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Art Exhibits SPIRIT | Through Sept. 15, 2017 Spirit in the House, Sower Gallery Shepherd of the Hill Church of Chaska(145 Engler Blvd., Chaska, MN) This show is an interfaith celebration of art and writing about the sense of spirit and the sacred. There will be an Artists’ and Writers’ Reception on Sun., Aug. 27, 2-4PM. Artists will read their writings inspired by works in the show. Free | spiritinthehouse.org | 952.448.3882 Robbin Gallery (4915 42nd Ave. N, Robbinsdale, MN) Free | robbingallery.com | 763.537.5906 At home in the historic Robbinsdale library building, Robbin Gallery hosts eleven exhibits each year including two member shows and the “Extremely Minnesota” statewide juried exhibition. Eight monthly “Special Exhibits” are available each year to individual artists or groups of artists. C.J. LONGAEKER | Aug. 29–Sept. 23, 2017 COURAGE CENTER | Sept. 26–Oct. 21, 2017 TWENTY YEARS: REMEMBER. HONOR. CELEBRATE. Aug. 31–Oct. 1, 2017 AZ Gallery (308 Prince St. #130, Saint Paul, MN) AZ Gallery celebrates its 20th Anniversary featuring the work of past and present members. In addition to the exhibit (Aug. 31– Oct. 1), a celebration and First Friday reception will be held on Fri., Sept. 1, 5-9PM. Free | theazgallery.org | 651.224.3757 FINDING THE BALANCE | Sept. 9–Oct. 14, 2017 Groveland Gallery (25 Groveland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN) Artist Tom Maakestad, who was raised in a rural Northfield family, has wrestled with the changing models of farming and their impact on the environment. This exhibit reflects the work has done to reconcile scenes from his idyllic farm upbringing with the mass-production farming more present today. Opening Reception: Sat., Sept. 9, 2-5PM. Free | grovelandgallery.com | 612.377.7800 Minneapolis Institute of Art (2400–3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN) Free | new.artsmia.org | 612.870.0723 EMBROIDERING AN ORDERED COSMOS: CHINESE DAOIST PRIEST GARMENTS OF THE QING DYNASTY (1644–1911) | Through Sept. 3, 2017 See Asian Culture section. A WORLD OF RADIANT AWAKENING: BUDDHISM AND THE PAINTING OF CHINA | Through Nov. 5, 2017 See Asian Culture section. 5261 Edina Industrial Blvd. Edina MN 55439 952-222-0931 The Twin Cities’ newest art gallery www.artbarn52mn.com • Juried Artists • Custom Framing & Restoration Center • Event Venue See Also HEALING ARTS EXHIBITION–See Healing Arts section. BORN IN THE USSR: PAINTINGS OF CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH–See Russian Culture section. Design by Beth Harvey Design Events LOWERTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS Lowertown First Friday is a monthly celebration of art and music at over six locations at the end of the light rail along East 4th Street in Saint Paul’s Lowertown district. Enjoy local art, live music and art receptions, flamenco and belly dancing demonstrations, street fire dancers, food and beverages and more. Free | lowertownfirstfridays.org AUSTIN ARTWORKS FESTIVAL | Aug. 26 &27, 2017 Downtown Austin, MN This annual event provides a broad spectrum of art experiences– visual, performing, literary, culinary and more including interactive events, family activities, concerts and demonstrations. Free | austinareaarts.org | 507.434.0934 See Arts on the Road section for information about the City of Austin and some of last year’s winning artists. www.tctosca.com Exploring Art | 39


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