North Suburban Center for the Arts youth exhibition opens June 1

North Suburban Center for the Arts in Fridley opens its youth exhibition June 1, running through June 16. The exhibit features works by local artists 18 and under. There will be an opening ceremony on Saturday, June 1 from noon-3 p.m. Pictured are “Sunset Birch” by Katy K. (age 11), and “A Sunny Day” by Reagan F. (age 8). Submissions for North Suburban’s upcoming gallery “Dialogue: Communicating through Photography” are due June 14. The exhibition will focus on photography and its ability to communicate ideas, messages and abstract concepts in a visual format. Artists are welcome to submit prints created by all forms of photography, including digital, analog and smart phone. Potential submissions may include: photojournalism and/or documentary photography; portraiture; landscape and/or nature photography; macro photography; and abstract photography. Vendor and craft instructor applications close on May 31 for North Suburban’s “Burbfest” that is being held July 13, with more information at northsuburbanarts.org/burbfest-2024.