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Art-A-Whirl® 2023


  • Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts 2213 Snelling Avenue Minneapolis, MN, 55404 United States (map)

Free events open to the public during Art-A-Whirl 2023!

Friday May 19th, 2023

Gallery open 11am-8pm

Glassblowing Demonstration by Dante Germain 5-6pm

Flameworking Demonstration by Victoria Hansen 6-7pm

Exhibition Reception 5-8pm

Artist Talk with Carla Christenson 7-8pm (More Info Here)

Saturday May 20th, 2023

Gallery open 11am-6pm

Glassblowing Demonstration by Jenn Justad 2-3pm

Flameworking Demonstration by Isaac Theobald 3-4pm

Stained Glass Demonstration by Janelle Wilson 4-5pm

Sunday May 21st, 2023

Gallery open 11am-6pm

Neon Bending Demonstration by Robert Haus 2-3pm

Screen printing on glass free activity 2-5pm

Our gallery has a variety of handmade glass sculptures, housewares, jewelry, and gifts available. We will be running free glassmaking demonstrations open to the public each day! While observing glass artists at work you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn a little about the process! You may arrive and leave any time during the demonstrations. Please note that Foci MCGA is a working glass studio and other artists will be using the same space. Appropriate for ages 8+; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. On Sunday afternoon there will be a free screen printing on glass activity where you will get to make your own pieces of glass art.

Visit nemaa.org/art-a-whirl to access the Artist Directory, Maps, online shops, and Dining & Brew Guides.

About Art-A-Whirl

NEMAA presents the 28th annual Art-A-Whirl! Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the nation, and it happens in Northeast Minneapolis! It’s a great opportunity to tour private artist studios and galleries, connect with hundreds of artists, and purchase original artwork. 800 artists and galleries are participating in Art-A-Whirl this year at over 60 sites, including studio buildings, galleries, homes, restaurants, and breweries. This event is free and open to the public.

Find info on free Metro Transit passes, Arts District Trolleys, parking locations, accessibility, and more at https://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl/getting-around/

NEMAA Art-A-Whirl Facebook Event

 
Earlier Event: April 21
Spring Potluck