Past Events
May 2016
Pillsbury A-Mill Artist Lofts opens for Art-A-Whirl
Pillsbury A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 Main St. SE, will opens its doors to celebrate its Art-A-Whirl inaugural, Friday, May 20, 5-10 p.m., Saturday, May 21, noon-8 p.m., and Sunday, May 22, noon-5 p.m.
Find out more »June 2016
A-Mill Artist Lofts in Stone Arch Bridge Festival
A-Mill Artist Lofts will be participating in the 22nd Stone Arch Bridge Festival June 17-19.
Find out more »September 2016
Photography Walking Tours
Old building and photography enthusiasts have two new opportunities to tour historic neighborhoods while honing artistic skills. The Preservation Alliance of Minnesota is hosting a pair of smartphone photography tours this fall.
Find out more »November 2016
Artists of A-Mill Rummage Sale
Residents will be selling their flea market fare of household goods, books, tchotchke, and more.
Find out more »December 2016
Maker’s Market at A-Mill Artist Lofts
Paintings, pottery, sculpture, photography, fiber arts, millinery, artisan goods and more. There will also be refreshments, patisserie items, an hourly raffle, a fashion show, and entertainment by resident musicians.
Find out more »June 2018
Pillsbury A Mill Tour
The Minnesota Historical Society will have a tour of Pillsbury A Mill, 415 Main St. SE, which recently opened as the A-Mill Artist Lofts, Saturday, June 2, 10:30 am-noon.
Find out more »Minneatureapolis: Free family art making
Folks of all ages and skill sets come together and create a huge imaginary city in clay. A team of trained educators assist.
Find out more »Hennepin Island Hydropower Walking Tour
The Minnesota Historical Society will have a Hennepin Island Hydropower Walking Tour, Thursday, June 28, 10:30 am-noon, starting at A-Mill Artist Lofts.
Find out more »January 2019
Pillsbury A Mill Tour
The Minnesota Historical Society will have a Strike! The Workers' Rights Tour, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2-3:30 pm, beginning at Mill City Museum, 704 Second St. S.
Find out more »March 2019
3rd Annual Weird Sh*t Art Show Celebrates the Bizarre
The Weird Sh*t Art Show returns with a lineup of more than 75 artists whose works represent the abnormal, strange, freaky and bizarre. The event takes place at the A-Mill Artists Lofts (315 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN) on Sunday, March 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show will kick off with Speed Friending for Artists from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The goal of the event is to help artists of all varieties make connections so that they…
Find out more »May 2019
A-Mill Behind Closed Doors
For the first time in its history, the Pillsbury A-Mill will open its hidden museum to the public for NEMAA's Art-A-Whirl® and Doors Open Minneapolis.
Find out more »“Keep the Beat” 2nd Precinct Fundraiser
The Nicollet Island-East Bank Neighborhood Association and the St. Anthony West Neighborhood Association are throwing a party for the cops. Gather with them on May 22 at the Pillsbury "A" Mill, 315 Main Street NE, for a fundraiser to support extra patrols throughout the summer and during the winter holiday season. Tickets will be sold through leaders at various residences, at Surdyk’s, Keegans and online. Join your neighbors and sample delicious food and tasty beverages provided by a variety of…
Find out more »June 2019
Mystery of Cats: Cat Art Festival
It’s all about cats, cats and nothing but the cats.
Find out more »November 2019
Dark Arts Festival
Mrakmur presents Dark Arts Festival 2019, a Halloween after-party, Sunday, Nov. 3, noon-8 pm, at Pillsbury A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 Main St. SE.
Find out more »Open call for “Safeword: An Erotic Art Show”
The Otherworldly Arts Collective will be creating an art show around the idea of erotic artwork.
Find out more »June 2021
A-Mill Artist Lofts Music & Art Fair
Twenty-five artists are confirmed for the A-Mill Artist Lofts Music & Art Fair, Saturday, June 19, 10 am-7pm. Live music from 11 am-7 pm. A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main St. Free.
Find out more »July 2021
Historic Main Street Walking Tour
Discover the stories of Minneapolis’s oldest neighborhood and gain insight into the rich diversity of the 1850s town of St. Anthony. Learn about the immense changes along Main Street throughout the years, and landmarks like the 1855 Upton Block, 1858 Martin & Morrison Building, and the Pillsbury A Mill. The town of St. Anthony was established on the east side of the Mississippi in 1848, a few years before its neighbor Minneapolis started on the west side of the river.…
Find out more »April 2023
“Universal Human”
Beyond our ordinary worlds defined by our memory, our intellect and our five senses is a mystical realm of beauty, magic and extraordinary potential. "Universal Human," an exhibit of original paintings by Lori Lentz, will be held Saturday, April 15, 12-5 pm, A-Mill Artist Lofts Gallery, 315 SE Main St.
Find out more »May 2024
A-Mill Artist Lofts open for Art-A-Whirl, Doors Open
A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 Main Street SE, will be open during Art-A-Whirl 2024, May 17-19. Hours are Friday, May 17, 5-10 pm ; Saturday, May 18, 10 am-8 pm; and Sunday, May 19, 10-5 pm. The building will be open on multiple floors with 60 artist vendors conducting demos such as jewelry, ceramics, screen printing, painting and photography. Live music throughout the weekend from Guytano, Jeff James, Elliott Graber, Dylan Boehmer, Adam Marx and Phil Daniels. Food trucks will also…
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