Thousands of People Enjoy Art on a Frozen Minneapolis Lake

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. (AP video: Mark Vancleave)
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.
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 immerse themselves in art, make new friends — and try their best to stay warm.
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.
Part art, part science: Art Shanty Projects returning to Lake Harriet ice
Turn the dial on a little ice hut on Lake Harriet to become a rabbit, a gopher, a shrew. Part of the Art Shanty Projects, the NatureGrafter lets visitors choose a Minnesota natural phenomenon — an animal or a tree or a bug — to embody,
Ice Shanty Projects return to Lake Harriet with renewed hope after tough 2024
LAKE HARRIET, Minn. — 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 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,
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.
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.
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