MARY BOWMAN-CLINE: A Face In The Crowd

Thursday, February 23 – Saturday, March 3

A Face in a Crowd is about the diversity of the human face. Color, shape, lines, expressions and emotions all mold the way our faces look and are seen by others in the world. Also on display, small figures and “Brick People” – ceramic heads and hands attached to bricks turning them into little abstract figures.

Opening Reception: Friday, February 24th from 5 to 9pm [note the earlier than usual start time]

Gallery Talk: Tuesday, February 28th beginning at 7pm

Regular Meetings & Groups

Northside Writers Group

Meetings are on the second Thursday of the month, from 7 to 9pm. New members are always welcome. Any level of skill is acceptable. We are interested in your enthusiasm, in your story, in your willingness to write. For information, please e-mail co-leaders Debra Stone at stone.debra@comcast.net or George Roberts at george@homewoodstudios.com.

Homewood Tai Chi  — Saturdays, 8:30 to 10:30am

Questions, please call Beverly Roberts at 612 588-3723 or e-mail her at beverly@homewoodstudios.com.

Workhouse Theatre presents “Talley’s Folly”

February 24-March 11 | Directed by Mark Hauck

Winner of the 1980 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this is the charming, moving love story of Matt, a Jewish refugee, and Sally, black sheep of the prosperous Talley family, on Independence Day, 1944. Matt has come to rural Missouri to woo Sally, but has been run off the place by her anti-Semitic brothers, and has taken refuge in the family’s dilapidated boathouse down by the river. Sally sneaks away to tell Matt to leave her alone, but she may have another agenda. Smart and feisty, Sally doesn’t fit into society much better than Matt does. Over the course of a magical evening, the two of them begin to wonder if perhaps they’ll fit

Visit www.workhousetheatre.org to purchase tickets.

You can still register for winter term lessons at Camden Music School

Find the music that’s in your heart this winter at Camden Music School! Registrations are accepted at any time during the Winter Term (January 9 – March 17). Tuition is prorated to the number of lessons for which students register. CMS offers Musikgarten early childhood classes, vocal and instrumental lessons, music theory and songwriting classes, and ensembles for all ages. Special family rates and discounts are available. Scholarship applications will be accepted for spring term (April 9 – June 16) beginning March 5.

Class locations:
Camden: Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 3751 Sheridan Ave. N., 55412
Northeast Minneapolis: Grace Center for Community Life, 1500 6th St. NE, 55413.
More information or to register: www.camdenmusicschool.com or 612-618-0219.

Sing-Along FUNdraiser for Scholarships at Camden Music School

Camden Music School presents Leader of the Pack: The Brill Building Sing-Along – 1960s Hits from New York’s Legendary Pop Song Factory. Bacharach & David, Leiber & Stoller, Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Gene Pitney, the Coasters, the Platters, the Drifters, the Shirelles and more. With host Dan Chouinard and song leaders Prudence Johnson, Gary Rue and Cynthia Johnson (of Funkytown fame).

7pm Friday, April 20 at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis. Tickets on sale beginning Monday, February 13.
More event and sponsorship information: 612-618-0219 or e-mail info@camdenmusicschool.com.

Northside Arts News — February 2012 Edition

If you have an item you’d like to place in the next issue of the Northside Arts News, please send it to jeanne.fish@nacarts.org by the 27th of each month.

Read the latest news from our members as well as the numerous of offerings from our northside arts organizations.

Here are some of the highlights from this months newsletter:

• Impressions — Northside @ UROC coming in March
• News from our members
• New classes & workshops @ Mpls Photo Center
• Save the date for Camden Music Schools spring “Sing-Along”
• February “Legends” @ the Capri Theater
• New hours, classes and special NOMI Community Supported Arts program from the Goddess of Glass & Friends
• “Tappy Hour” @ Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts
• New exhibitions @ Homewood Studios, Two Tigers Gallery
• Workhouse Theatre presents “Talley’s Folly”
• News from the Joyce Awards Program, info session for photographers applying for McKnight Fellowship

February Shoppe Hours

Thursday 10am to 6pm
Friday Noon to 8pm
Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 10am to 3pm

Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, February 14th

Special Valentine Shopping Hours

Sunday, Feb 12 – 10am to 3pm
Monday, Feb 13 – 3 to 7pm
Tuesday, Feb 14 – Noon to 5pm

Complimentary beverages and gift wrap PLUS follow me on Facebook and Twitter for special pop-up specials each day. And for the record, you can be your own Valentine. Just sayin’…..

Give a Glass Fusing Workshop Gift Certificate

Glass Coasters – Special Offer $100 for two (save $50)
Dichroic Glass Jewelry – Special Offer $80 for two (save $40)
Fusing Fun! – Special Offer $75 for two (Save $35)
Full class listings and registration information online at www.goddessofglass.com/classes

Beginning Stained Glass registration closes Friday, Feb 3rd at www.mplscommunityed.com. Students will leave after four weeks with two completed projects and enough knowledge to continue crafting on their own! Additional classes are available for those who wish to continue.

The Goddess of Glass & Friends
unique gifts + fine art + custom framing
Connie M. Beckers, Proprietor
2205 Lowry Ave N, Mpls MN 55411
612.521.0399 | www.goddessofglass.com

Northside Arts Collective members are invited to exhibit their visual art in a juried show at UROC in March. Electronic submissions are due January 27.

UROC is the University of Minnesota’s Urban Outreach/Engagement Center, where hundreds of community and regional movers and shakers meet, on Plymouth near Penn (across from Urban League). Work in the main gallery also gets exposure to the many academic professionals who office or meet at the facility. Hawona Sullivan Janzen, curator, reports that some sales have resulted from past exhibits.

