Minneapolis Institute of Art Announces “Meet at Mia” Summer Series


Experience the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) like never before with the Meet at Mia summer event series, occurring most Thursday evenings beginning May 16 through September 19 in Mia’s Target Park. The series is free to the public. Community members can enjoy live music, unique food and drinks available for purchase, gallery tours and the chance to make art while participating in bike nights, movies in the park and courtyard concert events.
“Meet at Mia provides an opportunity for the community to join us and connect, create and kick back as we celebrate summer in the Twin Cities. With thoughtful and varied programming taking place nearly every week, there is a Meet at Mia event suited for everyone. We can’t wait to welcome both new and returning guests to Mia to experience the museum in a whole new way.” Lynn Farmer, chief audience and engagement officer at Mia
Meet at Mia kicks off on May 16 with Bike Night, including art activities with Wóokiye Wín, a poetry reading with Gwen Westerman, a screening and panel discussion of the film Blackwaters, and food and libations from Pizza Karma, Trickster Tacos and more.
Highlights of this year’s Meet at Mia events include:
Bike Night (May 16, June 6, July 11, August 1, September 5) – Pedal to the party right through Mia’s doors from 5-9 p.m.! Learn more about the Twin Cities biking community and make experience art while enjoying music from DJ TaliaKnight. Show off your best bike pose in Mia’s photo booth and indulge in tasty food truck offerings.
Movie in the Park (May 23, June 13, July 18, August 8, September 12) – Enjoy movies on the big (inflatable) screen in Mia’s Target Park while encountering art and imbibing in local food trucks. Festivities will run from 5-10 p.m. with movies starting at 8 p.m.
Courtyard Concerts (May 30, June 20, June 27, July 25, August 15, September 19) – Join Mia in Target Park for a sampling of Twin Cities talent while engaging with local music expert Diane Miller as she spins tunes before and after each live performance. Local food trucks, gallery tours and experiential art will be available throughout each event, running from 5-9 p.m.
For more information on Meet at Mia, as well as other featured events, visit ArtsMia.org.