Updates from Holly Tappen artist

October 16, 2025

I am all the busy preparing for our annual Open House, California Dreamin' on November 14, 15, 16 at the California Building. Save the date. It's the California Building's annual party with art, music, food, textiles, sculpture, and jewelry. Loads of fun!

October 9, 2025

Open Studios at the California Building this Saturday, October 11! Come to 2205 NE California Street in Minneapolis between 11 and 4 for art, music, and candy. Lots of artists throw open their studios on 6 floors for you. Fun!

September 25, 2025

Idea I

September 18, 2025

I am starting a friendly competition: which studio in NE Minneapolis has uglier floors than mine? The winner gets a brand new paintbrush.

September 11, 2025

This - strange - painting was an experiment in black, white, and alizarin crimson, with orange added at the last minute. I call it "The Dancer's Balance." Saturday September 13th is the Open Studios event in the California Building from 11 til 4. Come on up to Studio 504 for art, fun, and candy!

September 4, 2025

The Birdwatcher Oil on canvas, 30 x 24 Open Studios at the California Building is Saturday, September 13th, from 11 to 4. Come join us in Studio 504! Fun and candy.

August 28, 2025

Update in Studio 504: Floating Sunflowers! Update to Update: SOLD There will be more sunflowers at the Second Saturday in September Open Studios

August 21, 2025

Open Studios return to the California Building on the second Saturday of September! Visit me in Studio 504. Colors, masses, and lines galore!

July 31, 2025

The Artist Paints... Ideas

July 24, 2025

Happy to be here! Holly Tappen The California Building, NE Minneapolis