Art to Change the World

ACW Task Force Meeting
2020-11-07 12:00, 2020-11-02 12:00, 2020-10-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Every Monday we meet to work on a variety of different projects. If you are a member that wants to get more involved email drb@bridgescreate.com to get the Zoom link.

Eat My Words Bookstore presents : What Haunts us
2020-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Eat My Words, 214 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Eat My Words Bookstore presents : What Haunts us Oct 29 at 7:00 PM
Loren Niemi reads from What Haunts Us on October 29th at 7pm via Facebook Live.
What Haunts Us is a collection of fifteen short stories. It is those things we hold in memory or feelings: people, geography, actions, philosophies and beliefs, and emotions themselves.
@moonfirepublishing

AM950 Connections Radio Show
2020-10-24 09:00 - 10:00
Hear Laura-Mann Hill, Bianca Dawkins and Barbara Bridges talk about past and future ACW projects and opportunities. Discover how to use ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD on Laurie Fitz’s “Connections” radio show on AM950. Listeners may listen online by going to am950radio.com – there is a link to “Listen Live”.

ACW Meet Up at the MIA
2020-10-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404
Meet at the entrance
You need to get tickets beforehand. Click Here: https://tickets.artsmia.org
Picture: Lynnette, Barbara and Jill at the Walker.
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LARRY LONG & TOM THIBODEAU CONSPIRACY OF GOODNESS
2020-10-19 08:30 - 09:30
Larry and Tom have been friends for over forty years. Both working to expand the conspiracy of goodness by inviting you to be refreshed and inspired by songs and stories every Monday morning on Driftless Radio WDRT-FM 91.9.

EVERY MONDAY MORNING
Streamed worldwide @ www.wdrt.org

Artistry Juried Member Show
2020-10-02 - 2020-11-13
ACW Members Layl McDill and Ann Meany have sculptures in this exhibit.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Saturday: 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M..
FOR UP-TO-DATE GALLERY HOURS, CALL: 952-563-8700

Closing Reception - Holiday Light? Holiday Dark?
2019-11-09 17:00 - 19:00 | California Building, 2205 California St NE, Ste 201, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
Holiday Light? Holiday Dark?
An Art to Change the World Celebration
(Director: Barbara Rogers Bridges, Curator: Suyao Tian, Participating artists: ACW Members)

Join Art to Change the World at the California Building during California Dreamin’ Weekend!
The event will include an exhibition, affordable small works, Anya Achtenberg writing workshop, Borealis performance, food and beverages from Sen Yai Sen Lek, Mojo’s Coffee, and music from Pony and The Royal Hiptites.
Together, we will explore divergent holiday experiences and seek to inspire people to be creative as we all discover how art CAN change the world!
EXHIBITION DETAILS
Opening Reception: Nov 1st 6-9pm
Exhibition/Event Activity: Nov 2nd 9am-9pm/Nov 3rd 12-6pm
Closing Reception: Nov 9th 5-7pm
Location: California Building, 2205 California St NE, Ste 201, Minneapolis, MN 55418
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Judy Onofrio, Nikki McComb, Yuta Uchida, Emily Forbes, Suyao Tian, Jill Stebbins, Wenwen Liao, Ann Meany, Andrew Braunberger, Barbara Rogers Bridges, Layl McDill, Candy Kuehn, Malcom Potek, Linda Lade
Installation Artist: Shirin Ghoraishi; Writing Workshop with Anya Achtenberg; Music with Pony: Clifton Nesseth/Paul Sauey and The Royal Hiptites: Marko Fields, Craig Harris, Austin Gerth, Tim Jaques, Tom Crawford, Kristi MacKay; Borealis Dancers: Sara Karimi, Kelli Miles, Danielle Ricci
ABOUT ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Art to Change the World (ACW) is a diverse non-profit coalition of changemakers employing the arts in service of positive social change. Fundamental to the ACW mission is the notion that bringing art and the natural/social sciences together deepens cultural understanding and critical thinking, magnifying the potential for change. The purpose of our events and exhibitions is to provoke discussion, reflection and action on a wide variety of topics, and to nurture an empathic, socially-aware and action-oriented community. Participants leave our event with a token reminding them of their commitment to action, big or small.

