Connecting art to community. In Saint Paul. Since 1977.
Fall 2025 St. Paul Art CrawlLight It Up Event @Mears Park
For over 45 years, the St. Paul Art Collective has been committed to building and supporting a diverse community of artists in which people of all backgrounds feel welcome and included.
Mission Statement
The St. Paul Art Collective (SPAC) promotes mutually beneficial and meaningful interaction between the arts community and the general public. Our organization aims to:
- Develop audiences and networks for St. Paul artists.
- Provide access to the arts for everyone in St. Paul.
- Create connections between artists and the community throughout St. Paul.
Vision Statement
St. Paul has incredible artists, assets, and creative capacity that will enable it to significantly enrich the lives of its residents and vitality of the community. We believe that a vibrant arts community is critical to the social health, economic prosperity, and resilience of St. Paul.
The St. Paul Art Collective (SPAC) will nurture this talented community of culture bearers and artists, creative energy, and public engagement to advance St. Paul as a place where artists thrive and residents enjoy an elevated quality of life.
A Big Thank You to Our Supporters!
Join us at "Sketchy Night" with St. Paul Art Collective!
We have launched a new, monthly event for members called “Sketchy Night” with St. Paul Art Collective! Whether you love to sketch, doodle, or share works-in-progress, this is a space to connect with other creatives, talk art, and draw together.
Our Next “Sketchy Night” is happening:
August 4th
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (drop in anytime)
Location: TBD
Street parking available on James Ave or Webster St.
Bring your pencils and sketchbooks or just come hang out! You can share your sketches if you’d like, or simply draw and chat with other like-minded artists. These events are free and open to St. Paul Art Collective members and anyone interested in becoming a member. Our artist memberships are free — sign up here: https://stpaulartcollective.org/join/#join
“Sketchy Night” a monthly event on first Monday of every month, with the next one happening on September 8th. We’re also looking for other locations to rotate these gatherings, so let us know if you’d like to host this year using the link below.