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Art in Words at MIA
Art in Words at Mia

In this adventurous class series at Mia, 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. First event is Feb 20!      

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Friend Fete
Join Us for the Friend Fete!

Come together as one big friend group at our bi-annual gathering for Friends of the Loft! Join us to celebrate on March 19!

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Image of Maggie Smith April 5 event in partnership with Magers & Quinn. Image depicts her face as well as the image of her book cover entitled Dear Writer.
Maggie Smith Event | April 5

Maggie Smith's new book Dear Writer is coming out soon and the Loft is partnering with Magers & Quinn for this special event. Don't miss out!

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Loft classes are offered online and in-person. All classes are designed to help you reach your goals. Explore our upcoming offerings and find your next chance to learn, connect, and grow.

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Upcoming Loft Events

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The Loft hosts numerous events throughout the year. Take a look at our upcoming offerings and plan your next visit.

Upcoming Loft Events
Feb
20
2025
Art in Words - Writing@Mia: Deborah Roberts (February)

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.
Mar
5
2025
The Summer 2025 Fiction Writing and Poetry Apprenticeship Project Information Session 1

If you're curious about the Loft's Year-Long Poetry Apprenticeship Writing Project Hieu Minh Nguyen or the Year-Long Fiction Writing Project with Junauda Petrus and learning which is right for you, come to this informal information session to find out more and ask questions!
Mar
13
2025
Art in Words - Writing@Mia: GIANTS I - The Dean Collection (March)

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.
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