The Otherworldly Arts Collective will present an art show around the idea of erotic artwork. It will be a two-day pop-up show over Valentine’s Day weekend, February 14 and 15, 2020. This is a weekend-only show and will not have gallery hours. The show will be held the A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main St. They will sell tickets to this event. Accepted artists will receive one ticket to the event; space is limited. This event will also be an 18+ event, possibly 21+. If you are interested in participating, email them with examples of your work by Saturday, Nov. 30. They will let you know either way by Dec. 7 if you are accepted. Accepted artists pay a $10 fee by Dec. 16. Art is due Feb. 8. They realize this is a short turn-around/timeline, but want to get word out before the holidays. Tickets will go on sale before Christmas. They are looking for artists, vendors, sponsors, non-profits, performers and demonstrators. Info: otherworldlyartsmpls@gmail.com.
Art
At the Hewing: Enhanced Photographs by Candy Kuehn
Although best known for her fabric sculptures, costumes, creative millinery, and ceramics, Candy Kuehn has recently been experimenting with iPhone photography and apps. The results are fantastical images that blend the realistic and the abstract to create magical landscapes of color, movement, and mystery. The Hewing, 300 N. Washington Ave., will host a free happy hour, catered reception with cash bar, that’s open to the public on Monday, Nov. 18, 6-8 pm. An artist-led tour will happen at 7 pm. The exhibit will run through Sunday, Feb. 2. Info: kolmanpryorgallery.com.
Homeward Bound Theatre Company: Creation of a Storyteller
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fridley Community Center, 6085 7th St. NE, where adults will let their minds open up to creativity through improvisational games. Have fun while learning how to think on your feet and be able to tell stories in such a way that as many people as possible can enjoy them. Storytelling is an extremely useful activity; you may be surprised to find how you already use storytelling in your day-to-day life. For more information call Fridley Community Education at 763-502-5100, ext 1, or register online at fridley.eleyo.com and select the Community Education tile that corresponds to the programs or classes you are interested in.
Mill City Art Show
The 2nd annual Mill City Art show is sponsored by Mill City Church in NE Minneapolis. The theme this year is “LOVE vs. FEAR.” Info: millcityartshow.com. The show will be at the Inverted Arts space in the Grain Belt Warehouse, 77 13th Ave. NE, Suite 207, Nov. 8-10. Hours: Friday, Nov. 8, 6-10 pm; Saturday, Nov. 9, 3-10 pm; Sunday, Nov. 10, 12-4 pm. This is a free event. Contact: millcityartshow@gmail.com.
The Unveiling of M.EX. – Mesoamerican Experience by Aldo Moroni
Friday, Nov. 8, 12 pm-12 am, California Building, 2205 California St. NE, Studio #113, local artist Aldo Moroni will unveil his latest project in progress: The Mesoamerican Experience {M.EX.}. M.EX. is a huge mountainscape in miniature depicting the Mesoamerican experience. Thousands of small scale ceramic buildings will populate the work throughout its 3-year development. The work chronicles the history of Mesoameria, Olmec, Maya, Toltec, Mixtec, Aztec, Spanish imperialism, the Republic and contemporary Mexico.
During this event Aldo Moroni Studios will remember the Five Hundredth Anniversary of the first face-to-face meeting between Spanish invader Cortez and the triple alliance emperor Montezuma. They met at the causeway of the Aztec capitol of Tenochtitlan, current-day Mexico City. This event occurred on Nov. 8, exactly 500 years ago. The result of that meeting was the attempted erasure if Mesoamerican culture. Although the Spaniards caused the death of millions of people and the destruction of the written record, the invasion failed. Today there are many millions of people who speak in a wide variety of Mayan dialects and celebrate their Mesoamerican roots.
“At this moment in time many Mesoamerican children remain in cages at U.S. Borders. This work stands as a protest against the genocidal practices perpetrated against these peaceful people. As both a gringo and a human being, I must speak out against this tragedy. I do so through art,” Aldo Moroni. To support the M.EX. project, Moroni has created a limited edition art-book, The Synoptic Codex of Mesoamerica. Designed in collaboration with Justine Tucker, it is the first of several books chronicling the events of Moroni’s M.EX. – Mesoamerican Experience. Be one of the first 300 people to donate $500 or more to receive a limited edition book. Info: facebook.com/events/386894085570729/.
