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| The Inez Greenberg Gallery (main floor)
and the Atrium Gallery (second floor) are free and open to the
public: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-10:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00-10:00
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| Lace and Gunpowder: The Male/Female Art Exhibition January 13 – February 17, 2012 Opening Reception: Friday, January 13, 6:00 – 8:00pm Artist Talk/Panel Discussion: February 9, 7:00pm This exhibition features the artistic pairing of Tina Blondell & Nicholas Harper, Karen Searle & David Aschenbrener, Lynn Speaker & John Schuerman, and Kim Matthews & Ron Taylor. Lace and Gunpowder: The Male/Female Art Exhibition is organized and curated by artist John Schuerman and pairs male and female artists who are working in the same artistic genre. The exhibition will allow the viewer to probe more deeply, to try to determine/unveil what can be learned when male and female artists – working in similar veins but with distinct personal artistic visions – are shown side by side. While exploring similarities between the artists, the viewer will also be challenged by personal and societal preconceived stereotypes. For more information on this exhibition and its artists, please visit: www.laceandgunpowder.com Join us for a special Artist Talk/Panel Discussion held on Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. An interview with John Schuerman |
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| Art in the Home – Goes Green February 23– April 6, 2012 Opening Reception: Thursday, February 23, 6:00 – 8:00pm Artist Talk: March 29, 7:00pm Exhibiting artists include: Felice Amato, Teresa Audet, Heather Cole, Garrett Glaser, Heidi Henderson, Marty Hicks, Jason Holtz, Fred Johnson, Julie Keller, Stacy Kelly, Paul Klein, Tom Schrunk, and Cindy Vargas, Michelle Worms. Art in the Home is a bi-annual exhibition which coincides with the City of Bloomington’s Home Improvement Fair (February 25). This year’s exhibition will focus on artist created furniture and home accessories which are made from recycled, repurposed, or otherwise sustainable material while still focusing on the finest of craftsmanship. On February 25 don’t miss the City of Bloomington’s Home Improvement Fair right outside the gallery in the Bloomington Center for the Arts’ lobby. Get great ideas and information on remodeling, landscaping, and other ways to improve your home. For more information visit, www.ci.bloomington.mn.us keyword: Home Fair, or call 952-563-8937. Artist Demonstration: Also on February 25 from 10:00am - 12:00pm, visit the gallery during the Home Improvement Fair and watch as exhibiting artist Heather Cole demonstrates her craft of making functional lights using milk jugs! Sponsored by:   Photo: Lamp made with found rocks, locally found cherry wood and handmade paper. |
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| Marking Moments April 13 – May 18, 2012 Artists: Jack Dale and Danny Saathoff Opening Reception: Friday April 13, 6:00 – 8:00pm Artist Talk: May 10, 7:00pm Viewers are asked to slow down and take a moment, or rather ‘view’ the moments being made during their visit to “Marking Moments” in the Inez Greenberg Gallery. Abstract expressionist, Jack Dale and kinetic artist, Danny Saathoff each strive to capture a sense of life’s fleeting moments in their respective mediums. Dale’s masterful use of color combined with excellent composition, line and texture create paintings which often reflect a sense that there is a story beneath the layers that must be carefully peeled away in order to reveal. Likewise, Saathoff’s sometimes whimsical, sometimes poignant sculptures fascinate the senses and force us to slow down to see what happens next and to understand the slowness of change. Video: An interview with Danny Saathoff |
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| Unveiling: Thre Women Eplore Identity May 24 – June 22, 2012 Artists: Jessica Matson-Fluto, Leila Rastegar, Sherry Lee Short Opening Reception: Thursday, May 24, 6:00 – 8:00pm Artist Talk: June 14, 7:00pm In this exhibition, three women artists explore personal and cultural history in a variety of two-dimensional media. Each distinct artistic voice presents, through a series of works, narratives surrounding women’s identities. Jessica Matson-Fluto’s small-scale paintings present human forms suspended in abstract layers of paint. “I choose to create these dream-like scenarios as a method of self-discovery and also desensitization to memories of a haunting life-altering event,” states Matson-Fluto. Of her current work, Leila Rastegar says, “In the blue series, the women are surrounded by ornament yet isolated from it; they themselves are not colorful or adorning ornament. The clothing they wear does not reflect their individuality.” Sherry Lee Short’s ongoing series of self-portraits both mimic and challenge classical representations of women by men in art. She states, “These portraits are the beginning of my dialogue with patriarchal culture’s expectations of me as an aging or ‘older’ woman.” |
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| Speaking of Space June 29 – August 10, 2012 Artists: Michael Bigger, Danelle Griner, Farida Hughes Opening Reception: Friday, June 29, 6:00 – 8:00pm Artist Talk: July 19, 7:00pm |
