January 8, 2008 By Dave Machacek
The ArtOrg collaborative printing project named “The Twenty Views of Dundas” is making some strong progress, AND we would like to invite all artists, art patrons and just otherwise interested parties to an informal get-together and at the Archibald Inn Bed and Breakfast. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday, January 16 and everyone is invited. A map to the Archibald Inn at 107 1st Street in Dundas is here. The project celebrates the Sesquicentennial of Dundas with 20 different views of the city, its people, and its history done by 20 different local and regional artists. There will be a sneak peak of several of the prints from the edition!
A limited edition of 25 print sets will be made and Continue Reading…
January 4, 2008 By Dave Machacek
The recently complete accession of the Day of the Dead Steamroller project was celebrated last night by ArtOrg at a reception at the Weisman Museum. Here is a photoset of the evening. Thanks to everyone who attended to congratulate the artists.
Some of these thirteen prints are still available for sale in limited quantities. The one-and-only edition of this print project was limited to only 5 prints. Print numbered 1 of 5 is the special long print that will be retained by ArtOrg for display purposes. Prints numbered 2 of 5 are the set that is now in the Weisman permanent collection. Prints 3, 4, 5 are for sale, although some of the artists themselves have retained some for themselves, and still a couple of the artists are sold out. Please inquire for availability, and sales of these prints support our educational purposes.
December 22, 2007 By Dave Machacek
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
The ArtOrg project named “The Northfield Day of the Dead Steamroller Prints” has been accepted into the permanent collection of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota. Thanks to everyone involved in the creation of this wonderful project! We have arranged a reception to honor the artists and their contributions on Thursday, January 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Weisman Museum. There will be a short program at 7:30 pm. The 104-foot-long version of the project will be on display. Located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in a distinctive stainless-steel structure, the Weisman can easily be located on the attached map.
The Weisman has accepted the entire set of 13 prints into its collection, and Continue Reading…
November 16, 2007 By Dave Machacek
ArtOrg was in Lonsdale, MN scouting locations for a potential art event, and a large truck passed by with Ray Jacobson’s sculpture on it! The “Harvest” sculpture will be placed at Malt-O-Meal at 3 pm today. Congratulations to Ray! A small photoset of the arrival can be seen here.
October 30, 2007 By Dave Machacek
The printmaking studio was busy today as Master Printer John Lund visited ArtOrg to assist work on “The Twenty Views of Dundas” print project. Several artists from the project met with John to hear his advice on their individual works. John prints exclusively for Jasper Johns at his Low Road Studios now, but started his education at St. Olaf College and the University of Minnesota. A short interview of John Lund can be found here.
John will be dropping in on a St. Olaf print class tomorrow, and also giving a short lecture at Carleton College at 4pm in Boliou Hall, Room 161. The Carleton talk is free and open to the public.
October 29, 2007 By Dave Machacek
A big Day of the Dead Celebration will be held again this year on Thursday, November 1 at 7 pm at the Northfield Armory. Last year, the event was a big success and attracted over 400 people. The celebration will feature many things: Community Ofrenda, People, Music, Great Food, Display of 104-Foot-Long Steamroller Print, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Sawdust Tapete, Pan de Muerto and more! Go here to see a short slideshow of all these things. In addition, some prints will be exhibited from a high school class, and results of a local ofrenda contest will also be displayed.
To learn about the celebration of last year, please spend some time with the following links: video of the 2006 celebration at the Armory, video of the creation of the long Day of the Dead steamroller print, video of Juanita Garciagodoy talking about Day of the Dead imagery, and video of Ray Gonzalez reading Day of the Dead-inspired poetry. For further research please visit the main Dia de Los Muertos page.
October 24, 2007 By Dave Machacek
[Note: please go here to see video of this evenings talk.] Juanita Garciagodoy will visit Northfield on Monday, October 29 at 7:30 pm to give a slide lecture named “Day of the Dead vs. Halloween”. The talk will be at ArtOrg at 200 Division Street (riverside entrance) in Northfield.
The Days of the Dead is a Mexican fiesta with ancient origins. It is a family reunion in which the dead are the guests of honor who are regaled with food, flowers, and Continue Reading…
October 20, 2007 By Dave Machacek
Five of the Day of the Dead Steamroller Prints are in exhibit for the next month at the well-known Minnesota company Medtronic. The prints will be hanging as a part of the Medtronic’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Artists represented are Steven Nunez, Gustavo Lira, Anselmo Cornejo, Juan Jose Palacios, and Douglas Padilla. The creation of this print set is captured in this small video. Please join us at our upcoming celebration at 7pm on November 1, 2007 at the Northfield Armory! More news on that celebration will follow…
October 9, 2007 By Dave Machacek
2007 will mark the fourth year of our Japanese Animation Festival, held in conjunction with the Carleton Cinema & Media Studies Department. We wish to thank profusely Minneapolis College of Art and Design professor Frenchy Lunning and graduate Rana Raeuchle for their help in organizing the films and leading the festival in spirited discussions. Frenchy Lunning is one of the founders of the internationally-recognized three-day “Schoolgirls and Mobilesuits” workshop held every year at MCAD.
This year we will be showing the following films at the ArtOrg Moving Walls Gallery. We are at 200 Division Street (riverside entrance) in Northfield. This is on the north end of Division Street, where 2nd Street (also called Carleton Avenue) crosses the Cannon River. Go to the parking lot which is between the build and the river.
7:30 PM, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 12
Mushishi 蟲師
The film Mushishi follows Ginko who is able to see the usually-invisible creatures called Mushi. Ginko employs himself as, in fact, a Mushi master, or Mushi-shi. He attracts Mushi and must keep moving (and also smoking cigarettes) to keep a dangerous amount of Mushi from gathering near him. He is very laid-back, except when protecting other people from Mushi.
7:30 PM, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 19
Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood The Last Vampire is set in 1966 Japan, when a girl named Saya is hunting demons known as Chiroptera. Possibly the last remaining special vampire herself, she becomes aware of two classmates and a bartender who also may be vampires, and a spectacular battle takes place. Armed with only a samurai sword, she must slay the demons with a very bloody force. This film is violent, and possibly not suitable for children.
7:30 PM, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 26
Spirited Away
Spirited Away was only the second film to win an Oscar for Best Animated Feature, and was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The main character named Chihiro is trapped in a world of gods and magic where humans are despised. She works hard to find the courage and resolve to escape and save herself and her parents.
