Ruth Lais & Audrey Bernard Exhibit in Made Here

 Spectrum ArtWorks is excited to invite you to the public launch of Represent, Made Here's latest public art exhibition. Ruth Lais is on view along 8th and Marquette. Audrey Bernard is on view at the Mall of America!

More on the event and the public launch of Represent:



Ruth in front of her window display during installation.

Represent: Made Here highlights themes of community, nature, artistic medium, and social justice issues, all of which will be unveiled and celebrated during a free public launch from 5-8pm on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Marin Restaurant and Bar.                    

Made Here Represent Public Launch

Date and Time: Thursday, June 2 / 5-8pm

Location:

Marin Restaurant & Bar

901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

Tell Made Here you can make it on their Facebook Event Page.

Made Here, a project of Hennepin Theatre Trust, is a walkable urban art experience that connects people to local art and artists in WeDo™, the West Downtown Minneapolis Cultural District.

This summer, Made Here will unveil 45 window showcases featuring artwork and installations inspired by the theme, “Represent.” For this round, Made Here also will be present at Mall of America®, where visitors experience a selection of Made Here art and are encouraged to visit WeDo™ for more great local art. 

 

Audrey with Joan Vorderbruggen of Made Here during her artwork drop off.

 



Peter F. Hinze Exhibition at Fire Roast Cafe

Spectrum ArtWorks is proud to annouce Peter F. Hinze's solo exhibition at Fire Roast Cafe in Minneapolis. The reception for Peter's solo show is this Saturday, May 14th from 1pm - 5pm. You can view the artwork on your own during open business hours. Artwork is for purchase.

More on Peter F. Hinze: http://rockpike.weebly.com

More info on the Fire Roast Cafe:

Address: 3800 37th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Phone:(612) 724-9895

HOURS

MON-THURS 6:30 - 8       kitchen closed 2-3

FRI                 6:30 - 9       kitchen closed 2-3 and 8pm

SAT                7:30 - 9       kitchen closes 8pm

SUN               7:30 - 8       kitchen closed 7pm

Peter F Hinze
The Security Guards
Acrylic on canvas
This scene struck me at the St. Paul Art Crawl and it stayed with me. I saw two security guards and it made me think about how there invisible people in our lives, people that are taken for granted, such as people who do blue collar work. I want to celebrate those people, as part of, “the big picture.” We need these people, because they are a part of our community. They have lives too.
I grew up near Grand Avenue in St. Paul and have lived in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis for the last 20 years. I work in many different mediums but my first love was watercolor painting which I began to study at about age 15. I have studied under watercolorists John Stuart Ingle at the University of Minnesota, Morris, Howard Sivertson at the Grand Marais Art Colony and Lisa Fertig at the White Bear Center for the Arts. I became a member of Spectrum ArtWorks in 2011 and do most of my artwork at the Lighthouse CSP. Doing artwork is very therapeutic for me and has been a vital part of my recovery. http://rockpike.weebly.com/

You're Invited: The Beauty of it All

Spectrum ArtWorks and The Family Partnership present a group exhibition that explores beauty through art.

ArtWorks Core Group Artist Awarded VSA MN Emerging Artist Grant

We are super excited to announce that ArtWorks Core Group Artist Samuel L. is one of many artists who have just been awarded the VSA Minnesota Emerging Artist Grant! Samuel has been selected for his promising application. He will use this grant to continue his painting projects, particularly around giving voice to individuals who have lived with mental illness. Way to go, Sam! We can't wait to see where this opportunity will take you!

Samuel L.
Breakfast Objects
Recently exhibited in Spectrum ArtWorks group show The Big Picture
Acrylic on canvas
Not for sale

Artist statement:

 

The placement of medication alongside breakfast objects illustrates how common place medication is in our everyday lives. Medication can help us live more productive and independent lives. However, medication can be addictive and can cause other addictions. Medications used to regulate the brain often cause us to crave stimulants like coffee, food, and tobacco. Fortunately, new medications are coming out all the time with fewer side effects. Medication can be both a good thing and bad.

 

I am a fine arts student and I mainly paint in acrylic. I also work on the potter’s wheel. I have been an artist since I was a kid playing with clay and drawing.

 

Prints of Sam's work are available at: http://www.artpal.com/tobias

The Big Picture Opening - Solar Arts Building - Photo Recap

The opening reception last week on Thursday, February 4th during First Thursdays at the Solar Arts Building was quite the success. Well over 100 visitors experienced the exhibition that night. If you missed the event you can contact Jes Reyes at jreyes@resource-mn.org to schedule a personal tour. Also, if you would like to feature work from this exhibition, please contact Jes and she can arrange a presentation for you. Two presentations are scheduled, one being displayed in March at the American Swedish Institute.

 

You can also view the show virtually on Flickr.

 

Spectrum ArtWorks thanks the Solar Arts Building for hosting the exhibit and the American Lung Association in Minnesota for their financial support!

 

Attendees of the opening entered to win original community art from the ArtWorks studio! Attendees were also considered for a drawing for a Budhha Board.

Shining Starr, Core Group Artist

Janelle Koscinski from the American Lung Association in Minnesota viewing ArtWorks' special presentation of Photovoice at the opening.

James E. Sjolin , ArtWorks Core Group Artist with guest

Samuel L., ArtWorks Core Group Artist

Samuel L., ArtWorks Core Group Artist  with guest

 Kandace Krause (left), ArtWorks Core Group Artist with guests

Katie Varvel, ArtWorks Studio Assistant Intern



Jes Reyes, ArtWorks Program Coordinator with Cecile Bellamy, ArtWorks Core Group Artist

Christi Furnas, ArtWorks Peer Support Specialist and Janelle Koscinski, American Lung Association in Minnesota

Christi Furnas, Andrew Turpening, Jes Reyes

Guests

Guests

Janelle Koscinski - Thank you for your support!!

 

 

 

The Big Picture - Spectrum ArtWorks Group Exhibition - February 2016 - Solar Arts Building

Spectrum ArtWorks at Mia Group Show Extended

Spectrum ArtWorks at Mia is extended until February 21, 2016

artwork by cynTHIA

If you haven't been able to see In Conversation at the Minneapolis Institute of Art yet you still have a chance! The museum has requested to extend the show. Take a family member or friend to the exhibit! You have until February 21, 2016 to see all of the amazing artwork. It is located on the first floor in the Community Commons Hall.