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• Members' Art Shows, Workshops, & Presentations
• News from other Minnesota and regional arts organizations
• Invitations to Paint or Exhibit
To add a new entry to the Bulletin Board click HERE
April 2022 Easter Week Art Exhibits at Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church
Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis is seeking artwork to display in our courtyard space (indoors, of course) during Holy Week and Easter. We welcome any submissions that respond to these themes:
Dates:
To submit works for consideration, email good quality photos along with the title and dimensions of each piece by March 31 to: Jan Myers myers032@umn.edu and cc: office@nokomisheights.org you can also contact Jan by text at 763-301-0024
Nokomis Heights Facebook Album for Good Friday 2021 has photographs from last year’s display. (We hope to have a real gallery display system this year and to have ongoing exhibits.)
- For Holy Week, (April 10-16), a the time in the Christian church that we talk about God entering into the suffering and injustice of this world, we are looking for artworks that depict suffering, isolation, injustice, and painful times - either in humans, or all of creation.
- For Easter, (April 17) we are looking for artwork displaying new life in all of its forms - from babies to springtime to kindness shared and justice realized in the world. We would love to display the Easter artwork for a full month in our courtyard space and invite the community to view it.
Dates:
- For Holy Week pieces, we will hang the show on Sat., April 9 and take it down on April 16. Deliver accepted artwork to the church between 9 am and 1 pm April 4-8 or before noon on Sat, April 9. You can pick up pieces on April 16 or during office hours the following week.
- We will hang the Easter show on April 16 and take it down on May 21. Deliver artwork between 9 am and 1 pm April 11-15 or before noon on Sat, April 16. You can pick up pieces on May 21 or during office hours the following week.
To submit works for consideration, email good quality photos along with the title and dimensions of each piece by March 31 to: Jan Myers myers032@umn.edu and cc: office@nokomisheights.org you can also contact Jan by text at 763-301-0024
Nokomis Heights Facebook Album for Good Friday 2021 has photographs from last year’s display. (We hope to have a real gallery display system this year and to have ongoing exhibits.)
Art at Swede Hollow Park - Saturday, June 4, 2022
http://www.artinthehollow.org/events/art-at-the-park
Swede Hollow Park: 665 Greenbrier St, St Paul, MN 55106
Scott Seebart with Art in the Hollow invites plein air painters to a free paint-out during an art festival in the Swede Hollow neighborhood of St. Paul's east side. Paintings would be created in and around the center mound of the park and juried for prize(s) afterward. Participation in the paint-out is free, and you may bring a tent and/or display table to sell paintings along with other arts vendors for $20.
A nearby art gallery called Art at 967 Payne has offered to display paintings from the event for the month of July.
Email Scott Seebart to participate or learn more: ScottSeebart@gmail.com.
Swede Hollow Park: 665 Greenbrier St, St Paul, MN 55106
Scott Seebart with Art in the Hollow invites plein air painters to a free paint-out during an art festival in the Swede Hollow neighborhood of St. Paul's east side. Paintings would be created in and around the center mound of the park and juried for prize(s) afterward. Participation in the paint-out is free, and you may bring a tent and/or display table to sell paintings along with other arts vendors for $20.
A nearby art gallery called Art at 967 Payne has offered to display paintings from the event for the month of July.
Email Scott Seebart to participate or learn more: ScottSeebart@gmail.com.
Red Wing Arts Plein Air – June 11-25, 2022
https://redwingarts.org/apply
Application Deadline April 1 | Notification Date April 20
$5,000 in cash prizes to be awarded by juror Bob Upton- - - - - - - - - -
Artists Paint Red Wing between June 11 – June 25
Competition Week in Red Wing June 18-25
**Art is due at RWA on or before 12pm on June 23, 2022**
Artist Picnic June 23 | Demonstration June 24
In-person Awards & First Glimpse Reception Friday, June 24
Quick Paint June 25
Plein Air Workshops April 5 - August 6
Exhibit on view June 25 - August 8
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We invite you to apply and share the details with your family, friends and fellow artists!
