December 30- January 31
Kathy Miller
paintings
Coneflower Bunch
watercolor and pen on aquaboardDan Fleming
paintings
The Void
acrylic and pastelArtists' reception: Friday, January 6, 7pm
January Exhibit Artists Want to Share Art and the World
Dan Fleming and Kathy Miller are two artists who think about the messages they’re sending in their paintings, and how they can reach out to people, build community, and share conversations. Their works are on display at Crossings Fri., Dec. 30, to Jan. 31. A public reception will be Fri., Jan. 6, at 7 p.m.Daniel Fleming grew up with art as a mainstay throughout his life. He has been drawing and painting since before anyone can remember, and took part in his first show in his freshmen year in high school. He graduated in 2010 from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design with a desire to revive the idea that art should carry a message understandable to anyone who views it.
“I want my art to connect with people and for the viewer to connect back. While a piece of art may have a specific meaning to me, I feel that the true meaning of a piece comes from the viewer. I want art to be something playful, something carefree. Art is for the unity of people and I think it’s about time we brought everyone back into the conversation,” he said.
Watercolorist Kathy Miller considers herself at age 63 to be a young artist, new to the endeavor of making messages in paints. A Northfield artist who spends part of the year in New Mexico and South Dakota, Miller’s inspiration is the beauty of the natural world.
“Watercolor, in my mind, is the perfect medium, both physically and figuratively, with which to convey my message. Like light, water is vital to all creation; when mixed with pigment its fluid nature and unexpected movement symbolize the flow of life. The medium both challenges and fascinates me as I work at capturing the ever-present, ever-changing beauty of this magnificent world we all share,” she said.
Fleming, who now lives in Milwaukee and works as a designer, photographer and illustrator for the Shepherd Express news weekly, has taken part in more than 10 shows and has sold countless works around the Midwest. He writes daily for his art–based blog, “marion.”
Since retiring from teaching in 2007, Miller has come to consider painting her profession, one she looks forward to working in every day. Some of her latest works have been made on Aquaboard, a clay-covered hardboard that, unlike traditional watercolor paper, initially causes paint to “float” on the surface before it settles and dries. Miller uses a fine point black pen to give more definition to shapes after the paint dries, which she says is key to making the images “pop.”
The exhibit may be viewed free of charge during regular hours: MTWF 10-5, Thurs. 10-8 and Sat. 10-4.
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February 1 - 29, 2012
Susan Waughtal
paintings
Shades
Acrylic on CanvasVera Ming Wong
paintings
Trempealeau
Plein Air WatercolorArtists' reception: Friday, February 3, 7pm
Two painters whose painting styles differ nonetheless share common roots in the friendship that sprouted 30 years ago in a college ceramics class. Susan Waughtal and Vera Ming Wong will show their paintings and works in other media at Crossings Feb. 1-29. A reception is Fri., Feb. 3, at 7 p.m.
“Although we have common roots and many shared passions, our approach to art-making diverges considerably,” said Waughtal. Shortly after they met, they began walking their dogs together during studio breaks and have been “fast friends ever since,” she added.
Waughtal describes her acrylic paintings as “gestural, exuberant and sometimes even whimsical,” depictions of domesticated animals, gardens and daily life on a farm. Wong often works en plein air, capturing the natural flora and fauna of a place.
Wong, who has a B.A. in biology as well as a B.F.A. in studio arts, captures trees and plants accurately, while still portraying the beauty and mystery of the forest, desert or wetlands. She works in a variety of media, from watercolor to cut paper and has created illustrations for several nature conservancy groups and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources publications.
“Lines, colors and shapes on paper emerge from intrigue and queries; the twist of a branch, the flash of wings, or the ripples along a mussel's track. My struggle to discern, grasp and reflect, pales compared to the tree's, bird's or mussel's struggle to grasp light, food, warmth or mate,” Wong said.
The exhibit may be viewed free of charge during regular hours: MTWF 10-5, Thurs. 10-8 and Sat. 10-4.
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March 1 - 31, 2012
Karel Hendee
Beth Bacon
Artists' reception: Friday, March 2, 7pm
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April 1 - 27, 2012
Poet Artist Collaboration XIArtists' reception: Saturday, April 21, 7pm
go to the call for artists and writers
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April 27 - 29, 2012
Artists' Clearing House
Our annual Artists Clearing House is an indoor art fair.
Visitors can feast their eyes on many beautiful works of art,
at prices that make it easy to bring home one-of-a-kind pieces.
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Interested in exhibiting at Crossings?
Are you an artist seeking a venue for selling your works? We may be the right place for you. Whether you are an emerging artist or a long-established professional, we welcome your inquiry. You may email us with at least five images of your work, along with an artist bio or statement, and a website address if you have one. Or you may contact us to set up another means to submit pieces for our jury to consider.
