Holiday Light? Holiday Dark?

The Art to Change the World celebration event will include an exhibition, affordable small works, writing workshop with Anya Achtenberg, Borealis Dance Theatre performance, food and beverages from Sen Yai Sen Lek, Mojo Coffee, and music from Pony and The Royal Hiptites.

Their news release states “Together, we will explore divergent holiday experiences and seek to inspire people to be creative as we all discover how art CAN change the world!” The opening reception is Friday, Nov. 1, 6-9 pm, and the exhibition and activities continue Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 am-9 pm and Sunday, Nov. 3, 12-6 pm. Closing reception: Saturday, Nov. 9, 5-7p m at the California Building, 2205 California St NE #201, Minneapolis, MN 55418 in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. Free and open to the public.

Participating artists include: Judy Onofrio, Nikki McComb, Yuta Uchida, Emily Forbes, Suyao Tian, Jill Stebbins, Wenwen Liao, Ann Meany, Andrew Braunberger, Barbara Rogers Bridges, Layl McDill, Candy Kuehn, Malcom Potek, Linda Lade. Installation Artist: Shirin Ghoraishi.

Art to Change the World (ACW) is a diverse non-profit coalition of changemakers employing the arts in service of positive social change. Fundamental to the ACW mission is the notion that bringing art and the natural/social sciences together deepens cultural understanding and critical thinking, magnifying the potential for change. The purpose of our events and exhibitions is to provoke discussion, reflection and action on a wide variety of topics, and to nurture an empathic, socially-aware and action-oriented community. Participants leave the event with a token reminding them of their commitment to action, big or small. Info: www.arttochangetheworld.org.