Chroma Zone Closing Weekend
Taylor Berman's "At the Center of Our Being" can be found on the east-facing wall of the Dow Building at 2242 University Ave W.
Join us to celebrate another summer of new murals and the Chroma Zone Mural Festival. As temps grow cooler and days shorter, we celebrate the warmth and joy brought by 10+ new murals created during the 2022 Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival. Closing Weekend Events happen on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1.
Meet the muralists and celebrate together with the artists, partners, sponsors, and the greater Twin Cities community at these free public Chroma Zone festival events:
FRIDAY NIGHT MURAL CRAWL with Pop-Up Stops
Friday, September 30 • 5 – 8 p.m.
in the Raymond / University Ave area
Start by picking up an event map at either of two info booths (located on the North and South sides of Raymond Station on University Ave) to begin your self-directed outdoor tour with a growing list of pop-up stops:
Meet the artists behind the 2022 murals in easy walking distance:
Taylor Berman @ the Dow Building • Jose Dominguez @ Terra Firma Remodeling (Charles St) • Hibaaq Ibrahim @ 692 Glendale • Geno Okok @ the Sewell Building • Few & Far @ Bro-Tex • Kada Goalen @ Murphy Rigging • Maiya Hartman @ Twin Cities Janitor Supply • Povi Marie @ Terra Firma Remodeling (Territorial Rd)
Hop the Can Can Mini Putt Putt bus to see more 2022 murals:
Jennifer Davis @ ProStop Fuel Station • Rocco Drillo @ Northwest Packaging • Alex Smith (Part 2) @ Grahn's Upholstery • Joy Spika @ SpotWeld • Votan @ Hampden Park Co-op
Watch a live painting demo by Black Daze on Charles Street near Raymond
Print a coaster with Studio on Fire and enjoy a specialty drink @ Dogwood Coffee at Carleton & Charles Street
Create poster art courtesy of Wet Paint Artists' Materials and Framing
Meet the team behind the Urban Art Mapping Project
Listen to live music @ the Sewell Building
Discover new digs for FilmNorth and the Playwright Center in the Zone
See the new exhibit at the Smallest Museum in Saint Paul
Discover local art at the Dow Gallery and Picture Framing
Learn about the Rest Bright yellow art bench project from Keep Architecture
Learn how Saint Anthony Park Community Council is improving our streets
Discover new housing at The Mason on Territorial Rd
Eat something new @ The Naughty Greek and Foxy Falafel
Discover what's on tap @ Dual Citizen Brewing Co.
Build community with Saint Anthony Community Foundation & the Park Bugle
Shop retail locations along University and Raymond Avenues
Free event parking and more!
Jose Dominguez at work on "Clubhouse City" on the Charles Street side of Terra Firma Building and Remodeling.
MURAL TOURS with outdoor demos, metal art & more!
Saturday, October 1 • 3 – 6 p.m.
@ the Red Lot of Prior Works, 755 Prior Ave
Guided bus tours (featuring artist guides) on the hour at 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Guided bike tour at 3:30 p.m. with Move Minnesota — check back for online registration link. Tour departs from the Red Lot (north of the building) on Prior Ave. Riders must be 18+, sign a waiver and have a helmet.
Live painting demo by Wes Winship — sponsored by Montana Paint
Hands-on activities with Sara Hanson and the WOW! Mobile Metal Lab
ARTIST TALK & CLOSING PARTY sponsored by Can Can Wonderland
Saturday, October 1 • 6 – 8 p.m.
@ Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave
Join moderator Candida Gonzalez for a lively panel discussion with five of the 2022 Chroma Zone muralists in the Red Room of Can Can Wonderland from 6 – 7 p.m. followed by socializing with the artists, mural alumni, sponsors, partners and festival goers. We are excited to celebrate another successful festival with you!
Check in at the Chroma Zone table in the lobby of Can Can Wonderland to receive free admission for this special event. While event admission does not include a round of mini golf, guests can take a "mini art tour" of the artist-designed golf course with a Can Can guide at 8 p.m.
Stay late to enjoy the whimsical amusements of Can Can Wonderland and the taproom at BlackStack Brewing.
Get more event updates and maps at chromazone.net