News and Events

  • Creating a Home

    • 26 November 2018
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    It’s probably no coincidence that the Kennedy Mansion began its life in 1875 as a home—the home of neighborhood founder Lewis Kennedy. Today, Kennedy Heights Arts Center is still creating a home. Although it no longer houses a single family, the center..

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  • We are the Other

    • 26 September 2018
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    I first learned about photographer Wing Young Huie from my sister Amy Muse who lives in St. Paul, MN, when she told me about his University Avenue Project. For three years, Wing photographed the dizzying diversity in the St. Paul neighborhoods connected..

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  • Jazz in the Heights

    • 10 May 2018
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    It’s Jazz in the Heights! This summer we’re presenting world-class jazz performers in three special concerts in our Lindner Annex. Join us for sweet sounds, fabulous company, amazing art, great food and drink, and more. All proceeds from Jazz in the Heights..

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  • Registration Open for Winter Classes!

    • 5 December 2023
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    Nurture your creativity, connect with community, and learn from outstanding professional artists in a wide range of classes for..

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  • Call for Winterfest Volunteers

    • 7 November 2024
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    Winterfest is back for its 17th year! This neighborhood celebration of the season offers fun, festive and FREE activities..

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  • Winter Break Camps

    • 2 November 2021
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    Get into the spirit of the season and have fun during Winter Break in our unique, one-day camps for..

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  • 2024 KHAC Holiday Art Market

    • Nov. 9 - Dec. 21, 2024
    • Kennedy Gallery

    Shop for handmade, unique gifts made by over 70 local artists at Kennedy Heights Arts Center this holiday season! Every Winter, coinciding with the annual Kennedy Collective Exhibition, we expand our Art Shop to include our Holiday Art Market. We invite our..

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  • Opening Reception – VISIONS: New Works by Kennedy Collective

    • Saturday, Nov. 9 from 6 - 8pm
    • Kennedy Gallery

    Kennedy Collective members are proud to present their annual show for 2024, exhibiting new and previously unseen works in all media by local artists – including painting, collage, sculpture, ceramics, photography, fiber art, and more! Many of the works are available for..

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  • Winterfest

    • Friday, Dec. 6, 6:00-9:00 PM
    • Kennedy Heights Arts Center & Lindner Annex

    A festive neighborhood celebration is here to light up your holidays! The 17th annual Winterfest will be held on Friday, December 6th, and all are invited. Winterfest is packed with fun, festive and FREE activities for all ages at Kennedy Heights Arts..

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Looking for that special gift for a loved one – or yourself? The Art Shop at Kennedy Heights Arts Center features original, hand-crafted artworks by over 40 local artists.

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