699 Lowry - Office Cleaning Day
2025-01-26
ACW’s Headquarters will be cleaned today. Premises unavailable for other uses from 10am-2:30pm. Contact info@arttochangetheworld.org with questions.

Cabin Fever Reliever: Zoom Workshops
2025-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Class: Connections: Art/Poetry/Life Part 1 with Mary Frandson
To register for classes, please email Kelly kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com at least 48 hours before the class with the class name and code. Learn more: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/acws-cabin-fever-reliever/

699 Lowry - Layl McDill polymer clay class
2025-02-01 09:30 - 12:00
Layl is hosting a class in her studio and would like to use the ACW office as extra space.
https://laylmcdill.com/

Cabin Fever Reliever: Zoom Workshops
2025-02-03 18:00 - 19:00
Class: Connections: Art/Poetry/Life Part 2 with Kelly Frankenberg
To register for classes, please email Kelly kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com at least 48 hours before the class with the class name and code. Learn more: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/acws-cabin-fever-reliever/

Self Love Exhibition
2025-02-06 17:00 - 21:00
Self Love Exhibition
When: February 6th 5-9pm
Where: Solar Arts Building (711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413)
February is the month of love, and the most important relationship we will ever have is with ourselves. Intern Sam St John will be creating an exhibition about healing, self-acceptance, and nurturing the soul. Stop by the Fox Den Gallery to see her amazing art!

Pearl Workshop (Sculptures) - Dow Gallery
2025-02-07 12:30 - 14:00
We will be having a few workshops in February with the Mississippi River Pearl at the Dow Art Gallery. These will include opportunities to make art and explore the sculpture. Contact ACW Project Overseer Frances at francesbates@gmail.com to sign up for a workshop.
February 7th from 12:30-2pm
2242 University Ave West, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Come build mini found object sculptures with artist Frances Bates. Learn about the importance of sustainability with one of the original creators of the Mississippi Pearl.

Critique Club - Liisa Lê and Anna Karena
2025-02-07 18:00 - 20:30
Check out the first critiques of the new Club Critique Reimagined!

Cabin Fever Reliever: Zoom Workshops
2025-02-10 18:00 - 19:00
Class: Jumpstart Creative Flow with Symbols and Allegory with Karen Daphne McDonald
To register for classes, please email Kelly kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com at least 48 hours before the class with the class name and code. Learn more: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/acws-cabin-fever-reliever/

Cabin Fever Reliever: Zoom Workshops
2025-02-17 18:00 - 19:00
Class: Joan of Arc as Muse in Art, Writing and Women’s Suffrage with Scott Manning
To register for classes, please email Kelly kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com at least 48 hours before the class with the class name and code. Learn more: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/acws-cabin-fever-reliever/

Pearl Workshop (Climate Action Activity) - Dow Gallery
2025-02-22 14:00 - 15:30
We will be having a few workshops in February with the Mississippi River Pearl at the Dow Art Gallery. These will include opportunities to make art and explore the sculpture. Contact ACW Project Overseer Frances at francesbates@gmail.com to sign up for a workshop.
February 22nd from 2-3:30pm
2242 University Ave West, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Explore the effects of plastic waste on our ecosystem in a dynamic workshop with Master Naturalist and ACW member Becca David. Interact with the Mississippi Pearl as we learn together!

Burl Gallery Kaleidoscope Exhibition
2025-02-22 17:00 - 20:00
See Catherine Palmer’s work in this upcoming exhibition!
Exhibit up from 1/25 thru 3/22 with an opening on Saturday 2/22 from 5pm-8pm.
308 E Prince St # 130, St Paul, MN 55101
https://burlartgallery.org/exhibits/artistic-kaleidoscope1

699 Lowry - Book Signing and Workshop
2025-02-23 14:00 - 16:00
FREE WORKSHOP: LOOK WITHIN AND LISTEN
By Leo Fortune

ACW Headquarters – February 23, 2025 2-4pm
Journey inward with me, Leo Fortune, author and illustrator of “¿Los árboles hablan – los escuchas? Trees Talk – Are You Listening?” to reaffirm your intentions for 2025. The world needs grounded and connected change makers who deeply listen.
Take time out of your busy life to slow down, listen and look within. I will read my bilingual (Spanish/English) guided meditation and then we will take about 30 minutes to listen to what comes up. Participants can journal, doodle, sit, move, whatever they need to do to hear what is in their heart. Afterwards, participants will have the opportunity to share their experience in small groups and turn their inward listening outward by actively listening to the group members.

Where can I get this book?
For sale at ACW Headquarters and online: https://www.leofortuneart.com/shop/p/bilingual-book-los-rboles-hablan-los-escuchas-trees-talk-are-you-listening

Cabin Fever Reliever: Zoom Workshops
2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:00
Class: Invoking the Magic of Folktales with Ulana Zahajkewyck
To register for classes, please email Kelly kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com at least 48 hours before the class with the class name and code. Learn more: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/acws-cabin-fever-reliever/

Task Force Meeting
2025-02-28 18:30 - 20:00

699 Lowry - Trauma Training
2025-03-03 18:00 - 19:30
Robin Getsug will be leading a trauma training for those interested in teaching at Emma Norton. This will be at the ACW Headquarters.