Deadline to apply is April 1, 2022To apply for Juried Featured Class: Please submit by email 3 recent plein air images along with your contact information to artcall@redwingarts.org Application fee is $45.00 and may be paid online, by phone, or mail. Juried Featured Class artists pay no additional participation fee. RWA Artist Members, please use code “MEMBER” at checkout to receive your $5.00 discount. $5000 in cash prizes to be awarded by juror Bob Upton
Application Deadline April 1 | Notification Date April 20
$5,000 in cash prizes to be awarded by juror Bob Upton- - - - - - - - - -
Artists Paint Red Wing between June 11 – June 25
Competition Week in Red Wing June 18-25
**Art is due at RWA on or before 12pm on June 23, 2022**
Artist Picnic June 23 | Demonstration June 24
In-person Awards & First Glimpse Reception Friday, June 24
Quick Paint June 25
Plein Air Workshops April 5 - August 6
Exhibit on view June 25 - August 8
- - - - - - - - - -
We invite you to apply and share the details with your family, friends and fellow artists!
Deadline to apply is April 1, 2022To apply for Juried Featured Class: Please submit by email 3 recent plein air images along with your contact information to artcall@redwingarts.org Application fee is $45.00 and may be paid online, by phone, or mail. Juried Featured Class artists pay no additional participation fee. RWA Artist Members, please use code “MEMBER” at checkout to receive your $5.00 discount. $5000 in cash prizes to be awarded by juror Bob Upton
Prairie Lakes en Plein Air – June 18-September 24, 2022
www.artofthelakes.org/prairie-lakes-en-plein-air.html
The Prairie Lakes en Plein Air art series is a festival of art education, exhibition, and competition open to professional and non-professional artists of all skill levels. Enjoy your summer painting in the idyllic setting of Battle Lake, Minnesota situated in West-Central lakes country. Delve into the pristine landscape of gently rolling hills and fertile farmland amongst clear blue lakes and streams for an inspirational painting experience. Attend Plein Air workshops lead by Lisa Stauffer and Dan Mondloch.
Artists and collectors will enjoy many activities including the Opening Reception, en Plein Air Competition, Workshops & Demonstrations, and Quick Paint. The concluding Collectors' Preview and Award Ceremony will showcase a variety of en Plein Air motifs and styles of artwork.
Schedule of Events
Opening Reception June 18, 2022
Beginning the summer-long celebration of outdoor painting, we invite participating artists and AOTL members to gather in the Art of the Lakes Gallery at this informal event. Artist participants can pick up their welcome packet, including a full itinerary, tips for how to explore Lakes Country, and information showcasing local businesses. While you're in town, plan to participate in the Paint Out at Glendalough State Park in the afternoon.
en Plein Air Competition June - September, 2022
Throughout the summer, artists will be painting en Plein Air in and around our Battle Lake community and region. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe as the artists seek to represent the shifting light, extraordinary colors and textures of our varied rural landscape. We ask that participants and observers do not block entrances/trafficways to businesses. Free to the public.
Demonstrations/Workshops
To explore a variety of en Plein Air styles and techniques, artists & community members will have the opportunity to attend a range of art workshops and artist talks with our featured artists. The workshops are designed for both children and adults, from beginner to intermediate skills. Check back in March for workshop information and registration.
Weekend Festivities September 23 & 24, 2022
Our Prairie Lakes en Plein Air art series will be capped off with a full weekend of enjoyable events all happening in or near Battle Lake.
Collector's Preview Reception and Award Ceremony Friday evening, 7-9 pm, September 23, 2022
The Collector's Preview and Award Ceremony will be a ticketed event and a rare opportunity to view artworks from prominent en plein air painters from around the Midwest. This exhibition of works by the competition participants will be held in the Art of the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake. Grand Prize winners will be announced in a special award ceremony by accomplished oil painter and this year's judge, Dan Mondlock. Come and be inspired!
