Art to Change the World

BUGZ and Spooky Season Exhibitions
2024-10-03 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Solar Arts Building 2nd floor – October First Thursday
-BUGZ Exhibition in the lobby
-Spooky Season Exhibition in the Fox Den Gallery

St Paul Fall Art Crawl
2024-10-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-05 12:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-06 12:00 - 17:00
We will have members all over Saint Paul participating. See some locations below.

Schmidt Artist Lofts (900 W 7th St, Saint Paul, MN 55102)
Tilsner Artist Lofts (300 Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN 55101)
Union Depot (214 4th Street E, Saint Paul, MN 55101)

Learn more at https://stpaulartcollective.org/

699 Lowry - Project Management Training
2024-10-12 08:00 - 15:30

CoLab Exhibition/Bill Murray Choice Award
2024-10-15 17:00 - 19:00
In partnership with The Bakken Museum, The Show is excited to announce our annual fundraiser art event, CoLab, featuring the Bill Murray Choice Award!
The “CoLab” exhibit pairs artists from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, to create unique collaborative works of art. Each piece is now available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting The Show.
Support us in our mission to create opportunities for artists with disabilities to show and sell their artwork.
“Our mission is to promote diversity and create an environment where all artists are welcome regardless of training and background”
Find out more at: https://theshowartgallery.org/

699 Lowry - Doodle to Defeat
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00
Doodle and defeat writers’/artists’ block
Beginning at 6:00 p.m. at ACW World Headquarters, 699 Lowry Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN.
Stragglers — ok. Promptness is not required. We’re all busy.
Ready for a new project? Or not? Inspired? Or not? Doodles provide a safe and often productive space. Bring your favorite writing implement (pencil, pen, marker, fingerpaint [if that’s your starting point]). If you have a favorite paper, bring some. If not, scrounge in the Magic Closet. Or , join us to chat, coach, or sing or dance. You are the Boss of You. All welcome.
Ringleader: Susan Gainen, Whimsical Wildlife Documentarian and Abstract Painter.

699 Lowry - Morning Coffee
2024-10-18 08:00 - 10:00
Third Fridays. 8-10 am. – Hosted by Lucienne Schroepfer
Stop by the new ACW Headquarters/studio for some coffee plus+. Bring a solo art project or just bring yourself!

(CANCELED) On Location Drawing Co-op
2024-10-19 12:00 - 14:00
On Location was supposed to meet at Nine Mile Creek but have informed us that this event had to be canceled.
https://www.facebook.com/onlocationdrawing

699 Lowry - Leadership Meeting
2024-10-20 12:00 - 15:00

Community Tempo Extension
2024-10-20 14:00 - 18:00
ACW members Becca David, Ngange Akale, and Catherine Palmer join in for music and art making for this MRAC sponsored event. It is free and open to the public.
In this 4th year for the Community Temp the Extension is connecting Southside Minneapolis across the Mississippi to Southeast and Prospect Park at Modus Locus Expansion.
“Everything and everyone in a community, large, small, lost, found, discarded, or molded with intention has significance. We all become united when brought together through art and music. “#communitytempo

699 Lowry - Office Cleaning Day
2024-10-27, 2024-12-01
ACW’s Headquarters will be cleaned today. Premises unavailable for other uses from 10am-2:30pm. Contact info@arttochangetheworld.org with questions.

Barbara Hosts Donor
2024-10-27 08:00 - 17:00
Chowdah Feed

Barbara Paints Floor. No Access to kitchen
2024-10-28 11:00 - 23:30

Barbara paints floor
2024-10-29 09:00 - 17:00
No Access to kitchen

699 Lowry - A Crash-Course in Dungeons and Dragons
2024-10-30 18:30 - 20:30
Join ACW Member Lin Boemer for “A Crash-Course in Dungeons and Dragons”! Learn how to play with an experienced Dungeon Master (DM, individual leading the game), complete with character creation and a short game (one-shot) following instruction on how to play! Dungeons and Dragons is an amazing game for building collaborative skills, including teamwork, problem solving, and critical thinking. Anyone, no matter the experience level, is encouraged to attend! Any necessary resources will be provided, including dice and blank/filled character sheets. Feel free to bring any of your own materials to play, if you have them!
Please RSVP to the following form – https://forms.gle/iLo1ntvedZBsgMoz6 and email Lin Boemer (LinsLameLifeArt@gmail.com) with any questions!”

Barbara Hosts donor
2024-11-03 09:00 - 15:00

Mississippi River Pearl party
2024-11-06 16:00 - 18:00
When: November 6th 4 to 6pm
Where: Solar Arts Building (711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413)

Come hang out at the Solar Arts Building with Art to Change the World and our interactive sculpture called the Mississippi River Pearl. We are always looking for places to host this sculpture and this is your chance to learn all about it to see if you have a place in mind. Meet some of the artists who worked on the project. Chance to win a free t-shirt!

If you have any small items like rocks or marbles that you want to donate to the cabinet drawers please bring them.

Questions? – Email info@arttochangetheworld.org

Art This Way
2024-11-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-08 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-09 12:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-10 12:00 - 17:00
Art This Way is one of Northeast Minneapolis’ holiday art events. Join the Solar Arts Building for a weekend of fun. There will be live music and arts of all sorts. Check out the studios and Art to Change the World’s Fox Den Gallery.