Cabin Fever Reliever: Zoom Workshops
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00
Class: Critique, Juries, and Discovery with Layl McDill
To register for classes, please email Kelly kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com at least 48 hours before the class with the class name and code. Learn more: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/acws-cabin-fever-reliever/

March Birthdays Show - Fox Den
2025-03-06 17:00 - 21:00
During open studios at the Solar Arts Building in March stop by the Fox Den Gallery to see a fun show. The exhibition will feature art from Catherine Palmer, Debra Ripp, Jodi Janz, Natalie McGuire, and Rose Cooper.

699 Lowry - Critique Club meeting
2025-03-07 18:00 - 20:00
We met for the first time in January and are working to create a new name and mission statement that will guide our group.  Our first critique is set for February 7th and then we plan to meet again on March 7th at ACW Headquarter – 699 Lowry Ave NE.
We will have two one hour critiques per time and see how that goes.  If you are interested in being part of this group you need to be a paid up ACW member and contact Layl at layl@claysquared.com

International Women's Day Celebration
2025-03-08 14:00 - 19:00
Join the Solar Arts Building in celebrating women through art! More info here:

Cabin Fever Reliever: Zoom Workshops
2025-03-11 18:00 - 19:00
Class: Movie Discussion: Woman of the Hour with Deb Rip
To register for classes, please email Kelly kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com at least 48 hours before the class with the class name and code. Learn more: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/acws-cabin-fever-reliever/

699 Lowry - Painting Day
2025-03-12
Becca, Katie, and Frances will be painting the back hallway at Headquarters. The plan is to be there between 2pm to 4pm. Signs will be posted to give people a heads up.

Women of Schmidt Exhibition
2025-03-14 18:00 - 21:00
For Women’s History Month residents of Schmidt Artist Lofts wanted to showcase art made by those who identify as women in the building. See artwork from ACW member Frances Bates.
https://www.schmidtartists.com/women-of-schimdt
Women of Schmidt
March 13th to 17th – Opening on March 14th from 6-9pm
Landmark Gallery (900 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102)
Contact francesbates22@gmail.com for more details.

Sam St John's Grand Opening
2025-03-15 17:00 - 21:00
Sam St. John is moving into a studio at the Northrup King Building in Studio 404. Come celebrate this step for Intern Sam with a Grand Studio Opening Party! Feel free to bring a dish/appetizer to share.

699 Lowry – Office Cleaning Day
2025-03-16

699 Lowry - Garden Art event prep
2025-03-16 10:00 - 12:00
Contact event coordinator Layl McDill at layl@claysquared.com with questions.

699 Lowry - On Location Drawing Co-op meetup
2025-03-23 13:00 - 14:30
Join the On Location Drawing Co-op for their Quarterly Salon Event. This activity will be lead by Becca David and Deb Ripp. Be sure to follow the group on Facebook to participate in their online drawing activities.
https://www.facebook.com/onlocationdrawing

Visit Layl's art at the Hopkins Art Center
2025-03-24 17:30 - 18:30
March 24th, 5:30, At the Hopkins Art Center, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Layl McDill has a solo exhibit at the Hopkins Art Center and she would like to give a special artist talk to ACW members! If you would like to carpool contact Layl at layl@claysquared.com
The inspiration for this exhibit started years ago when Layl joined Art to Change the World and started making interactive social practice art. Many of the pieces have an interactive component.
https://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/149/Exhibitions-at-the-Center

699 Lowry - Art Drop Off
2025-03-28 13:00 - 18:00
Call for 8×8 art! If you are participating in the Garden Art Fling event at the Flux Arts Building this is your last day to drop off the 8×8 artworks. Contact Layl at layl@claysquared.com with any questions.

Task Force Meeting
2025-03-30 12:00 - 14:30
Join us at Headquarters for lunch and a meeting!

Garden Art Fling at the Flux
2025-04-05 10:00 - 18:00
Join us for the Art Garden Fling at The Flux on April 5th from 11 AM to 6 PM at Art to Change the World (ACW) headquarters, 699 NE Lowry Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418. This vibrant event will showcase a lively mix of music, food, and art vendors including an art show featuring 8 x 8 artistic creations from ACW members, all for sale! Explore the vital role of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through science education, art and connect with the community as we celebrate the beauty of blooms and nature.

Pollinators are essential to the world’s food and flowers, and their importance reminds us of how we too are better together. In community, we create possibility, joy, and positive change for all. This event is a powerful reminder of how nature and the arts come together to inspire!
Garden Art Fling at the Flux
