Jake Spitzack
Staff Writer
The St. Paul Spring Art Crawl will be in full bloom over three weekends – April 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28. You’ll find the works of more than 350 artists at 40 participating sites across 11 districts, and a handful of venues will feature food, music and other attractions. The Crawl always provides a stellar opportunity to explore the city and support the many brave artists exposing their creations to the world. Look for an empty space on your wall and get ready hit the streets with a few bucks in your pocket. Hours at all sites are 6-10 p.m., Fridays; noon-8 p.m., Saturdays; and noon-5 p.m., Sundays, unless otherwise noted. Details were accurate as of press time. For more information, visit stpaulartcollective.org.
West Side, April 12-14
F-O-K Studios, floors 3-5 of Warehouse 2 at 106 W. Water St., will be open 5-9 p.m., April 12, noon-8 p.m., April 13, and noon-5 p.m., April 14. Visitors can explore studios and gallery spaces featuring artwork from 30 resident artists and 20 guest artists. Mediums include painting, mixed media, fiber art, sculptures, wood and photography. Complimentary beverages will be served in the lounge and some artists may have food available in their studio. Music performances slated for the weekend include David Harland, 5-6:30 p.m., April 12; Leslie Vincent, 7:30-9 p.m., April 12; Ken Takta Ensemble, 2:30-4 p.m., April 13; Todd Harper and The Eugleena Trio, 6-7:30 p.m., April 13; The Electric Honeycomb, 2-3 p.m., April 14; and Laura Sonte-Jeraj, 2:30-4 p.m., April 14. The building is ADA accessible and has free parking.
Neomuralismos de México will host family-friendly activities noon-sunset, April 13-14, at Harriet Island Regional Park.
Summit-Grand, April 12-14
Schromen Law, 319 Ramsey St., will be open 6-8 p.m., April 12, and noon-7 p.m., April 13. Longtime illustrator Thora Reynolds will be selling postcards and stickers that visually represent the foundations of American Democracy. Anthony Eaton will have two displays featuring stained glass, pottery, folded books, writing and photography.
Little Mekong Cultural District, April 12-14
XIA Gallery & Café, 422 University Ave. W., will be open 9 a.m.-3 p.m., April 13-14. Jamie Kalakaru-Mava will showcase her digital art and newly published children’s book, “Half a World Away” April 13. Ronnie Spann will host a jewelry and metal sculpting workshop April 14.
Merriam Park, April 12-14
Spatial Effects Gallery, 1759 Selby Ave., will be open 6-8 p.m., April 12; noon-6 p.m., April 13; and 1-6 p.m., April 14. It will feature 28 artists selling furniture, paintings, drawings, photography, stone and metal sculptures, ceramics and glass objects, mixed media art and even some carved gourds. Art will be in the two indoor gallery spaces, and guitarist Joel Shapira will perform 1-3 p.m., April 13. Refreshments will be available.
Cathedral Hill, April 19-21
House of heART 2, 763 Holly Ave., will feature 28 artists selling paintings, photography, ceramics and mixed media. This is a short-term rental home and artwork will be displayed in each room. Art will also be on the porch if weather permits. Light refreshments and wine will be available.
The Milligan Studio, 459 Selby Ave., will feature bronze sculptures by Alan Milligan and glassworks, garden art, and prints and photos by Nicole Mary Milligan. Light appetizers will be available Friday night and French croissants on Saturday morning. The site will feature live music.
Virginia Street Church, 170 Virginia St., will showcase the work of 16 artists. Mediums include paintings, prints, pottery, glassware, jewelry, quilted items, photography and more. The site will feature live music and hors d’oevres.