When: November 7th to 10th
Thursday 5-9pm
Friday 5-10pm
Saturday 12-6pm
Sunday 12-5pm

Where: Solar Arts Building (711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413)

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699 Lowry - Intuitive Landscape Painting
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00
Artist Salon Night
Thursday November 14th
6pm to 8pm
699 Lowry Avenue NE/ACW Headquarters
Creative Art Activity – Intuitive Landscapes
This is a two hour activity where you can meet Art to Change the World members and enjoy a fun art activity while visiting. You do not need to be an artist to participate, all are welcome. The premise is every participant will paint what they desire. The theme is “Intuitive Landscapes” This can be interpreted in many ways. Intuitive landscape painting is quick and fun. Participants can paint whatever comes to their mind.
(Painting time about 1 hour 30 minutes)
Supplies will be provided:
-8”x10” canvas
-Paints & Paint Pens
-Paint Brushes
-Palettes
-Paper towels
-Gloves if needed
RSVP by contacting Katie at cath.a.palmer@gmail.com

Do the Dow
2024-11-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-16 12:00 - 20:00
When:

November 15th 5-9pm
November 16th 12-8pm

Where: Dow Arts Building (2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114)
The Dow Arts Building is having its annual art event again coming up this November. There will be art filling the whole building. We have a gallery, studios, and creative vendors. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/dowartsbuilding

Task Force meeting
2024-11-22 18:30 - 20:30

Light Up the Night
2024-12-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-06 17:00 - 22:00
Light Up the Night is a special winter holiday event that the Solar Arts Building puts on. See the spotlights in the night during this Northeast Minneapolis art event. There will be live music and arts of all sorts. Check out the studios and Art to Change the World’s Fox Den Gallery.

When: December 7th to 10th
Thursday 5-9pm
Friday 5-10pm
Saturday 12-8pm

Where: Solar Arts Building (711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413)

Flux Frost Fest
2024-12-07 11:00 - 19:00
Flux Frost Fest with Art to Change the World (ACW)
Flux Arts Building, 2505 Howard St. NE, Minneapolis, MN/699 Lowry Ave NE (Same Building).
Create & Chill
Join us for a holiday art show & sale bursting with handmade gifts by over 15 Artists, Craftspeople and Artisan Food Vendors. Enjoy live music, holiday snacks and apple cider while you browse and mingle.
Throughout the building you’ll find a festive array of clay ornaments, jewelry, art kits, tiles, glass ornaments, chocolate and coffee. Potek Glass and Clay Squared will be holding sales during the event. The first 25 attendees will receive a complimentary gift handmade by Art to Change the World interns.
Activities include Create & Chill art projects by Art to Change the World and make and take clay projects at Clay Squared Gallery. Please note that while the Art to Change the World venue is not wheelchair accessible, many activities will take place on the first floor of the building.
NEEDED by Dec 2: Smocks or old t-shirts for Create & Chill painting activities during the event. Please contact Mindy if you have anything to give at mindyjohnson31@gmail.com
For more information about the event and how to participate as an active ACW artist, visit the Art to Change the World website: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/acw-holiday-event/
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flux-frost-fest-tickets-1088238924919
Art to Change the World Artists
Leo Fortune Make and Take from 4:00-7:00 Guided Meditation Drawing
Liisa Lê- Liisa Lê is a third-generation Finnish-American artist whose rich heritage has become a profound source of inspiration for her traditional oil and acrylic paintings of wetlands, cranes or portraiture.
Make and Take from 11:00-3:30. Miniature paintings.
Layl McDill – Layl McDill uses the ancient technique of millefiore to create mysterious polymer clay works of wonderment.
Kelly Frankenberg- Kelly Frankenberg brings a sense of unity and positivity to imagined or purposeful landscapes through her colorful works in a variety of media.
Mindy Johnson- Mindy Johnson is primarily a digital collage artist who combines disparate images to create new whimsical scenes inspired by fleeting moments and urban nature.
Laura Burlis- Laura Burlis is a polymer clay artist who creates magical landscapes on switch plates, and owl themed sculptures, pens, and notecards.
Barbara Bridges– Barbara Bridges is a 40 year veteran teacher and professor and a sculptor who creates thought-provoking social practice art from fabricated components in a variety of media and rescued “power objects.” High end necklaces, 12 step homages, muneca dolls from Barra de Potosi. Small inspirational works.
Musicians
Jerry Esnough – 1:00pm -1:30pm Jerry Esnough has been performing original and cover tunes since the 60s. His style has a traditional folk country flavor that is upbeat and positive!
Dave Dvorak – 3:30pm – 4:00pm, Dave Dvorak is a Minneapolis singer-songwriter who heads up the Americana-folk-rock band Zoë Says Go. Inspired by the likes of Dylan, Springsteen and Paul Simon, Dave’s lyric-driven original songs weave socially conscious themes into tales of love, struggle and wonder—from faraway refugee camps and Spanish laundromats to the streets of the Twin Cities.
Max Rewitzer –5:00pm – 5:30pm, Max Rewitzer is a singer-songwriter originally from NE Minneapolis, who plays mellow acoustic songs with catchy melodies and introspective lyrics reminiscent of Elliott Smith and Death Cab for Cutie
Emmy Woods – 6:00pm – 6:30pm Emmy Woods was born and raised on an old dirt road in rural North Dakota and currently resides in Saint Paul. With hints of country, folk, and blues, Emmy’s songs showcase both her knack for storytelling, her strengths in musical artistry, and an impressive vocal range and ability. When asked to describe her sound in three words, Dr. Kyle Smith said, “Queer Farm Vibes… or maybe… Sad Boy Progressive.”
Book Reading Experience
From 4-7pm, at the start of every hour, listen to the author and illustrator, Leo Fortune, read their guided meditation book that doubles as a children’s book for all our inner children. Winter Solstice (Dec 21) marks the darkest day of the year and the return of the light. Come celebrate all that has been growing in the darkness and is getting ready to bloom in the spring! There will be sheets to color based on the pictures in the book and a communal giant tree to draw/write your roots on – your intentions from this winter that will blossom in the coming months.