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| National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition August 17 – September 28, 2012 Opening Reception: Friday, August 17, 6:00 – 8:00pm Artist Talk: August 30, 7:00pm, Exhibiting Artist, John Salminen |
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| Annual Members' Juried Art Exhibition October 11 – November 30, 2012 Opening Reception & Awards Cermony: Thursday, October 11, 6:00 – 8:00pm |
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| Gifts in the Gallery December 5 – 19, 2012 Festive Reception: Wednesday, December 5, 6:00 – 8:00pm One-of-a-kind, artist-created gifts for the season. |
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| I Remember the 1950's January 19 – March 4, 2012 Artist: Richard Thorud Reception: Saturday, January 21, 2:30pm – 4:30pm Bloomington photographer Richard Thorud will present his black and white photographs from the 1950’s, a time he considers to be “the golden age” of photography. Thorud’s photography experience spans 60-plus years, approximately one third the entire history of photography. Through the years he has seen the technology aspect of photography change dramatically, yet the artistic aspect remains the same. Thorud served as a photographer with the US Army Airborne and later exhibited his work at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Walker Art Center, and the University of Minnesota. I Remember the 1950’s will be Thorud’s first solo exhibition. Darkroom Open House Saturday, January 21, 2:30pm – 4:30pm During the opening reception of I Remember the 1950’s, BTAC will be hosting an open studio in the darkroom. Get to know the equipment and processes, and watch photographs develop before your very eyes! Learn about our photography class coming up in February |
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| Unravel March 8 – April 29, 2012 Artist: Laura Andrews Opening Reception: Thursday, March 8, 6:00pm – 8:00pm “Unravel” takes its themes from the relationship between people and the natural world, and the dependence and anxiety that this relationship produces. As a recent recipient of a Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant, Andrews was able to shadow several hunters and visually document their activities. That experience gave her an intimate glance at our human role within the natural world, and allowed her to see her subjects from a fresh perspective. “Animals and plants cannot help but be natural, yet people have less surety of their position in relationship to nature,” states Andrews. |
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| Bloomington Elementary Schools Art Show May 1– 30, 2012 Reception: Tuesday, May 8, 6:00pm – 8:00pm This inspirational annual exhibition showcases the wonderful art being created in Bloomington Public Schools. Ten public school art specialists select 15 different young artists whose work will be featured in this colorful exploration of the limitless creativity of children. A delightful visual feast! |
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| Spirit of Solitude June 7– July 22, 2012 Artist: Kurt Seaberg Opening Reception: Thursday, June 7, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Seaberg’s beautifully done lithographs create a sense of tranquility. “Printmaking, especially lithography, attracts me for the endless artistic possibilities it offers to transform and manipulate the drawn image,” states Seaberg. Many of his landscapes have a certain softness while still maintaining a great deal of depth. Seaberg also adds, “One of the tasks of the artist, I feel, is to remind us where our strength and power lies- in beauty, community and a sense of place. Nature has always been a theme and source of inspiration in my work, in particular the spiritual qualities that I find there. My hope is that my art will evoke the same feelings that arise in me when I contemplate the mystery of being alive in a living world: humility, gratitude and a sense of wonder for what I believe is truly sacred.” |
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| Fresh Baked Stories July 26– September 9, 2012 Artist: Layl McDill Artist Layl McDill considers her whimsical sculptures “Story Scraps”. These story art sculptures are made primarily of polymer clay using the ancient technique of millefiore. Each piece is full of whimsy and imagination with animals and figures celebrating all aspects of life. McDill’s work evokes a feeling of wonderment that connects to children of all ages – bringing everyone a feeling that the world is full of discovery and endless possibilities. |
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| Night Ice September 13– November 2, 2012 Artist: Bryan Young For the past several years artist and Bloomington resident, Bryan Young has been fascinated with the culture of night hockey, specifically broom hockey that exists in parks throughout the city from December through March. With his paintings Young captures the energy, mystery and fellowship that help to warm up this cold night tradition. |
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| BTAC Instructor-Student Art Show November 8 – December 28, 2012 Opening Reception: Thursday, November 8, 6:00pm – 8:00pm |
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