is a creative workspace committed to supporting artists of all disciplines
in exploring new ground in performance and art...
a place to ask questions and take risks.

  provides an environment where artists at all points in their creative lives can research, create, rehearse and show their artwork.
With the intention of inspiring to the highest levels of rigor and craft, it also offers training in the form of ongoing workshops and residencies in
physical and cross-disciplinary approaches to performance.

creates bridges between artists and audience,
between process and performance.

  nurtures local and global liaisons with other groundbreaking individuals and organizations (cultural, grassroots or academia) with the intent
of fueling vibrant art making in Minnesota.

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was founded in 2007 by Robert Rosen
(co-founder and former artistic director/ Theatre de la Jeune Lune)
and Shawn McConneloug (artistic director/Orchestra*).
 
It is run by artists…for artists.
As such, in its design and process, it could be thought
of more as an ongoing artistic endeavor than an arts organization.

  offers an affordable space for artists to build and create performance work; a place where you can drill holes in the floor, get dirty and make something; where the tools you need during the creative process (sets, props, costumes) can live as well.
Making it all affordable is key at 206.

At we are interested in nurturing artists who are taking risks, who are actively engaged in exploring and igniting their process of creation and who are
committed to inviting the public into that process.
 
Located in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis, 206 is in a beautiful, bright, southwest corner of the Ivy Building for the Arts, has 3300 sq. ft. with a 1500 sq. ft. (50’ x 30’) clear-span rehearsal area, wood floors as well as an area for construction
and space for prop and costume storage.

The Ivy Building is on the Midtown Greenway bike path, accessible from the 7, 21 and 24 bus lines and within walking distance of the light rail. The building is fully accessible, with passenger and freight elevators and free parking.

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