NE Sculpture | Gallery Factory
The Light is On The Land showcasing Jennifer Nevitt & Galilee Peaches
- Opening Reception: August 16th, 6-9pm
- Details: Explore how landscapes shape our identity in The Light Is On The Land, a compelling collaboration between Jennifer Nevitt and Galilee Peaches. Inspired by their immersive walks through Minnesota’s grasslands, Nevitt delves into the interplay of color and light, while Peaches adds layers of complexity with wooden structures and vibrant, dyed paper. This exhibition invites you to witness the dynamic dance between light and landscape, and how our surroundings transform us.
- Duration: August 16th – September 14th
- Regular Gallery Hours: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 12-5pm
- Location: 1720 NE Madison St #14, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Public Functionary
You Say You Love Me and I Commit to Friction by participating artists: Ifrah Mansour, Nat Kim, Delaney Keshena, Nailah Taman, Cameron Patricia Downey, Baki Baki Baki, and curated by Sati Varghese Mac.
- Opening: September 7th in PF Main Gallery
- Details: Dive into You Say You Love Me and I Commit to Friction, a thought-provoking exhibition featuring six local artists who explore themes of space, sovereignty, and the tension of disorientation. Each artist presents a unique perspective on how friction—whether emotional, physical, or relational—can cultivate growth and understanding. Join us as we examine the nuances of connection and resistance through compelling sculptures and installations.
- Duration: September 7th – 28th
- PF Galleries Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 9am-6pm
- Location: Public Functionary Main Gallery, 1500 Jackson Street NE, Studio #144, Minneapolis, MN 55413.
Public Functionary
These Moments by Tshab Her
- Opening: July 27th in PF Upstairs Gallery
- Details: Experience These Moments, a solo exhibition by Hmong American artist Tshab Her that transforms the gallery space into a rich tapestry of textile and tradition. Her’s site-specific installation narrates a journey towards personal agency, inviting viewers to engage in an artist conversation about her creative process. This immersive exhibit blends cultural heritage with contemporary art, creating a dialogue between past and present.
- Duration: September 7th – 28th
- PF Galleries Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 9am-6pm
- Location: Public Functionary Upstairs Gallery, 1500 Jackson Street NE, Studio #247, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Midway Contemporary Art
Reserves features newly commissioned works by K.R.M. Mooney
- Opening Reception: August 1st, 6–8pm
- Details: K.R.M. Mooney’s “Reserves” explores the intricate relationship between materiality and perception through a series of newly commissioned works. Mooney’s sculptures and installations challenge conventional understandings of form and function, transforming ordinary materials into extraordinary art. This exhibition marks the grand reopening of Midway Contemporary Art in its new permanent home, an auspicious beginning for the gallery’s future endeavors. Mooney’s work, which is also featured in the Whitney Biennial 2024, invites viewers to reconsider the possibilities inherent in the materials around us.
- Duration: August 1st – October 5th, 2024
- Regular Gallery Hours: Wednesday — Saturday, 11am-5pm
- Location: 1509 NE Marshall Street, Minneapolis, MN 55413
American Craft Council
Object Stories: Twin Cities featuring Marvin Freitas, Amara Hark-Weber, Dusty Thune, Dom Venzant, and Nathan Patrick White.
- Event: September 12, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Details: Join us for the launch of Object Stories: Twin Cities, a new storytelling series by the American Craft Council, hosted at Broken Clock Brewing. This event features local craft artists featured in American Craft’s The Scene: Marvin Freitas, Amara Hark-Weber, Dusty Thune, Dom Venzant, and Nathan Patrick White, who share the personal significance of their crafted objects. Discover how everyday items hold power and meaning in our lives, through the artists’ intimate and insightful narratives.
- Location: Broken Clock Brewing, 1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55413.
Compiled by Jacob Dommer