West Seventh, April 19-21
Schmidt Artists Lofts, 900 W. 7th St., will be open 6-9 p.m., April 19, noon-7 p.m., April 20, and noon-5 p.m., April 21. Eighty artists will showcase their work from the main floor and lower level of the Schmidt Brewhouse, and in a handful of other galleries and rooms. Artwork includes painting, pottery and sculpture, illustration, fiber art, jewelry, photography, glass art, Lino cut and block printing, artisan brooms and brushes, woodworks and sand sculptures. Open Palette painting and art demonstrations will take place on the 7th floor in the Rooftop Room. Red Rocket Pizza, Eggroll Queen, and KP Concessions Mini Donut food trucks will be on site in the courtyard all weekend and Buna Mobile Coffee Bar will be inside the Brewhouse Saturday and Sunday. The work of high school artists in the 43rd Annual Congressional Art Competition will be displayed in the Atrium throughout the weekend. The building is ADA accessible and free parking is available on nearby streets.
Friedli Gallery, 973 W. 7th St., will be open noon-7 p.m., April 20, and noon-5 p.m., April 21. Five artists will display paintings, etchings, ceramics, prints, Native American art, food art, jewelry and more. All art will be in the gallery space, and light appetizers and beverages will be available. The gallery has on-street parking.
Raymond Station, April 26-28
Dow Art Gallery & Framing, 2242 University Ave. W., will be open 5-9 p.m., April 26, and noon-8 p.m., April 27. Forty artists will be selling their photography, sculptures, metalwork, drawings, paintings and more in the gallery on the first floor. Light refreshments will be available and free parking is available in the Wright Building lot directly across University Avenue.
Open Art Space, 2147 University Ave. W., will be open 6-9 p.m., April 26, and noon-8 p.m., April 27. Four artists will sell their paintings, greeting cards and mixed media artwork from their studios and in hallway displays. Light refreshments will be available. Parking is in the rear of the building at the intersection of Vandallia and Charles. The Jag Gallery and Paul Gaston’s Pottery Studio in the building will also be open the same hours.
The Bindery Building, 708 Vandalia St., will be open 6-10 p.m., April 26, and noon-8 p.m., April 27. E & L Bindery will feature paintings by three artists, and Lost and Bound Books will feature 5-10 artists. Snacks and beverages will be available.
Downtown, April 26-28
George Latimer Central Library, 90 W. 4th St., will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., April 27, and 1-5 p.m., April 28. It will feature seven artists showcasing a variety of media including painting, sculpture, photography and ceramics. The art will be in the Bremer Room on the first floor of the building, and refreshments will be available both days.
Lowertown, April 26-28
Lowertown Lofts Artist Cooperative, on the top three floors of the building at 255 Kellogg Blvd. E., will feature more than 30 artists selling their paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, woven arts, collages and more. Most art will be in hallways and gallery spaces on each floor. Enter in the back of the building in a well-marked alley entrance.
Union Depot, 214 4th St. E., will host artists 5-9 p.m., April 26; 10 a.m.-7 p.m., April 27; and noon-6 p.m., April 28. You’ll find 30 artists selling paintings, photography, jewelry, mixed media art and apothecary creations from booths in the Head House. Visitors will have the chance to win prizes, and specials and happy hour will be available at Union Depot’s Station 81 restaurant.
Calendula Gallery, 275 E. 4th St., Suite #130 in the Northwestern building, will be open 5-9 p.m., April 26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., April 27, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., April 28. Twenty gallery artists and 10 pop-up artists will showcase paintings and drawings, prints and stickers, ceramics and sculptures, and more. Art will be in the gallery and the adjacent Dance Hall, and the building will also have up to 18 open artists’ studios. An artist reception dubbed “Hotdish, a Celebration of Art, Food and Friendship” will take place 5-8 p.m., April 27, in the Poppy room. It will feature an artistic cookbook created by 30 local artists.
Mary’s Pence, 275 4th St. E., Suite #642 in the Northwestern building, will be open noon-8 p.m., April 27 and noon-5 p.m., April 28. You’ll find sterling silver jewelry and artisan items created by women’s organizations in Central America.
