It’s not often that we get to learn about the journeys of people from diverse backgrounds. It’s not often that we get to walk in the shoes of our neighbors, and reflect about the growth of our community in a meaningful way.

Tracks in the Snow provides a glimpse into the lives of one of the least known and rapidly expanding populations in America and in Minnesota – the Muslim community. Join us to gain a deeper insight into the true lives of Minnesota Muslims as narrated by themselves.

Most importantly, join us to create a conversation. Let the exhibit inform your perceptions and tell us what you think! Tracks in the Snow is a way for us to come together and redefine the narrative about Minnesota Muslims by beginning an authentic dialogue and continuing the journey.

Tracks in the Snow at Medtronic Gallery, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis

Exhibit Showings

La Crosse Public Library

On display from March 1 to April 7, 2018 at

800 Main St
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

Free and open to the public during library hours.

On Saturday, March 24 our series kicks off with “What You Always Wanted to Know About Islam and Muslims.” The class will introduce basic terminology, demographics and differences between religion and culture. You will learn about the beliefs and practices of Muslims as well as religious celebrations. You will also have the opportunity to get your questions answered first hand.

Saturday, March 31 at 2:00 PM: Women in Islam
Saturday, April 7 at 2:00 PM: Roots of Islam in America
 

Montevideo Chippewa County Public Library

On display during Feb 1-27, 2018 at

224 South First Street
Montevideo, MN 56265

Free and open to the public during library hours.

Join us for a presentation on Islam and Minnesota Muslims on Feb 27 at 6pm as part of Religious Mindfulness Month programs at the library.

Islamic Center of Minnesota

On display at

Open Mosque Day
1401 Gardena Ave. NE
Fridley, MN 55432

Nov 25, 2017

11am to  5 p.m.

Free and open to the public.

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

On display at

The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Amphitheater & Commons
2101 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720

Oct 12 – 26, 2017

Opening Reception is set for Thursday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law

On display at

875 Summit Ave
St Paul, MN 55105

July 1 – August 31, 2017

Minnesota State Capitol

On display at

The Capitol Building, Room 316
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
St Paul, MN 55155

Jan 3 – May 31, 2017

The ownership of the canvas copy of the exhibit is transferred to the State of Minnesota. The exhibit is permanently hosted at Room 316 and can be visited anytime the Capitol is open for visitors.

Free and open to the public.

Blake School

On display at

Martha Bennett Gallery
The Upper School, Northrop Campus
511 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis

Nov 2-30, 2016

Blake hosts Tracks in the Snow: The Minnesota Muslim Experience since 1880 November 2-29. Join the Blake community for a community reception to launch the traveling exhibit on Friday, November 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Martha Bennett Gallery at the Northrop campus. Special guest Tamim Saidi will speak at 7:30. The reception is free and open to all.

The aim of the photo and oral history exhibit is that Muslims and people all of faiths and spiritualities — at Blake and in the larger Twin Cities community — see aspects of their own stories reflected in the collection, and that it inspires dialogue within and across communities.

Humphrey School of Public Affairs

On display at

Cowles Auditorium, University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455

September 29, 2016

All day.

Free and open to the public

Guthrie Theater

On display at

Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415

August 9-28, 2016

In  collaboration with the Guthrie Theater, IRG provides certified speakers for the post play discussion and Q&A after every performance of Disgraced.

All day.

Free and open to the public

Burnsville International Festival

On display at

Ames Center
12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337

30 June – 6 August, 2016

6:30-7:30 pm, Thursday, July 14, 2016
Opening Reception
Free and open to the public

We Are One Minnesota

On display at

Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

1-3 pm, Sunday, April 24, 2016

Free and open to the public

Ameriprise Financial

On display at the following locations:

1. CSC: 901 3rd Ave. S.,Minneapolis, MN 55402

2. Financial Center: 707 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55402

Friday, April 1, 2016 – Friday, April 15, 2016

Free and open to the public

Hennepin Technical college

On display at the following locations:

Brooklyn Park Campus, 9000 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Eden Prairie Campus, 13100 College View Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 – Monday, March 7, 2016

Free and open to the public

Grand Rapids PUblic Library

140 NE 2nd Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 – Saturday, February 6, 2016

Events planned for the exhibit:

Thursday, January 21, 2016 – Opening Reception 4:30 p.m. and Minnesota Muslims Up Close presentation 6:00 p.m. Grand Rapids Public Library

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 – What You Always Wanted to Know about Islam and Muslims, 2:00 p.m. Itasca Community College and 6:00 p.m. Grand Rapids Public Library.

Free and open to the public

Eden Prairie

The Tracks in the Snow exhibit, co-sponsored by the Human Rights and Diversity Commission and the Eden Prairie Art Center, will be on display during business hours, Nov. 12 to Dec. 3, at the following locations:

City Hall
8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie

Library
565 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Senior Center
8950 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Community Center
16700 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346

The following events are planned to complement the exhibit:

• A Community Center reception with Valerie Shirley, who is featured in the Tracks in the Snow exhibit, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 19
• Lunch and Learn with EP Outreach Liaison Mohamed Duale at the Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 30
• Community Conversation “Understanding Each Other; Muslims in Minnesota” from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public

Bloomington Civic Plaza

1800 W. Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431

Monday, October 12, 2015 – Friday, November 6, 2015

Free and open to the public

OWATONNA ARTS CEnter

435 Garden View Ln
Owatonna, MN 55060

Sunday, September 6, 2015 – Friday, September 25, 2015

COMMUNITY RECEPTION

Sunday, September 13, 2015, 1-4 pm

Free and open to the public