Lake Harriet, Art Shanty Projects

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.
Iconic Art Shanty Projects return to Lake Harriet
After two years of weather disruptions, bone-chilling temperatures are a welcomed sight for those organizing the art festival.
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 Projects returning to Lake Harriet after warmth last year
The cold weather is great news for organizers of the Art Shanty Projects gearing up to open on Saturday after last year’s warm-up cut their program short.
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 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.
Thousands 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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Iconic Art Shanty Projects return to Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — An iconic winter art festival ... We want to connect with people," said Art Shanty Projects Artistic Director Erin Lavelle. "Subzero weather is actually quite exhilarating." ...
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Thousands of people enjoy art on a frozen Minneapolis lake despite bone-chilling temperatures
on the the opening day of the annual Art Shanty Projects, on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, Minn., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Credit: AP/Mark Vancleave Plus there are singing and theater ...