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Opening Event : Mi Barrio
Opening Reception for Mi Barrio by Pablo Kalaka
Free and open to the public
*Music, light appetizers and refreshments, prints available for sale
*Exhibit Dates: March 3 to June 3
*Exhibit Description from Pablo Kalaka
(English description below)
Mi Barrio es un work in progress: es el proyecto de un libro ilustrado que quiere contar cómo es el día en los más diversos lugares del mundo, para representar que todos vivimos en este mismo mundo, viviendo una misma experiencia humana de vida, marcada por nuestras hermosas e ineludibles diferencias culturales, sociales, de raza y de geografía. Las diferencias nos hacen únicos, la humanidad nos hace uno. Mi Barrio son cientos, miles de barrios. Mi Barrio son todos los barrios.
La otra parte del proyecto consiste en convertir estas imágenes en una red de piezas murales a lo largo de diversos puntos de la ciudad, con el fin de llevar el concepto más allá de las páginas. Del libro al espacio público.Lo que están viendo aquí es el principio de todo el proyecto.
Mi barrio is a work in progress: it is the project of an illustrated book that wants to tell what the day is like in the most diverse places in the world, to represent that we all live in this same world, living the same human experience, marked by our beautiful and inescapable cultural, social, racial and geographical differences. Differences make us unique, humanity makes us one. Mi barrio is hundreds, thousands of neighborhoods. Mi barrio is all the barrios.
The other part of the project consists of converting these images into a network of wall pieces throughout various points of the city, in order to take the concept beyond the pages. From the book to the public space. What you are seeing here is the beginning of the whole project.
Affirmation Space
The intentions of the space is to welcome people, especially BIPOC and QTBIPOC folx, into the space and have them feel free, seen, nurtured, and held. A space where you can let go, relax, tap into your authenticity and be inspired. The artwork lays down the foundation for that to take place and the people bring in community healing and the collective ancestars.
Atautchikun | wâhkôtamowin: A Curatorial Talk by Kablusiak
In partnership with Emerging Curators Institute and FD13 residency for the arts
Inuit have always engaged in and responded to contemporary dialogues, media, and technologies. Stereotypical conventions around Inuit art since contact—i.e. works depicting traditional Inuit activities and scenes of northern animals—have created a false canon of Inuit art that does not take into account or represent the contemporaneity, breadth, or depth of Inuit culture, nor their art forms. This curatorial talk will speak to Inuit art histories, presents and futures through the exhibition Atautchikun | wâhkôtamowin (Remai Modern, Saskatchewan, 2021-2022), co-curated by Kablusiak and Missy LeBlanc. Initially sparked by large collections of Inuit art across the Prairie, the exhibition began with a selection of works from the Remai Modern’s permanent collection that push against the notion of a culture frozen in time. These works were put in relation to new commissions by artists connected to Inuk artists represented in the museum’s collection, as well as artists with ancestral connections to the lands the host museum occupies. Like the exhibition, Kablusiak’s talk aims to continue generative discussion on the threads that tie Inuit to Indigenous communities of the South.
About Kablusiak:
As a multidisciplinary Inuvialuk artist and curator, Kablusiak seeks to demystify Inuit art and create space for diverse Inuit-led representation. Their artistic practice uses humor and Inuk ingenuity to engage materials such as lingerie, Sharpies, bed sheets, felt, acrylic paint, and words to invite empathy and solidarity to explore diasporic cultural displacement, family and community ties, and impacts of colonization on Inuit gender and sexuality expressions, health and wellbeing, and the everyday. Kablusiak’s recent and upcoming exhibitions include Qiniqtuaq, Bockley Gallery, Minneapolis (2023), Up Front, Onsite Gallery, OCAD, Toronto (2022), After Care, Mitchell Gallery, Alberta University of the Arts, Edmonton (2022), and Ublaak tikiyuak, artspeak, Vancouver, BC (2020). Along with Atautchikun | wâhkôtamowin, Remai Modern, Saskatchewan (2021-22), their recent co-curatorial work includes INUA, the inaugural exhibition of 90 artists working across Inuit Nanangot and beyond at Qaumajuq, the Inuit art center, Winnepeg Art Gallery (2021). Kablusiak is based in Mohkinstsis.