OLLI Seminar Studio Visits Fall 2019
2019-11-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Potekglass, 2505 NE Howard St Ste C, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
Malcom Potek has been working in glass since 1991. He works primarily in kiln cast assembly and cold-work. Malcom, an experienced torchworker, creates custom canes for inclusion in his kiln work as well.
A teacher for twenty-plus years, Malcom leads workshops throughout the United States as well as in the shop and privately. With his experience, he develops curriculum both for public art projects and as part of the Potekglass Curriculum.
LUNCH at The Mill -1851 Central Ave NE , Mpls
Please RSVP with Malcom at: info@potekglass.com
Read More: https://potekglass.com/classes

Holiday Light? Holiday Dark?
2019-11-03 12:00 - 18:00 | California Building, 2205 California St NE, Ste 201, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States

Holiday Light? Holiday Dark?
2019-11-02 09:00 - 21:00 | California Building, 2205 California St NE, Ste 201, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
Holiday Light? Holiday Dark?
An Art to Change the World Celebration
(Director: Barbara Bridges, Curator: Suyao Tian, Participating artists: ACW Members)

Join Art to Change the World at the California Building during California Dreamin’ Weekend!
The event will include an exhibition, affordable small works, Anya Achtenberg writing workshop, Borealis performance, food and beverages from Sen Yai Sen Lek, Mojo’s Coffee, and music from Pony and The Royal Hiptites.
Together, we will explore divergent holiday experiences and seek to inspire people to be creative as we all discover how art CAN change the world!
EXHIBITION DETAILS
Opening Reception: Nov 1st 6-9pm
Exhibition/Event Activity: Nov 2nd 9am-9pm/Nov 3rd 12-6pm
Closing Reception: Nov 9th 5-7pm
Location: California Building, 2205 California St NE, Ste 201, Minneapolis, MN 55418
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Judy Onofrio, Nikki McComb, Yuta Uchida, Emily Forbes, Suyao Tian, Jill Stebbins, Wenwen Liao, Ann Meany, Andrew Braunberger, Barbara Rogers Bridges, Layl McDill, Candy Kuehn, Malcom Potek, Linda Lade
Installation Artist: Shirin Ghoraishi; Writing Workshop with Anya Achtenberg; Music with Pony: Clifton Nesseth/Paul Sauey and The Royal Hiptites: Marko Fields, Craig Harris, Austin Gerth, Tim Jaques, Tom Crawford, Kristi MacKay; Borealis Dancers: Sara Karimi, Kelli Miles, Danielle Ricci
ABOUT ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Art to Change the World (ACW) is a diverse non-profit coalition of changemakers employing the arts in service of positive social change. Fundamental to the ACW mission is the notion that bringing art and the natural/social sciences together deepens cultural understanding and critical thinking, magnifying the potential for change. The purpose of our events and exhibitions is to provoke discussion, reflection and action on a wide variety of topics, and to nurture an empathic, socially-aware and action-oriented community. Participants leave our event with a token reminding them of their commitment to action, big or small.

Opening Reception - Holiday Light? Holiday Dark?
2019-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | California Building, 2205 California St NE, Ste 201, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States

OLLI Seminar Studio Visits Fall 2019
2019-10-30 10:30 - 12:00 | California Building, 2205 California St NE, Ste 201, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
Danielle Ricci is an educator, choreographer, director, and dancer. She received her BFA in Dance Performance from University of California, Irvine in 2006 under direction of Donald McKayle. In 2014, she graduated with an MA in Arts and Cultural Management from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, and an MFA in Choreography from Jacksonville University in 2018. She has also studied at The Ailey School in New York City as part of their Certificate in Dance Program.
Danielle has danced professionally in California, Texas, and Minnesota and has also performed on stage with members of Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, James Sewell Ballet, and Minnesota Dance Theatre. Danielle is the Founding Artistic Director of Borealis Dance Theatre, a professional modern dance company based in Minneapolis and a professor at Winona State University.
Lunch at The Sample Room 2124 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Please RSVP Danielle at: danielle.borealisdance@gmail.com
Read More: https://www.borealisdance.org/

ACW Spanish Meetup
2019-10-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2019-10-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2019-10-11 17:00 - 18:00 | 2323 Monroe St NE
Spanish Meet Up
October 11, 18, 25
Hola! Join novelist and poet Anya Achtenberg for the ACW Spanish group meeting.
Sin lecciones, sin presión, simplemente hablar juntos sobre lo que nos interesa. (No lessons, no pressure, we simply talk together about what interests us.)
FREE! After the first time, you need to be an Art to Change the World member www.arttochangetheworld.org
Please bring your own beverage. Fermented welcomed!
5:00-6:00pm at 2323 Monroe St NE, Minneapolis 55418
Confirm: drb@bridgescreate.com

