The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum
History:
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum was established in 2022 by the family of Gerard Cafesjian (1925–2013) to bring free and accessible modern and contemporary art to Shoreview, Minnesota, a few miles north of the Twin Cities. The collection features nearly 3,000 works of art and continues to grow.
From 2022 to 2024, we offered a variety of exhibitions from our permanent collection. In 2024, we launched educational programming and outreach for visitors of all ages. Since 2025, new modern and contemporary art initiatives have engaged with the Twin Cities community and beyond to bring fresh light to the art of our times.
Mission:
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum (the CAT) makes modern and contemporary art accessible and engaging.
Vision:
Inspiring creativity, curiosity, and connection through art.
Collection
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum collection features nearly 3,000 works of art, dating from the mid-1800s to the present day.
Jerry Rudquist
Portrait of Gerard L. Cafesjian, 2000
The Cafesjian Art Trust
History:
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum was established in 2022 by the family of Gerard Cafesjian (1925–2013) to bring free and accessible modern and contemporary art to Shoreview, Minnesota, a few miles north of the Twin Cities. The collection features nearly 3,000 works of art and continues to grow.
From 2022 to 2024, we offered a variety of exhibitions from our permanent collection. In 2024, we launched educational programming and outreach for visitors of all ages. Since 2025, new modern and contemporary art initiatives have engaged with the Twin Cities community and beyond to bring fresh light to the art of our times.
Mission:
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum (the CAT) makes modern and contemporary art accessible and engaging.
Vision:
Inspiring creativity, curiosity, and connection through art.
Collection
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum collection features nearly 3,000 works of art, dating from the mid-1800s to the present day.
Jerry Rudquist
Portrait of Gerard L. Cafesjian, 2000
Kathie Cafesjian Baradaran
CEO and Founder
Jill Ahlberg Yohe
Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
Linnea Seidling
Assistant Curator of Glass
Laura Steefel-Moore
Director of Education
Jennifer Rappaport
Director of Collections and Registration
VISIT
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum is free and open to the public. Both individuals and groups are encouraged to visit.
Thursdays and Fridays, 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm: Tours by Reservation Only.
Fridays drop-in 5:00pm-8:00pm
Click “Book Tickets” to make your tour reservation.
Saturdays, 10:00am–4:30pm: Drop-in any time
Cafesjian Art Trust Museum
4600 Churchill Street
Shoreview, MN, 55126
VISIT
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum is free and open to the public. Both individuals and groups are encouraged to visit.
Thursdays and Fridays, 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm: Tours by Reservation Only
Fridays drop-in 5:00pm-8:00pm
Click “Book Tickets” to make your tour reservation.
Saturdays, 10:00am–4:30pm: Drop-in any time
Cafesjian Art Trust Museum
4600 Churchill Street
Shoreview, MN, 55126
VISIT
The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum is free and open to the public. Both individuals and groups are encouraged to visit.
Thursdays and Fridays, 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm: Tours by Reservation Only
Fridays drop-in 5:00pm-8:00pm
Click “Book Tickets” to make your tour reservation.
Saturdays, 10:00am–4:30pm: Drop-in any time
Cafesjian Art Trust Museum
4600 Churchill Street
Shoreview, MN, 55126
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