Edina Art Center Possibly Moving into New Southdale Library Building

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The City of Edina has been approached for the Edina Art Center to be a possible tenant within the newly proposed Hennepin County Southdale Library.

The City of Edina Art Center opened in 1977 at its current location out of a home built in 1948. The center was expanded in the mid-1990-s and is currently only being operated as a registered program facility with limited use of the main floor. With identified building code deficiencies in 2019, the pottery areas remain closed.

The City has completed both a program and space study analysis to determine possible options for art space that could include spaces for multiple art mediums and pottery for all ages. Hennepin County and the City are currently exploring options for locating an art center on the second floor of the new Southdale Library. Watch this site for next steps, updates, meeting notices and any City Council discussion on the proposed partnership with this project.


Submit questions here.

The City of Edina has been approached for the Edina Art Center to be a possible tenant within the newly proposed Hennepin County Southdale Library.

The City of Edina Art Center opened in 1977 at its current location out of a home built in 1948. The center was expanded in the mid-1990-s and is currently only being operated as a registered program facility with limited use of the main floor. With identified building code deficiencies in 2019, the pottery areas remain closed.

The City has completed both a program and space study analysis to determine possible options for art space that could include spaces for multiple art mediums and pottery for all ages. Hennepin County and the City are currently exploring options for locating an art center on the second floor of the new Southdale Library. Watch this site for next steps, updates, meeting notices and any City Council discussion on the proposed partnership with this project.


Submit questions here.

  • Southdale Library Community Meeting Planned for Dec. 7

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    Members of the public are invited to attend a community meeting at Southdale Library 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 to get an update on the project timeline, see the most recent design plans and renderings, and learn more about plans for the closure.

    Updated timeline

    The design development phase of the project is progressing. Key aspects of the development include site planning, plaza design, and a focus on maximizing sustainability across both exterior and interior design.

    The timeline for the Southdale Library new construction project has been adjusted and the building is now set to close in early January 2025. An official closing date will be shared when it is available.

    Hennepin County is finalizing its plans for making Southdale’s physical collection available during the closure. Temporary and recommended service locations will be included in the upcoming closure announcement.

    Project updates

    Interested in receiving future updates on the project? Visit the Southdale Library building project page.

  • Edina Art Center Survey (Closed March 17, 2024)

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    We want to hear from you. Take the Edina Art Center Survey!

    The Edina Art Center is in the early planning stages of relocating to the proposed new building at the Hennepin County Library Southdale site. Now is the time to share what kind of programming you want to see at this new art space.

    This survey closed March 17, 2024.

  • Community Meeting - Saturday, January 20

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    Plans for a new Southdale Library building are progressing and members of the public are invited to attend a community meeting at the library Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. to learn more about the project.

    The meeting will include an introduction to the preliminary site plan, design concepts, environmental features, and service goals for the Southdale Library. There will be opportunities for ongoing conversation and feedback throughout the planning process.

    All ages welcome to attend.

  • Community Meeting - August 31

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    Plans for a new Southdale Library building are currently underway and include locating the Edina Art Center along with the library on the existing library site. A public meeting will be held at the library on Thursday, August 31, from 6-7:30 p.m.

    The meeting will include a presentation of community survey results and library highlights, as well as an introduction to project architects and preliminary design concepts for the Southdale Library and Edina Art Center space. There will be opportunities for ongoing conversation and feedback throughout the planning process.

    This event is open to all.

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