OLLI Seminar Studio Visits Fall 2019
2019-10-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Homewood Studios, 2400 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411
George Roberts is a letterpress printer, a poet, and a gallery owner. He has lived in the same house in North Minneapolis for fifty years and has invested in his community as a high school literature and writing teacher (North High School 1970-2001), a board member of Northpoint Health and Wellness Center (with an emphasis on art and healing) 2001-2009, and as founder, with his wife Beverly, and artistic director of Homewood Studios (1999-present).
He is one of eight studio artists in residence at Homewood Studios. Our mission statement reads: Homewood Studios, an artists’ workspace and gallery/meeting space in North Minneapolis, is designed for local artists and their neighbors in the belief the visible presence of working artists contributes to the vitality, self-image, and coherence of our community. That pretty much says it all.
LUNCH following at Breaking Bread on 1210 W. Broadway Avenue.
Please RSVP George at: george@homewoodstudios.com
Read More: www.homewoodstudios.com

OLLI Seminar Studio Visits Fall 2019
2019-10-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Dow Artists Building, 2242 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, 55414, United States
Ann Meany is a self-taught sculptor. She creates her hand built three-dimensional work in her St. Paul studio. Her work has been exhibited in many galleries in the Twin Cities and she is currently showing at the Dow Gallery in St. Paul. During our visit together in the studio, we will work with clay, so plan to get your hands dirty.
LUNCH at the Naughty Greek. Please RSVP to Ann at: meanhen@usfamily.net
Dow Building, B15 (basement studio)
For more information about Ann’s art, go to: https://fineartamerica.com/artists/annmeany

ACW Change Agent Celebration
2019-10-05 13:00 - 18:00
October 5, 2019 1:00-6:00
ACW Change Agent Celebration
Introducing Frank Stone

137 7th Ave, Clayton, WI 54004
Major Donor ($200) Thank You party hosted at the lake farm of ACW Board member, Lynn Olson (MN Judge, retired) and ACW member and artist, Frank Stone.
Continuing our “ACW Family” model, members are encouraged to bring side dishes with recipe cards to share. Beer, Wine, Brats and all the fixins’ are provided.
Transportation organized by ACW.
Join at: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/product-category/support-us/
Limit 25. RSVP to info@arttochangetheworld.org

$200 Benefits

Belonging to an international and diverse networked community
Participating in film/book and workshop/discussion
Listing in the membership directory
Use of ACW as Fiscal Agent for grants Invitation to Lynn Olson and Frank Stone’s Lake Farm on Oct 5, 2019
4 Artist-led studio tours and discussions per year
ACW t-shirt and hot beverage cup

$500 Benefits (Everything above plus):

ACW Tote
1 VIP ticket to all events
Dinner/gathering with Patrons, Executive Director and Board.

2019 Chowdah Feed October 12 at 5:00pm at the unique home/studio of ACW Director, Barbara Bridges, who is a Maine native

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* Cambridge educated philosophy professor, Tim Ingold, holds a unique theory on artmaking. Dr. Ingold suggests that artists are simply “intervenors” on the journey of the particular material and/or objects that the artist manipulates.
Frank Stone exemplifies this approach as he saves metal objects from the scrapyards and re-purposes them embedded with a new meaning and message.

OLLI Seminar Studio Visits Fall 2019
2019-10-02 10:30 - 12:00 | California Building, 2205 California St NE, Ste 201, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
Art to Change the World artists will participate in an interactive discussion and inquiry-based experience focused on discovering the nature of social justice art and answering the question, “CAN art change the world?” Participants will share an artwork which has influenced you!
Facilitated by ACW director, Barbara Bridges. https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/barbara-bridges/
Contact Barbara with questions at: drb@bridgescreate.com
Read More about Art to Change the World: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/mission/

ACW Spanish Meet-up
2019-09-30 17:00 - 18:00, 2019-09-23 17:00 - 18:00 | 2323 Monroe St NE
Spanish Meet Up
September 16, 23, 30
Hola! Join novelist and poet Anya Achtenberg for the ACW Spanish group meeting.
Sin lecciones, sin presión, simplemente hablar juntos sobre lo que nos interesa. (No lessons, no pressure, we simply talk together about what interests us.)
FREE! After the first time, you need to be an Art to Change the World member www.arttochangetheworld.org
Please bring your own beverage. Fermented welcomed!
5:00-6:00pm at 2323 Monroe St NE, Minneapolis 55418
Confirm: drb@bridgescreate.com

See. Say. SHOW - September
2019-09-15 12:00 - 14:00 | A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 Main St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
You are invited to join founding artist member Anne Kleinhenz for See. Say. SHOW on Sunday, September 15 from Noon-2PM.
See. Say. SHOW
September Members’ Event
Hosted by Anne Kleinhenz
Sunday 9/15/19
Noon-2PM
Meet up at studio location:
A-Mill Artist Lofts
315 Main St. SE
Minneapolis MN 55414
Come to the front door at 315 Main St. SE to be buzzed into building.
We will gather to talk art and have a chance to show & tell projects or ideas we have in progress or whatever inspires us!
Hope to see you there!

