Minnesota, Art Shanty and Lake Harriet

Iconic Art Shanty Projects return to Minneapolis
After two years of weather disruptions, bone-chilling temperatures are a welcomed sight for those organizing the art festival.
Art Shanty Projects returns to Lake Harriet just in time for Minnesota’s latest cold snap
A polar vortex sun and below-zero wind chills marked the opening day for the Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet.
Art Shanty Projects take residency on frozen lake in Minnesota
Art Shanty Projects began its first of four weekends welcoming visitors to explore immersive art installations on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. (AP video: Mark Vancleave)
Ice Shanty Projects return to Lake Harriet with renewed hope after tough 2024
A Minneapolis wintertime staple is back once more – this time, with renewed hope. As the Ice Shanty Art Project enters its 21st year, it's coming off arguably it's toughest year – when Minnesota's warmest winter on record cut the project short after just a handful of days.
Art Shanties return to Lake Harriet in Minneapolis
The Art Shanty Projects, featuring 20 uniquely designed shanties with performances and interactive experiences, returns Jan. 18–Feb. 9, showcasing a new mentorship program and celebrating ideal ice conditions after last year's weather challenges.
Iconic Art Shanty Projects return to Lake Harriet
We want to get outside. We want to connect with nature. We want to connect with people," said Art Shanty Projects Artistic Director Erin Lavelle. "Subzero weather is actually quite exhilarating."
Art Shanty projects go on despite extreme cold
Lake Harriet’s Art Shanty Projects opened late on Sunday. Organizers kept visitors away because of extremely cold weather in the morning.
Interactive art on ice: Minnesotans brave the chill for the Art Shanty projects
Despite frigid conditions in Minneapolis, thousands ventured onto a frozen Lake Harriet on Saturday to immerse themselves in art, connect with others, and brave the cold at the annual Art Shanty Projects.
Thousands enjoy art on a frozen Minneapolis lake despite bone-chilling temperatures
Saturday was cold even for Minneapolis, but that didn't stop thousands of people from tromping out onto a frozen lake to ...
Standing On A Frozen Lake In Single Digit Temperatures … For Art!
Interactive art installations drew visitors out onto a frozen lake in Minneapolis, Minn. despite the extremely cold weather.
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Thousands of people enjoy art on a frozen Minneapolis lake despite bone-chilling temperatures
The annual Art Shanty Projects drew crowds onto Lake Harriet for the first of four weekends of interactive, often silly and occasionally downright strange art events. The art was presented in or ...
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Twin Cities weekend events: Art Shanty Projects, World Snow Sculpting Championship, gamer orchestra
The Art Shanties are back on ice! After delays and closures due to warm weather last year, the "village" of interactive art ...