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We want you to be fully prepared to apply for the Arts & Culture Vibrant Storefronts Program! Join us this April for three open house site visits at the 2025 Arts & Culture Vibrant Storefronts participating properties in Downtown, Harmon Place/Loring Park, and Uptown. RSVP today to explore the spaces, ask questions, and gather key details. Images and property information for each location are available at this link: mplsartsandculture.org/vibrant-storefronts

These tours will be self-guided; city staff and property owners or a representative will be present. The tours will begin at promptly at 10 a.m. We recommend arriving at the designated start time if you wish to see all the properties on the designated tour date

Site visit open house locations, dates and times:

Friday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to Noon - (1st Ave N.)

Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - (Harmon Place / Loring Park)

Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to Noon (Uptown)

We will provide blank note cards for any questions that cannot be answered during your site visit. You can leave your note cards with city staff attendants for a follow-up response. Properties will be marked with door signs and balloons to help you identify the locations.

There are five properties to view located between 5th street and 3rd Street on 1st Ave N.

There are six properties to view around Loring Park. The Loring Greenway connects the 12th & Nicollet location to create a full loop.

There are four properties to view at the intersection of Hennepin & West Lake Street. One property is located in Seven Points, facing Hennepin Avenue.

OVERVIEW of the Program:

The Arts & Culture Vibrant Storefronts is a city-led funding opportunity to support and grow creative opportunities within the ecosystem of downtown and other parts of the city with the goal of increasing vibrancy, innovation, and sustainability. The Arts & Cultural Affairs department is bringing together property owners with individual artists and arts organizations by providing funding to subsidize rental costs.

If you need more information, visit the program application page: mplsartsandculture.org/vibrant-storefronts. Please send your questions to mplsaca@minneapolismn.gov