Tickets: $10. nonmembers, $8. members, $20. At the Door
Quick Paint Saturday, 9:30 am-12 pm, September 24, 2022
Participating artists will be found painting at one of the following locations:
• Good Samaritan Senior Assisted Living Facility on the west side of West Battle Lake
• Railroad Park, located at MN Highway 78 and County Rd 83 in Battle Lake
• Lake Ave. S., in downtown Battle Lake
This is a great time for visitors to engage with artists (from a safe distance).
12-1 pm: Vote for the People's Choice Award and view all paintings for purchase in front of Good Samaritan. Free to the public.
Saturday, 3 pm, September 24, 2022
Quick Paint Award Ceremony
Our Prairie Lakes en Plein Air festival concludes at the gallery where Quick Paint Awards will be presented and competition paintings will be on display. The gallery will be open for the general public to view and make purchases. Paintings from this event will be in the gallery and available for purchase throughout the month of October. Our fall gallery hours are Thursday thru Sunday, 12pm - 6 pm.
The Prairie Lakes en Plein Air art series is a festival of art education, exhibition, and competition open to professional and non-professional artists of all skill levels. Enjoy your summer painting in the idyllic setting of Battle Lake, Minnesota situated in West-Central lakes country. Delve into the pristine landscape of gently rolling hills and fertile farmland amongst clear blue lakes and streams for an inspirational painting experience. Attend Plein Air workshops lead by Lisa Stauffer and Dan Mondloch.
Artists and collectors will enjoy many activities including the Opening Reception, en Plein Air Competition, Workshops & Demonstrations, and Quick Paint. The concluding Collectors' Preview and Award Ceremony will showcase a variety of en Plein Air motifs and styles of artwork.
Schedule of Events
Opening Reception June 18, 2022
Beginning the summer-long celebration of outdoor painting, we invite participating artists and AOTL members to gather in the Art of the Lakes Gallery at this informal event. Artist participants can pick up their welcome packet, including a full itinerary, tips for how to explore Lakes Country, and information showcasing local businesses. While you're in town, plan to participate in the Paint Out at Glendalough State Park in the afternoon.
en Plein Air Competition June - September, 2022
Throughout the summer, artists will be painting en Plein Air in and around our Battle Lake community and region. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe as the artists seek to represent the shifting light, extraordinary colors and textures of our varied rural landscape. We ask that participants and observers do not block entrances/trafficways to businesses. Free to the public.
Demonstrations/Workshops
To explore a variety of en Plein Air styles and techniques, artists & community members will have the opportunity to attend a range of art workshops and artist talks with our featured artists. The workshops are designed for both children and adults, from beginner to intermediate skills. Check back in March for workshop information and registration.
Weekend Festivities September 23 & 24, 2022
Our Prairie Lakes en Plein Air art series will be capped off with a full weekend of enjoyable events all happening in or near Battle Lake.
Collector's Preview Reception and Award Ceremony Friday evening, 7-9 pm, September 23, 2022
The Collector's Preview and Award Ceremony will be a ticketed event and a rare opportunity to view artworks from prominent en plein air painters from around the Midwest. This exhibition of works by the competition participants will be held in the Art of the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake. Grand Prize winners will be announced in a special award ceremony by accomplished oil painter and this year's judge, Dan Mondlock. Come and be inspired!
Tickets: $10. nonmembers, $8. members, $20. At the Door
Quick Paint Saturday, 9:30 am-12 pm, September 24, 2022
Participating artists will be found painting at one of the following locations:
• Good Samaritan Senior Assisted Living Facility on the west side of West Battle Lake
• Railroad Park, located at MN Highway 78 and County Rd 83 in Battle Lake
• Lake Ave. S., in downtown Battle Lake
This is a great time for visitors to engage with artists (from a safe distance).
12-1 pm: Vote for the People's Choice Award and view all paintings for purchase in front of Good Samaritan. Free to the public.
Saturday, 3 pm, September 24, 2022
Quick Paint Award Ceremony
Our Prairie Lakes en Plein Air festival concludes at the gallery where Quick Paint Awards will be presented and competition paintings will be on display. The gallery will be open for the general public to view and make purchases. Paintings from this event will be in the gallery and available for purchase throughout the month of October. Our fall gallery hours are Thursday thru Sunday, 12pm - 6 pm.