Art Shanty, Minneapolis 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 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.
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.
Art Shanty Projects delay opening due to extreme cold
Lake Harriet’s Art Shanty Projects opened late on Sunday. Organizers kept visitors away because of extremely cold weather in the morning.
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 returning to Lake Harriet after warmth last year
The cold weather is great news for organizers of the Art Shanty Projects gearing up to open on Saturday after last year’s warm-up cut their program short.
Art Shanty Project Lake Harriet back on Ice January 2025
After last year’s event was cut short by March-like temperatures, organizers have been monitoring the forecast.
Art Shanty Projects returning to Lake Harriet
After being canceled last year due to warm conditions causing uncertain ice levels, the Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet are gearing up to open on Saturday.
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 ...
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Art Exhibit Frozen Lake
Visitors dance in The Hot Box Disco Inferno, an interactive art installation, on the the opening day of the annual Art Shanty ...
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Lacrosse’s Native roots come alive on a frozen Lake Harriet during Art Shanty 2025
Twin Cities Native Lacrosse is spreading awareness of the game’s Indigenous roots, hosting games on Lake Harriet during the Art Shanty exhibition.