A Citywide Playground for Photography and Music

Minneapolis has lengthy been recognized as an arts vacation spot, from its legendary music scene to its thriving neighborhood of photographers, makers, and creatives. This fall, town would be the residence of a brand-new pageant that brings music and visible artwork collectively.

On Sept. 18-20, MODE by Flickr will remodel downtown Minneapolis right into a celebration of images, music, and visible storytelling. The inaugural pageant will unfold throughout Loring Park, Nicollet Mall, Peavey Plaza, and different downtown areas, inviting attendees to expertise town as they transfer between live shows, workshops, exhibitions, and guided photograph walks.

The occasion is designed to encourage collaboration between photographers, musicians, and creators of all expertise ranges. “Photography and music have always been at the forefront of culture,” says Ben MacAskill, president and COO of SmugMug and Flickr. “Bringing artists like Vince Staples, Tycho, and Cory Wong to the MODE stage is a true reflection of Flickr’s commitment to creativity, craft, and community.”

The newly introduced music lineup additionally contains Washed Out, Infinity Song, and Balthvs, with outside performances going down all through the weekend at Loring Park. They’ll be part of a powerful roster of photographers, together with Sandro Miller, Matthew Rolston, Jonathan Mannion, Chris Burkard, Brooke Shaden, and Penny De Los Santos.

Art programming ranges from portrait images conversations and business images workshops to skate images periods, astrophotography courses, gallery exhibitions, and neighborhood photograph challenges that use Minneapolis itself because the classroom. Festivalgoers can spend a day studying new methods, browse exhibitions and artist talks, then cap off the day with a live performance or guided night time images stroll.

MODE by Flickr
Sept. 18-20, Minneapolis
Tickets and extra data at modefestival.com.