Art to Change the World

Beautiful February - Click Here for a Smile!
2023-02-05 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Meet Glenn & Chip!

Photo Credit: Kelly Frankenberg

Beautiful February - Click Here for a Smile!
2023-02-04 08:00 - 17:00
Photo Credit: Kelly Frankenberg

Black History Month Emporium (Opens)
2023-02-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Homewood Studios, 2400 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411
The 6th Annual Black History Month Emporium will take place at Homewood Studios and on social media during the month of February 2023 from the 3rd to the 26th.
Visit homewoodstudios.com for details and calendar of events.

Exploring the "Same Forest" - Debra Ripp @ Solar Arts Building
2023-02-02 17:00 - 21:00

February Crossword!
2023-02-02 08:00 - 17:00
Print this image or copy it down on a piece of paper to do ACW’s February crossword! First clue here, next 3 clues on February 6th. Email Kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com for answers at the end of the month.
First clue: Across: 1. Unisex name or airport in Ireland

ACW Task Force Meeting
2023-02-01 18:00
The Heartbeat of ACW -The Task Force
Are you an ACW member but do not know how to get involved? Come to a Task Force meeting where project proposals are pitched and approved. Be the first one to hear about calls for art. ACW always pays ACW artists to be IN an exhibition – whether they sell anything or not.
Task Force Minutes are always available here: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/task-forces-meeting-minutes-agendas
The next Task Force Meeting is February 1, 2023, 6:00 PM
Email here to be added to the Task Force notification list: info@arttochangetheworld.org

Finding Healing and Inspiration from Black History
2023-02-01 08:00 - 17:00
Finding Healing and Inspiration from Black History by Laura Mann Hill -DEI Coordinator
“This is our national truth: America would not be America without the wealth from Black labor, without Black striving, Black ingenuity, Black resistance.”
― Nikole Hannah-Jones, The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

As we begin Black History month, we continue to fight for change in the world in a way that is sustainable, inclusive, equitable, just and makes space for healing. Making art with the community has been my space for healing. I have learned that while I cannot make systems change in isolation, I can educate myself everyday. The more I learn about how my ancestors resisted and made change in America, it gives me strength and affirmation to move forward. We should all look to learn more, celebrate, and center Black History today and every day.

Here are just a few ways to get started:
Events: https://www.maahmg.org/event/
https://pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/the-bull-jean-stories/
https://allevents.in/minneapolis/inspired-by-claudette-and-rosa/200023384232316
https://www.affirmationspace.com/
Article:https://insightcced.medium.com/centering-blackness-the-path-to-economic-liberation-for-all-f6c2c7398281
Podcast: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/06/eight-black-history-podcasts

Image: Million Artist Movement
Black History Month Quilting with Million Artist Movement at Golden Thyme
Dates: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe 934 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104

February Crossword Conclusion!
2023-01-29 08:00 - 17:00
For answers, email: kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com
Down:

Little Rock state
80s Alien movie

Full clues below:
Across
1.Unisex name and airport in Ireland
6.“See, Say, ___” former ACW project

A type of wave present in our home around electronics
To take a wife; marry.
Not the same
Become a _______ of ACW
Short for fabulous
____ and Pa Kettle, or Massachusetts.
Another word for a club
What you turn on to cool off
Ending of cal- or parame-
After ____ or school subject
Grandmother
Specialty outdoor retailer
One of the great lakes
Sci-fi Channel’s new name: ___fy
Pre-90s name for flipflop

Down
1.Beach view
2.Commercial

Not yes
The raven said ____more
A Janet Jackson song
“___ at work” (a band)
The third “w” in an internet address
Anger
Dreams
Not AM
ACW Makers space artists were _____ at the YMCA and transformational housing last year.
Australian friend
All
Not AM
Little Rock state
80s Alien movie

Art Battle-live painting competition
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 | jersey’s bar and grill, 6449 concord blvd, inver grove heights, MN, United States
Come see ACW’s Assistant Director, Kelly Frankenberg, paint live in an Art Battle!
Thursday, January 26th, 7 pm, Jersey’s Bar and Grill, 6449 Concord Blvd
Inver Grove Heights, MN Tickets are $20-30.
For Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-battle-minnesota-january-26-2023-tickets-461804348237

Art Battle Competition Video - Kelly Frankenberg
2023-01-26 08:00 - 17:00
Watch as Assistant Director, Kelly Frankenberg, paints to compete in a live art battle, the first in Minnesota. She’s in the second round at about 2:03:00 in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIFF1Qq42fc
If you want to find out how you can be part of an art battle competition, (they have them all over the world) go to https://www.artbattle.com

Lunar New Year
2023-01-22 08:00 - 17:00
Learn about the history of Lunar New Year across cultures!
If you have art you’d like to submit to illustrate this page, please contact Rebecca at rebecca.a.froehlich@gmail.com.

