Thursday Nights at ArtReach St. Croix

Each summer, the gallery at ArtReach fills with paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, and more by dozens of members artists. It is an amazing showcase of the talented artists and breadth of work being created in the St. Croix Valley.

Stop by the opening party on July 6, meet the artists and find out the winners of the Best in Show Award sponsored by Christensen Group Insurance and the Visual Arts Committee Award.

While your at the gallery, vote for your favorite piece for the Audience Award sponsored by Cummins Bonestroo Law Office. (The winner will be announced at the Closing Party on August 19.)

Come together with fellow artists to learn about business skills that will support your artistic endeavors. The gatherings will encourage conversation around a variety of business topics and will be structured around Springboard for the Arts proven “Work of Art” program. And to ensure there’s some fun involved, seasonal mocktails will enhance your chance to  network with fellow artists.

Each month, Mocktails & Motivation discussions will focus on a different business skill: time management, building a portfolio, marketing, pricing, bookkeeping and more. July’s gathering will focus on Recordkeeping. Learn how to track revenue and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances.

Discussions will be led by Syndie Sorensen, ArtReach’s program and marketing manager. In addition to her 10+ years of experience in arts administration, Syndie holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

It’s like speed dating but for artists and curators!

Artists are invited to bring images of 2-3 pieces of work and their short elevator speech. Guest curators will provide feedback about their work and insight on exhibition possibilities.

Artists will rotate between the curators approximately every five minutes for a total of 20 minutes. There is limited space for this program, so early registration is recommended.

Join Amelia, our summer intern and Rhode Island School of Design student, and fellow artists for a casual evening of conversation around the campfire on ArtReach’s south lawn.

Bring a lawn chair and an inquisitive mind.

No registration required.

Come together with fellow artists to learn about business skills that will support your artistic endeavors. The gatherings will encourage conversation around a variety of business topics and will be structured around Springboard for the Arts proven “Work of Art” program. And to ensure there’s some fun involved, seasonal mocktails will enhance your chance to  network with fellow artists.

Each month, Mocktails & Motivation discussions will focus on a different business skill: time management, building a portfolio, marketing, pricing, bookkeeping and more. August’s gathering will focus on Legal Considerations. Obtain general information about your intellectual property, contract basics, and structuring your artistic business.

Discussions will be led by Syndie Sorensen, ArtReach’s program and marketing manager. In addition to her 10+ years of experience in arts administration, Syndie holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

Artist Trading Card Night is back! Come hang out with fellow artists, talk about your art practice, and experiment with new materials. Bring a pre-made ATC or make one here with our supplies. Finish the night by taking home another artist’s card!

No registration required.

Thursday evening gallery activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.