Upcoming Events

Join and celebrate the Loft's young writers as they read from works written in a Loft summer youth camp! This reading takes place from 12:30-1:30PM and is open to family, friends, and the public.

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. In this learning partnership between the Loft Literary Center and the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art in Words classes include general admission to the Mia exhibits, lectures, galleries, and collections that will be the focus of each class. Open to writers in all genres and levels, from the occasional journaler to published authors.

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. In this learning partnership between the Loft Literary Center and the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art in Words classes include general admission to the Mia exhibits, lectures, galleries, and collections that will be the focus of each class. Open to writers in all genres and levels, from the occasional journaler to published authors.

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. In this learning partnership between the Loft Literary Center and the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art in Words classes include general admission to the Mia exhibits, lectures, galleries, and collections that will be the focus of each class. Open to writers in all genres and levels, from the occasional journaler to published authors.

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!