We referenced a lot of examples in our presentation, and I wanted to make sure to credit every artist we discussed. I will share the links in the order they came up in our presentation, and will add to this page as needed. Please also feel free to reach out with any more specific questions; my booking form is one way to get in touch (even if you’re not reaching out about a booking).
One important note: these are just the very specific examples we used to illustrate some larger points in the presentation; this is NOT any kind of comprehensive list of all the cool artists doing cool work in MN. But hopefully it can open some doors.
Our links
Na Eng: The Art of Saving Democracy: An Action Kit for Making Change is a new nonpartisan civic initiative that uses the power of art and creativity to equip Americans to make a social impact. It is a project of People For the American Way.
Kyle Tran Myhre: Resources for Creative Troublemakers is my own landing page for links and resources primarily related to the role of artists during 2026’s operation metro surge in MN. A few highlights:
- A big list of poems and other writing by MN writers
- A piece I wrote for both Racket and Convergence that summarizes our big January ’26 virtual event sharing tools and tactics for artists who want to show up.
- Racket’s deep dive into The Art of the Minnesota Resistance plus one of the best oral histories of the MN occupation.
Other Art, Artists, Projects, etc. mentioned:
- Twin Cities United Performers
- Sean Lim
- Wes Winship and Mike Davis, Burlesque of North America
- Marlena Myles
- One of many “rebel loon” designs, this one by Riina Ryynänen Loar for a fundraiser
- The Rebel Loon Archive
- “We Keep Us Safe” design
- SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE
- Ricardo Levins Morales – Tending the Soil
- Essays from MN writers Shannon Gibney, Bao Phi, and Ifrah Mansour
- Brass Solidarity
- Black Garnet Books
- Cartoonists Against ICE
- Keep MN Housed (via Stand With Minnesota)
- Minnesota 8
- MSP Whistles
- Good Trouble Sings
- Compilation: MELT ICE
- Compilation: Music for Good: A Mixtape for MN Mutual Aid
- Defend612’s Community Defense Art
- Some incredible documentation work from photographer Chad Davis
There is so much more. Again, this is just a tiny doorway into a much bigger phenomenon. Explore more here.