Marla remembers,
"I did these chalk drawings during the day of 9-11. Jim and I were on a remote Native American reservation in Wisconsin when we heard someone had bombed New York City.
Everyone gathered around one television in the general store/bar and restaurant for the next two days. The camaraderie among these 20+ strangers from around the country was memorable." Marla Gamble.
This is one of the series of three done that day. ©Marla Gamble
“A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity” by Julie Cameron
Mondays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM, September 21 – December 7
$144 for 12 weekly sessions.
Registration required. No artistic experience necessary.
Bring your own copy of Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way.
The Artist’s Way offers an opportunity to spark the creative process or deepen your spiritual expression. Be prepared for the artistic synergy of the group to build community and help you develop a greater alignment with your creative energy. This 12-week ‘course’ follows the chapters of Julia Cameron’s book of the same title. It is appropriate both for those beginning on their creative path and as a refresher for established artists. Applicable to all art forms – visual, musical, theater, writing, etc.
To register or get more information on this and other workshops please visit this link.
Lowertown Lofts Co-op video artist and curator William G. Franklin is participating in the first edition of Mears Park Muse, a celebration featuring light and art installations by different Lowertown artists. A free community event on Friday Sept. 25 & Saturday 26, 8 - 11 PM.
Image: © Patrick Clancy
All artists are alumni of the Emerging Artists Series, a partnership with the Art Leadership Program™ and Open Systems Technologies. Featured are new works by these talented artists:
Zac Adams-Bliss
Patrick Clancy
Brian Matthew Hart
Michael McGraw
Josh Meillier
Neal Perbix
Lindsay Splichal
Amber Tyrrell
For the past 3 years, Open Systems Technologies (OST) has opened their Minneapolis office as exhibition space for local artists, converting their unused wall space into a contemporary art gallery.
Gallery One OST
TractorWorks Building
800 Washington Ave N, Suite 510
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 562-0889
Image: © Patrick Clancy
"Patchy paint, drips, streaks and a block of flat aqua color shape and surround several girls whose mingled hostility, curiosity and vulnerability are depicted by Lizzie Wortham in “Girl,” her compelling painting of youth in many stages."
http://m.startribune.com/variety/stageandarts/323107371.html
Learn more about Eva's 10 day tour in China here!
Can you find images that portray all of the different sports played by the male and female Bulldog teams? Order your very own Bulldog here!
Learn the details and adventures of Eva's 10 day tour in China here!
Eva's concert Beijing
Eva playing in Beijing
Masterclass 2 Beijing
Masterclass Beijing
Masterclass translator Beijing
It's been 30 years since founding members took on the challenge of turning an old shoe factory into a vibrant artist community. Sunday August 16th we celebrated their vision and hard work.
Founding members still living at Lowertown Lofts Cooperative. Left to right: David Eric Oie, Ta-coumba Aiken, Judith Morem, Marla Gamble, and Bob McBride.
Lowertown Lofts Kristi Abbott can be found here this weekend, look for her in booth #117! Just for you a link to all the activities. Have fun!
For two days each August, white tents dot the landscape around Powderhorn Park bringing individuals from all over the country together to enjoy an abundance of creativity and skill that flows through the artists participating in the Powderhorn Art Fair.
Come enjoy the show!
Saturday - August 8th: 10am-6pm
Sunday - August 9th: 10am-5pm
Featuring artists from the Lowertown Lofts Artist Co-op, including Frank Brown, Ta-coumba Aiken, Willim G. Franklin and others! Don't miss it!
For Eva's full schedule in Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg,China and the USA please visit this site.
Join Kristi Abbot Lowertown Lofts Artist at Jungle Red Salon, Spa and Gallery for a showing of her latest works. Also, featuring music by Lowertown Loft Musician Sam Stanley!
When: August 5th, 7-9pm
Where: 1362 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis
http://jungleredsalon.com/
Visit AZ Gallery July 30-August 30 to see three of Liz Carlson's Mini's! These pieces are 1.5" in diameter and created in pencil and watercolor. More information about hours and location below.
Photographic work by Lowertown Lofts Artist, Gina Dabrowski looks at contemporary landfills as well as re-purposed sites to explore the relationships between people and their belongings. The large-scale prints examine the business of waste disposal through the lens of a 4×5 camera.
Exhibition Statement:
In my landfills project, I use photography to capture the residue of people’s presence, which is preserved in man-made landscapes composed of garbage. I photographed re-purposed landfills using a large format camera and film. The resulting color photographs look at old dump sites located on the boundaries of our daily life, as well as the people who dispose of their personal belongings.
Artist Bio:
Gina Dabrowski is a visual artist who lives in St Paul, Minnesota and teaches at North Hennepin Community College. She received her MFA in Photography and Video from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), as well as a Master of Art in Visual and Cultural Studies from the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. Gina has received awards of support from the McKnight Foundation Artist Fellowship for Photographers, the Jerome Foundation, and the Minnesota State Arts Board. For the McKnight Fellowship, Gina gave a presentation on her Landfills project at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis.
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed on major holidays
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Tel: 612-330-1524
Lowertown Lofts Artist, Beth Barron just received notice that all three of her Implosion pieces will be hung in a show called “Flights of Fancy: Unexpected Works of Whimsy” at the Northbrook Public Library, north of Chicago from October 9th - November 20th, 2015.
© Beth Barron Implosion 1
© Beth Barron Implosion 2
© Beth Barron Implosion 3
Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062
"MMAA’s exhibition, Summertime, looks at the spirit and essence of summer through the lens of its permanent collection. Using the lens of your smartphone or digital camera, we want you to create art in the form of a 6-second video” (MMAA website). An outdoor screening with FREE food and prizes will take place on Friday, July 31st, 7:30 pm, on the Pioneer Endicott Green Roof (2nd floor across from chocolate shop). For more info visit: http://mmaa.org
Lowertown Loft Artist Co-op, curator and video artist William G. Franklin submitted two entries to join the fun. Here’s one of his entries titled 31 years later, YouTube below. The video was inspired by forgotten bobsled tracks in the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, now used by locals and visitors for hiking and biking.
The Featured Artists Show
Featuring: David Aschenbrener, Elizabeth Garvey, Ben Moren, Judy Onofrio, Nancy Robinson, Lynn Speaker, and Jantje Visscher
Exhibition Run: July 18 - September 12, 2015
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 18, 6-8pm
Visit Nancy's Website!
"Cassidy" by Kristi Abbott - The winning piece making Kristi the featured Artist for the 2015 Edina Art Fair - www.madebykristi.com/
