Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Artistry Do?  

We produce theater, curate exhibitions, and offer classes and workshops at the Bloomington Center for the Arts. We also work with teaching artists to provide arts experiences for people of all ages, incomes, cultural backgrounds, and abilities in community settings (e.g., schools, libraries, social service organizations) throughout the greater Twin Cities, in collaboration with more than 75 partners. And, as a key partner of the City of Bloomington, we facilitate arts-centered community development in the rapidly developing South Loop district and other neighborhoods.

How does Artistry relate to the Bloomington Center for the Arts and the City of Bloomington?

Artistry is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest tenant of the Bloomington Center for the Arts (BCA), which is owned and operated by the City of Bloomington. The BCA is also home to six other independent nonprofit arts organizations that vary widely in mission and programming. Click here to visit the BCA’s webpage and view a list of all the resident arts organizations based at the BCA.

Who schedules Bloomington Center for the Arts rentals and outside performance groups?

As the owner and operator of the Bloomington Center for the Arts, the City of Bloomington manages all outside rentals and books outside performance groups. For contact information, please visit the BCA’s webpage.

How do I audition for Artistry theater productions?

Please visit our Work With Us page for more information about auditioning for Artistry.

I’ve written a play/musical and would like Artistry to consider producing it. Who do I contact?

We primarily produce works that have had other major premieres and are licensed by rights houses. If you are a literary agent representing a playwright, please contact info@artistrymn.org.

How do I apply to exhibit in the galleries at the Bloomington Center for the Arts (BCA), and at the Minnesota valley national Wildlife refuge?

Artistry is solely responsible for selecting and installing the exhibitions in the Inez Greenberg and Atrium galleries at the BCA and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge’s Confluence Gallery. Applications to exhibit in the Inez and Atrium Galleries for the 2025 and 2026 exhibition years are being accepted 9/6/24 - 11/3/24. Click here to apply. You will be notified by 11/27/24, of the curatorial panel’s decision.

Who do I contact about working as an Artistry teaching artist?

Please visit our Work With Us page for more information about teaching for Artistry.