For a suburban city, Edina maintains a surprisingly robust gallery culture. The Edina Art Center anchors the civic side of the scene with rotating public exhibitions, while the 50th & France district supports a cluster of commercial galleries and fine art dealers that collectively make the neighborhood one of the better gallery walks in the Twin Cities metro. The Edina Art Fair, held annually along 50th & France each June, draws regional and national artists and functions as the district's high-water cultural moment — but the galleries themselves are worth visiting year-round.
Gallery Row at 50th & France
The 50th & France district hosts a concentration of fine art galleries and framing studios that make a walkable gallery tour genuinely possible. The mix skews toward fine art, photography, and works on paper, with price points ranging from accessible to investment-grade.
The compact, pedestrian-friendly streetscape makes it easy to move between spaces without planning — ducking into a gallery before lunch or after dinner is a natural extension of any visit to the district. Most galleries on the corridor are open during standard retail hours, though hours vary by location.
The Edina Art Fair
The Edina Art Fair, held annually each June along 50th & France, is one of the region's most established juried art fairs. The event transforms the neighborhood's streets into an outdoor gallery spanning fine art, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and mixed media. Artists from across the country jury in each year, making the fair a genuine discovery experience even for seasoned collectors.
Attendance at the Art Fair requires no ticket — it's a free, open-air event that brings tens of thousands of visitors to the 50th & France district over its run. The surrounding restaurants and cafes extend their hours and patios for the occasion, making Art Fair weekend one of the most festive moments in Edina's annual calendar.
The Edina Art Center's Public Galleries
Beyond the commercial gallery scene, the Edina Art Center maintains free public exhibition spaces that rotate throughout the year. These shows tend to feature local and regional artists, student work, and community-focused themes — a counterpoint to the more market-oriented commercial galleries. Admission is free and no reservation is required.
The Fall into the Arts Festival at Centennial Lakes Park each September adds another dimension to Edina's arts calendar — an outdoor event that combines fine art and craft vendors with live performance, set against the beautiful backdrop of the park.
