Discover Mexican Heritage With "Alebrijes: Keepers Of The Island" Art Exhibit On Saint Paul's Raspberry Island This Summer

Discover Mexican Heritage With "Alebrijes: Keepers Of The Island" Art Exhibit On Saint Paul's Raspberry Island This Summer

Prepare to immerse yourself in the fantastical world of Mexican folk art at Raspberry Island this summer.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to engage with a colorful outdoor art exhibit titled "Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island".

Source: City of Saint Paul, MN

A collection of 16 monumental Alebrije sculptures is about to transform the island into a vibrant tapestry set against the serene Mississippi River. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation announced the exhibit dates from Sunday, June 1 through Sunday, October 26, with a kick-off ribbon-cutting ceremony slated for Friday, May 30 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The community celebration, set for Saturday, June 14 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., promises to be a family-friendly event filled with music, food, and the arts.

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