Building, 2205 California St. NE, will showcase their work in a two-person exhibition, “Movement, Gesture, Rhythm,” in the on2gallery, Sept. 5-Oct. 25, with a reception, Saturday, Sept. 14, 1-3 pm.
Find out more »November 2019
Aldo Moroni at Legacy Makers Place
During the three days of Art Attack, when studios throughout the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District will be open, Aldo Moroni will open his newly renovated studio, Legacy Makers Place, in the California Building.
Find out more »Grand Opening of Legacy Makers Place – Aldo Moroni
Aldo Moroni will open his newly renovated studio (Legacy Makers Place) in the California Building.
Find out more »Holiday Light? Holiday Dark?
Holiday Light? Holiday Dark? encourages reflection on divergent holiday experiences and seeks to inspire people to be creative as we all discover how art CAN change the world.
Find out more »The Unveiling of M.EX. – Mesoamerican Experience by Aldo Moroni
The Mesoamerican Experience {M.EX.}. M.EX. is a huge mountainscape in miniature depicting the Mesoamerican experience.
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELED: California Building Dog Days Event
According to their website, they are cancelling all events through April 15. Info: californiabuilding.com.
Find out more »November 2021
California Dreamin’
The art-filled historic California Building will have over 30 art studios open to explore Nov. 5-7. Come visit with the artists and experience art first hand. Enjoy food and get your mojo on at Mojo Coffee Gallery, where they are planning live music all weekend long, then wander six floors of art spaces. Friday, Nov.5, 5-10 pm; Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 am–6 pm, and Sunday, Nov. 7, 12-5 pm at the California Building, 2205 California St. NE. To ensure everyone's…
Find out more »November 2022
California Dreamin’
The California Building, 2205 California St. NE, will be open for California Dreamin’, part of the Fall Open Studios weekend hosted by the Arts District and NEMAA. Dates are Nov. 4, 5-10 pm, Nov. 5, 11 am-8 pm, and Nov. 6, 12-5 pm. Artists throughout the building will open their doors to give the public a behind-the-scenes look at their process and offer original art pieces for sale. Multiple studios will host demos and classes, including painting and 3D printing…
Find out more »February 2024
Art at the Heart
Art at the Heart is an open studio event combined with a rich selection of classes, demos and activities, perfect for couples and friends. In addition to the art activities, you can enjoy music, chocolates from Groveland Confections and warm winter beverages and food from Mojo Coffee Gallery. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10, 12-6 pm at the California Building, 2205 California St. NE.
Find out more »March 2024
California Building Open Studios
The doors of the California Building, 2205 Calfornia St. NE, will be open Saturday, March 9, 11 am-4 pm, for an open studios event. Meet and talk with local artists as they create their work.
Find out more »April 2024
Art Benefit for Gaza
The art sale will take place 11 am-4 pm on Saturday, April 13, in Studio 501 of the California Building, 2205 California St. NE. There will be live poetry, music and drumming from 1-2:30 pm. This event is part of Open Second Saturdays at the California Building. Proceeds to Doctors Without Borders.
Find out more »May 2024
California Building open for Art-A-Whirl® 2024
The California Building, 2205 California St. NE, will be open during Art-A-Whirl® 2024, May 17-19. Hours are Friday, May 17, 5-10 pm; Saturday, May 18, 12-8 pm; and Sunday, May 19, 12-5 pm. Throughout the building, artists will host family-friendly demos and classes in areas such as ceramics, jewelry, painting, woodworking, and more! Additionally, FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts will perform live glassblowing demonstrations from their mobile studio on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 pm. The building will host…
Find out more »September 2024
California Dreamin’ 2024
The California Building, 2205 California St. NE, will be open for California Dreamin’ 2024 at a new date and time. Hours are Friday, Sept. 27, 5-9 pm and Saturday, Sept. 28, 12-8 pm. The six-story building will open its doors to showcase work from more than 30 artists in multiple mediums, giving the public an up close look at the artistic process, with many artists offering original works for sale. There will be live music in the side lobby as…
Find out more »November 2024
Fall open studios
Fall in love with art! Friday, Nov. 8, 5-10 pm and Saturday, Nov. 9, 12-8 pm. 30+ quality artists showing handmade paintings, jewelry, sculpture and clothing. Meet the artists, have snacks in Mojo Coffee Gallery, get a jump on holiday giving. California Building, 2205 California St. NE.
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