Art Shanty, Minnesota and Lake Harriet

Art Shanty Projects returns to Lake Harriet just in time for Minnesota’s latest cold snap
A polar vortex sun and below-zero wind chills marked the opening day for the Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet.
Art Shanty Projects delay opening due to extreme cold
Lake Harriet’s Art Shanty Projects opened late on Sunday. Organizers kept visitors away because of extremely cold weather in the morning.
Art Shanty Projects take residency on frozen lake in Minnesota
Art Shanty Projects began its first of four weekends welcoming visitors to explore immersive art installations on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis.
Art Shanties return to Lake Harriet in Minneapolis
The Art Shanty Projects, featuring 20 uniquely designed shanties with performances and interactive experiences, returns Jan. 18–Feb. 9, showcasing a new mentorship program and celebrating ideal ice conditions after last year's weather challenges.
Ice Shanty Projects return to Lake Harriet with renewed hope after tough 2024
A Minneapolis wintertime staple is back once more – this time, with renewed hope. As the Ice Shanty Art Project enters its 21st year, it's coming off arguably it's toughest year – when Minnesota's warmest winter on record cut the project short after just a handful of days.
Art Shanty Project Lake Harriet back on Ice January 2025
After last year’s event was cut short by March-like temperatures, organizers have been monitoring the forecast.
Art Shanty Projects returning to Lake Harriet
After being canceled last year due to warm conditions causing uncertain ice levels, the Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet are gearing up to open on Saturday.
Art Exhibit Frozen Lake
Visitors dance in The Hot Box Disco Inferno, an interactive art installation, on the the opening day of the annual Art Shanty Projects, on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, Minn., Saturday,
Interactive art on ice: Minnesotans brave the chill for the Art Shanty projects
Despite frigid conditions in Minneapolis, thousands ventured onto a frozen Lake Harriet on Saturday to immerse themselves in art, connect with others, and brave the cold at the annual Art Shanty Projects.
Thousands of people enjoy art on a frozen Minneapolis lake despite bone-chilling temperatures
Saturday was cold even for Minneapolis, but that didn't stop thousands of people from tromping out onto a frozen lake to ...
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Twin Cities weekend events: Art Shanty Projects, World Snow Sculpting Championship, gamer orchestra
The Art Shanties are back on ice! After delays and closures due to warm weather last year, the "village" of interactive art ...