ACW Board of Directors Visioning Meeting
2019-01-05 10:00 - 13:00
We are so pleased to welcome you to the Art to Change the World Board of Directors. We have a strong foundation to build upon with the success of our See. Say. DO event. Read Report: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/final-see-say-do-report The breadth of experience and expertise that you bring to ACW will be valued as we shape our mission going forward. Margo Ashmore has served in leadership roles in the arts community for decades, is a gifted photographer and is the publish/owner of The Northeaster. Liza Ferrari is a clay artist and accountant currently working for Xcel and ACW! Sally Gibson is an almost 50 veteran art teacher and a steadfast supporter of the arts and Lay McDill has been active in many arts organizations (including ACW!) serving as a PR coordinator and creating magical kingdoms with her polymer clay wizardry. Our potential for creating new visionary ideas for ACW has just quadrupled!
We have scheduled a Board of Directors visioning session on January 5, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Squirrel Haus Arts 3450 Snelling Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55406. Herman Milligan will lead our session. http://www.startribune.com/meet-herman-milligan-arts-board-member-extraordinaire/499943981/
I am sure Herman will have preparation assignments for us but it might be helpful for you to review these documents before the meeting.
Articles of Incorporation
06-15-18 Mission, vision values re-visit
Bylaws–Art To Change The World
Member Expectations
Margo Aki Bread and beet pickles
Layl Salad
Barbara Fish/Corn Chowder

Maine Chowdah Feed
2018-12-08 17:30 - 19:30
Dec 8 Maine Chowdah Feed

Authentic Maine Chowdah Feed
ACW Director, Barbara Bridges, is a Maine native. She makes a famous seafood chowder with seafood she flies in from Maine. It is her Grammy LeBlanc’s recipe. Cheesy biscuits accompany and the traditional blueberry pie with ice cream finishes. There will be a Seafood Chowdah feed on December 8 at 5:30 at her unique home and studio for all ACW Patrons who have contributed $500 and above.
Lynn Olson
Sherman Auger
Mary Wilson

Other Benefits:

Belonging to an international and diverse networked community
Leading and participating in Ubuntu film/book and workshop/discussion
Listing in the membership directory
Use of ACW as Fiscal Agent for grants
4 Artist-led studio tours and discussions per year
ACW hot beverage cup
1 ACW T -Shirt
1 VIP ticket to all events
Dinner/gathering with Patrons, Executive Director and Board

Face to Face Dec 6 Social Gathering
2018-12-06 18:00 - 21:00
Our next Face-to-Face social meeting will be on December 6, 2018 from 6-9 at the studio of ACW members Erik Helgeson and Ana Musachio. 720 Central Ave, Unit 1. Down the stairs on the right after the vending machine. Read more about Ana and Erik’s work: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7579446/ (Erik’s Tuscaloosa film is submitted to Sundance. Fingers crossed!) and http://www.anamusachio.com/ Please bring a fabulous snack to share and BYOB. Specific details to follow in the Dec 1 Newsletter.
Tuscaloosa’s star Natalia Dyer from Stranger Things

Barb Kobe Introduction to Art, Feeling & Healing Dolls
2018-12-01 13:00 - 16:00
Dec 1 1:00 – 4:00 $50 Barb Kobe Introduction to Art, Feeling & Healing Dolls. https://www.barbkobe.com/

Seafood Chowdah Feed November 17
2018-11-17 17:30 - 19:30
Seafood Chowdah Feed November 17
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Authentic Maine Chowdah Feed
ACW Director, Barbara Bridges, is a Maine native. She makes a famous seafood chowder with seafood she flies in from Maine. It is her Grammy LeBlanc’s recipe. Cheesy biscuits accompany and the traditional blueberry pie with ice cream finishes. There will be a Seafood Chowdah feed on November 17 at 5:30 for all ACW Patrons who have contributed $500 and above at Barbara’s eclectic home and studio at 2323 MonroeSt NE, Mpls 55418.

* Jim Randall
*Pat Rogers
* Craig Harris and Candy Kuehn
* William White
* Margo Ashmore
* Layl McDill and Josh
* Herman Milligan and partner

Other Benefits:

Belonging to an international and diverse networked community
Leading and participating in Ubuntu film/book and workshop/discussion
Listing in the membership directory
Use of ACW as Fiscal Agent for grants
4 Artist-led studio tours and discussions per year
ACW hot beverage cup
1 ACW T -Shirt
1 VIP ticket to all events
Dinner/gathering with Patrons, Executive Direc
