January 2013
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Up Next: Pao Houa Her solo exhibition opening at...
Franklin Art Works is pleased to announce that we will premier a major series of photographs by the Minneapolis artist Pao Houa Her. The exhibition will open on Friday, March 15, 2013 with a reception for the artist from 6-8pm. The exhibition will remain on view through Saturday, May 4.
Her’s photographic series explores the artist’s life and family, along with wider examinations...
November 2012
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Up Next at Franklin Art Works
Panel Discussion with the McKnight Photography Fellows
Saturday, December 8 at 2pm
Join the 2011 - 2012 fellows Beth Dow, Peter Happel Christian, James Henkel, and Colleen Mullins as they participate in a panel discussion about their work, process, and experience as a McKnight Photography Fellow.
The discussion will be moderated by mnartists.org director and McKnight...
Congratulations to Uta Barth for being awarded a MacArthur Fellowship!
The Los Angeles photographer is among 24 people who have been selected to receive the prestigious “genius grant” from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
http://www.macfound.org/fellows/859/
In 2006, Franklin Art Works presented the national premier of Uta Barth’s 43-image series, 2006....
October 2012
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Jonathan Bruce Williams and Alejandro Cesarco...
Jonathan Bruce Williams
S I G H T H O U S E
The Minneapolis artist Jonathan Bruce Williams will features kinetic sculpture, stereoscopic photography and a large-scale light house structure incorporating two 16mm animations. Titled S I G H T H O U S E, the lighthouse’s walls are built on an outward sloping angle, mimicking the light of an interior projection that screens through the length...
June 2012
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Mark Fox - on view through July 28
Mark Fox: Deep Seated
Currently on view are a new series of sculptures by the New York artist made by painting text and imagery on paper and then fabricating the paper into corrugated sheets from which the resulting sculptures are built. The honeycombed forms appear from different angles as solid or virtually transparent, revealing the openness of their structure.
Mark Fox has exhibited...
April 2012
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Last Chance to See Shawn Cheng; Up Next: Mark Fox
The current exhibition of works by Shawn Cheng, Amy Lockhart, and Matt Wiegle will be closing on Saturday, April 28th at 5pm.
Up Next: Mark Fox
Franklin Art Works will be presenting Mark Fox: Deep Seated from May 11 - July 28th. Opening reception on Friday May 11th from 6 to 8 PM. Free and open to the public. Mark Fox will be in attendance.
Dawit L. Petros at the Salina Art Center
Dawit L. Petros, who showed at Franklin Art Works back in February and March of 2011, is currently Artist in Residence at the Salina Art Center in Salina, Kansas.
From the Salina Art Center Website:
In conjunction with his residency at The Warehouse (located at 149 S. 4th Street), Dawit L. Petros will create a site-responsive installation that serves as an extension of the artist’s studio...
February 2012
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Opening Friday, February 17: Shawn Cheng, Matt...
Franklin Art Works is pleased to present three solo exhibitions by artists Shawn Cheng, Matt Wiegle, and Amy Lockhart.
The exhibitions open with a reception on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 6 to 8pm. Both exhibitions will remain on view through April 28, 2012.
Shawn Cheng and Matt Wiegle will be in attendance at the opening. Join us at 6pm this Friday for an artist talk by both artists.
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January 2012
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Two Events on January 28!
Last Look: Wheatpasting Demo with Burlesque of North America
2pm, free
In Eric Baudelaire’s Sugar Water (currently on view), a billposter spends 72 minutes methodically wheat-pasting three images in a fictional Paris Metro station. Want to learn how to wheatpaste faster and closer to home? In this workshop, Wes Winship and Mike Davis of acclaimed local print collective Burlesque of North...
December 2011
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Thanks to Tatsuya, Tuesday Music Series, VOC/Take Acre, Minneapolis’ Nakatani Gong Orchestra, and everyone who came out last night. What a fantastic show!
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Tatsuya Nakatani and the Nakatani Gong Orchestra
December 6, 2011 8pm
Hosted by Franklin Art Works
The Tuesday Improvised Music Series, Taiga Records and Franklin Art Works are pleased to present percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani and the Nakatani Gong Orchestra.
The NGO is an ensemble comprised of a different group of five artists specific to each of the cities on Nakatani’s North American tour.
The Twin Cities’ artists...
November 2011
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Opening Friday, November 18: Paul Mpagi Sepuya and...
Franklin Art Works is pleased to premier a photographic installation by the New York artist Paul Mpagi Sepuya and present a video projection by the Paris-based artist Eric Baudelaire.
The exhibitions open with an opening reception on Friday, November 18, 2011 from 6 to 8pm. Both exhibitions will remain on view through January 28, 2012.
This is the first exhibition in Minnesota for both...