Vincent Wycoff @ The Grand Hand Gallery
2023-01-21 13:00 - 15:00
Art is for Everyone!
The Grand Hand Gallery features fine art and craft, with a focus on artists in the communities of the Upper Midwest. The Grand Hand is committed to creating an inclusive space for artists and visitors, featuring gallery openings, demonstrations, and events to connect people and art.
The Grand Hand welcomes Minnesota author Vincent Wyckoff to the gallery for a book signing on January 21st, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your own copy of one of his books, or purchase one when you’re visiting.

Read More: https://thegrandhand.com

Greg Volker - "This Time" Release Party
2023-01-19 19:30 - 23:00
Greg Volker is having a release party for the new single off his new album titled “This Time”
The title track “This Time” will be available on Spotify on January 1 for free spoti.fi/3WCgOxX
Underground Music Café, 408 N 3rd Avenue, Minneapolis
$5 at the door or advanced, For tickets: http://bit.ly/3BPASoz
Thursday, Jan 19th
7:30pm Woodzen
8:30pm Greg Volker with Woodzen
10 pm Room 95

Club Critique - Hosted by Candy Kuehn
2023-01-18 18:00 - 20:00
Candy Kuehn’s Club Critique Event
January 18, 2023, @ 6:00 pm
ON2 Gallery California Building

You are Invited to Join Club Critique 2023
If you are looking for a place to give and get supportive, intelligent, and rigorous critique of your work then Club Critique is for you! If you are interested, please go to the Club Critique page on the ACW website and read about the project. https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/gritique-minutes/
Contact Greg for more information about the 2023 Club Critique: gregvolkerarts@gmail.com

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2023-01-16 08:00 - 17:00
Learn more about the history of MLK Day here!
If you would like to submit your art to illustrate this page, please email rebecca.a.froehlich@gmail.com.

Happy Birthday, Frances Bates!
2023-01-15 08:00 - 17:00
Please wish a very happy birthday to Frances Bates today!

On Location Drawing Co-Op: Trailhead Lodge
2023-01-14 11:30 - 13:30
On Location Drawing Co-op
Next Stop:
Where: Trailhead Lodge @ Theodore Wirth Park
1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Mpls, 55422
When: January 14th, 11:30am -1:30 pm
On Location Drawing Co-op is an informal group that meets at different locations throughout the Twin Cities to draw.
We will be drawing and also dining inside at the Mill Valley Market.
Lunch is optional and is on your dime.
Further information and updates can be found on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/onlocationdrawing/about/?ref=page_internal

Or email Deb at tobersonstudios@gmail.com/ Tobersonstudios

Poems? click here for a challenge
2023-01-10 08:00 - 17:00
What can you create with words?
Check out some poems done by Kelly Frankenberg using the letters of a word for each line. See example below of “January,” and her poetry book of similar poems titled, “Poetic Peregrination” here
And share yours on facebook with us! https://www.facebook.com/ArtToChangeTheWorld

Joyful
Annual awakening, always
New, nightlights
Underneath
After
Recalling
Yuletide

ACW Climate Action Group Forming - Zoom Call
2023-01-09 18:00 - 20:00
Climate Change Action Group Forming
For those who feel that individual footprint-minimizing actions aren’t enough to keep the world from burning up and clean water from disappearing, Art to Change the World offers an affinity group directed at figuring out how art can be employed in manageable larger-scale actions. Corporate interests, individual investments, political will, environmental justice – let’s consolidate our knowledge, help each other progress in our climate action awareness, and land on a fund-able project or projects.
To express interest contact Margo@MyNortheaster.com A Zoom meeting is planned for Monday, January 9 at 6 p.m.

Bill Cottman - "I am Here" - Homewood Studios Show (Opening Reception)
2023-01-06 17:00 - 20:00
JANUARY HOMEWOOD GALLERY SHOW
BILL COTTMAN: I Am Here
Curated by Seitu Jones, George Slade, Davu Seru, Miko Simmons & Beverly Cottman
January 6 through 31. Opening Reception: Friday, January 6th from 5 pm to 8 pm

