Artside Chat with Anne Labovitz
Join us this Thursday (1.23) from 6-7 p.m. for an in-depth conversation with featured artist Anne Labovitz Anne Labovitz Art , hosted by Kelvin Monroe and Danielle Gravon. This Artside Chat explores Labovitz’s visionary exhibition, Convergence: Health & Creativity, delving into her artistic process and the intersection of art and well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with and hear directly from the artist about her inspirations, process, and the transformative power of creativity. Free with registration. https://givebutter.com/KAYRlh
Taking inspiration from a holistic nature of human experience, Convergence: Health & Creativity – New Work by Anne Labovitz is a body of work by noted international and Minnesota-based artist Anne Labovitz. The exhibition includes sculpture, installation, drawing, and public participatory works created specifically for the Plains Art Museum. These artworks are an examination and experimentation with light and color, creating installations of visual optimism. Each work reflects extensive research and interviews with health care professionals from the Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead area. Labovitz’s process is manifested through the materiality, intense mark-making, abstracted text, and precise and intuitive color selection.
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📣 CALL TO ARTISTS! A few weeks are left to apply to our Spring Gala 2025 Art Auction!
Plains Art Museum is busy planning for our Spring Gala 2025: Color Flings. The shining star of this event is always our featured Spring Gala Art Auction. We are opening up our application for all artists to submit their artwork to our annual juried auction event.
The application deadline is February 2, 2025 and you will be notified by February 18, 2025 if accepted. The application is open!
‼️ APPLY HERE: https://plainsart.org/spring-gala-2025-art-auction-application/
This is your invitation to be part of the largest art party in the Upper Midwest! We welcome you to submit to this year’s juried exhibition and art auction. The exhibition starts a couple of weeks prior to Gala night and ends with a bash that has over 550 attendees. It is also the perfect way for many artists to begin their relationship with our museum.
Submitted work does not have to follow our chosen theme, but if you are seeking inspiration, our theme this year invites guests to color their mood. Drawing on the concept of mood rings, as well as the large-scale, vibrant and colorful tapestries created by internationally recognized, Minnesota-based artist Anne Labovitz (labovitz.com), the Spring Gala invites guests to reflect on how colors can express and shape our emotions.
See the online application for all requirements and relevant dates. No application fee is required. We can’t wait to see what you submit!
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🎃 Happy Halloween! We invite you to step into the unsettling world of “Out of the Vault”, where objects from Plains Art Museum and the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County at the Hjemkomst Center reveal the intersection of art, history, and the macabre. Mysterious and unexplained phenomena have captivated the human imagination for centuries, stirring both fear and fascination. This exhibition showcases an eclectic mix of objects—ranging from a lantern dating to the mid-nineteenth century to contemporary photographic experiments—that provoke contemplation on mortality and the supernatural. These items are portals to the past linked to unsettling superstitions, mysteries of unexplained phenomena, and contact with the spiritual world.
This exhibit invites you to delve into the mysterious allure of early technologies, like cameras and radios, which were used by spiritual mediums to allegedly communicate with the dead. Discover postmortem photographs, poignant lithographs, and funerary attire that confront themes of grief and loss. Encounter cats, ghosts, and spirit photography that evoke deep-seated fears and fascinations with death and the supernatural. Experience the uncanny with unsettling dolls, wool carders, and medical instruments. As you engage with these eerie objects, allow the artifacts to awaken your imagination and incite reflection on the mysteries of the spirit world.
Plains Art Museum is open seven days a week with free general admission. Boo! 👻
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Deinstallation of the ND Mural
When you next visit Plains Art Museum, you may notice a change. The North Dakota Mural, created by renowned artist James Rosenquist (born in Grand Forks, North Dakota), is no longer on display in the Ruth and Seymour Landfield Atrium. The mural, which measures 13 x 24 feet and was installed in 2010, remains safe and sound within the Museum's permanent collection.
The removal of the mural, a collaborative effort by our staff, was necessary to clean and conserve the painting as well as to make way for an exciting new project. We are repainting the entire atrium wall to make way for a large-scale installation by Anne Labovitz Anne Labovitz Art . This installation will be part of the upcoming exhibition Convergence: Health & Creativity, New Work by Anne Labovitz, which opens on November 16th.
Plains Art Museum is open seven days a week with free general admission. Learn more at plainsart.org.
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In our exclusive interview with Emily Brooks, a dedicated member and board member of the Plains Art Museum, we explore her deep appreciation for the arts and the significant role they play in the Fargo-Moorhead community. As both an avid artist and an arts advocate, Brooks offers a unique perspective on how art enriches and unites communities.
