Art Center Articles
Metal Clay
Metal clay is a crafting "clay" composed of small particles of metal and an organic binder. When fired, the organic binder burns away, leaving a pure metal object. This process is called "sintering." The metal can be silver, gold, bronze, or copper.Metal...
Peyote Stitch
Peyote stitch is a basic beadweaving technique done without a loom (off-loom). Peyote stitch is also called the gourd stitch by the Europeans who introduced it to indigenous tribes all over the world along with glass beads. American Indians renamed it...
ABSTRACT (2019)
April 12 - May 9, 2019 Free and open to the public Opening Preview on Thursday, April 11, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (CANCELED)Curators' Talk & Tour, April 27, 10 - 11:30 a.m. While releasing the artist from having to achieve a subject's likeness, abstract art...
Ridgedale Partners in Art Map
Partners in Art is a collaboration between Ridgedale Center / Brookfield Properties and Minnetonka Center for the Arts [Ridgedale Center on Google Maps 12401 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305] Click to experience a virtual tour of our current Partners in Art...
Warren MacKenzie + John Reeve: Kindred Spirits
Free and open to the publicReception: Thursday, March 28, 6:00–9:30pm Meet & Greet Tamsyn MacKenzie and Curators' Discussion: Saturday, March 30, 2:00-4: 30 pm Exhibitions on view March 11–April 4Warren MacKenzie + John Reeve: Kindred SpiritsThis...
Lost & Found: Reitz + Gustin Collaborations
Free and open to the public Reception: Thursday, March 28, 6:00–9:30pm Exhibitions on view March 11–April 4 Lost & Found: Reitz + Gustin Collaborations Bridging between solitary and collaborative accomplishments. This ceramics exhibition will highlight a selection...
Clay. Here. Now.
On view March 15–April 19 Ridgedale Center Clay. Here. Now. is a curated exhibit of ceramic art, from functional to sculptural. This show celebrates the vitality and variety of Minnesota ceramic artists. All artwork is for sale and will be on display...
ABSTRACT (2019) Call
April 12 - May 9, 2019 Opening Preview on Thursday, April 11, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free and open to the public While releasing the artist from having to achieve a subject's likeness, abstract art challenges the artist to create an image that is convincing without the...
2019 Members’ Salon
May 24 - June 20, 2019 Intake: Tuesday, May 14, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (FIRM) Opening reception Thursday, May 23, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free and open to the public From students to seasoned professionals, the 2019 Members' Salon exhibits our members best work. Each...
Clay. Here. Now. Call for Entries
Minnetonka Center for the Arts' Partners in Art Program at Ridgedale Center (during the NCECA conference) On view March 15 – April 19 Ridgedale Center Free and open to the public Clay. Here. Now. is a curated selection of ceramic art, including both functional and...
