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August 2023
Chris Rackley: Life as a Mall Brat
Artist Chris Rackley is a self-proclaimed "mall brat." On days when not in school, Rackley spent his time at the mall sketching, reading, and exploring. In an exhibit at Kohlman & Reeb, Rackley uses drawings, sculptures and an interactive video to explore his memories of a shopping mall in Duluth, Ga. Pieces include miniature replicas of lost toys and misplaced trash as bits and pieces of memory. Through Saturday, Oct. 21, Kolman & Reeb Gallery, Studio 395, Northrup King Building,…
Find out more »September 2023
Apply now for The Big Tiny Show
Submit your artwork for Kolman & Reeb Gallery's upcoming juried exhibition, The Big Tiny Show. All subject matter, media and expressions are welcome, as long as they are 12" x 12" x 12" or smaller. Application Deadline: Oct. 25, 2023. Minnesota artists aged 18+ at any stage of their career are encouraged to apply. Show opens Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 3. Application fee: $30 for three entries.
Find out more »Emerging artists Yasmin Yassin and Za’Nia Coleman at Public Functionary
Public Functionary, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, presents two new exhibitions in September by Minneapolis emerging artists Yasmin Yassin and Za’Nia Coleman exploring the significance of archiving community-centered dance history. Opening Sept. 14 in PF Upstairs Gallery #247, Yasmin Yassin's “Dhaanto” exhibition pays homage to a local Twin Cities-based Somali dance troupe through photos, text, and an opening night debut screening of a new film. Opening Sept. 16 in PF Main Gallery #144, Emerging Curator Institute’s 2022-23 Fellow…
Find out more »NEMAA’s 10×10 and 10×10+
This year, the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) is hosting their annual online sale of member artwork that is 10×10 inches or smaller for sale online for $45 (all proceeds go to NEMAA) and is also hosting a new in-person ticketed celebration featuring performances, artwork (priced by the artist with proceeds split in half with NEMAA), and surprises at Theatre in the Round. The 10×10 online shop goes live on Thursday, Sept. 21, 5 pm. Artwork collectors can purchase an…
Find out more »Documentary explores “The Life of a Painting”
John Schoolmeesters will premiere his debut film, "The Life of a Painting (2023)" in the same studio where the film was shot. The short documentary film, presented by Shallow Seas Media, follows an emerging artist throughout the creation of a single painting over the course of two years. Minneapolis artist Kendall Laurent works to balance her artistic integrity, a 9 to 5 , and her own idea of "success" as she begins to build a career as a full-time artist.…
Find out more »Northrup King Night–this Saturday
The Northrup King Building begins the season with a September Northrup King Night–a seasonal open studio event offering visitors four hours to explore four floors of art studios, fun boutiques and unique local businesses. Multiple gallery openings including Evolving Expressions, a community exhibition featuring artists throughout the building. Potter’s Pasties food truck will be present. Saturday, Sept. 23, 5-9 pm. Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE.
Find out more »Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair
Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair will be held at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 for a fall event celebrating handmade items. This free and family-friendly event will feature more than 100 artisans, food trucks, and more, from 10 am-5 pm each day.
Find out more »LUNA: A themed invitational exhibition
A study of all things lunar: from her immutable cycles and their effects to the plants and creatures who bask in her light. Printmaker Emily Gray Koehler will host a group exhibition, welcoming the work of seven women artists as they join her in exploring lunar creativity. The exhibition runs for one full lunar cycle, Sept. 29-Oct. 28. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 29 from 5 pm-8 pm with a gallery talk beginning at 6 pm.…
Find out more »November 2023
NEMAA Fall Open Studios
November 10-12, Friday, 5-10 pm, Saturday, noon-8 pm and Sunday, noon-5 pm. Information: www.nemaa.org/fall-open-studios.
Find out more »Winter Salt Art Exhibition and Community Q&A
For her capstone project as a water steward, Annie Irene Hejny created artwork made with collected road salts. "Seeing Salt: New Artwork by Annie Irene Hejny" will be exhibited Friday, Nov. 10, 5-10 pm and Saturday, Nov. 11, 12-5 pm, and “Prep for Winter with a MN Water Steward," a panel discussion with Q&A about best practices to reduce salt usage will be held Nov. 11, 2 pm. Moderated by Abby Moore, outreach principal at Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) and…
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