This week, Thuba Nguyen, early childhood education specialist and children's book author, led a creative workshop focused on how to develop an illustrated book.

The North Suburban Center for the Arts welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors. Together they bring decades of studio, gallery, and nonprofit administration experience to the organization as it enters an exciting new chapter.

Each year, the art center invites community members to get creative and connect through a variety of activities, including crafts, live music, and collaborative mural painting.

From its symbolism, its restrictions, and its multitudes, color is the star of the show. Arranged by hue, the gallery takes visitors on a kaleidoscopic journey.

Activities included DIY drawstring totes, friendship bracelets & soccer-themed keychains, temporary tattoos, and a coloring sheet inspired by Minnesota Aurora’s beloved mascot, Rory.

An evening of crafts and craft brews created a moment of hope for the Fridley-based art center, anchored in community gathering and creative expression.

A sense of curiosity and deep care for the medium’s potential echoed around the table, regardless of the years spent at the loom.

This exhibition is a collaboration with the Scandinavian Weavers Study Group of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota and features fiber art from artists working in northern climates, both here in Minnesota and internationally.

Kingdom Animalia is a juried exhibition inspired by the wonder of animals and shows a variety of wildlife depicted in a multitude of mediums.

Kolina Cicero’s children’s book brings a farm flair to this month’s Story Time at the Brewery event.