'Testify' Exhibit and Events
TESTIFY: Americana from Slavery to Today
February 1 - March 29
Building on the success of the original exhibit in 2018, the Diane and Alan Page Collection are again presenting their exhibit of Americana from slavery to today – with renewed calls to action. The exhibit features more than 100 objects of oppression and expression.
Another unique part of the exhibit is "Testify Tuesdays."
Every Tuesday evening through the duration of the exhibit, people can gather to discuss everything from racial justice issues to environmental justice.
Bill Cottman: I AM HERE Photography Exhibit
Homewood Studios JANUARY GALLERY SHOW
January 6 through 31
Hours
Tuesday 5-9 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday 1-6 p.m.
Saturday 1-4 p.m.
BILL COTTMAN: I Am Here
Curated by Seitu Jones, George Slade, Davu Seru, Miko Simmons & Beverly Cottman
Friday, January 6, from 5pm to 8pm : Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 7, from 9am to 1pm: KFAI-FM Remote Broadcastfrom the Gallery.
In person memories and stories about Bill hosted by Kenna Cottman (Bill’s daughter)
and Yonci Peaceful Jameson (Bill’s granddaughter)
Tuesday, January 20th beginning at 7pm: Gallery Talk with the curators.
Homewood Studios 612/587-0230
Altar for Day of the Dead
In partnership with MCLA and (Neo) Muralismos de Mexico, artists Mónica Vega and Flor Soto, will create and install the first ever “Altar de Muertos”, or Community Altar for Days of the Dead at the Minnesota State Capitol. The Altar will be on display from November 1-13, 2022.
This event includes a Press conference followed by Mexican hot chocolate and pan de Muertos down in the Vault room.
To register for the event, please click the Google Forms HERE
For questions about the press conference please contact Katya Zepeda at katya.zepeda@state.mn.us or 651-592-8537
For school or community group tours and to learn more about the Altar, contact (Neo) Muralismos de Mexico at neomuralismo.mn@gmail.com
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En asociación con MCLA y (Neo) Muralismos de México, las artistas Mónica Vega y Flor Soto, crearán e instalarán el primer "Altar de Muertos", o altar comunitario para Día de Muertos en el Capitolio del Estado de Minnesota. El Altar estará en exhibición del 1 al 13 de noviembre.
Ven el Martes 1ro de noviembre a las 10 am para una conferencia de prensa e inauguración. Tendremos chocolate y pan de muerto.
Para registrarse, haga clic en el Formulario de Google AQUÍ
Para preguntas sobre la conferencia de prensa, comuníquese con Katya Zepeda por correo electrónico, katya.zepeda@state.mn.us o 651-592-8537
Para visitas en grupos escolares o comunitarios para aprender más sobre el altar favor de comunicarse con (Neo) Muralismos de México en neomuralismo.mn@gmail.com
About the Altar
An “Altar de Muertos” is a traditional cultural expression, spiritual/religious offering, and folk-art form that is practiced by many Mexican and Latinx communities in Minnesota and around the world to honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of our friends, kin, and community members who have passed away. Traditionally, the altar is created with crafts and memorabilia associated with Days of the Dead — photos of deceased friends and family members, papel picado (cut tissue paper), cempasúchil flowers (marigold), offerings to the deceased (ofrendas), religious or spiritual iconography. It is a syncretic practice that combines the traditions of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica (Nahua, Zapotec, Maya, and other indigenous communities of Mexico and Central America) with Catholic traditions around All Saints Day, as well as more recent adaptations like the Catrina (fanciful female skeleton character) and newer secular traditions. Due to its indigenous Mesoamerican origins, Days of the Dead is among the oldest holidays in the Americas that has been continually celebrated.
