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Posted on 3/22/2024 3:34:13 PM
By Susan Gainen
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Orange Curlew from the Family of Climate Warrior Curlews
Whimsy in Wyoming, MN. The Hallberg Center for Creative Arts will host Seeking Whimsy in the World by Susan Gainen from Thursday April 18 to Saturday May18, 2024.
While not a comprehensive and authoritative collection of her work -- she has made at least 36 owl paintings, and each owl wants to participate -- this show documents her journey as a watercolor painter through the discovery of gesso-covered cave paintings, to her current work with acrylic ink. From the first nanoscapes to her current crew of Whimsical Curlews, inhabitants of Starry Nights, LLLamas (their spelling), The Parliament of Owls, to the Flamboyance of Flamingos, everyone may find a new creature to befriend and a new abstract painting in which to get lost.
Artist Talk: April 20, 2024. 2 pm.
Encouraging Random Act of Whimsy
Featured snacks: Judith Olney's Joy of Chocolate Pound Cake and Ginger Chili Krispee Treets. Come hungry.
Posted on 4/9/2023 1:19:47 PM
By Susan Gainen
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Connected Circles Unhinged Microbiology
Art is back in Saint Paul -- not that it ever left, but COVID did put a damper on events..
The Saint Paul Art Crawl begins this weekend in in three neighborhoods: Cathedral Hill, Summit Grand, and the West Side. I will be on Cathedral Hill in the amazing House of heART 2, an Airb&b decorated completely with the work of 29 local artists. It's like visiting a museum except that you buy everything and take it home.
I'll be there with some of my old friends -- Robert the Tap Dancing Rooster, Tommy TinyBrownBear, MaryAnna Musk Ox, their new pal, the Orange Curlew, and some new and FUN abstracts including Unhinged Microbiology and a Fantasy Fibonacci. I'll have original art, prints, cards, magnets, and a surprise or two.
House of heART 2, 763 Holly Avenue, Saint Paul. Street Parking.
Posted on 4/5/2023 10:09:00 PM
By Susan Gainen
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Purple Mosaic Parrot
Yes. I know that its 30 degrees (17 with the wind chill) but Summer 2023 Art Events are on the calendar.
Saint Paul Art Crawl, April 14-16, House of heART, 763 Holly Ave, St. Paul
Art-a-Whirl, May 19-21, Broken Clock Brewery, 1712 Marshall St. NW, Mpls
Art in the Hollow, June 3, Swede Hollow, St. Paul
Powderhorn Art Fair, August 5-6, Powderhorn Park, Mpls
Saint Paul Saints Art in the Park, Aug 13 & 30, Sept 7 & 20
SAINT PAUL ART CRAWL April 14-16 at the Amazing House of heART 2 in Saint Paul. This is an Airb&b that's fully decorated with the work of 26 local artists. It's a wonderful and welcoming place. Find me on the first floor in the Dining Room. I'll have a full array of Creatures and Abstracts, new cards, small framed works, ornament creatures and magnets. Friday (6-10); Saturday (12-8); Sunday 12-5).
ART-A-WHIRL 2023 May 19-21, at the Broken Clock Brewery in Minneapolis. Brew and art by the river. New Whimsical Creatures including Climate Warrior Curlews and the Flamboyance of Flamingos will be ready to charm you. The Fantasy Fibonacci Collective will challenge you. Friday (5-10); Saturday (12-8); Sunday (12-5).
ART IN THE HOLLOW June 3, Swede Hollow, Saint Paul. Swede Hollow is a magical space in Saint Paul. Tucked in the neighborhoods under a freeway (really). I'm excited to be outdoors under a tent. Fresh air and lots of fun. (10-5).
POWDERHORN ART FAIR, August 5 & 6, Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis. I'll be with my pals from The Art Shoppe at Midtown Global Market.
Saint Paul Saints Art in the Park, CHS Field, Lowertown Saint Paul. I'll have art that you can take home easily. I learned long ago that it's hard to pack at GIANT PAINTING into a backpack.
