MN Original

MN ORIGINAL (MNO) is Twin Cities public television's award-winning weekly arts series celebrating Minnesota's creative community, across all disciplines and all cuLtures. MN ORIGINAL increases awareness of Minnesota artists, art organizations and arts venues, inspires viewers to think about the arts and artists in new ways and cultivates new audiences by promoting a deeper understanding of the creative process and curating contemporary arts in Minnesota for generations to come. The music featured throughout the series is created by and credited to Minnesota musicians. Nearly 400 songs by more than 250 artists in about 100 bands or ensembles are included in the music library.

Sun, Sep 22 12:00 P.M. MN Original     NH World (11.3)

Artist and designer Maggie Thompson uses textiles to create knitwear and fine art projects exploring themes of identity and grief.

Sun, Sep 29 12:00 P.M. MN Original     NH World (11.3)

Michael Robins and Bonnie Morris have been developing new work at Illusion Theater to catalyze personal and social change since 1974.

Sun, Oct 6 12:00 P.M. MN Original     NH World (11.3)

Hend Al-Mansour questions the role of women in Saudi Arabian society and puts women's rights at the forefront of her work.

Sun, Oct 13 12:00 P.M. MN Original     NH World (11.3)

Lise Houlton carries on the legacy of Minnesota Dance Theatre, reinforcing tradition and encouraging collaboration.

Sun, Oct 20 12:00 P.M. MN Original     NH World (11.3)

Visual artist Carolyn Halliday pairs traditional fiber techniques with nontraditional materials to create her unique sculptures.

Sun, Oct 27 12:00 P.M. MN Original     NH World (11.3)

Lise Houlton carries on the legacy of Minnesota Dance Theatre, reinforcing tradition and encouraging collaboration.

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Guilt | Episode 1