MPLSART Sketchbook Project 2021

MPLSART Sketchbook Project Book


The 2021 MPLSART Sketchbook Project was compiled into an amazing ultra limited edition book collecting the contributions of all 70 artists. This beautiful hardcover book boasts 88 full color pages and features work made exclusively for the MPLSART Sketchbook Project. The book was produced through the support of 161 backers to our successful kickstarter campaign.


The 2021 MPLSART Limited Edition Book

Publisher: MPLSART.COM
Curator: Blaine Garrett
Art Direction: Katie Garrett
Printed in Minneapolis, MN by Shapco Printing
Digital imaging by Colorspace Art and Imaging
ISBN-13: 978-0-578-37811-4
Hardcover, 88 pages, 8¼" x 10¼"
Edition Size: 250

MPLSART Sketchbook Project 2021 Limited Edition Book

$70.00



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A limited edition hardcover fine art book featuring the collected works of 70 Twin Cities artists from five traveling sketchbooks. This beautiful hardcover book boasts 88 full color pages and features work made exclusively for the MPLSART Sketchbook Project.

The MPLSART Sketchbook Project is a unique survey of the Twin Cities visual arts community during another challenging year. Following the success of the 2020 Sketchbook Project, which was started as a way to connect and support artists during the pandemic, this second iteration brings together a whole new cohort of amazing Twin Cities artists. Throughout 2021, 70 local artists contributed 120 original works to a series of five traveling sketchbooks. These five sketchbooks have been compiled into one limited edition book.

MPLSART worked deliberately to capture a diverse slice of artists working in the Twin Cities. From hobbyists to internationally exhibiting artists, from McKnight Fellows to artists just starting their careers. The project features muralists, studio artists, street artists, graphic novelists, collage artists, Urban Sketchers, and more.

Kickstarter Backers

Over 160 backers on Kickstarter helped bring the MPLSART Limited Edition Book to Life. On bahalf of the artists and everyone who worked so hard on this project, we thank you!


  1. A L Raden
  2. Andrea Specht
  3. Andrea Stewart
  4. Ben Barthell
  5. Beth Bergman
  6. Chris Neville
  7. Chuck Nystrom
  8. Dad and Mom
  9. Del Bey
  10. James Current
  11. Jennifer R. cearley
  12. Joanie Bechtold and Brian Balleria
  13. Joseph Lipscomb
  14. Kelsey and Dan Braak
  15. Kim Troy
  16. Kristin Boehm
  17. Kristoffer Knutson
  18. Louis Dachis
  19. Malin Britt Lalich
  20. Margaret Hayes
  21. Margot and Alex Rosenstein
  22. Maureen Anderson
  23. Meridith Graham
  24. Michael Tran
  25. Miranda and James Sieh
  26. Muddy
  27. Nate Bird
  28. Nathan Smith
  29. Nicholas Housewright
  30. Nicholas Merkushen
  31. Omar Reda and Sarah Molasky
  32. Pete Driessen
  33. phaedrus
  34. Polly Norman
  35. Rich Horton
  36. Richmond Kinney
  37. Russ White
  38. Samuel B Ero-Phillips
  39. Samuel W
  40. Sharolyn Hagen
  41. Simone Needles
  42. Sonny Savage
  43. Stephanie & Evan Engesether
  44. The Chisholms
  45. Tina Anderson
  46. Tom Arneson
  47. Tom Baumann
  48. Toni "Weaponized Horse" Hauser
  49. Trisha Kasen
  50. Valerie Blomberg
  51. Victoria Housewright
  52. Werthers Original

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