This artist profile is part of a larger story detailing the history and legacy of the Traffic Zone Center for Visual Arts located in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. Traffic Zone was created to meet the needs of a group of mid-career artists who approached Artspace in the early 1990s because they were being forced out of their studios in another building in the area. The cooperative was established in 1995 with the goal of preserving affordable artist studios in the area while also allowing the members to build equity over time.
We were able to sit down with member artist Jodi Reeb to chat about her art, how she chose to become a member, and what memories she’ll take with her as the Traffic Zone artists begin the next chapter of their careers. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
