Jan 7

2010

January First Thursday  5pm - 9 pm  at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

So the weather outside is frightful -- inside it's so delightful.  Where else can you see the work of over 150 artists on a cold January night?  Stop by Gallery G and pick up a little something for yourself that Santa might have forgotten. Check out the winter painting workshops, too. Go to www.northrupkingbuilding.com for details and directions.

WATERCOLOR CLASS - Snowy Winter Landscapes       10am to 3pm

It's January.  In Minnesota.  It's cold, and you want to get out of the house.  Let's make the best of it by painting our beautiful winter landscapes in watercolor.  Includes birch trees, snow covered pines, winter skies, bare trees and deep cast shadows on snow.  For those with some watercolor experience.  Bring reference photos if you have them, or you can use mine, plus basic watercolor supplies.  Class is held at Gallery G in the Northrup King Building.

5 hour workshop for $50     Call Nancy at 612-961-7075 to pre-register.

WATERCOLOR CLASS - Fast, Fun Figures in Watercolor     10 am to 4 pm

Conquer your fear of putting figures in your watercolors.  This easy 3-step progression will boost your confidence and skill in painting simple clothed people.  Includes "ghost images," contour shapes, gestural figures and more.  For those with some watercolor experience.  Bring basic watercolor supplies, plus tracing paper and a wide black marker.  Class is held at Gallery G in the Northrup King Building.

6 hour workshop for $60     Call Nancy at 612-961-7075 to pre-register.

February First Thursday   5pm to 9pm   at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

This would be a sweet time to show your Valentine how creative YOU are with a romantic gift of art.  See how paintings are made by watching five Northrup King Building artists demonstrate their unique painting styles.

6:00 - 6:60  Emmy White, Studio #321 Watercolors to make your heart sing

                  Marie Hammond, Studio #231 Exciting paintings with warm colors

7:00 - 7:50  Nancy Carney, Studio # 256 Mixed media painting and collage

8:00 - 8:50  Susan Fryer Voigt, Dock 5 Voluptuous hearts in acrylic painting

                  Sue Pavlatos, Dock 5  Enchanting heart-felt scene.

         FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE FROM THESE DEMO ARTISTS

There's always something new and unique to see at Gallery G, so come have a look. Go to www.northrupkingbuilding.com. for details and directions.

PAINTING CLASS - Fixing Your Failures     10am to 3pm

Back by popular demand!  A whole day of creatively fixing those old paintings that didn't quite measure up to your expectations.  Includes watercolor techniques, collage, adding opaque color, using line, cropping, design principles and much, much more.  Bring 5 old paintings that need help and an open mind.  Supply list of things you already have around the house.  Class is held at Gallery G in the Northrup King Building.

5 hour workshop for $50   Call Nancy at 612-961-7075 to pre-register.

March First Thursday     5pm to 9pm     at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

Over 100 studios, galleries, workshops and showrooms are open on the first Thursday of each month, showcasing a huge variety of paintings, photography, jewelry, fiber art, sculpture, furniture, glass and much much more.  See what the creative minds of more than 150 artists have produced in the cold winter months.  Go to  www.northrupkingbuilding.com  for details and directions.

April First Thursday     5pm to 9pm    at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

Is spring in sight?   Join fellow art lovers at this monthly open house of studios, galleries, workshops and showrooms.   Gallery G will be showing some new smaller original paintings that I have been working on this winter, as well as a couple of large oils on canvas that are in the process -- I hope to finish them by then!  I've been travelling a bit, so I will also display some of my watercolor travel journals.  This is no  April Fool's Joke -- please stop by and say hi. For details and directions go to www.northrupkingbuilding.com  .

May First Thursday     5pm to 9pm   at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

Preview the new works of art at Gallery G before the crowds descend at Art-A-Whirl later this month.  For details and directions go to www.northrupkingbuilding.com

Art-A-Whirl   5pm to 10pm  at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

Northeast Minneapolis comes alive tonight for our biggest event of the year when hundred of artist hold open their studios, galleries, workshops and showrooms.  Food!  Music!  Art!  There's something for every style and every price point, from funky to fabulous.  Don't miss it!  For details and directions go to www.northrupkingbuilding.com 

Art-A-Whirl   12 noon to 8pm at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

Come whirl with me and see what's new for your home and office at this festive, fun and funky annual event at the Northrup King Building -- WHERE ART GROWS! Go to www.northrupkingbuilding.com for details and directions.

Art-A-Whirl   12 noon to 5pm at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

Your last chance to Whirl -- join the Artists of the Northrup King Building for Northeast Minneapolis's biggest art event of the year.  Pick up a little something new for your home or office to celebrate spring, sunshine, and your love of art.  Go to www.northrupkingbuilding.com for details and directions.

Plein Air Watercolor Painting Class, Tuesdays in June, 10am to 12:30  $25 each

GOLD MEDAL PARK - The Minneapolis skyline, beautiful river views, the Guthrie Theater and the 35W Bridge provide a lesson in using repetition and color gradation as a compositional and editing tool.  Join the fun of painting out-of-doors the many inspirational scenes the Twin Cities have to offer.  Classes include demo of painting the specific location, how to edit and compose the scene, lots of individual help and encouraging critique.  Rain-outs will paint an indoor scene at Gallery G.  Sign up for one at a time or all 5. Bring basic watercolor supplies -- list will be supplied when you register -- plus water for painting and a blanket or stool to sit on.  To register call Nancy Carney at 612-961-7075.

