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Summer Art

From: KUMD
Series: Radio Gallery
Length: 04:48

This summer when you are out on vacation or simply taking a moment to relax, be sure to take the time and check out museums, art institutes, and art fairs. The local art scene provides many opportunities to get out and enjoy art. Read the full description.
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Summer_art_small Summer allows the perfect opportunity for outdoor art fairs, and a chance to check out some sites and make memories for all to enjoy. The local area provides many of these opportunities such as the Rochester Art Center, which is launching Blue Star Museums-allowing free museum admission for military families.There is also the Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum in Eveleth, the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, and many more. Midwest Art Fairs is another resource that allows many excellent chances to get to know artists and their work. Check out local tourism resources for more information at your destination this summer. Whether you are indoors, outdoors, or on the road- don't forget to make many wonderful memories with the help of art, festivals, and museums. 

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Summer allows the perfect opportunity for outdoor art fairs, and a chance to check out some sites and make memories for all to enjoy. The local area provides many of these opportunities such as the Rochester Art Center, which is launching Blue Star Museums-allowing free museum admission for military families.There is also the Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum in Eveleth, the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, and many more. Midwest Art Fairs is another resource that allows many excellent chances to get to know artists and their work. Check out local tourism resources for more information at your destination this summer. Whether you are indoors, outdoors, or on the road- don't forget to make many wonderful memories with the help of art, festivals, and museums. 

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Funding provided by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund