825 Arts

825 Arts 825 Arts is your creative home for the arts in Frogtown And Rondo! Formerly known as VTAC.

We are pleased to announce that 825 Arts is now holding FREE weekly open art hours! From 9am-4pm every Thursday, enjoy a...
06/18/2026

We are pleased to announce that 825 Arts is now holding FREE weekly open art hours! From 9am-4pm every Thursday, enjoy an open workspace where you can collaborate with other artists or just have a space to hang out.
Email [email protected] for more info

Tomorrow night, 825’s YALT is hosting their FIRST monthly youth music night! Every third Thursday from 6–8 PM at 825 Art...
06/17/2026

Tomorrow night, 825’s YALT is hosting their FIRST monthly youth music night! Every third Thursday from 6–8 PM at 825 Arts for musicians and music lovers ages 14–21! The first event is an indie-rock fairy garden themed jam session with karaoke, crafting, and live performers. Catch it June 18th from 6-8pm at 825 Arts.

Each month features a new theme inspired by different music genres and vibes from indie fairy garden nights to rock showcases and more. Expect live performances, creative energy, free water, a candy bowl, crafts and a welcoming space to connect through music.

Interested in an opportunity to talk about air pollution? You're invited to join the Hamline Midway Coalition at their p...
06/17/2026

Interested in an opportunity to talk about air pollution? You're invited to join the Hamline Midway Coalition at their public comment workshop! Delicious food will be provided free of charge while attendees discuss the latest air quality rules proposed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and write public comments together.

Event details:
🕧 Thursday, June 25th, 6:00-8:00 pm
📍Bethlehem in the Midway | 436 Roy St. N., St. Paul,
55104

What to expect:
🍝Enjoy a free locally catered meal with neighbors
🗣️Hear an overview of the proposed rule from a local perspective
💁Get recommendations from organizers
📝Receive assistance in writing and submitting public comments

RSVP by scanning the QR code or visit bit.ly/HMC436

There's an ART B-Q TOMORROW! Our next Art BQ is Tuesday, June 16th from 6–8PM at MLK Rec Center! Pull up for plant bingo...
06/16/2026

There's an ART B-Q TOMORROW! Our next Art BQ is Tuesday, June 16th from 6–8PM at MLK Rec Center! Pull up for plant bingo, basketball, minecraft, arts projects, and FREE food from Gravy Babies. As part of the party, Frogtown Neighborhood Association (District 7) will be hosting a community forum with a special City Council guest to discuss what’s happening in our neighborhoods and answer questions from residents.

Bring a friend, bring your questions, and bring your community spirit. See you there! Learn more at 825arts.org

This is a POPUP occurring at MLK Rec Center! Don't forget!

Tot Time is back! From 10am-12pm every Tuesday, come to 825 Arts for a morning of learning, art, and fun with Mizz Merce...
06/15/2026

Tot Time is back! From 10am-12pm every Tuesday, come to 825 Arts for a morning of learning, art, and fun with Mizz Mercedez!

There's an ART B-Q this Tuesday! Our next Art BQ is Tuesday, June 16th from 6–8PM at MLK Rec Center! Pull up for plant b...
06/13/2026

There's an ART B-Q this Tuesday! Our next Art BQ is Tuesday, June 16th from 6–8PM at MLK Rec Center! Pull up for plant bingo, basketball, minecraft, arts projects, and FREE food from Gravy Babies. As part of the party, Frogtown Neighborhood Association (District 7) will be hosting a community forum with a special City Council guest to discuss what’s happening in our neighborhoods and answer questions from residents.

Bring a friend, bring your questions, and bring your community spirit. See you there! Learn more at 825arts.org

This is a POPUP occurring at MLK Rec Center! Don't forget!

Tomorrow at 825 Arts! The SEAD Project is excited to announce the launch of Mekong Journeys: Raising New Villages, a liv...
06/12/2026

Tomorrow at 825 Arts! The SEAD Project is excited to announce the launch of Mekong Journeys: Raising New Villages, a living digital archive preserving the stories, memories, and histories of Southeast Asian communities.

Through oral histories, storytelling, and art, this project honors 50 years of resilience, migration, rebuilding, and community care. Together, we celebrate the stories that shaped our communities and ensure future generations can continue carrying them forward.

Get tickets at https://www.theseadproject.org/mekongjourneys

Introducing Rhythm Riot! The first Third Thursday event of the summer, Rythm Riot is a fairie-garden indie-rock night fo...
06/12/2026

Introducing Rhythm Riot! The first Third Thursday event of the summer, Rythm Riot is a fairie-garden indie-rock night for music lovers ages 14-21. Join us June 18th from 8-10pm to jam out in good company!

This is the first of our Third Thursday events, where YALT is hosting a monthly youth music night every third Thursday from 6–8 PM at 825 Arts.

Each month features a new theme inspired by different music genres and vibes from indie fairy garden nights to rock showcases and more. Expect live performances, creative energy, free water, a candy bowl, crafts and a welcoming space to connect through music.

06/11/2026

Our next Art BQ is Tuesday, June 16th from 6–8PM at MLK Rec Center, and we will be showcasing our Minecraft History Project! Come play and learn about the history of the neighborhood directly from Rondo elders, while exploring models of the places they lived in and loved.

You can also pull up for plant bingo, basketball, arts projects, and FREE food from Gravy Babies. As part of the party, Frogtown Neighborhood Association (District 7) will be hosting a community forum with a special City Council guest to discuss what’s happening in our neighborhoods and answer questions from residents.

Bring a friend, bring your questions, and bring your community spirit. See you there! Learn more at 825arts.org

June’s Artist of the month is Damian Schaab, a papercutting artist born and raised in Frogtown! With just a blade and pa...
06/10/2026

June’s Artist of the month is Damian Schaab, a papercutting artist born and raised in Frogtown! With just a blade and paper, Damian creates intricate images that reflect layers of experience. You can see more of his work in a new mobile art gallery this summer, or just by visiting our building, where multiple works are installed! You can also find him on instagram at

You can read a short interview with Damian on our website, 825arts.org/current-programming, or hear him interview on our podcast Alive At 825, airing this Saturday!

The photo portrait used in this image is the copywritten work of Karen Aldrich, whose work you can find at

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