June First Thursday  5 to 9 pm at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

Over 100 studios, galleries, workshops and showrooms are open on the first Thursday of each month, showcasing a huge variety of paintings, photography, jewelry, fiber art, sculpture, furniture, glass and much much more.  See what the creative minds of more than 150 artists can come up with.   Go to  www.northrupkingbuilding.com  for details and directions.

Plein Air WatercolorPainting Class, Tuesdays in June 10am to 12:30  $25 each

MINNEHAHA FALLS - How many cities have a waterfall?  Our historic and poetic falls are the inspiration for a class in saving whites, using light and dark values, and mixing a variety of greens.  Join the fun of painting out-of-doors the many inspirational scenes the Twin Cities have to offer.  Classes include demo of painting the specific location, how to edit and compose the scene, lots of individual help and encouraging critique.  Rain-outs will paint an indoor scene at Gallery G.  Sign up for one at a time or all 5. Bring basic watercolor supplies -- list will be supplied when you register -- plus water for painting and a blanket or stool to sit on.  To register call Nancy Carney at 612-961-7075.

Plein Air Watercolor Painting Class, Tuesdays in June 10am to 12:30  $25 each

COMO PARK - St Paul's beautiful Como Park always reminds me of Central Park in NYC.  Today I'll demonstrate how adding simple people (or animal?) shapes to your landscapes can add dimension and life to your paintings.    Join the fun of painting out-of-doors the many inspirational scenes the Twin Cities have to offer.  Classes include demo of painting the specific location, how to edit and compose the scene, lots of individual help and encouraging critique.  Rain-outs will paint an indoor scene at Gallery G.  Sign up for one at a time or all 5. Bring basic watercolor supplies -- list will be supplied when you register -- plus water for painting and a blanket or stool to sit on.  To register call Nancy Carney at 612-961-7075.

STONE ARCH FESTIVAL ART FAIR  10 AM TO 6 PM     Over 250 artists set up their tents and booths on the east bank of the Mississippi River along St Anthony Main in the old historic area of Minneapolis.  There's non-stop musical performances, children's activities, classic cars and all the favorite foods we Minnesotans love at a festival.  I'll be in Booth #14 across the street from Kikugawa. Go to www.stonearchfestival.com for details and directions.

Plein Air Watercolor Painting Class, Tuesdays in June, 10am to 12:30  $25 each

NICOLLET ISLAND - The neighborhood time forgot!  Victorian houses and gardens are perfect for a demonstration of using pen-and-ink sketching with watercolor.  Bring a fine point Sharpie marker.   Join the fun of painting out-of-doors the many inspirational scenes the Twin Cities have to offer.  Classes include demo of painting the specific location, how to edit and compose the scene, lots of individual help and encouraging critique.  Rain-outs will paint an indoor scene at Gallery G.  Sign up for one at a time or all 5. Bring basic watercolor supplies -- list will be supplied when you register -- plus water for painting and a blanket or stool to sit on.  To register call Nancy Carney at 612-961-7075.

Plein Air Watercolor Painting Class, Tuesdays in June, 10am to 12:30 $25 each

LAKE HARRIET ROSE GARDEN -I'm not sure the roses will be blooming yet, but there are always beautiful flowers and fountains there.  We could even wander over to the bird sanctuary.  I'll demonstrate how to make "good mud" and how dirty colors are necessary to make the clean colors sing in a floral landscape.  Join the fun of painting out-of-doors the many inspirational scenes the Twin Cities have to offer.  Classes include demo of painting the specific location, how to edit and compose the scene, lots of individual help and encouraging critique.  Rain-outs will paint an indoor scene at Gallery G.  Sign up for one at a time or all 5. Bring basic watercolor supplies -- list will be supplied when you register -- plus water for painting and a blanket or stool to sit on.  To register call Nancy Carney at 612-961-7075.

July First Thursday   5 to 9 pm at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

Gallery G will be closed for the 4th of July Holiday.  Have a happy. safe, fun Fourth.

Aug

5

August First Thursday     5 to 9 pm at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

Wind up those lazy hazy crazy days of summer with a stroll through the Northrup King Building where most of the  150 artists' studios galleries and workshops will be open to the public.  There's free corn on the cob (while it lasts) courtesy of the NKB management.  I'm working with a new kind of paint this summer -- stop in and see the results.

Sept

2

September First Thursday     5 to 9 pm at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

Back to school, back to work, back to making more art!  It really doesn't feel like work to me, but it's time to start producing new paintings for the upcoming fall and winter shows.  I'm usually working at the studio Tuesdays through Fridays, and you're welcome to stop by anytime.  Do phone first, though -- 612-961-7075. I go out to lunch, go the the art store, the printer, the dentist, etc.  But I'm always there for First Thursday -- and so are about 150 other artists,with lots to see.

Sept

14

Sept

21

Sept

28

Oct

5

Oct

7

October First Thursday     5 to 9 pm at Gallery G, Studio #256 in the NKB

Open studios on the first Thursday of every month.  I'll be hard at work getting ready for Art Attack next month.  If there is a piece of art you have in mind for yourself or for a gift, you can beat the crowds by shopping early.  Lot's of new work to see.

Oct

12