The altar will serve to highlight and represent the cultural traditions of Mexican and Latinx communities in Minnesota, create a space for remembrance of the many lives that have been lost in recent years (from COVID, social unrest, etc.), and also offer a space for community healing.
At the federal level, this cultural practice is finally beginning to be accepted. In 2019, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus created a Days of the Dead altar at the U.S. Capitol dedicated to migrants who died in US custody. Last year, President Biden inaugurated the first-ever Days of the Dead altar at the White House. In 2022, this “Altar de Muertos” will be the first-ever created at the Minnesota Capitol. As Mexicans and Latinx peoples in Minnesota, we are creating a space to have our culture and community represented at the “people’s house” — the Minnesota State Capitol. After a series of several years of community pain and above-average deaths, we believe it is the right time to bring greater awareness to this tradition in our home-state of Minnesota.
Sobre el Altar
Un "Altar de Muertos" es una expresión cultural tradicional, una ofrenda espiritual/religiosa y una forma de arte popular que practican muchas comunidades mexicanas y latinas en Minnesota y en todo el mundo para honrar, recordar y celebrar la vida de nuestros amigos, familiares y miembros de la comunidad que han fallecido. Tradicionalmente, el altar se crea con artesanías y recuerdos asociados con los Días de Muertos: fotos de amigos y familiares fallecidos, papel picado (papel de seda cortado), flores de cempasúchil (caléndula), ofrendas a los difuntos, religiosas o espirituales e iconografías. Es una práctica sincrética que combina las tradiciones de los pueblos indígenas de Mesoamérica (nahuas, zapotecos, mayas y otras comunidades indígenas de México y Centroamérica) con las tradiciones católicas en torno al Día de Todos los Santos, así como adaptaciones más recientes, como la Catrina (fantasioso personaje esquelético femenino) y nuevas tradiciones seculares. Debido a sus orígenes indígenas mesoamericanos, el Día de Muertos es una de las festividades más antiguas de las Américas que se ha celebrado continuamente.
El Altar servira para resaltar y representar las tradiciones culturales de las comunidades mexicanas y latinas en Minnesota, crear un espacio para recordar las muchas vidas que se han perdido en los últimos años (por COVID, disturbios sociales) y también ofrecer una espacio de sanación comunitaria.
A nivel federal, esta práctica cultural finalmente comienza a ser aceptada. En 2019, el Caucus Hispano del Congreso creó un altar de Días de Muertos en el Capitolio de los EE.UU. dedicado a los migrantes que murieron bajo la custodia del gobierno. El año pasado, el presidente Biden inauguró el primer altar de Días de Muertos en la Casa Blanca. En 2022, este “Altar de Muertos” será el primero creado en el Capitolio de Minnesota. Como pueblos mexicanos y latinos en Minnesota, estamos creando un espacio para que nuestra cultura y comunidad estén representadas en la "casa del pueblo": el Capitolio del Estado de Minnesota. Después de varios años de dolor comunitario y muertes por encima del promedio, creemos que es el momento adecuado para crear una mayor conciencia sobre esta tradición en nuestro estado natal de Minnesota.
Parking: there are park meters on Cedar Street near the Capitol, and visitor parking is available on Lot K (12th Street, east of the Veterans Service Building) or Centennial Ramp (Orange Level, east of the Centennial Office Building, access from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). See here.
Estacionamiento: Hay parquimetros sobre Cedar Street, cerca del Capitolio. El estacionamiento se encuentra en el Lote K (12th Street, al este del Veterans Service Building) o en la rampa de Centennial (lote naranja, este del Centennial Office Building, accediendo por el Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). Vea este sitio.
