The Lake Street Art Drop & Shop is back! The Lake Street Art Drop & Shop scavenger hunt series features a variety of clues and local artwork to take home.
Check in with the Visit Lake Street table at Arbeiter Brewing Co to receive paper clues OR follow our Instagram and Facebook stories @VisitLakeStreet at 5:00 pm to see photo hints of the hidden art locations!
BONUS: Spend $15+ at a small, locally-owned Lake Street corridor business, anytime before or during the event, then bring it to the Visit Lake Street table to receive a $15 gift card to another Lake Street business in return!
About the Artist - Crystal Sokuu
Crystal Sokuu is a talented visual artist, accomplished muralist, and passionate paint instructor dedicated to empowering individuals through art. With a focus on themes of women empowerment, self-discovery, and mental health, Crystal creates thought-provoking pieces that resonate with her audience on a deep emotional level. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Crystal facilitates engaging workshops tailored for youth and families, where she helps participants recognize and navigate their emotions through artistic expression. Her ultimate goal is to inspire others and share powerful stories through the transformative medium of art, making a positive impact on the community and beyond.
Favorite Lake Street businesses: Mercado Central & Midtown Global Market
About the Artist - Taylor Tinkham
Taylor is an illustrator, urban gardener, home cook, and food preserver based in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She specializes in vibrant editorial illustrations, often featuring animals, plants, food, and nature. Recent illustration clients include Northern Gardener Magazine, Full Pour Magazine, Sow True Seed, All About Beer Magazine, the Green Dreamer Podcast, the Lake Street Council, and Springboard for the Arts. She is also a Master Gardener Volunteer and Food Preservation Consultant through UofM Extension. When she isn’t drawing or cooking, you can probably find her somewhere cozy with a book, swimming in a lake, or hiking in the woods with her dog, Cricket.
Favorite Lake Street businesses: Curiosity Studio, Du Nord Cocktail Room, Francis Burger Joint, Laune Bread, Pupuseria el Rincon
About the Artist - Anna Wienke
Motivated by a desire to cultivate creativity and build community connections, Anna has served as an arts administrator, community organizer, and creative entrepreneur. As a long-term resident, business owner, and visual artist in South Minneapolis, she supported the LynLake Street Art Series, and participated in the Lake Street Council’s Placemaking project, as well as the Lake Street Art Drop. Anna is currently working in an administrative role at the Children’s Theatre Company and represents Ward 10 as a commissioner on the Minneapolis Arts Commission Board. Anna prefers to create “functional art” because it tends to be out in the world bringing color and joy to many. Her collection includes painted shoes, bags, hats and jackets as well as home accents such as clocks and calendars.
Favorite Lake Street businesses: Jungle Theater, Urban Forage Winery & Cider House, Corazon