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Loft Events

For In-person events: Advanced tickets guarantee a general admission seat and help cover the Loft's costs to host the event. We are committed to accessibility at our events. If the event cost is a barrier, please show up to the event and we will accommodate you at the door through pay-what-you-can admission.  

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5pm-9pm
Art in Words - Writing@Mia: The Harlem Renaissance (October)

Come, write about art in an immersive experience of exhibitions, lectures, and collections at the Minneapolis Art Institute. In this adventurous class, writer and Loft Executive & Artistic Director, Arleta Little, will invite participants to explore ekphrastic writing through discussion, exercises, and workshops while learning about visual art and artists from the 20th and 21st centuries. Register via Mia's website.

Presenters
Arleta M. Little
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Price
Regular $0.00
Friend $0.00
Location
Minneapolis Institute of Art
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Art in Words at MIA
6pm-8pm
The Loft's Young Writers Anthology Release Party

Celebrate the launch of the inaugural Loft Youth Anthology! Enjoy a reading by young writers from Loft classes (Sept 2024–Aug 2025), followed by a book signing and reception. Tickets include a copy of the anthology, with proceeds supporting the Loft's mission to inspire and nurture young writers. This event is open to family, friends, and the public—come celebrate the creativity of these emerging voices!

Presenters
Marianne Manzler
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Price
Regular $20.00
Friend $18.00
Pay What You Can $0.00
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Anthology Release Youth Event