Brooks’ insights highlight the vital role of art in fostering community spirit. Through her work with Plains Art Museum and her personal artistic endeavors, Brooks exemplifies the power of art to unite and inspire.
Here at Plains Art Museum, we harness the transformative power of art as a means of connecting and enriching our community. We do this through showcasing exhibitions that amplify diverse voices, community outreach programming, and educational workshops at our Katherine Kilbourne Burgum Center for Creativity. We’re dedicated to connecting our community through the medium of art, and it’s with the support of members like Emily Brooks that we can continue to do so. Taea Made
This exhibition officially opened to the public on July 13th and stands as a tribute to the distinguished architect and art collector Donald D. Powell. The display features a selection from his substantial European and American modern art collection, which was generously donated to Plains Art Museum in multiple installments. We are deeply grateful for his contributions, which have significantly enriched our collection.
A Little Grey For Color is more than just an exhibition; it’s a celebration of Powell’s dual legacy as both an architect and an art connoisseur. Visitors can explore a curated assortment of his collection, showcasing works by celebrated artists including Willem de Kooning, Claes Oldenburg, Henry Moore, Andy Warhol, Helen Frankenthaler, Robert Motherwell, and more.
We invite you to experience the depth of Powell’s collection and to reflect on the impact of his patronage. This exhibition not only honors his remarkable legacy but also provides a unique opportunity to engage with some influential works of modern art. On view through March 31, 2025. Free general admission seven days a week thanks to our donors and supporters.
In the final video of our Fiscal Year recap series, we proudly spotlight some of the most impressive statistics and achievements from the past year. This video captures the tremendous success of our outreach programs and the record-breaking visitation levels at the museum. These remarkable accomplishments are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, but they would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our members and donors. Your contributions have played a crucial role in helping us reach new heights and make a lasting impact.
As we reflect on these achievements, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has been a part of this journey. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to the museum. We look forward to building on these successes together in the years to come.
In the third video of our four-part series, we’re thrilled to introduce Megan Even, our Director of Development. Megan provides an in-depth look at how Plains Art Museum has intensified its efforts to enhance the member experience throughout the past fiscal year. Her insights highlight the exciting new initiatives and improvements designed to offer even greater value to our members.
We’ve been dedicated to making every aspect of membership more rewarding, and Megan’s discussion offers a closer look at the strides we’ve made. If you’re curious about the benefits and opportunities available through our membership program, we invite you to visit plainsart.org/support for more detailed information.
Today, Plains Art Museum is honored to present the second video in our series celebrating the milestones of our 2024 fiscal year. This episode features an exclusive interview with our CEO, Erin Shapiro, who offers valuable insights into our recent achievements and the vision for our future.
As we continue to advance and evolve, we remain profoundly grateful for the dedication and enthusiasm of our supporters. Your involvement has been instrumental in driving our mission forward. We invite you to join us in celebrating these accomplishments and exploring the meaningful impact we’ve made together.
On June 30th, Plains Art Museum celebrated the conclusion of its 2024 fiscal year. This past year was marked by significant achievements, and we’re excited to build upon this success in the coming year. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our members and donors; your support has been crucial to our growth.
We invite you to watch the first video in our 4 part series, showcasing the museum's accomplishments over FY2024. Join us in reflecting on and celebrating our shared success.
The Queer Ecology Hanky Project
We invite you to stop by and see our new installation in the Ruth and Seymour Landfield Atrium. The Queer Ecology Hanky Project (QEHP) is an ongoing traveling exhibition organized by Vee Adams and Mary Tremonte that features over one hundred and twenty artists from across North America. On display through January 19, 2025. Plains Art Museum is open seven days a week with free general admission.
Emerging from a culture of coded communication in the early 1970s, as well as possessing the ability to communicate different expressions of gender and sexuality, QEHP arrives in Fargo-Moorhead to galvanize creatives in celebrating the “wide spectrum of print mediums and methods” and to grant a window “into divergent possibilities for gender and sexuality, and models of resilience and resistance in a world that feels increasingly bleak.” QEHP highlights a diverse assemblage of several areas of study that express a unity of desires: creating wearable artwork, printing methods/techniques, and finding affinity with animals, plants, mycelia, and each other. Adams and Tremonte plan to visit in early August to collaborate with local artists, scholars, and the community in several events that will coincide with FM pride celebrations. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
Queer Ecology Hanky Project is organized by V Adams and Mary Tremonte with guest curation by Erika Hattori, Bekezela Mguni, and Andrea Narno. This activity is supported by an Imagine Fund Special Events Grant, an initiative of the University of Minnesota Executive Vice President and Provost, established through a generous gift from the McKnight Foundation, and facilitated by the Institute for Advanced Study. Additional support is provided by the PFund Foundation.