October 2011
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Interviews: Jennifer West and John Houck
I’m big on interviews.
John Houck in Triple Canopy magazine discussing Aggregates (now on view at Franklin).
Jennifer West in the online magazine East of Borneo discussing a bunch of things, including her films.
You can also take a look at John’s work prior to the Agregates series at the MOMA PS1 Studio Visit site here.
Mascara and Mussels (West) and Aggregates (Houck) are...
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Opening Friday, September 9: Jennifer West and...
Franklin Art Works is pleased to present a film installation by the Los Angeles-based artist Jennifer West and prints by the New York artist John Houck. The exhibitions will open with an opening reception on Friday, September 9, 2011, from 6 to 8pm. The exhibitions will remain on view through October 29. This is the first exhibition in Minnesota for both artists.
In the Main Gallery ...
July 2011
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One Day Only! Summer Photo Workshops for Teens...
The summer has flown by (and is still flying, in fact)- and Franklin’s Summer Photo Workshops Program has reached it’s end. Come check out what 2011 program participants have made armed only with cameras, eyes, and endless handfuls of peanut butter M&Ms. You’ll be amazed!
Join us for a single-day photography exhibition featuring works by participants in Franklin Art...
June 2011
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Lecture: ❝Recent Developments❞
Attention all Summer Photo Workshops students, tenderfoot photographers, avid art appreciators, at-large academics, and hungry after hours learners…
Join us for a free public lecture, presented in conjunction with the 2009 McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers exhibition and Franklin’s Summer Photo Workshops for Teens Program.
Covering a variety of topics from Google...
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We're on a Roll!
Last weekend marked the kick-off of our Summer Photo Workshops for Teens…
Photo by program participant Avery Katz
Photo by program participant Alex Harristhal
Keep up with what our twenty-five talented young photographers are up to this summer here!
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Opening Saturday, June 11: 2009 McKnight Artist...
Franklin Art Works is proud to present the 2009-2010 McKnight Artist Fellowships for Photographers Exhibition, organized in conjunction with the McKnight Foundation, mnartists.org, and Midway Contemporary Art.
Currently on view are new bodies of work by 2009-2010 Photography Fellows Monica Haller, Paul Shambroom, Carrie Thompson, and Lex Thompson.
Works by 2010-2011 fellows Chuck Avery,...
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Franklin Art Works + Trash Film Debauchery =...
What an equation! Don’t you think? Franklin Art Works is proud to collaborate with Trash Films Debauchery as part of the Northern Spark Festival, a nocturnal art trip of epic proportions taking place across Minneapolis for just one long, magical night.
Stop by Franklin Art Works between 9pm-6am on Saturday, June 4 a from-dusk-til-dawn “trash fest” curated by Trash Film...
May 2011
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Summer Photo Workshops: We're Back!
…and better than ever!
Check out the website: http://summerphotofranklin.tumblr.com. Space is limited - don’t delay!
April 2011
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Erin Cosgrove Film Screening
Franklin Art Works is proud to present a screening of Erin Cosgrove’s animated Film What Manner of Person Art Thou (2009) on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30pm.
What Manner of Person Art Thou? follows Yoder and Troyer, the only survivors of two small Amish-like colonies in the Northwestern U.S., after a series of catastrophes and epidemics. The two set off on a journey to find any...
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Get Ready...
For an opening reception tomorrow night for exhibitions by Miles Mendenhall, Lisha Bai, and Conrad Ventur. Starts at 6pm. Food Pyramid with visuals by Ventur at 8:30pm. Here’s a preview of what you’ll be seeing…
March 2011
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Opening Friday, April 1: Miles Mendenhall, Conrad...
Franklin Art Works is pleased to present solo exhibitions by Miles Mendenhall, Conrad Ventur and Lisha Bai, opening on Friday, April 1 with a reception from 6-8pm.
Following the reception at 8:30p will be a special performance by local band Food Pyramid and guests, featuring projections by Conrad Ventur.
Admission is free. Exhibitions will remain on view until Saturday, May 26.
In the...
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Upcoming Events: Artist Talk with Janet Lobberecht...
Saturday, March 12 at 1pm > Artist Talk with Janet Lobberecht
This coming Saturday (March 12, 1pm), Janet Lobberecht will give an informal artist talk in our Project Space, discussing her current series of prints entitled “Sectionals,” and her ongoing exploration of the printmaking and drawing mediums.
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Saturday, March 19 at 1pm > Last Look: Ethiopian Sounds...
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Tuesday Music Series Flyer!
These guys always come up with the coolest flyers. Thanks for making us look good! Now that you’ve got the visuals, save the date. Come check out experimental sound artist Rafael Toral with duo Seeded Plain and local heroes Elaine Evans, Milo Fine and Paul Metzger at Franklin Art Works on Tuesday, March 8 at 8pm.