Homewood Studios, 2400 Plymouth Avenue
KFAI-FM Remote Broadcast from the Galley: Saturday, January 7 from 9 am to 11 am
In-person &/or call-in memories and stories about Bill hosted by Kenna Cottman (Bill’s daughter) and Yonci Peaceful Jameson (Bill’s granddaughter)
Gallery Talk with curators: Tuesday, January 17. beginning at 7 pm (How this show came together; what we were trying to do. )
The passing, all too soon, of Bill Cottman, one of our community’s most active, connected, and important artists, a little more than a year ago, has left us all pulsing with memories and believing he is still with us in so many ways. Thus, our gallery show to remember him as a photographer, video artist, writer, poet, and bookmaker.
To do his lifetime of work justice, we would have to hire a huge hall. Instead, we have at Beverly Cottman’s suggestion, invited four artist friends of Bill and Beverly to curate a show touching on several aspects of Bill’s artistic life. The show includes many of his photographs and photo series, (of course), video work, his various published books, and ephemera collected by the curators. Like all of Bill’s shows in our gallery over the past twenty years, it will be unpredictable, surprising, informative, revelatory, and professionally superb.
In addition, anyone with a good Bill Cottman story or memory is invited to attend our gallery in person or call in during the Mostly Jazz program on KFAI-FM, Saturday, January 7th from 9 am to 11 am.
612 587-0230, www.homewoodstudios.com

Capricorn-interactive post
2023-01-05 08:00 - 17:00
January is Capricorn (the zodiac sign) that loves making money.
Do you have a business?
Do you make money with your art?
Do you have a side hussle?
Share with us on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/ArtToChangeTheWorld

New Year's Day
2023-01-03 08:00 - 17:00
Happy New Year’s Day!
Learn about traditions celebrating the New Year throughout history at history.com.
Have some New Year themed art you’d like to submit to illustrate this page? Please email rebecca.a.froehlich@gmail.com to let her know!

New Beginnings
2023-01-02
January is the month of new beginnings. What are your goals for the year? How can you work at achieving them?
Tip: Start with small goals that you don’t have to work too hard to achieve and work your way up.
Share your goals on Facebook with us. Let’s motivate each other!
https://www.facebook.com/ArtToChangeTheWorld

ACW Task Force Meeting
2022-12-20 18:00 - 20:00
Agenda Task Force December 20, 2022

Read Me NOW and send other agenda items.

Minutes Always Available here: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/2022-task-force-minutes/

Zoom Details: Topic: Task Force Meeting
Time: Dec 20, 2022 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87259656041?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 872 5965 6041
Passcode: [REDACTED]
You can find all the details for any project on the Events and Projects Page. Click here and select your project: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/events-b/
ACW Pays Artists In 2021 ACW paid artists over $47,000.00. In 2022 ACW paid artists over $60,000. SO…in the last two years ACW has paid artists over $107,000.00. There is no such thing as an impossible goal.
End of Year Projected Budget Barbara
5 Year Plan Barbara
Planning to start Web Re-Org Committee in January . (So far: Apollo, Collin, Frances, Kelly, Barbara) need $7,000. Have $3,000. Barbara

Call for Committee Members to develop Training Program for Project Managers. ( So far: Mike Vennewitz, Barbara, Kelly) Barbara
Call for Committee Members to Re-Visit Values and Vison https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/values-and-vision/ Barbara
Propose ACW Hire Frances Bates to act and PR and Social Media Coordinator from January 1- June 31. $200 a month. Layl and Kelly Mentor. Barbara

MWMO Water Project
https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/mississippi-management-and-watershed-project Installed at MWMO Headquarters Feb 6. 2023. Interest from the Guthrie for an Installation and Workshop. Barbara

Maker Space Projects Spring Classes Barbara
https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/maker-space-project/

Intern/ Glitter Projects:
Grand Hand Gallery Partnership
June 2023 Precious Briauna, Lucy, Barbara, Layl Opening June 1
July 2023 On the Spectrum =July Opening July 13 Rose Cooper . Will be a call for art- 10 artists earn $100 each.

The Art of Drag September? Frances
June 2023 Heal and Chill Will be a call for art- 10 artists earn $100 each (Lucy will manage this call). One day event at the Global Market June 3. Briauna Williams and Collin Nelson
Fox Den Dates and Changes Lucy
Send Candy posts for Instagram: Candy Kuehn candy.kuehn@gmail.com

Send Barbara Newsletter Copy by the 26th of each month drb@bridgescreate.com

Send Rose items for FaceBook Rose Cooper roseaileen994@gmail.com

January is a Time Out for ACW
Next Meeting?

ACW Board Meeting (Zoom)
2022-12-16 18:00 - 20:00
Topic: ACW Board Meeting
Time: Dec 16, 2022 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89100505835?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 891 0050 5835
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Club Critique @ Deb Ripp's Studio- RESCHEDULED!
2022-12-15 18:30 - 20:30
The last 2022 Club Critique is Happening @ Deb Ripp’s studio: 2242 University Ave, W #201, St. Paul, MN 55114 On December 15, 6:30 pm
RSVP to tobersonstudios@gmail with ClubCrit in Subject LineDebra Ripp is an Assemblage/Collage artist whose focus is “The Same Forest” Project. Come and discuss her progress so far on December 15th
Contact Greg for more information about the 2023 Club Critique: gregvolkerarts@gmail.com

