The Northrup King Building May 17 Newsletter - Special Art-A-Whirl Edition

It's finally here! Make sure to stop on by the Northrup King Building during the 27th annual Art-a-Whirl® Open Studio Tour - Presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association! This exciting annual event celebrates all that the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District has to offer, and no studio tour is complete without at stop at Minnesota's Largest Arts Complex - The Northrup King Building!

Interactive Art and Workshops

Bracelet Stamping + Mini-Plant Trellises Workshop Shape, forge and stamp a classic cuff from beginning to end or select a plant or bring your own and bend, swirl and shape a trellis to your heart’s content. With Alison Reitsma. To set up a time slot email: alisonwendydesigns@gmail.com. All weekend during Art-a-Whirl® hours. Friday 5-10pm | Saturday 12-8pm | Sunday 12-5pm Studio 428 | From $10-$42

MOON Factory: Custom Art on the Spot The MOON Factory is open for Art-A-Whirl: fill out a form with your personal details, pick your colors, and come back in a few hours to pick up your custom MOON designed by Anna: Stargirl Art! All weekend during Art-a-Whirl® hours. Friday 5-10pm | Saturday 12-8pm | Sunday 12-5pm Studio 371

Watercolor Batik Try your hand at watercolor batik, a modern twist on the ancient Javanese art of batik with artist Kim Gordon. Friday 7-9pm | Saturday 3-5pm | Sunday 3-5pm Studio 350 | Free

Zine + Riot: Community Conversations  Blood on the Pavement is a group show that pairs poetry and visual art to spark conversations about violence against Black bodies. In the spirit of collaboration, the exhibit includes a “Zine + Riot” station where visitors are encouraged to draw, collage, write a poem, and more. What starts as a blank book, will become a community conversation. Writing prompts and art materials available.  Friday 6-10pm | Saturday 12-8pm | Sunday 12-5pm Studio 332 | Free

Exhibitions and Special Events

Blood on the Pavement - Presented by Art to Change the World Blood on the Pavement aims to help Minnesota communities think, discuss, and disrupt. The group show combines poetry, written by Elizabeth Ash, with visual art responses created by local artists A. Drew Hammond, Azania Tripp, Briauna Williams, Lyle Ferguson, Sebastian Rivera Cintron, Aristóteles Carbajal, and Cory Favre. The intention is to spark conversations about violence against Black bodies, both verbally and physically, from microaggressions to police brutality; as well as violence against women’s bodies and other intersections of the Black identity. Studio 332 | Free

Project Practice: A Celebration of Creative Practice Project: Practice Is a projection-based installation by Public Functionary that celebrates the creative process of artists across multiple disciplines. This immersive installation shares glimpses at artists’ methods of developing narrative and technique within their practice. This is a ticketed event to raise funds for Public Functionary’s future programming in this new space. Proceeds will support future programming including artist collaborations, exhibitions, and events.  Studio 144 | $10 GA/$20 Flexible Time Slot | Purchase Tickets

STREET SIGNS MSP: Protests and the Aftermath 2016-2020  ICEBOX Gallery presents a photography exhibit consists of 25 color images made during several protests and the aftermath between 2016 through 2020. Friday 5-10pm | Saturday 12-8pm | Sunday 12-5pm Studio 443 | Free

Live Art and Demonstrations

Alcohol Ink Demo with Herland Art Studio Curious about using alcohol inks? Join Herland Art Studio for a live demonstration! All weekend during Art-a-Whirl® hours Friday 5-10pm | Saturday 12-8pm | Sunday 12-5pm Studio 390 | Free

Beauty, Philosophy, Art…and Painting with Mary Pettis  Join Mary Pettis in the studio painting and talking with guests about beauty, philosophy, and art. All weekend during Art-a-Whirl® hours. Friday 5-10pm | Saturday 12-8pm | Sunday 12-5pm Studio 366 | Free

Candle Pouring Demonstration Discover the art of candle-making and learn how to pour a candle with this demonstration from Excelsior Candle Co!  Sunday 12-5pm Studio 206 | Free

Circular Sock Knitting Machine Demo Add a bit of history to your open studio tour with this demonstration of a hand crank circular sock knitting machine by Nokomis Knitting Company. These machines were used originally to make socks for troops in WWI to prevent trench foot. Saturday 12-8pm Studio 240 | Free

Oil and Cold Wax Demonstration Artist Kate Singer will demonstrate the process of applying layers of cold wax medium to achieve rich texture and layering of color. Saturday 2pm | Sunday 2pm Studio 350 | Free

Oil Painting Demonstration with Rosemary & Co Brushes Studio Pintura presents an oil painting demonstration featuring Rosemary & Co brushes. Learn about the variety of brushes available for oil, watercolor, and acrylic – and tips for cleaning and care. A wide variety of brushes will be available to purchase throughout the weekend. Saturday 12:30-1:30pm | Sunday 12:30-1:30pm Studio 295 | Free

Oil Painting Demonstration: Flowers from Photo Reference  Watch artist Dyan Padgett create a floral oil painting from photo reference. All weekend during Art-a-Whirl® hours. Friday 5-10pm | Saturday 12-8pm | Sunday 12-5pm Studio 200 | Free

Plant Printing Demonstration  Linda Snouffer will demonstrate basic leaf printing onto blank greeting cards, which viewers may take home at no charge! This demo explains botanical printmaking, which is the foundation of her landscapes. Saturday 12:30-1:30pm | Sunday 12:30-1:30pm Studio 139 | Free

Torn Paper Collage  Artist Neysa Winterer will be demonstrating her torn paper collage techniques. Applying small bits of torn paper to panel, her work comes to life as landscapes, portraits and even replicas of Masterworks. Saturday 2-4pm  Studio 141 | Free

Watercolor Batik Demonstration Artist Kim Gordon will demonstrate the process of watercolor batik using watercolor and wax resist on rice paper. Saturday 1-2pm | Sunday 1-2pm Studio 350 | Free

Weaving Demonstration  Weaving demonstrations all weekend during Art-a-Whirl® hours by Custom Woven Interiors! Plus free yarn and cones for people to take.  Friday 5-10pm | Saturday 12-8pm | Sunday 12-5pm Studio 386 | Free