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 Jodi Reeb-Myers
Five artists were given one common theme to work with: SHINY OBJECTS. This exhibit, at the Fair Gallery in the Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource School in Crystal, explores the theme through various media.
Bonnie Hinz
Participating Artists Jodi Reeb-Myers, mixed media John Largaespada, digital composite photography Steve Ozone, potography Kathy Wismar, ceramics Bonnie Hinz, glass and metal Curated by Sarah Balk McGrill, McGrill Art Associates
-- Show runs through October 31.
Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource School 4-8 public school 3915 Adair Ave North Crystal, MN 55422
2009 Regis Masters: Ron Meyers and Patti Warashina
 Ron Meyers
An exhibition that looks really interesting opens with a reception tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northern Clay Center in Gallery M.
Check it out!
2424 East Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55406
Home for Life Animal Sanctuary, a care-for-life animal sanctuary based in Stillwater, MN, is looking for artists and creative types to design elaborate doghouses or create fanciful designs on dog or cat statues for our annual holiday event at the Mall of America. This year’s event called “Art of The Dog” will feature the display of dog houses and statues in front of Nordstrom’s during one of the busiest times at the Mall—great exposure for your work. Some of the houses and statues will be designed in collaboration with local celebrities and artists. Artists have the option of purchasing their own house or statue or Home for Life will provide the basic statue or house to work with. Dog houses will be simple medium sized cedar doghouses on which the artist can design; fibreglass statues of the dog breed or cat or other pet of your choice will be provided by Cowpainters for the artist to design upon (like the Peanuts statues). The statues are realistic, life size models of dogs, cats and other pets with various dog breeds available. The doghouses and statues will be displayed beginning November 22, 2009 thru January 3, 2010 in front of Nordstrom’s Court at the Mall of America. Doghouses and statues will be for sale with all proceeds benefiting the animals at Home for Life. The art work needs to be delivered to the Mall of America by November 21 along with an artists’ statement. Please reply to the email address below if you are interested or if you have questions. Caroljean Louwagie // caroljean.homeforlife@gmail.com
 This Saturday, Rosalux Gallery is hosting a one-night exhibition of affordable, limited edition prints from their current and past artists. At only $25 to $50 each, you may want to take home a few new favorite pieces!
Participating artists are donating 25% of their proceeds to the Rosalux move and reopening, which is scheduled for February 2010.
Artists include: John Alspach Robyn Stoller Awend Amelia Biewald Daniel Buettner Michael Carina Cheryl Wilgren Clyne Tara Costello Jennifer Davis John Diebel Andy Ducett Gregory Euclide Toni Gallo Ben Garthus Colin Gatling Ed Hamilton Nick Howard Rebecca Krinke Alex Kuno John Largaespada Shawn McNulty Darrin Mueske Kate Pabst Terrence Payne Ingrid Restemeyer Amy Rice Robert Roscoe David Malcolm Scott Joel Starkey Kimberly Tschida Petters Kate Van Cleve Asia Ward Scott Wenner Dave Whannel James Wrayge Dan Young
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Details: September 26 6 to 10 p.m. 1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis
 Welcome the fall season with the Fall Art Tour on Saturday, October 3, 5 to 8 p.m. (mark your calendar now!).
This year the tour is bigger than ever. Participants include: Augsburg College Bethel University College of Visual Arts Concordia University Macalester College Northwestern College St. Catherine University Katherine E. Nash Gallery, U of M University of St. Thomas
What a crew! Take the free shuttle around and enjoy music, refreshments and (of course) art.
Happy first day of fall!
Last night I wholeheartedly enjoyed Umbrella!, a benefit and silent art auction for Forecast Public Art at Union Depot in St. Paul. Twin Cities Fine Arts Organization was a supporting sponsor.
What a night! There was fun to be had at every turn. Pendulum Painting with Willis Bowman was a mesmerizing scene. Then there was the interactive video with Cinema de la Vie, Art Vending Machine from Altered Aesthetics and Light Projections (seen above on the building exterior) by Ali Momeni and Andrea Steudel.
