3 Bobs

The FrameWorks Gallery is pleased to present, 3 Bobs. The show features 3 fabulous local artists, Bob Bonawitz, Bob Matheson and Bob Upton. All 3 artists specialize in Plein Air oil painting. The show will have paintings of Minnesota, as well as, work from their travels. The exhibition will also include supporting artists: Kairong Liu, Rita Corrigan, Ryan Rogers, Kristine Fretheim, Roger Junk, Christina Habibi, Gregory McDaniels, and Aaron Putt. The show will open with a reception and a chance to meet many of the artists on April 26th from 7 to 9 pm. The reception is free and open to the public.

Impressions of the Twin Cities

We are pleased to present, Kairong Liu:

Impressions of the Twin Cities. The feature show of oil 

and acrylic paintings depicting scenes from around the 

Twin Cities will run from March 1st through April 12th. 

While painting outdoors, Kairong Liu explores the natural 

beauty of the city and its neighborhoods, as well the 

countryside. The collection will encompass everything 

from sweeping cityscapes and landscapes to garden 

details. The exhibition will also  include 8 supporting artists 

including, Kate Christopher, Rita Corrigan,  Ryan Rogers, 

Kristine Fretheim, Roger Junk, Christina Habibi, Gregory  

McDaniels, and Aaron Putt.

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Mezinibii’igejig wenjibaawaad Odaawaa Zaaga’iganiing (Artists from Lac Courte Oreilles)

The FrameWorks Picture Frame and Gallery will be hosting a group of seven artists from the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa which are based at the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation near Hayward, WI. These artists work in the Woodland Style of painting which was created from a combination of Ojibwe petroglyphs (drawings or carvings on rocks) and images from birch bark scrolls. The artist usually paints images with a heavy black outline and paints what is felt or perceived inside animals or people. What is painted inside represents a kind of spirit, a source of powers. These images are sometimes referred to as X-ray Vision.  

Back by popular demand, The Outdoor Painters of Minnesota 3rd Annual Salon! We will again feature over 30 artists that work "en pleinair" in oil, watercolor and pastel. Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, November 16th from 7-10 p.m. This will be a great chance to socialize with many of our local artists. If you can't make the opening, there is plenty of opportunity to stop by and view the array of works created by many of Minnesota’s most talented outdoor painters as the show runs through January 4th. Call 651-698-3372 for more information. We look forward to seeing you!  

Clear The Studios

We'd like to invite you to join us for our first ever fine art sale.  This is only a two week event so hurry in for the best deals and selection.  The sale starts Friday October 25th at 10 am.  Follow this link to our Facebook page and see a list of the 36 artists participating:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/FrameWorks/107196179319248. 

Hope to see you here!  The FW Crew

 

Watch For Curves

The FrameWorks will be hosting, Watch for Curves, a collaborative art show featuring the figurative work by the members of the Minneapolis Drawing Workshop and the Twin Cities Sculpture Coop.  The exhibit will include a wide variety of works in various media including drawing, watercolor, oil, pastel, clay and bronze.  The show will open with a celebration on September 7th from 7-9 pm and runs through October 19th.

Landscape In Abstract

We are excited to announce our show, Landscape in Abstract.  We have dedicated our entire gallery space to this group of five painters, each of whom has a fresh and unique approach to the abstract landscape.  Please join us for the opening reception on Saturday July 13th from 7 to 9 pm. As usual, we intend to celebrate with good food, good friends and good art!  If you can't make it to the opening you'll have plenty of time to stop by since the show will be up through August 31st.  Looking forward to seeing you!  The FrameWorks Staff: Pam, Jim, Patrick, Mike, Polly and Mandy