Don Luce & Ruth Talen Erickson - Gallery Talk at Homewood Studios
2022-12-13 19:00
December Gallery Show
Homewood Studios 2400 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Don Luce & Ruth Talen Erickson: Painting & Pottery
December 2-23
Opening Reception – Friday, December 2 from 5 pm to 8 pm
Gallery Talk – Tuesday, December 13 beginning at 7 pm
Our final show of 2022 has long been in the works. Ruth Erickson is a long-time friend of Homewood Studios. Planning for this show began well before Covid put everything on pause, and we thank both Ruth and Don for their patience. From our point of view, and we anticipate from that of studio viewers as well, the wait will be worth it.
About his work, Don writes: I strive to stimulate people’s curiosity of nature, deepen their understanding of how nature works and inspire a commitment to protect the natural world. I use painting and drawing to reveal the ecological processes that underlie the landscape and to capture the sense of energy and excitement I feel while exploring nature.

And about her work, Ruth writes:
The Japanese concept of “Mengei -the appreciation of the handmade in everyday life”, has guided my work for over 50 years as a potter. What matters to me when expressing my love of clay is the hope that my pottery is part of your daily life and brings you joy and beauty.

Noble Truths Studio Visit - Mary Meuwissen
2022-12-12 17:00 - 19:00
Noble Truths Studio Visit Artists for 2022-2023
Mary S. Meuwissen December 12, 2022

Mary S. Meuwissen is a visual artist influenced by strong color, loose marks and geometric shapes.
Her background is in Art Education, with emphasis in art history and watercolor.
Mary spent many years in the corporate world in sales. Her passion to paint returned full force in 2013 after being introduced to oil/cold wax medium. Mary
continues to learn and refine her process with this wonderful medium.
Mary currently resides in both Minneapolis, MN and Marana, AZ.
Her work has been shown in Chicago at the Bridgeport Art Center, Art2LifeJuried International Exhibition (Virtual), Bridgewater Lofts in Minneapolis, MNStone Arch Lofts in Minneapolis, MN, ‘Foot in the Door’ at Minneapolis Instituteof Art, a solo show at the Minneapolis Women’s Club and Petroglyphs in Tucson. Her art is also in private collections throughout the United States.
Her studio is located at 1500 Jackson NE, Studio 226
Social Media
www.marymeuwissen.com
https://www.instagram.com/marymeuwissen/
Contact Mary at: msmeuw@gmail.com or 612 747 2587

Noble Truths Studio Visit - Layl McDill
2022-12-06 08:00 - 17:00
Noble Truths Studio Visit Artists for 2022-2023
Layl McDill December 6, 2022

Noble Truths Studio Tour December 6th at 6:00
Her studio is located at 2505 Howard St NE
Step into the wonderland of Layl’s studio in the Flux Arts Building. She shares her space with her husband Josh Blanc as part of Clay Squared to Infinity.
Layl’s creates polymer clay sculptures that focus on wonderment and storytelling and Josh makes handmade tiles. She will give a tour of both her studio and her husband’s. As an extra bonus Layl will perform one of her stories which she recently told on the Moth Stage at a Story Slam. And you won’t be able to resist playing with some polymer clay scraps so feel free to play away!– Layl McDill grew up in Gillette, Wyoming where she began creating at a very young age. Layl received her BFA in Illustration from the Columbus College of Art Design but she found it more exciting to make sculptural work and sell it through galleries and art fairs.
Layl lives in Minneapolis and is co-owner of Clay Squared to Infinity, a tile and art studio and showroom in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. She has exhibited her work around the country at art centers, museums, and art fairs. Her work is about wonderment and story primarily polymer clay using the millefiori technique.
“A long time ago in a kitchen in Wichita, Texas a young mother mixed up another batch of homemade play dough. She made all the colors for her freckle-faced daughter and when her daughter rolled and squished this salty substance something magical happened- she began to turn into an artist.”
And THAT is my origin story. Stories help us make sense of our world and help us connect with others. My polymer clay sculptures are filled with the sensation of story. When people engage with my work I am often asked “What is this from?” because my work seems like it’s derived from fables or myths. But soon they realize the stories are all fresh and just a little off-kilter.
Read More: http://laylmcdill.com
Social Media:
Www.laylmcdill.com
www.claysquared.com
https://www.facebook.com/layl.mcdill
https://www.instagram.com/laylmcdill
https://www.tiktok.com/@laylmcdill
Twitter: @ https://twitter.com/laylm
https://www.etsy.com/shop/laylmcdill
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/laylmcdill
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/layl-mcdill http://laylmcdill.com
Contact Layl at layl@claysquared.com, or 612-781-6409

Don Luce & Ruth Talen Erickson @ Homewood Studios - Opening Reception
2022-12-02 17:00 - 20:00
