We posed this question to a variety of Twin Cities movers and makers. We also asked them: What has changed for the better on the local arts scene? Here's what they told us.
Readers: If you could change one thing about the arts and entertainment scene, what would it be? Put your two cents in the survey form below or at startribune.com/fallart.
Wing Young Huie, photographer and gallery owner
"The most interesting art today is happening in nontraditional art spaces: in storefronts, living rooms, neighborhoods, nature, on the street, the backs of bicycles."
Sandy Agustin arts administrator and artist
"I love that there are all kinds of pop-up events around the state — created in urban and rural places. In Milan, Minn., they have used theater, poetry and other cultural forms to bridge the cultural differences between the established Nordic community and the recent influx of Micronesians. In Worthington, two artists generated an Artmobile to connect [with] underserved communities."
Luverne Seifert, actor and founder of Sod House Theater
"With the exception of a few theater companies like the Moving Company, Four Humors and Open Eye Figure Theater, the Twin Cities doesn't have a strong representation of groups that create bold new work. I look at edgy young companies that come to the Walker — groups like Nature Theater of Oklahoma — and although they are not always successful with their work, they are daring, provocative risk takers who push the definition of what theater can be. I crave for a young group to develop here who will consistently present new work that will challenge Twin Cities audiences and win our support."
