Open Studio Scheduled for November 20th

Spectrum Artworks Open Studio And Fine Art Sale

Thursday, Nov. 20th 5-9 pm
Free and open to the public

Artwork available for purchase from over 20 professional artists

For more information contact Amy Rice at 612.752.8242

Location:
Spectrum Community Mental Health
1825 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

click here for a map

We've been busy!

So, we havn't posted any news in awhile, but we have been very busy making art, having shows, building community, breaking down stigma...the stuff we do!

The first annual Living Beyong Poster Show was a huge sucsess, you can read an awesome article about it in the MinnPost here. The image above is one of three posters produced from winning entries.

Some other cool things that happened were that we had a group show at Stevens Square Center for the Arts, we participated in the Artibility at Apallo show and The Sisiter Kinney International Art Show for Artists with Disabilities. Our own Gary Clements won best of show and you can read an article about that in The Bridge here.

Here are some other place where we were in the news in the last year:
-mnartists dialouge on art and the mind
-another article that originally appered on mnartists about out show at intermedia
-Spectrum ArtWorks director in national magazine
-Faye recieves second annual Yuri Arajs mentorship award

Art & Healing: Mind Fields at Intermedia Arts

Spectum ArtWorks is very excited to be involved in the upcoming Intermedia Arts Exhibition, Mind Fields: Art and Healing

Explore the many dimensions of the invisible and make psychological realities tangible. Art & Healing: Mind Fields is a unique opportunity to see the mind from the inside out. This ground­breaking new exhibit from Intermedia Arts takes a frank and creative look at neurological and mental health—inviting local artists and health care practitioners to address the ways in which artistic expression can be used as a tool for healing.

We'll be posting photos of the installation process and more next week!

image: Brad Parsons

All That I Am: The Art of Faye Buffington

Spectrum Artist Faye Buffington's solo show "All That I Am", is currently on display at Stevens Square Center For The Arts in Minneapolis.

Audrey Bernard in Annual Untitled Show at Soo Visual Arts Center

Spectrum Artist Audrey Bernard has work in the 2007 annual juried exhibit at the Soo Visual Art Center in Minneapolis.

Soo Visual Arts Center presents its sixth annual juried show, Untitled 6, on June 22nd. The jurors had the difficult task of reviewing nearly 200 entries. The artists were among entrants who responded to an open call inviting artists working in any medium, at any stage of their careers, to submit work. Ultimately, 20 diverse artists were selected for the exhibition. The show will offer something for everyone including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture & even images made with exhaust pipe detritus.

The show was previewed by mnartists.org and Audrey was one of six artists that the article's author, Ann Klefstad, felt were the real stand outs. Here is what she had to say about Audey's work:
Audrey Bernard does straightforward portraits of people she seems to know—Miss Chimp, David, Davia, others—but imbues them with what painters can give. She sees on a different plane. I don’t know if it’s more truthful or less—but it is different, and it enables us to see differently too. Having this doubled vision suddenly makes the world three-dimensional—it’s like, having lived with one eye all your life, you suddenly are granted binocular vision. Things jump into high relief. They become themselves.


Untitled 6 (Main Gallery)
June 22-August 25, 2007Opening Reception Friday, June 22 from 7- 10pm

2007 Pride Art Show

Spectrum Artist Christi Furnas has work in the 2007 Pride Art Show. The Pride Art Show Opening Night Party was held on Friday, June 15, 2007, and an ongoing show will run through July 22. The Opening Night Party featured entertainment, a brief program and refreshments. Over 300 people joined us at the opening party, a new record for the Pride Art Show
This year's Art Show takes place at The Soap Factory in Minneapolis at 520 SE 2nd Street through July 22.
The art show features works by GLBT artists and/or those with GLBT themes. Admission is free and open to all ages.

44th Annual Sister Kinney International Art Show by Artists with Disabilities

Many Spectrum Artists are participating again this year in the Sister Kinney International Art Show by Artists with Disabilities. This is a great oppurtunity to view and purchase an amazing array of artwork from artists all over the world.

The 2007 Sister Kinney International Art Show by Artists with Disabilities will run April 19 through May 18 on the second floor of the Sister Kenny Building of Abbott Northwestern Hospital at 800 E. 28th Street in Minneapolis. Click her for a map.

A grand opening event for the art show will be held on Thursday, April 19 from 5-8pm. The opening night reception is an opportunity to meet many of the artists, and view and purchase artwork.

“The art show is a long-standing tradition of which we are very proud,” said Lori Knutson, executive director, Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. “Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s mission is about helping individuals progress towards their personal best and our art show is an extension of that -- highlighting the abilities of those who experience physical or mental limitations.”Knutson also noted that Abbott Northwestern Hospital has a permanent art collection from past shows, which has grown over the years and includes approximately 350 pieces of art, including nearly 200 pieces of art on display in the hospital.

Approximately one-quarter of the art show entries are sold each year, with 75 percent of the proceeds going to benefit the individual artists.

*Artwork shown was Lynnda Jones award winning piece from last years Sister Kinney exhibit.