Featuring Craig Harris, Candy Kuehn, and Guest Artists Susan Horowitz and Jolanta Young
The Legacy Dream Space, created by Craig Harris and Candy Kuehn, welcomes visitors to Art-A-Whirl 2026 at Studio 212 in the California Building in Northeast Minneapolis. From Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18, guests of all ages are invited to experience an immersive multimedia environment featuring visual art, storytelling, music, wearable art, sculpture, and interactive installations.
Joining Studio 212 this year are jewelry artist Susan Horowitz and photographer Jolanta Young. Susan will present her newest SHExclusive Jewelry collection inspired by the beauty and spirit of the ocean. Jolanta will available for photographing artist headshots on Saturday from 2:00-5:00.
Event Information
Studio 212 – California Building
2205 California St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Studio 212 is located around the corner from the elevator and near ON 2 Gallery.
Event Hours
- Friday, May 15: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday, May 16: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday, May 17: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Contact Information
- Craig Harris: craig@interferencearts.com
- Candy Kuehn: candy.kuehn@gmail.com
Featured Artists
Candy Kuehn
Candy Kuehn is a visual storyteller whose work spans wearable art, wall pieces, digital illustration, sculpture, and costume design for dance and movement performance. Her creations move fluidly between body, stage, wall, and environment, often combining painted and dyed fabrics with digital media and sculptural forms.
Candy has created costumes and projection illustrations for acclaimed performance companies including Zorongo Flamenco and Ballet of the Dolls, as well as for several productions by Craig Harris.
For Art-A-Whirl 2026, Candy will present a new series of digital illustrations created for Craig Harris’s story Breathing Under Water, commissioned by Art to Change the World for the anthology Aging as an Art Form: Notes from the Far Side of Youth. In addition, visitors will experience her vibrant painted and dyed fabric works throughout the installation.
Craig Harris
Craig Harris is the Artistic Director of Interference Arts and an internationally recognized composer, designer, performer, and creator of multimedia dramatic works and immersive story environments. His projects have been presented on stages around the world and at numerous international festivals and conferences.
Craig has received support for his work from organizations including the Hanson Institute for American Music, the McKnight Foundation, the American Composers Forum, the Jerome Foundation, Rimon, and the Right Here Showcase Commission.
At Art-A-Whirl 2026, Craig will present Legacy Dream Space, an evolving multidimensional story environment exploring themes of loss, hope, memory, and legacy. The installation includes interactive multimedia experiences, digital illustration prints, suspended painted fabrics, music, soundscapes, and spontaneous performances. Expanded and reimagined since last year’s presentation, this year’s installation continues the unfolding evolution of the Legacy Dream Space.
Susan Horowitz
Susan Horowitz is a locally based jewelry designer and owner of SHE, a woman-owned jewelry brand specializing in one-of-a-kind wearable art. Susan creates handcrafted pieces using natural stones and unique materials, designing jewelry intended to elevate personal style through elegance, individuality, and creative expression.
Her work is featured in retail boutiques, fashion shows, charitable events, and arts collaborations throughout the community.
For Art-A-Whirl 2026, SHExclusive Jewelry introduces a new beach-inspired collection featuring starfish necklaces with soft flower agates and earrings adorned with freshwater pearls, starfish, and clam shell details. Each piece is designed to evoke a sense of ocean magic while remaining elegant, playful, and timeless.
Jolanta Young
Jolanta Young is a St. Paul–based media artist and filmmaker with nearly two decades of experience rooted in storytelling, artistry, and genuine human connection. As a passionate artist-advocate and co-founder of Mumandmeproduction, she bridges the vibrant visual language of Trinidad & Tobago carnival culture with the sophistication of New York Fashion Week runways — weaving together heritage, movement, fashion, and community through her lens.
Whether documenting cultural traditions or directing a professional studio shoot, Jolanta’s work is grounded in helping people feel truly seen. With a warm and intuitive approach behind the camera, she creates an environment where clients feel comfortable, confident, and fully themselves — resulting in polished, timeless portraits that feel both authentic and elevated.
During Art-A-Whirl 2026, Jolanta will be offering artist headshot sessions in Studio 212 on Saturday, May 16 from 2–5 PM. Designed especially for artists, makers, and creatives, these portrait sessions aim to capture each individual in a natural, expressive, and professional way — creating images that reflect both artistic identity and personality.
Visitors are invited to explore Studio 212 throughout the weekend, meet the artists, experience immersive creative environments, and participate in the ongoing evolution of the Legacy Dream Space community.