The Lorraine Hansberry Initiative's 'To Sit Awhile' & Block Party
Join Pillsbury House + Theatre and KRSM Radio on August 20th for a community Block Party celebrating PH+T’s 30th Anniversary & KRSM’s 5th.
Celebrate the arrival of ‘To Sit Awhile’ a life-size installation by sculptor Alison Saar celebrating Lorraine Hansberry! The statue will be activated in the Pillsbury House + Theatre parking lot from August 16 - September 15 with numerous community events & artist contributions.
Block Party festivities include free food, a bouncy house, face painting, live radio, roller-skating, and so much more! Find more information about the party and 'To Sit Awhile' on Pillsbury House + Theatre’s website, pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org.
New Murals for the Greenway
One of our goals is to install more public art in the Greenway. So we're very pleased to announce that TWO new murals will be installed this weekend!
The murals will be created by artists Reggie LeFlore and Focus Smith as part of the Lyn-Lake Street Art Series, July 16 - 17.
Stop by this weekend to see them painting the murals in the Greenway at Bryant and Aldrich Avenues.
Mr. LeFlore's mural (sketch above) will celebrate the history of the Greenway corridor and the workers who built it. More information about Reggie LeFlore: https://ral86.com/
Mr. Smith's mural will be an homage to the native people who occupied this land before any sort of white establishment. More information about Focus Smith: https://blackhillsvisitor.com/learn/culture/arts-museums/black-hills-artist-feature-derek-focus-smith/
Special thanks to the Lake Street Council for providing a grant to the Midtown Greenway Coalition to support this project. And to the Lyn-Lake Business Association for their partnership in supporting the street art festival and murals in the Greenway.
Community Public Art Reveal
Join us Monday, June 27th at 2:30 pm for the community unveiling of the Public Art wrap marking Phase One of restoration of Longfellow’s Historic Coliseum Building on Lake Streert & 27th! Hear from Redesign’s team of women developers and architects, graphic artists and poets from the TruArt Speaks Collective who took part in the year-long, 72,000 sq. ft. project offering words and art for healing the Longfellow community! Bring friends!
“We are still here” closing Reception
Join The Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) and All My Relations Arts as we celebrate the closing reception for "We Are Still Here" - a group exhibition featuring Ray Janis, Sheldon Starr, Missy Whiteman, with mentor artist, Jonathan Thunder.
Closing Reception: Saturday, June 25th 6-8pm (food and refreshments provided by PowWow Grounds)
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As part of the inaugural collaboration between Hennepin Theatre Trust and All My Relations Arts, this exhibition features the culmination of works completed by the artists during their eighteen month cohort. The artworks include digital designs featured previously as billboards displayed in downtown Minneapolis, along Hennepin Avenue and throughout the Twin Cities.
These works served to uplift Native voices and highlight truth-telling by changing the narrative of Native people in Minnesota. The art highlights contemporary Native culture while dispelling stereotypes through education, humor, and bold, thought-provoking designs. By interweaving contemporary and traditional storytelling, and the allyship of Indigenous communities here in the Twin Cities, We Are Still Here connects the Native history of the land and continued connections to our past using the powerful visuals and current narratives of contemporary Native artists.
Justice for George: Our Strength, Our Story
Memorialize the Movement’s (MTM) Justice for George: Our Strength, Our Story exhibition is a community event that displays the protest murals from the Minneapolis uprisings of 2020, highlights Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) artists, speakers, and performers, and brings the community together to collectively heal, reflect, and learn.
The goals of this exhibition are to commemorate the life and death of George Floyd, address and process historical and current trauma specifically of BIPOC people in the community, create a space for healing and learning through art, and keep the protest plywood murals relevant in the public eye so they are not forgotten. Art has always been an important tool for sparking conversations around social movements. MTM aims to continue that tradition not only by challenging the people who come to see these murals, but by challenging the museum and conservation industries as well.
Exhibit: Blood on the Pavement
Blood on the Pavement aims to help Minnesota communities think, discuss, and disrupt.
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