Stevens Square Center For The Arts

CALL FOR ART

Join Stevens Square Center for the Arts in celebrating October with The Zombie Carnival!

Send your artistic interpretations, in any medium, relating to "Zombie Carival" (or any other Festival of the walking Dead), or Zombies in folklore and popular culture.

"Dead"line: Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Click Here to apply online.

“THROUGH THESE EYES” A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY TERRANCE DAVIS

On Exhibition: August 23 - 31, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 23, 2008, 7-11 PM

(Minneapolis, MN – Aug 16, 2008) The Stevens Square Center for the Arts (SSCA) announces Through These Eyes, A Unique Perspective of Photographs by Terrance Davis on exhibition at SSCA from August 23-31, 2008.

There will be an opening reception for Through These Eyes on Saturday, August 23, 2008 (7-11PM).

Terrance has been taking photographs for the past 20 years. Through that time, he has been able to spot the unique in ordinary places. Some of his personal favorites are the reflection of the Foshay Tower off of another building in downtown Minneapolis or the needles of a pine tree, in the middle of winter, covered with ice so the needles look like they are made of glass. Some of his travels have taken him to Florida, Las Vegas, and Chicago. His images are like none you have seen before; they are taken from a very unique perspective. “One of the things that makes my photographs unique is that I use 35mm film, no digital” says Terrance. “I also enjoy working with multi image effects. I am excited to have this opportunity to share my photographs with the public.”

An opening reception for Through These Eyes will take place on Saturday, August 23rd, from 7-11PM at the SSCA gallery. The reception event is free and will feature music and refreshments.

In conjuction with the Jungle Theater's production of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'  and Opening Night Gallery, an SSCA member,Nathaniel, has displayed an installation piece that will remain in the lobby area from July 18th -August 31st.  Make sure to stop in when you're around Lake and Lyndale.

Celebrate the sesquintennial! (no, not that one.) It was 150 years ago that Lewis Carroll was creating the beloved fable Alice in Wonderland!

Join Alice-philes & art lovers on Saturday, July 26th, from 7-11pm at the Stevens Square Center for the Arts for the premier of The Alice Project; an Installation of Curious Proportions. The show runs until August 17th, but there are some enticing reasons for joining us on opening night:
•    Free fun flavoured iced-tea, sweet and savory treats, and gourmet pizza from Eden Pizza!
•    Alice films and memorabilia available for your viewing pleasure
•    Costumed characters to bring your favorite story to life
•    Wander through the maze of giant props and admire Alice inspired art from over a dozen artists
•    Grab a friend (or foe) and indulge in a game of chess-croquet!
•    Souvenir ticket to remind you of your surrealistic journey into Wonderland.
•    Cash bar available

It’s totally worth the suggested $3 donation, but to gain free access to the Mad Tea-Party opening show, come dressed as your favorite Wonderland character.  SSCA is located at 1905 3rd Ave S, on the 2nd Floor, above the 3rd Avenue Market.   See you there!

Thanks to everyone who came out and made Zinefest such a great time this year. Here's some photos from the event and we hope to see you again at Zinefest in 2009.

Thanks to Sarah Jordet for taking these great photos.

Also, check out some more images taken by Tom Kaczynski.

Since 2004, Stevens Square Center for the Arts volunteers have welcomed zinesters and indie music fans to Minneapolis for a two-day celebration of DIY culture ubiquitously called the Twin Cities Zinefest. The event features an art show, craft demonstrations, guest speakers and panel discussions. Most importantly, Zinefest plays host to some of the Midwest’s best self-made talent.

Attendance to the Twin Cities Zinefest is free.

Confirmed Exhibitors Include

Monica Anderson • Arise Bookstore • Madeleine Baran •
Anna Bongiovanni • Gordon Byrd • Sean Carswell • Will Dinski • Julie Dorn • Ryan Dow • Bethany Hart • Lacey Prpic Hedtke • MP Johnson • Joodie • Tom K • Microcosm Publishing • Mr. Mike • Minnesota Center for Book Arts • Ed Moorman • Sarah Morean • Abby Mullen • Chris Nehmzow • One Percent Press • Aaron Poliwoda • Gerald Prokiev • Radio K • Dana Raidt • Secret Society of Ape & Coffee • Jillian Schroeder • Ian Sorlie • John Wawrzaszek • And More ...

Special Extended Gallery Hours for Zines of the Cities

June 28th - July 13
Thursday - Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Do you like Murder? Crossover metal record reviews from 1988? Misanthropes? Autobiographical comics? Lost Utopian dreams of a money-less society? Then you, my friend will enjoy Zines of the Cities, a selection of the history of zines from the Twin Cities. Feast your eyes on rare and out of print zines like Ferret, Loosing Faith, Art Police, Baby Split Bowling News, Uncle Fester and Little Free Press.

From the Zinefest Website:

The Twin Cities Zinefest is officially full! We may be able to squeeze you in, but please write Sarah at zines@stevensarts.org to be placed on a waiting list.

The posters have been printed! Exhibitors can pick up posters during gallery hours at SSCA during the Zines of the Cities show which will run Thursday-Sunday 1-5 pm from June 28th-July 13th. Zines of the Cities will feature special extended gallery hours to allow the public more time to sit down with and read the featured zines like Art Police, Bump, Little Free Press, Hooray for the Devil! and Baby Split Bowling News. The gallery will also be open on July 3rd and 4th.

The posters were screen printed in Minneapolis by Synthetic Sunshine and Will Dinski. They feature an ENTIRE ZINE! An issue of Little Free Press was reformatted for use on the poster, it touts the potential for a free, moneyless society. Coincidentally, admission to Zinefest is also free.

Here's some more photos by Cris Halverson.