Then of course there were the auctions. Live and silent, neither quiet. The crowd couldn't get enough of the more than 60 artist-designed original works on umbrellas. Umbrellas make such interesting canvases. My favorite piece was by children's book author and illustrator Nancy Carlson, seen hanging in the center of the image below.
A beautiful site--red balloons holding up a single white umbrella upside down. If you could pop a cork from a dry-ice-filled bottle into the umbrella, you won a free T-shirt!
This event had fun at every turn. I can't wait for the third annual Umbrella! next year.
 Marcia Haffmans work is on display in a number of places around town. It is also featured in the exhibit BEYOND THE SURFACE - Paintings by Marcia Haffmans at the OWATONNA ARTS CENTER. Perhaps you have a fall colors tour planned for later this month? Try to include a visit to Owatonna.
Closing Reception Sunday, September 27th from 1 - 5 PM.
The Owatonna Arts Center is open: Tues - Sun, 1 - 5 PM, Closed Mon. While you are there be sure to swing by the Louis Sullivan Bank (Wells Fargo) in downtown Owatonna. It is one of those "have-to" points-of-interest in Minnesota for its beautiful architecture and interior.
435 Garden View Lane Owatonna, MN 55060 507.451.0533
Contextural Matters: Found objects and fiber work by Ingrid Restemayer
 Merry go round, 2009, Ingrid Restemayer
Opening Reception: September 10, 5 to 8 p.m. Artist Talk at 6:45
Ingride Restemayer uses embroidery and found objects to create interesting references to our consumerism. I love the idea of the stiches gripping objects that would often be discarded.
As stated in the gallery release, "An upbringing in midwest, middle-class American consumer culture has given Restemayer an uncommon appreciation for the beauty in simple, common objects. Being a recycler and habitual pack-rat for most of her life makes it unnecessary for Restemayer to look any further than the kitchen junk drawer or in the back of an office cabinet to find an inspiring object."
The show runs through October 30.
--- Street parking available or in 225 South Sixth Street parking ramp for $5.00 with gallery coupon (Ramp entrance on South 7th Street and 3rd Avenue South)
Saturday, September 12, on the Mississippi River.
Creative Electric Studios presents new work by Pattie Chalmers, "Mudmaid Museum."
Chalmers creates works using diverse materials such as clay, wax, fabric and embroidery. Chalmers playful, unpretentious artworks are always thought-provoking. I think I saw a mudmaid just the other day under the Hennepin Avenue Bridge surveying St. Anthony Falls.
Opening reception: 6:30-10 pm. On the Docks behind the Sample Room
2124 Marshall Street NE
The exhibit runs through October 3
More than 60 artists used the umbrella as their "canvas" for this year's silent auction! Come enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts from local restaurants and bakeries, a cash bar, unique art installations and live performances by acclaimed local artists and support a great cause. Proceeds benefit Forecast Public Art’s diverse public programs. 214 East 4th Street Get Your Tickets!
Call 651-641-1128 General admission $50, VIP $100 Event proceeds benefit Forecast Public Art
Drawings and paintings by Clarence Morgan and Howard Oransky
 Howard Oransky, Distant Thoughts, 2009, oil on canvas
Clarence Morgan is often known from his colorful abstracts. Howard Oransky is often known from his work in remembrance of the Holocaust. In recent years, each artist has uncovered a new path. Morgan is working primarily in black and white, creating forms that resemble organisms. Oransky has been making abstract paintings that search for the "perfect" gesture. Morgan and Oransky, who became acquainted 15 years ago, are both transplants to Minnesota.
September 10 through October 17 Opening Reception September 12, 7:00–10:00 p.m. Free. ---
210 North 2nd Street, Suite 104, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Savage Art Studios is kicking off its third year fine art classes and workshops beginning in September.  Yvonnes in Ocean GroveFirst up is a unique outdoor painting workshop September 10 to 13 entitled “Outdoor Painting Smorgasbord” taught by three of the area’s finest Plein Air artists, Richard Kochenash of Chaska, Richard Abraham of St. Paul and Mike Rada of Eagan. Check out the schedule and enroll online or call (952) 895-0375.
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