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Connor Rice (CRICE) is a Minneapolis-based artist and MCAD alum whose work explores Pan-Africanist themes through the lens of race, class, and the “American dream.” Influenced by hip-hop, history, and street art, his work blends ancient symbols with modern sensibilities to challenge colonial narratives and highlight Black Diaspora realities.

Specializing in wheat paste-ups, murals, projection mapping, and screen-printing, Connor creates immersive public art environments. His experience includes curating and assisting gallery shows at City Wide Artists and Public Functionary, and he has earned grants and awards from the Jerome Foundation, the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Aiming to bridge the gap between the established art world and underrepresented communities of color, Connor uses bold iconography and complex themes to disrupt preconceived notions of history while reflecting on the exploitation of Black identity in a Eurocentric society.

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Asa-Azriel Rice is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, and creative strategist whose work is rooted in heritage, social impact, and creative empowerment. As the founder of PLOT Gallery in Minneapolis— Rice has cultivated a dynamic space for emerging and underrepresented artists, with a mission to amplify marginalized voices and foster meaningful artistic exchange.

Rice’s background in architecture, creative direction and art/design informs his approach to curation and community-building. Drawing from his experiences in creative leadership, he applies a multidisciplinary lens to elevate artistic expression and reimagine public spaces as platforms for cultural dialogue. His work extends beyond the gallery, having curated large-scale public art events such as FLOW Northside Arts Crawl and Minneapolis MOSAIC, a citywide celebration.

Rice’s artistic practice blends the bold aesthetics of American pop art and traditional tribal influences with the storytelling traditions of Black artists such as Gordon Parks. Influenced by his passion for tattooing, his work explores themes of permanence, identity, and collective memory.

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