Art Attack 2019
More than 350 artists open their studios to the public for this popular annual event at the historic Northrup King Building located in the heart of the Northeast Arts District. Great Art. Great Music. Great Food. Interactive Events. The perfect opportunity to treat yourself, friend and family to unique, wonderful and local Art. Family friendly and free parking. Friday, Nov. 1, 5-10 pm; Saturday, Nov. 2, noon-8 pm; Sunday, Nov. 3, noon-5 pm. Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE. Info: northrupkingbuilding.com/events/art-attack.
Open Casket Studio Art Show
Casket Arts presents, Open Casket, their premier open studio event of the year, Nov. 1-3. Friday, 5-10 pm, Saturday, 12-8 pm and Sunday, 12-5 pm. 681 17th Ave. NE. Info: casketArts.com. Join them for their annual fall campus-wide event. Open studios, 100+ local artists and makers, live music, food trucks, and custom cocktails by Vikre Distillery in their Basement Speakeasy. Many talented tenant artists will open their studios to show and sell exciting new work in painting, sculpture, jewelry, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, photography, installation art, and more. Do a fall arts crawl through the three buildings of Casket Arts before you head over to Art Attack, Art This Way, Thorp Warp, and California Dreaming at the other flagship studio buildings in Northeast.
The entire Casket Arts campus will be alive with activity, from jewelry-makers at Quench Jewelry Arts, to live folk and americana music on the 4th floor, to sculpture in the NE Sculpture Gallery Factory, not to mention open studios and hallways filled with the best artists in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. Vikre Distillery (based in Duluth) will be back to set up their Basement Speakeasy, serving custom cocktails and beer from 612Brew all weekend long, alongside live music Friday night and a burlesque review on Saturday night. Sponsored by NEMAA, Vikre Distillery, 612Brew, Red Stag Supperclub, and The Boss Foundation.
Grand Opening of Legacy Makers Place – Aldo Moroni
Aldo Moroni at Legacy Makers Place. During the three days of Open District, Aldo Moroni will open his newly renovated studio (Legacy Makers Place) in the California Building. On display will be an exhibition of all Aldo Moroni’s 45-year history as an artist in Minneapolis. The event includes the release of a limited edition of the art book, The Synoptic Codex of Mesoamerica, the first of several books chronicling the events of Moroni’s work M.EX. – Mesoamerican Experience. Friday, Nov. 1, 4-9 pm. Saturday, Nov. 2, 11 am-10 pm. Sunday, Nov. 3, 11-7 pm. California Building, 2205 California St. NE, Studio #113. Neighboring events during this three day period: California Dreaming: over 50 open studios throughout the California Building. Open District: 300 plus open studios throughout the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. Info: facebook.com/events/668688633632684/.
New Gallery Exhibition: “The Secret Life of Objects,” Suzanne Howe
Douglas Flanders & Associates and Studio Pintura Fine Art Gallery are pleased to present this collection of creative, stylish, and beautifully crafted new work by Suzanne Howe. The Secret Life of Objects: Suzanne Howe. Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11 am-6 pm. And by appointment: 612-801-1053. Through Nov. 10. Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, #293.
Gods and Monsters Art Opening
Horrors from the silver screen, monsters from ancient mythology, dark gods, and terrors of every shape and kind are on display for your viewing pleasure. Jackson Flats Gallery, 901 18 1/2 Ave. NE, for a dark ball complete with ethereal melodies and alchemist brews. Witches, warlocks, midnight fairies, vampires, and all other creatures of the night welcome. Celebrate the works of dark creativity and art which reflects the nightmares that haunt us from the shadows of our hopes and dreams. Steel your soul, take a peek past the veil, and see what frightening visions stalk you from beyond. Presented by “The Otherworldly Arts Collective.” Opening Night: Saturday, Oct. 5, 4-11 pm. Gallery hours: Weekends from noon-5 pm. Show duration from Oct. 6-26. Admission: $5 sliding scale donation. Info: otherworldlyartsmpls@gmail.com.