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January 2024
The Big Tiny Show
Kolman & Reeb Gallery rings in 2024 by showcasing art created by more than 50 artists from across Minnesota with a juried group exhibition, The Big Tiny Show. From tried-and-true oil on canvas to pine needles and artificial sinew, gallery patrons can expect an inspiring and diverse exhibition, with a variety of subject matter and none of the art larger than 12 inches. All art will be available for purchase. Saturday, Jan. 13-Saturday, Feb. 3; Artist Reception: Saturday, Jan. 20,…
Find out more »February 2024
Scents to Scenes
Kolman & Reeb Gallery announced its next Project Space grantee exhibition, "Scents to Scenes," showcasing landscape paintings by plein air artist Cheryl LeClair-Sommer. LeClair-Sommer used fragrance as a catalyst to search for locations that embodied the properties of those scents. The characteristics of each perfume inspired the mood and helped predict the color palette of the work. Gallery patrons will have the opportunity to sample the scents associated with each painting February 10-March 23. Artist reception, Saturday, Feb. 17, 7-9…
Find out more »Art at the Heart
Art at the Heart is an open studio event combined with a rich selection of classes, demos and activities, perfect for couples and friends. In addition to the art activities, you can enjoy music, chocolates from Groveland Confections and warm winter beverages and food from Mojo Coffee Gallery. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10, 12-6 pm at the California Building, 2205 California St. NE.
Find out more »Loretta Bebeau: “What Comes Around”
Loretta Bebeau has had a studio in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District for 20 years, but she and her art have traveled around the state. Feb. 29-March 31, she'll have an exhibit at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Main St. The exhibition features paintings, drawings and collages spanning from her early work to her current practice. A recurring theme is the importance of health across human cultures, as well as her own personal challenge of hearing loss.
Find out more »March 2024
California Building Open Studios
The doors of the California Building, 2205 Calfornia St. NE, will be open Saturday, March 9, 11 am-4 pm, for an open studios event. Meet and talk with local artists as they create their work.
Find out more »“Blood Memory” at Public Functionary
"Blood Memory" ruptures the representation of the altar (typically following religion or ritual), focusing instead on the intuitive while still creating spells that honor ancestors and homelands. Using a variety of media – collage, photography, everyday objects and audio – Candida Gonzalez creates five installations that connect to the spaciousness of memorialization. Opening reception Friday, March 22, 6-10 pm. Gallery viewing through April 13. Gallery Hours: Thursday, 12-9 pm; Friday and Saturday, 12-6 pm. Public Functionary, Northrup King Building, 1500…
Find out more »April 2024
Critique Cabaret
Looking for a place to share your work? A place to get constructive feedback from an engaged audience? Art to Change the World’s Critique Cabaret will feature poetry, paintings, books, multimedia pieces. They can all be a part of this grand cabaret, so come one come all. Thursday, April 4, 2nd floor lobby of the Solar Arts Building. Over a dozen open studios to visit. Hours for the Critique 6-7:30 pm, 711 15th Ave. NE.
Find out more »Art Benefit for Gaza
The art sale will take place 11 am-4 pm on Saturday, April 13, in Studio 501 of the California Building, 2205 California St. NE. There will be live poetry, music and drumming from 1-2:30 pm. This event is part of Open Second Saturdays at the California Building. Proceeds to Doctors Without Borders.
Find out more »Mississippi River Pearl at Heights City Hall
Mississippi River Pearl, a sculpture created out of things pulled out of the Mississippi River by members of Art to Change the World, will be on exhibit at Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave. NE, April 16-May 7. A "grand unveiling" will be held April 16, 4-8 pm. ACW Director Barbara Bridges will unveil the "Pearl" and recount the inspiring story of the 10 individuals who dedicated two hours to collecting river debris and dozens of hours creating to…
Find out more »Making Climate Change Visible
Drawn from her experiences during the global pandemic lockdown of COVID-19, artist Carolyn Halliday hopes to summon awareness of the increased clarity of the sky because of reduced commuter traffic. Secondly, Halliday’s work will remind us of the smoky gray horizon we endured during the summer of 2023 caused by rampant forest fires. She asks us to consider the startling and colorful orange, red, and pink sunsets, made intensely more beautiful by the presence of heavy particulates that cause air…
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