Art-A-Whirl® at St. Mary’s

May 21–23, 2027

Friday 5–9 p.m.
Saturday 12–7 p.m.
Sunday 12–4 p.m.

St. Mary’s Cathedral is pleased to participate in Art-A-Whirl®, the largest open artist studio tour in the country!

This annual event takes place in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District the third weekend of May.

The Cathedral joins over 1,600 local artists, galleries, and businesses to showcase and celebrate the Orthodox Christian iconography and architecture which has stood in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District since 1887.

Art-a-Whirl is sponsored and organized by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA), which strengthens and supports local artists in the Northeast Minneapolis community with resources, promotion, and fellowship.

St. Mary’s Cathedral is a proud member of NEMAA and the creativity of our community, as expressions of the talents and blessings received from God.

Visit and see our historic Cathedral while visiting Northeast Minneapolis for Art-a-Whirl!

Architecture

Explore our historic and recently restored Cathedral with one of the largest collection of icons and frescoes in the Upper Midwest.

Icons

Icons, called Windows to Heaven, depict Jesus Christ, the saints, and major feasts of the church year as a means to bring us closer to God.

Live Music

Enjoy small ensemble presentations of Orthodox liturgical chant and music at 1:30 and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Iconography Demonstrations

The ancient tradition of painting icons continues here in Minneapolis at St. Mary's Cathedral with live demonstrations with egg tempera painted on wood boards.