June 28 - July 30
Heidi Saufferer
Paintings
Marc Lieberman
Photography
Artists' reception: Friday, July 2, 7pm
'Dezerae' pastel by Heidi Saufferer 'Barn Near Nancen' by Marc Lieberman Crossings is pleased to bring Marc Lieberman and Heidi Saufferer together in the gallery space this summer. Lieberman, a photographer, and Saufferer, a painter, will exhibit their work from June 28 through July 31.
Lieberman was born in Thief River Falls, though he was first introduced to photography as a junior high student in San Diego, Cal. Now retired as head of multimedia resources for The Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, Cal., Lieberman pursues personal projects in photography.
His work has appeared in national publications such as Time, Architectural Digest and Science magazines and the New York Times.
Saufferer, a native of Owatonna, has been making art since she was a child, though she entered into a career as a software engineer in Rochester. Now the mother of three, she has re-entered the field of art.
“In my art work, I strive to achieve a different visual effect depending on how closely you look at the work. … When we look closely at the world, we can see our connectedness, our intrinsic, infinite value, more clearly. Paradoxically, if you look closely at my work, you’ll see things as they appear on the surface,” says Saufferer.
25% of the proceeds from sales of Heidi's paintings will go to the Grameen Foundation. Heidi says: "I want to give someone a chance - to build a business, to feed their family, invest in their future, educate their children. I want to give someone an opportunity to dream and to build. I can't think of any way to better repay the gifts I was given than to give that same gift to someone else."
The exhibit is free of charge during regular gallery hours: MTWF 10-5, Th 10-8 and Sat 10-4.
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August 2 - 31
It's Your Turn:
Art Educators at Play
a group exhibitclick here to go to the call for artists
Artists' reception: Friday, August 13, 7pm.
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September 1- 30
Lauri Rockne
paintings and original art prints
Sara Lubinski
paintings
Artists' reception: Saturday, September 11, 2-4pm
concurrent with the Zumbro River Art Splash
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October 1- 30
Poetography V
click here to go to the call for photographersArtists' reception: Friday, October 15, 7pm.
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November 1 - 30
Francie Ginocchio
mixed media, textilesJoni Finnegan
paintingsArtists' reception: tbd
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December 1 - 31
Fabrications SevenArtists' reception: Saturday, December 4, 2-4pm
click here to go to the call for artists
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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 August 2010 exhibit
It's Your Turn:
Art Educators at Play
Deadline: First come-first served. Please get your entry in early!
Artwork drop-off: July 30, 2010
PURPOSE
To advocate for the talented artists who give of themselves to educate others.
To honor the creative spirit of these heroes by encouraging them to feed their passion.
To increase public awareness of the importance of art education in our schools.
To bring art educators together in celebration and the sharing of ideas.OVERVIEW
“It's Your Turn” is a group show which will be on display from Monday, August 2nd through Tuesday, August 31st, 2010. Open to private or public art instructors from all grade levels. Retired art instructors are welcome. Open to all mediums including oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, graphite, charcoal, clay, and 3-D sculpture; photography when it is paired with other mediums.SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All submissions must be ready for display with suitable hanging devices. Free-standing sculptures will be accommodated as space allows. Entry forms will be accepted in the order they are received. Crossings reserves the right to reject or refuse any submissions. Because of limited exhibit space we cannot guarantee room, so please send in your entry forms early. Actual work is not due until July 30, 2010.ENTRY FEE
$15 per person. Please register with an entry form to reserve space in this non-juried exhibit. Download entry form!INSURANCE
All artwork will be insured while at Crossings for the duration of the show. The artist is responsible for insuring the artwork in transit.
SALES
All work must be for sale. Crossings retains a 35% commission.SHIPPING
Artists are responsible for all shipping fees. Work must arrive by Friday, July 30 at 5pm.ARTISTS RECEPTION
A public artist reception will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7pm.
Questions?
507-732-7616 or email: crossings@CrossingsAtCarnegie.com
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Crossings is organizing an October 2010 exhibit
Poetography V
Deadline: September 17, 2010
Crossings invites writers of poetry and prose to participate in the fifth annual Poetography exhibition in October. This photographer-poet collaboration will feature original photographs accompanied by poems or prosaic expression inspired by the photographs.All interested writers are invited to submit up to five poems inspired by one or more image(s). Poets are also invited to visit Crossings to see the actual photographs. Writing space will be provided for those who wish to write at Crossings. The deadline for poetry entries is Friday, September 17.
Entry Guidelines
• Each poem must be typed, single-spaced, on an 8½-inch by 11-inch sheet of paper.
• Each poem must correspond to a specific photograph in this collaboration. Please indicate the photograph number on the same page as the poem. Do not list your name on the front of your poetry submission; please place it on the back of the poem.
• Please submit no more than five (5) poems, along with an entry form download entry form! Include a $5 entry fee (per person, not per poem). You can also pick up a form at Crossings or request it to be emailed to you.• Deadline for poetry entries is Friday, September 17 at 5 p.m.
• Mail or drop off entries at Crossings, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, MN 55992. Call Crossings with questions: 507-732-7616.Poems will be juried, and those chosen for the exhibition will be notified of acceptance the following week.
The submitted poetry also will be juried, and the selected photographs and poems will be displayed side-by-side for the “Poetography” exhibit throughout October. All chosen photographers and poets are strongly urged to attend the exhibit reception and reading on Saturday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at Crossings.
For more information, call 507-732-7616 or email: crossings@crossingsatcarnegie.com.
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Crossings is organizing an October 2010 exhibit
Poetography V
Deadline: July 15, 2010Crossings is looking for photographs that will evoke poetry for its fifth “Poetography” exhibit in October. This juried photographic exhibition will feature original photographs used to later inspire poets.
Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to glean that one photo – the one that speaks volumes about life, love, loss, or little moments that encapsulate the human experience. The stories the photos tell, the questions they raise or the wonder they express are more important than technical perfection. We want photographers to stretch themselves creatively; we encourage playful, quirky, layered and hands-on images.
Whether during your normal day you snapped a quick picture that unintentionally became strange and compelling, or as a professional photographer you selected your subject and manipulated the photo to become something more, we want to see your work.
Photographs may be color or black and white. Both film and digital photographs are acceptable. Some manipulation of the image is acceptable but images must remain in the genre photography. All works must be the original works of the photographer and must be for sale.
• Please submit no more than three (3) unframed hard copies of photographs along with an entry form (download entry form!) and a $10 entry fee per person. 8 1/2 x 11 or smaller computer print-outs or snapshots are perfectly acceptable.
• Include the photo titles and final print sizes. Upper limits on finished (framed) sizes are 32 wide by 36 tall; spaces for larger sizes are available in limited number.
• Submissions should be mailed to or dropped off at Crossings, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, MN, 55992. Deadline for submissions is July 15, 2010.
• Submissions will not be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed envelope affixed with the proper postage.
• If chosen, photographers will be required to send a digital file of the chosen work to be posted on Crossings’ web page to be viewed by the poets.
• Selected photographs must be framed and ready to hang or display and delivered to Crossings by September 30. All photographs must be for sale. Please include 35% commission in your asking price.The submitted poetry also will be juried, and the selected photographs and poems will be displayed side-by-side for the “Poetography” exhibit throughout October. All chosen photographers and poets are strongly urged to attend the exhibit reception and reading on Saturday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at Crossings.
For more information, call 507-732-7616 or email: crossings@crossingsatcarnegie.com.
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Crossings is organizing an December 2010 exhibit
Our seventh annual Jewelry and Textile Exhibition
Fabrications Seven
Deadline: Saturday, November 13, 2010Textile, fiber and jewelry artists are invited to submit work for the annual juried December exhibition "Fabrications" at Crossings. This is a chance for fiber and jewelry artists to create pieces that challenge common perceptions of their mediums. Use new technologies, or ancient methods in a revolutionary way, to create your work.
Entries can include artwork such as contemporary gallery pieces, wall hangings, 3-dimensional fiber sculpture, wearable art of all types, handcrafted jewelry, and holiday ornaments. Jurors will focus particularly on innovative designs and craftsmanship.
This exhibit is open to all fiber and jewelry artists interested in displaying and selling their work. Fiber arts may include batik, surface design, felting, quilting, rug hooking, spinning, weaving, knitting, fiber sculpture, handcrafted paper and note cards, and needlework. Jewelry arts may include fiber, beading, metal, paper and multimedia.
Guidelines:
All entries must be original. No imports, commercial or manufactured items, or items created from kits or copied from published patterns will be accepted.Submit 3-5 original pieces MAXIMUM, with an entry form (download entry form!) and $15 entry fee per person (not per piece) by Saturday, November 13, 2010 to: Crossings, 320 East Avenue, Zumbrota, MN 55992. All entries must be delivered in a box or container clearly labeled with the artist’s name, contact information and itemization of contents. Crossings can not be responsible for unlabeled, untagged or loose entries.
All submissions will be juried. Those invited to be part of the exhibition may be asked to bring additional pieces for the show, which will be displayed in the gallery December 1-31, 2010. Additional pieces must arrive at Crossings by Monday, November 29, 2010.
Each item must be individually tagged with your name, title, and selling price, including a 35% Crossings commission. All artwork must be display-ready with appropriate display materials (black background) or hanging devices. Crossings reserves the right to reject any entries not legibly tagged.
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Local Artists Wanted
Vineyard Landscape Wine Label ContestCannon River Winery & Vineyard
We are interested in Local Minnesota Artists.
We would like to you come to our beautiful vineyard and spend the day drawing, sketching or painting the vineyard landscape amongst the rolling hills of Sogn Valley. A 19th century timber frame barn completes the picturesque setting.
Dates to visit the vineyard are August 14th 12-5 p.m., and August 21st 12-5 p.m., Sept. 4th 12-5 p.m., Sept. 11th 12-5 p.m., and Sept. 18th 12-5 p.m. (You must have an appointment to visit the vineyard.) Contact Kelly Beaudoin at kakellyb@comcast.net to set up your appointment. Stop in at the winery first before going to the vineyard to get your map. Upon arrival on your appointed date at the vineyard please see John Maloney.
Original Art Work must be completed and turned in to the Cannon River Winery no later than October 10th, 2010.
Art pieces will be displayed at the Winery for two weeks and then a vote will take place.
Winner will have their art displayed as a new wine label for the wine of our choice.
Label is exclusive to the Cannon River Winery only.
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The Pump House Regional Arts Center
Presents:
“In Shades of Gray”
Juried Art Exhibition
November 4, 2010 - December 23, 2010
The Pump House Regional Arts Center
119 King Street
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
www.thepumphouse.orgDeadline: September 1, 2010
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Rural America Arts Partnership
The "Rural America Arts Partnership" ( RAAP ) in Plainview, MN is looking for artists to exhibit their work. The gallery is located in the John Hassler Theater, an RAAP affiliate. Artwork is on exhibit on a quarterly basis and the openings align with the openings of the four plays staged each year at the Hassler.
If you are interested in a one-person showing of your work, please contact:
Mike Schad at 507-753-2353 or mschad1952@hotmail.com for more details.
click here for more information!
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