Crossings always welcomes new art and artists to our space. We most frequently showcase the talents of regional artists, but we have exhibited works by artists from around the Country and even overseas.
We display and sell paintings, pastels, prints, glasswork, beadwork, felted and fabric pieces, fiber art, ceramics, metalwork, woodcraft, sculptures and more. Our gallery and gift shop are an eclectic mix of whimsical meets magical, poignant meets sassy.
There are several points of entry into our gallery space. Crossings sponsors several themed group exhibits during the year, with entry fees ranging from $5 to $15. Every Spring and Fall, art fairs take place with entry fees averaging $35. During the balance of the year, two artists share gallery space in a month-long exhibit.
The entry fee to show in an exhibit is $200, which helps cover the cost of promotional efforts. For the exhibit, 2,500 postcards are printed and distributed; artists receive a portion for personal promotion. The artist must agree to be present for a reception on an agreed-upon date. A typical show remains on display for thirty days.
Artists can expect to receive extensive exposure during their exhibit. Hundreds of people from all walks of life visit Crossings every week as they shop during the day or attend a class, concert, or other public event. Our mailing lists exceed 4,500 individuals, households, and regional businesses. Extensive efforts to publicize the artist result in media coverage of all types.
Artwork for sale should be appropriately prepared for display – for example, paintings should be framed and ready to hang, prints should be shrink-wrapped with foam core – and priced to include our standard commission.
We prefer work be delivered by the artist, rather than shipped, when possible. Return shipping costs must be assumed by the artist. All artists who have exhibited at Crossings are invited to maintain a rotating selection of their work at the conclusion of their exhibit. As seasons, exhibits and space demands change, we may need to rotate or return your unsold items. Your work is insured during the time it is on display at Crossings.
All works must be original. No imports, commercial or manufactured items, or items created from kits or copied from published patterns will be accepted.
For more information, please contact Marie Marvin at (507)732-7616 or send an e-mail to crossings@crossingsatcarnegie.com.
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Crossings is organizing an April 2012 exhibit
Poet Artist Collaboration XIDeadline to enter: February 10, 2012
Artwork delivery deadline: Friday, March 30, 2012Poetry is the journal of the sea animal living on land, wanting to fly in the air.
Poetry is a search for syllables to shoot at the barriers of the unknown and the unknowable.
Poetry is a phantom script telling how rainbows are made and why they go away.
~Carl Sandburg, Poetry ConsideredIn honor of National Poetry Month in April, Crossings at Carnegie (Zumbrota, MN) invites poets and artists to submit their work to the eleventh Poet-Artist Collaboration, an annual exhibit in which artists create work inspired by poetry.
Guidelines for Poets
• Poets may submit no more than three poems, each typed (12 point font) on an 8½-inch x 11-inch sheet of plain white paper.
• Each poem is to be limited to no more than two pages of 12 point Times New Roman, single-spaced.
• Entries should be accompanied by a registration form that can be found at www.crossingsatcarnegie.com.
(Download the entry form) (If no e-mail, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope so we can notify you of jury results.)
• Submitted poems should list the author’s name on the back of each page of each poem, not on the front page of the poem.
• Poems will be juried, and those selected to be part of the collaboration will be chosen or assigned to an artist who will create an original piece of art inspired by the poem.
• Deadline for poetry entries is Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Notification of acceptance will be the following week.Guidelines for Artists
• Artists who would like to create an art piece from one of the juried poems should send a registration form found at www.crossingsatcarnegie.com. (Download the entry form)
• Entries should be accompanied by a $15 entry fee
• Entries should be accompanied by a copy or photo (no originals) of an example of their work. Website links are also acceptable. (Photos will be returned ONLY if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.) Artists who have exhibited at Crossings do not need to supply examples of their work.
• Artwork may be any medium, including but not limited to painting, textiles, sculpture and mixed media; photography acceptable when combined with other mediums.
• Deadline for artist entries is Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. NOTE: ACTUAL ARTWORK DELIVERY DEADLINE IS MARCH 30.
• Artists will be juried, with notification of acceptance by the following week. Upon notification, artists will be given the opportunity to choose one of the juried poems from which to create their art. The completed artwork should be delivered to Crossings gallery, framed or ready to hang or display, no later than 5 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012. Artwork and poetry remain on display during the entire month of April.
Poet/Artist Reception
Poets and artists are strongly encouraged to attend the poet/artist reception on Saturday, April 21, beginning at 7 p.m. at Crossings. This special event will feature the poets reading and discussing their work, and the artists discussing how the poems inspired their art. It is not only an opportunity for the poets and artists to meet each other, but an unforgettable evening of camaraderie for all those who love the arts!
Questions? Contact Crossings at 507-732-7616 or crossings@crossingsatcarnegie.com.
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