"A love so bright inside you it glows"
— Prince, Still Would Stand All Time, 1988
Love Letters to Minneapolis
When I first visited Minneapolis after Prince's death, I was a stranger. Within days, the people of Minneapolis welcomed me with rides, stories, secret tours, and invitations to dance parties. Those strangers became my dearest friends. Minneapolis changed my life—and I know I'm not the only Prince pilgrim who experienced this kind of welcome.
- Emma Balázs, Curator
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In recognition of Minneapolis's difficult moment, we are collecting love letters from the global Prince community to the people of Minneapolis. Let's send love back to the city that welcomed us.
Share your stories of visiting Prince's Minneapolis - the kindness, connections, and moments that stay with you. We're collecting love letters to support the community and present in our June exhibition.
Featured Image: "In Honor of Prince" by Jason Bailey, 2020
Jason is a school teacher, father and caregiver from Minneapolis who discovered Prince when he was 10 years old.
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He writes:"This was painted 4 years after Prince's death. I was still mourning the loss of our beloved Purple One and this helped me continue to work through that.
Originally the painting did not feature a tear on the white dove, it was added a few months later as it seemed appropriate, and really helped bring the painting and my thought process to fruition. It's amazing that such a small detail can provide such a dramatic context.
In light of what Minneapolis has been through over the past few years, including, but not limited to Prince, the tear can mean so much."He adds: "I appreciate that we can come together in this way to share our love of this great man. It is through our shared connections that we can heal."
Share your love letter
Love Letter to Minneapolis
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Send your message of support and care to Minneapolis
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Share your memories:
That moment of Minneapolis kindness you'll never forget
The stranger who became a friend through Prince
How the Prince community welcomed you
What you want your Minneapolis friends to know right now
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What format do I use?
It could be as simple as a quick note or as intricate as a handcrafted card or work of art we can later present in the museum- whatever you can offer to help uplift the Prince community in Mpls.
We'll feature these stories on our blog and social media over the coming months, and present them in the museum in Minneapolis this June
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Your Love Letters will be featured in The People's Museum for Prince and shared with the Minneapolis community we all love
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About the
People's Museum
Love Letters to Minneapolis is part of The People's Museum for Prince, a community-sourced exhibition opening June 7, 2026 (Prince's birthday) at Roberts Gallery in North Minneapolis.
The museum honors Prince's transformational impact through the stories, artwork, and memories of those whose lives he touched—a collective portrait of the artist through the hearts and minds of his audience.
Beyond Minneapolis stories, we invite you to share:Artwork inspired by Prince in any mediumPersonal stories of how Prince touched your life
Memories of seeing Prince live
Photos, memorabilia, creative works
Any way Prince changed you
Our 2018 exhibition welcomed 3,000+ visitors and featured artists from 6 countries.
Submission deadline: February 28, 2026
Free to participate. Open to all. All forms welcome.
Learn More About the People's Museum →
Interested in
Sharing your full Prince
Story & Art?
Share your Prince story, art & memories via submission form (5-10 minutes)
Personal stories & art are the heart of the museum​
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We invite you to contribute in one or both of these ways:
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PERSONAL STORIES​
Share your Prince story in whatever format works best for you-
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Written narrative (300-400 words).
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Voice/Video Recording: Up to 5 minutes.
ARTWORK
Share your artwork. It doesn't need to be about Prince- but something you've created inspired by Prince's presence in your life. All art forms welcome including
​Visual Art • Film & Video • Audio • Music • Creative Writing • Dance • Performance ​
Timeline
Deadline February 28 2026
​​Exhibition opens June 7, 2026 at Roberts Gallery, North Minneapolis​​​