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ART-A-WHIRL 2009
AT THE THORP AND CENTRAL BUSINESS CENTER 1618-1620 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis MN
Friday . May 15th . 5-10 pm | Saturday . May 16th . 12-8 pm
Sunday . May 17th . 12-5 pm Birth Place Of Art-A-Whirl · 65+ Artists and 5 Group Shows
Trolley Stop Location · Diamonds Coffee Shoppe Art-A-Whirl is one of the largest open studio and gallery tours in the Midwest, with more than 400 participating artists drawing in more than 35,000 visitors to Northeast Minneapolis each year. The Thorp Building and the Central Business Center are in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District, and with over 65 artists and several group shows, it is a must for your Art-A-Whirl tour. Art-A-Whirl is organized by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) and each year it publishes an artist directory which is distributed through out the metro area in the weeks leading up to Art-A-Whirl.ART-A-WHIRL AT THE THORP & CBC ALL WEEKEND EXHIBITS: Imagination Out of Focus
Presented by Free Arts Minnesota - CBC Suite 152 Free Arts Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the healing powers of artistic expression into the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families. Come enjoy the display of work from these amazing little artists.
Shattered Dreams/Dreaming of Shatters
Presented by the Minnesota Mosaic Guild + Polymer Clay Guild CBC Suite 152
Mosaic + polymer artists will have their works featured, with a selection available for purchase Sculptures by Kyle Fokken + Carey Netherton
CBC Suite 152
The Historic Thorp + CBC is honored to feature a Kyle Fokken Sculpture upon the base of an historic guard tower along Central Avenue. Art(ists) On the Verge
Presented by Northern Lights - CBC Suite 152
Video installation, interactive art activities and artist demonstrations. Umbrella Campaign
Presented by Forecast Public Art - CBC Suite 152
Forecast Public Art fosters a culturally vibrant world where creativity and community connect. By bringing art outside the traditional contexts of galleries, museums and performance halls, the work of Forecast increases access to arts and culture, improving the everyday lives of all people. Glass Art
Presented by FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts - CBC Suite 152
A display of work available for purchase.
SPECIAL EVENTS :Fashion Show
Presented by Costume the Cities - CBC Suite 152
Saturday, May 16th at 4:00pm. Featuring drag queens, vintage, wedding, whimsical, period and custom design costumes and clothing. Special entertainment by Le Femmes of the Gay Nineties! (a drag queen revue) Freight Sessions
Presented by Mean Larry - Thorp Freight Elevator
Local Musicians play noon - 10pm in the Thorp Building freight elevator, a tradition since the inception of Art-A-Whirl. For information, contact Mean Larry at mean.larry@gmail.com.
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