Visual Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts' Art in Bloom doesn't bloom as brightly as the Como Conservatory or Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

By Amina Harper, The Art House

Courtesy Minneapolis Institute of Arts

I had been looking forward to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts’s annual Art in Bloom show since March. I’d never gone before, and considering the lack of spring we’ve had this year I figured it would be a great way to usher in the new season. As with most events that I anticipate with no prior experience I set my expectations ridiculously high.

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"Victory" at Public Functionary: DZINE's past comes kicking and screaming—and glittering—into the present

By Amina Harper, The Art House

I love stories that place emphasis on heritage. Folk tales, mythology, old family stories, and anything that contributes to the long yarns connected to someone’s history; especially if there are visuals to go along with that. And if those visuals are sparkly, extremely detailed and thought-provoking, then all the better.

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COMMUNITY VOICES | 2013 MCTC Photo Portfolio Show, "Resolution"

By Todd Donery, Community Voices

This will be the last portfolio show for Jack Mader, the Photography and Digital Imaging program’s founder and lead faculty.

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Obsidian Arts spotlights cutting-edge black visual culture

By Jay Gabler, Front Row Seat

Via Obsidian Arts Facebook page

"I'm white and I have a lot to learn about black art," I wrote in February, "but I believe I could contribute valuable insight to Obsidian Arts in an advisory capacity." That was how I found myself sitting in a conference room at Pillsbury House last week, joining a conversation as part of the nonprofit arts organization's newly-formed advisory panel.

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COMMUNITY VOICES | Embedded: With the Mosaic Quilting Project in Minneapolis's Kingfield neighborhood

By Francesca Davis DiPiazza, Community Voices

A volunteer adds a piece of cut glass to a mosaic-in-process. The glass pieces are glued onto a fiberglass mesh backing. Later the mesh will be attached with mortar to a firm backing board. Come see the "glass quilts" unveiled at ML King Park (40th & Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis) on Saturday, April 27, at 1–2:30 PM. Photo by Francesca Davis DiPiazza.

I am not the craft-making type. I am a klutz, with an X-Acto blade scar on my thigh to prove it.

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MayDay 2013 more vibrant with every workshop

By Alan Wilfahrt, The Public Recluse

There are still appeals for participants in any and all of MayDay. After this week of workshops, rehearsals for the Ceremony will commence.

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The Public Recluse

Solo show jitters: The risk and rewards of going it alone

By Amina Harper, The Art House

So, I’ve been sending this information out bit by bit and posting images for it, but I haven’t given an official announcement outside of Facebook. I’m in the process of setting up my very first solo show at the Smitten Kitten on July 6. I’ve been working around the clock on the pieces for it and as excited as I am to be presenting this new work I have to be completely honest…I’m absolutely terrified.

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MayDay 2013 magic germinates with each workshop

By Alan Wilfahrt, The Public Recluse

A week of six free Public Workshops has passed. The chaos has spurred on development. Mirth continued building and theater was everywhere.

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The Public Recluse

Public Functionary: A new Northeast Minneapolis art space

By Amina Harper, The Art House

Courtesy Public Functionary

I get invited to events occasionally, and while I pride myself on being a house hermit I try to get out every now and then to catch something new. This time I will be attending another press preview on the 18th of April at the recently opened Public Functionary for their very first exhibition.

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