Z Puppets leads people of all ages and abilities into the power of playfulness and feats of imagination through performances, workshops and video. With a mix of hand-crafted puppetry, inventive music and quirky humor, they delight children and adults by transforming complex concepts into fun, meaningful arts experiences. Co-founders and Creative Directors of Z Puppets [...]
Zhang Ying & Rhonda Lund
Acclaimed flutist and composer Zhang Ying and storyteller Rhonda Lund bring China’s ancient musical and storytelling traditions into vivid new light. Zhang Ying began his professional musical career at age 16, playing the Chinese bamboo flute in a traditional orchestra. Now he plays and composes on eleven different woodwind instruments from across China. Rhonda Lund [...]
Willow Brae
Andrea Stern (Celtic harps) and Laura MacKenzie (wind-powered instruments) form the duo Willow Brae. As Willow Brae, they have performed at numerous festivals, fairs, concert halls, community centers, libraries and schools all around the Upper Midwest. “Brae” is a Scots word meaning hillside by a river, and their name refers to a bank of willow [...]
Victor Yepez
I strongly believe that art is for everybody. In my sculpture I utilize recycled materials because of their aesthetic properties and also with an ecological message for future generations. My hope is that my work will play a role in creating a positive future with respect for the earth, justice and dignity for everyone. I [...]
Ticket To Brasil
Ticket To Brasil is a unique international ensemble that has performed at a number of local as well as international events including the Winnipeg Jazz Festival, MN Orchestra SommerFest, Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Bloomington Latin Music Festival, Ordway World Stage Festival, Sioux Falls Jazz Festival, Grand Marais Jazz Festival, MN Winter Jazz Festival, MN State [...]
TaikoArts Midwest
TaikoArts Midwest is a Minnesota based world class taiko ensemble who delivers loud, energetic performances that combine music, dance, culture, and pure athleticism. Taiko is the Japanese word for drum and refers to the modern style of playing these drums. Wadaiko (in Japan) and kumi daiko (in North America) is movement infused, heart-pounding, dynamic group [...]
Siama’s Congo Roots
“In Congo, music is so fun. It’s shared by everyone in the community and it’s a part of everything we do.” Whether performing or hosting a super fun educational program, Siama loves taking audiences on a delightful journey to his African homeland. More About the Artist Siama (see-AHH-maw) enjoyed a joyful, adventuresome childhood in the [...]
Shakun Maheshwari
Shakun is a visual artist who works in many genres. She began her artistic life in her native India, learning traditional folk arts from her mother and aunties. With formal art training in graphic design, photography and various other mediums, she has enhanced her background and teaching methods. Shakun uses her folk art background to [...]