NAC is also seeking music (non-amplified) and other performance art for short programs during the opening which might also be captured in some form to be included in the March exhibit.

Early visual submissions will have the best chance of being used in the printed, media, and on-line promotion of the show.

The gallery can accommodate small items such as jewelry, and large sculptural items, as well as anything that can hang from a rod system. Work is insured while at UROC.

To submit your work: Send email with images (no larger than 1 MB), or with a link to your online gallery identifying the images you’re submitting. Label the email with your name and “UROC” in the subject line. Provide the dimensions, medium, and price, and your contact information. Up to six submissions per member. Deadline: January 27. Email: connect@nacarts.org.

Work will be juried from electronic images and ultimately, in person during installation, by Hawona Sullivan Janzen. Work chosen will need to be on site in late February; artists are responsible for delivering. Receiving dates and times will be announced later.

FAQ’s:

Q: Do I have to be a current NAC member to submit work?
A: Yes. You may join or renew and pay the $35 individual membership with your submission by mailing to: Northside Arts Collective, P.O. Box 11995, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Household memberships are $55 and cover all members of the household. Students are $25, businesses and organizations $85.

Q: I’m not sure if I’m a member already, who can I check with?
A: Send an email to jeanne.fish@nacarts.org.

Q: Is this a themed show?
A: Only in that if a piece makes an obvious geographic reference, the scene should be in North Minneapolis (Camden and Near North as defined by City of Minneapolis). Subjects can be abstract or concrete, simply the art of people living, working, or otherwise connected with this area and members of Northside Arts Collective).

Q: What are the framing requirements?
A: Framing must be serviceable, glass is not required. Canvases may be self-finished (the image wraps around). Photos may be mounted frameless on foamcore. No sawtooth hooks.

Q: Are there minimum or maximum size limitations?
A: Not at this time.

Q: I don’t have photos of my work, can I still submit?
A: Other NAC members have offered to photograph work for current members. A place and schedule will be posted; sign up ahead. If you cannot make one of those times, have a friend bring your work to one of the posted times.

Q: I have a triptych. Does that count as one submission?
A: Yes. Other linked but separate works, such as poetry that accompanies a painting, can be considered a single submission. If the jury has any questions or challenges, you will be contacted.

Q: How many artists will be chosen?
A: It depends on the number of submissions. Our goal is to show multiple works from each artist, and would like to have several artists showing.

Q: Is there anything else I have to do?
A: Artists chosen are expected to forward UROC’s promotional materials for the show, to their email lists, to attend the opening, and to pick up after the show ends.

Q: Is this a one-time thing or will there be other opportunities at UROC?
A: It depends on how this show goes. NAC may be able to hang on a few walls in the interior office area after the March show is done. UROC has offered this opportunity as a way to give experience to emerging artists, curators, teachers and leaders.

Q: What if someone wants to buy my artwork, does NAC expect a percentage of the sale?
A: Yes, 15 percent of the sale of artwork goes to NAC to defray operating expenses.

2012-2013 mnartists.org/McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers

Mnartists.org is excited to announce the opening of the 2012-2013 application cycle for McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers.

Application deadline is 5pm on Friday, March 30, 2012.
For full details or to apply please visit www.mcknightphoto.org

Information and Tech Sessions

Informational and Technical Sessions will be combined in three separate sessions throughout Minnesota. These sessions are conducted by Program Director, Scott Stulen and Program Assistant, Jehra Patrick. The first half of each presentation will inform potential applicants about the history of the fellowship program, crafting proposals, fellowship eligibility requirements, and the format of the second round of panel reviews. The second half of each session will include information on the online submission process and feature demonstrations on how to format and prepare application materials.

Questions regarding either the structure of the fellowship program or advice on how to best prepare and submit your application materials will be fielded at the end of the session.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Mpls Photo Center
6:30 pm

The session will last about an hour and a half, with time allotted for questions. This event is free, but please phone ahead to reserve your spot by calling 651.252.1137 or emailing mcknightphoto@mnartists.org. Past sessions have been cancelled due to insufficient RSVPs.

For more information or to apply, please visit www.mcknightphoto.org.

Visit Mnartists.org for fresh, new opportunities for artists of all mediums.

Penco is located at  718 Washington Ave North, Minneapolis — 612-333-3330

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Pat Carney is the name sake of a Minneapolis creative studio, The Carney Group. He began his career as a photographer and transitioned into graphic arts.

Located at Glenwood Avenue and Colfax, The Carney Group is a rich blend of diverse creative talents that has been in business for over 20 years with a client base that includes Public Radio International, The British Broadcasting Company, Cenex, Tremendous Entertainment Company, Parker Rosen Law Firm, and numerous radio programs such as This American Life, What’d Ya Know and BBC’s Newshour.

Lately, photography has become a larger part of the creative work from The Carney Group. Pat photographs events and personalities in support of the communications work being produced by his firm. His personal commitment has, for the last few years, been the events, scenes and personalities of North Minneapolis.

http://carney.com/galleries/gettingout/

http://carney.com/galleries/redeemer_block_party_2010/

http://carney.com/galleries/interfaith/

http://carney.com/galleries/harrison_gardens/

http://carney.com/galleries/flow/

http://carney.com/galleries/flow2009/

http://carney.com/galleries/flow2010/

Much of his artistic work of the last few years has been large panoramic images. Several are on permanent display and part of the permanent collection at Coloplast in North Minneapolis.

http://carney.com/galleries/horizontally/