Public Functionary

ABOUT PF

Public Functionary (PF) is artist-led space to dream and live in a world where our multi-faceted identities are celebrated and centered. A place where creative production is reparative and generous. 

Supporting the expression of art and culture through studios, galleries, and performance space — PF pours into an abundant community of practice, where possibility is seen in relationship to each other. 

In 2019, Public Functionary launched PF STUDIOS in the Northrup King Building to empower young artists to grow their practice + community. The program centers early career artists who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color, queer, trans, and gender fluid. The studios are a multi-disciplinary exploration and collaboration. 

PF Studios is a program that cultivates presence and growth for historically under-represented artists in the Northrup King Building, to ensure diverse communities of practice within the cultural economy of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.

PF Studios has grown to a cohort of 26 early career visual artists in residence, supported with affordable space, mentorship, workshops, and economic opportunity. 

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Meet PF Studios Artist Godfree Manley-Spain:

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Meet PF Studios Artist Maiya Lea Hartman:

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Meet PF Studios Artist Jelani Ellis: