The Margaret Foss Gallery hosts rotating exhibitions and programs of
local and internationally known artists. Openings and public receptions
are held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on opening days, unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming events include:
Faculty Show
Jan. 12 – Feb. 22, 2012
The Edina Art Center’s annual faculty show
features artwork of current and future instructors. All media such
as pottery, drawing and painting, jewelry and photography will be on
display in the Foss Gallery. The opening reception is Thursday, Jan.
12. The Twin Cities’ community and students are invited to view
work, interact, ask questions and possibly find an instructor to
inspire a budding or working artist to pursue and their artistic
goals.
Teen Show
March 1 – March
28, 2012
The Teen Show is new as of 2011. Inspired by
our Student Board Members and Art Center Staff, the 2011 Teen-I show
featured self-portraits by Edina High School students. The 2012 show
expands to include work of high school students throughout the metro
area with an open theme. Join us on Thursday, March 1, 2012 to view
art influenced by social media and the world we live in today.
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Student Show
April 5 – May
9, 2012
The Student Show at the Edina Art Center is a
popular and exciting event for students of all ages. Students are
allowed to show one piece of work completed within the past year at
the Art Center. Work ranges from beginner to highly skilled. The
show is non-juried which allows individuals to gain confidence to
enter shows and begin their exhibition resume. The opening reception
is Thursday, April 5, 2012.
Garden Sale
May 17 – June
20, 2012
Artists exhibit work of all types of media to
enhance your garden and home at the Edina Art Center. This colorful
sale features pottery, sculpture, watercolors and paintings, bird
and fairy houses, antiques, outdoor furniture, mosaics, books and
fish sculpture fountains. The opening reception is Thursday, May 17,
2012.
Ming Chiao
June 28 – Aug.
1, 2012
Minnesota Ming Chiao holds its annual event
with the opening reception Thursday June 28, 2012 at the Edina Art
Center. Minnesota Ming Chiao, or Minnesota Bridge as it is called,
signifies a link between east and west.
Featured work of members of
the Society includes Sumi-E, or East Asian brush painting and
calligraphy in contemporary styles from realistic to abstract.
Minnesota Artist’s Association (MAA) 75th
Anniversary
Aug. 9 – Sept. 12, 2012
The Edina Art Center is proud to hold the 75th
Anniversary Show of the Minnesota Artists Association. The MAA has
been serving the arts community since 1937, and offered support for
artists during times of hardship since the great Depression. On view
are works in all media by artists with a long history of dedication
and commitment to support of artists and their art. The opening
reception is Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012.
28th-Annual
Members’ Juried Exhibition
Sept. 27 – Oct. 31, 2012
The 28th-Annual Members’ Exhibition
is the Edina Art Center’s largest show. Members enter pieces to our
juried competition. Two judges from the Twin Cities’ art community
select work they feel shows exceptional talent and skill. Pieces
selected by the judges are displayed in the Foss Gallery. The
opening reception is Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012.
Gifts! Gifts! Gifts!
Nov.
8 – Dec. 23, 2012
The Edina Art Center displays one-of-a-kind,
hand-made gifts for your loved ones during the holidays. The gallery
is filled with pieces that are unique and all are hand-crafted. The
variety of work changes during the six weeks of the show from Nov. 8
through Dec. 23, 2012. Nothing feels better than giving the gift of
Art.