More info? Check here, here, the ‘BOOK.
February 2011
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Tuesday Series at Franklin Art Works
Franklin Art Works is proud to host an upcoming installment of the Tuesday Music Series, an outstanding local project co-organized by John Marks and Casey Deming. The series brings together experimental musicians every other week, with ever-changing and always spectacular line-ups. Join us on Tuesday, March 8 for this special event!
The Tuesday Series along with Art of This, Taiga Records,...
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Dawit Petros Artist Talk
Thanks to everyone who came out last night for a fantastic opening for Dawit Petros’ and Janet Lobbrecht’s solo exhibitions. This afternoon, Dawit gave an artist talk and spoke in dialogue with our director and curator Tim Peterson about his Main Gallery and Video Gallery exhibitions. Stay tuned for information on related programs!
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Opening Friday, February 12: Dawit Petros, Janet...
Franklin Art Works is pleased to present solo exhibitions by Dawit L. Petros and Jannet Lobberecht, opening on Friday, February 11 with a reception from 6-8pm. Admission is free. Exhibitions will remain on view until Saturday, March 26.
In the Main Gallery Dawit L. Petros
The Eritean-born, Brooklyn-based artist will premier four multi-panel photographic works created during his recent...
January 2011
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Justin Newhall Limited Edition Print in Star... →
Word of our sale of Justin Newhall’s special edition print Spruce (No. 42) has reached the presses! Check it out here in the Star Tribune. It’s mostly all true - sales will benefit our ever-ambitious exhibitions program, Justin did hike deep in boggy tundra to snap this gorgeous shot, and the print is a steal at just $275. The only untruth is the image - see below for the image on the...
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Last Look: The Idea of North
Closing Event for Justin Newhall: Northern Studies
Saturday, January 22 at 1pm
To close out Justin Newhall’s Northern Studies exhibition, Franklin Art Works proudly presents an afternoon of Glenn Gould-themed entertainment. Join us at 1pm for a vocal performance of Bach’s Cantata 52, followed by a screening of The Idea of North, a rarely-seen docudrama that brings to life the...
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Northern Studies: Two Weeks Left!
Only two weeks left to come check out Justin Newhall’s exhibition, Northern Studies. While you’re here, spend some time with Richard T. Walker’s conversation with an unmoving landscape, page through Newhall’s strikingly elegant Dene Village Portfolio and listen to Glenn Gould’s The Idea of North at our listening station.
Need more encouragement? Check out this...
December 2010
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Justin Newhall and Bartholomew Ryan in Dialogue
Join us on Saturday, December 18 at 2pm for a conversation between Walker Art Center Assistant Curator Bartholomew Ryan and Minneapolis artist Justin Newhall.
Newhall and Ryan will discuss Newhall’s photographic series, Northern Studies, currently on view, as well as past works, followed by a brief Q&A.
Bartholomew Ryan is Assistant Curator for Visual Arts at Walker Art Center...
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SWIM/Co-Kisser in City-Pages →
Tonight we’ll be hosting Co-Kisser’s launch of their first project/film/book, SWIM, with a fantastic party organized by Jen March and her cadre of co-organizers and collaborators. Read more about it here! And come join us!
Facebook event here
**We love hosting exciting events like these!
If you’ve got a project you’d like to see launch here, please contact FAW’s...
November 2010
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Franklin Art Works will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend from Thursday, November 25 - Sunday, November 28. We will reopen on Tuesday, November 31 with our current series of exhibitions: Justin Newhall / Northern Series and Richard T. Walker / Successive inconceivable events.
Have a safe and lovely holiday weekend!
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Jacob Kassay Goes Big! →
One of Jacob Kassay’s mirrored silver paintings recently fetched top dollar at a Phillips de Pury auction in NY. Fast-rising!
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Jon Davis Talks About The Somethin' Else →
Alright Jon! Here’s an interview with Jon Davis from City Pages discussing his fast-growing local project, The Somethin’ Else, an electronic music potluck that’s traveled to a number of different venues in Minneapolis, including Franklin Art Works last month.
The next installment of The Somethin Else will take place on Friday, December 12th at 12pm in the virtual realm (in the...
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Adobe Virtual Museum →
Have you seen this yet?
October 2010
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Opening Friday, November 12: Justin Newhall and...
Franklin Art Works is pleased to present solo exhibitions by Justin Newhall and Richard T. Walker, opening on Friday, November 12 with a reception from 6-8pm. Admission is free. Exhibitions will remain on view until Saturday, January 22.
Justin Newhall, Northern Studies
Justin Newhall will premiere a selection of color photographs from his Northern Studies series, taken in and around...
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Franklin Presents: Readings by Mai Neng Moua and...
Join us for an afternoon of readings by the local writers Mai Neng Moua and Marlon James, presented in conjunction with our current series of exhibitions, featuring video works by Minna Rainio and Mark Roberts, and Guy Ben-Ner.
Moua and James will read recent selections from their poetry and fiction that reflect the subjects of immigration and shared experiences of loss, uprootedness and new...
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This Week at Franklin Art Works!
We’ve got two great events coming up this week!
On Friday, October 8 we’re hosting the latest installment of Jon Davis’ traveling music/potluck event, The Somethin’ Else, featuring nine different synth-oriented musicians. On Saturday afternoon, join us for an artist-curator dialogue with Minna and Mark Rainio and Weisman curator Diane Mullins.
If you haven’t yet...
September 2010
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Opening Friday, September 10: Guy Ben-Ner, Minna...
Franklin Art Works is proud to present solo exhibitions by Guy Ben-Ner, Minna Rainio and Mark Roberts, opening on Friday, September 10 with a reception from 7-9pm. Admission is free. Exhibitions will remain on view until Saturday, October 30.
In the Main Gallery Minna Rainio and Mark Roberts: “Angles of Incidence” (2006)
The Finland-based artists Minna Rainio & Mark Roberts...
July 2010
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Catching Up with Summer
The weeks have flown by since Peter Latner’s Suburban Landscapes workshop a month ago! We’ve seen four more workshops - Photographing the Urban Portrait with Kristine Heykants, Walker Art Center: Inside and Out with Anthony Marchetti and Brett Kallusky, Synthetic Landscapes with Justin Newhall, and Minneapolis Neighborhoods with Tom Wik.
Pictures from the workshops are up on flickr-...
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Suburban Landscapes with Peter Latner
Our first off-site workshop went wonderfully last Saturday - Peter Latner, Juana, and four daring students headed off to the brand-new Shops at West End, a “lifestyle center” out in St. Louis Park, to explore the theme of “Suburban Landscapes,” in a truly suburban world right outside of the city.
Prior to the class, Peter talked to the students about what makes a suburb,...
June 2010
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Workshop Photos on Flickr! →
Now you can see all of the photos from our summer photography workshops, including behind-the-scenes photos captured by Juana, our lovely workshops assistant. Check it out!
Click on the link above (in yellow) or search for “franklinartworks” at www.flickr.com.
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Street Photography with Wing Young Huie
Last week, we had our first fully off-site workshop with renowned local photographer Wing Huie, who met students at his gallery and studio and then embarked on an afternoon of photographing unknown subjects on Franklin Avenue. As a technique for photographing strangers, the students asked their subjects a range of questions and then recorded their responses on chalkboards, which were then included...
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Performed Self-Portraiture with Peter Haakon...
Another great workshop here at Franklin last Saturday! Students came and braved a rainy day to walk down Franklin Avenue and take self-portraits using self-timed cameras and tripods. Here are some behind-the-scenes photos of Vasliki, Jose, Jaye, Stephanie, Alexandra, and Vanessa during the workshop, taken by Juana Berrío, our wonderful new summer photography workshops intern!
Getting...
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WatchIt’s summertime here at Franklin (and elsewhere too), and we’ve been busy coordinating our weekly summer photography workshops and bringing together the 2008 McKnight Photography Fellows exhibition. Though we’ve certainly got our hands full - summer means something else here too…time to plan for next year! We’re putting our heads together for another great season of...
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Stop-Action Photography with Xavier Tavera
Our first photography workshop was a blast! Last Saturday, Cole, Ben, Vasliki, Claire and José spent the day with Xavier Tavera working on creating stop-motion animation sequences, coming up with ideas, setting up stages using props and lighting, shooting using special techniques, and flipping through their images to see what they’d made.
The animations made in this workshop will be on view...
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The Cameras are Here!
The fleet of six lovely Nikon cameras for this Summer’s Photography Workshops have just arrived! We’re looking forward to meeting our first batch of students this weekend for Xavier Tavera’s Stop-Action Photography class this Saturday.
Can’t wait to see what they come up with! Stay tuned to Franklin FRESH for examples of student work throughout the summer.
For more info...
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Opening Friday, June 4: 2008 McKnight Artist...
OPENING THIS FRIDAY AT 7PM!
Franklin Art Works will premiere major new bodies by the four 2008 McKnight Fellows - Priscilla Briggs, Osama Esid, David Goldes and Justin Newhall. The exhibition opens Friday, June 4, 2010, with a reception for the artists from 7 to 9pm. The show remains on view through Saturday, July 31.
Priscilla Briggs will premiere a selection of photographs from her Fortune...