Lowertown Underground Artists, 308 Prince St. in the lower level of Northern Warehouse building, will be open during gallery hours.
Master Framers, 262 4th St. E., will be open 5-9 p.m., April 26; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., April 27; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., April 28. Ten artists will display paintings, screen and block prints, etchings, photography, paper and clay sculptures, pottery and ceramics, needle and textile art, and jewelry. Art will be in the gallery showroom and booths in the front shop. Light refreshments will be available.
Tilsner Artist Lofts, 300 Broadway St. N., will feature approximately 20 artists selling paintings, photography, ceramics, woodworks, mixed media artwork and more. Art will be in artists’ studios, hallway spaces and open galleries.
Northern Light Art Studio, 218 7th St. E., will be open 6-9 p.m., April 26; noon-8 p.m., April 27; and noon-5 p.m., April 28. It will feature a gallery exhibition and works from 20 artists. Mediums include paintings, prints, ceramics, textiles, glassworks and mixed media art. The site will also host an on-site scavenger hunt with chances to win small prizes, and two art workshops will take place over the weekend. Pottery 201, a 6-week wheel-throwing course, is held 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., April 27, and a Finger Drawing Workshop is held 3-5 p.m., April 28.
Como, April 26-28
Front Avenue Pottery, 895 Front Ave., is celebrating its 10th season of the Crawl. It will be open 5-10 p.m., April 26; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., April 27; and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., April 28. It is hosting its annual “Firing It Up In South Como!” event. Nine local artists will sell their pottery, sculptures, decorations and jewelry inside the studio, workshop space and potter’s wheel area. There are several free community clay workshops throughout the weekend. “Potter’s Wheel” is held 6-9 p.m., Friday; noon-5 p.m., Saturday; and noon-3 p.m., Sunday. “Hand Building Kitchen Microgreens Planter” and “Kid’s Hands-on Activity: Clay Fish Dish” is held noon-5 p.m., Saturday, and noon-3 p.m., Sunday. Food and refreshments will be available.
Mark Granlund Studio, 1022 Burgess St., will be open 6-9 p.m., April 26; noon-8 p.m., April 27; and noon-6 p.m., April 28. Granlund will be selling his oil paintings from his studio.
Of Ink + Insight, 1410 Pascal St. N., will host “Art on the Porch” noon-6 p.m., April 27-28. Cynthia Berg will showcase Scandinavian mixed media collages featuring abstracts and botanical themes. All art will be in the enclosed front porch of the building.
Como Streetcar Station, 1224 Lexington Pkwy. S., is a new site this year. It will be open noon-6 p.m., April 27. Eight artists will showcase a variety of artworks.
Payne-Phalen, April 26-28
ArT @ 967, 967 Payne Ave., will feature five resident artists showcasing their work from studios and approximately 14 guest artists in the gallery. Mediums include watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings, photography, ceramics and mixed media. Sue Sepulveda will host a soft pastel demonstration at 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
Dance classes and performances
Kalpulli Huitzillin de MN will present a free dance performance 1:15-2:15 p.m., April 28, at Rice Park.
Kala Vandanam Bharatanatyam Dance School will host a youth Bharatanatyam dance class 1:15-2:15 p.m., April 27, at the school, 2327 Wycliff St., Suite #214. The event will also feature a short performance.
Noelle Awadallah from Body Watani will lead a community dance class 4-5 p.m., April 27, at Como Streetcar Station.
Mariusz Kujawski will host a Cha-Cha class 1-3 p.m., April 20, at the Schmidt Artist Lofts.
Nautilus Music-Theatre, Suite 190 in the Northern Warehouse building, 308 E. Prince St., will present performances from new operas and contemporary musicals 7-10 p.m., April 26.
Judit Neilsdottir will host evening dance performances April 26-27 outside her loft at Lowertown Loft Artist Cooperative, 255 E. Kellogg Blvd.
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