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Dr. Seuss Spotted on Nicollet Mall

Thanks to Jean Stephen Galleries the Twin Cities Art Scene has rare access to the art of Dr. Seuss. If you are a reader of The Business Journal you're likely to remember one of many executives mentioning the book, Oh, The Places You'll Go! as career inspiration. It seems that Seuss' art also resonates with more than just the elementary school's jet set.

"We've noticed that even in a down economy people like to smile." commented Steve Danko proprietor of Jean Stephens Galleries on the enduring sales success of Seuss' work (Theodor Seuss Geisel died on September 24, 1991). Geisel's life is full of interesting details that few know (for one, he worked for years in advertising).

Do something for the love of the Lorax; Visit Jean Stephen Galleries today.

Call for Artists - RFQ - Plymouth Public Library; Glass Art and Wall Art.

This opportunity is open to visual artists (individuals or teams) living in the eight county Twin Cities metro area.
 
This is a two-phase process, beginning with the submission of
qualifications. A group of finalists will be selected and invited to submit
preliminary concepts. All finalists will be interviewed and a selection will be
made for the final commissions. Artists or teams may apply for one or both
opportunities. Artists are sought to respond to the following opportunities:

CATEGORY 1. Glass Art – $60,000

The new Plymouth Library boasts many glass windows and an abundance of natural light. A focal area of three windows greets visitors upon entering the library and highlights a central corridor in the building. An artist will be commissioned to design glass art for these windows that honors the natural exterior setting and complements the architecture and light of the library. Artist may consider a variety of glass art methods including treatment to the existing
windows, framed glass art mounted within the window frames, or other permanent applications. The height of the windows is approximately nine feet and the width of the three windows is approximately 14 feet.

CATEGORY 2. Wall Art – $20,000

This project will be situated on the overhead wall opposite the glass art window area, marking the exit hallway. The library will commission an artist or team to create a dynamic mural or lightweight wall relief to enliven the space and provide a focal point for visitors. All mediums will be considered, although the final project will need to take into account the minimal structural integrity of the wall and the existing lighting. The dimensions of the art space on the wall are approximately 10 feet high by 30 feet long. The triangular area extending above the hanging light fixture is optional for any art concepts.
Click Here for more info (download PDF of full RFQ).

Information from Forecast Public Art press release.

Artist Talk with TaCoumba Aiken

TaCoumba Aiken, Thought Bubble

Artist talk with TaCoumba Aiken at Frank Stone Gallery at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 7.

Ta-Coumba’s work includes themes of healing, communication, and building community in a cross-cultural environment. Several of his new works were created in response to the tragedy in Haiti.

Frank Stone Gallery

1224 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413