By Jill Neumann
Pulling it all Together
According to the American Ceramic Society, ceramics is one of the most ancient industries on the planet. Once it was discovered that clay could be dug up, mixed with water, formed into shape and then fired to make a sturdy product, the industry was born. As early as 24,000 BC, animal and human figurines were made from clay and other materials, then fired in kilns partially dug into the ground. As settled communities were established 10,000 years later, tiles were manufactured in Mesopotamia and India. The first use of functional pottery vessels for storing water and drink is thought to be around 9000 BC. With this astonishingly long history between humans and the medium, it’s amazing ceramics continue to be irreplaceable as useful items with a beauty unmatched and are still very desirable all over the world. Within our own Brainerd Lakes area, we are thrilled to be able to enjoy the work of local artisan potter, Cyrus Swann. Also known as Cyrus the Potter, his work includes functional and decorative stoneware and porcelain intended for everyday use or to enhance living spaces. His pottery is as beautiful as it is functional and each piece holds a rustic charm inherent to the north woods around us. Variation and creativity are part of each mug, vase, bowl, tile - each sporting a kaleidoscope of color, texture, shape and feeling. Some of his work gives the impression of playful fun while some other pieces exude household comfort with solemnity and honor.
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TCAA Calendar of Events Feb 9:
5:30-6pm | Artist talk with Cyrus Swann for TCAA members
Feb 9:
6-8pm | Opening Reception of Swann’s show, ‘Pulling It All Together’
Publisher: The Crossing Arts Alliance Editor: Elsie Husom Art and Design: Lakes Printing
Feb 9-Mar 3: ‘Pulling It All Together’ exhibit Feb 10:
Second Saturday - Chase Vreeland featured artist, Valentine’s Arty Party sponsored by Essentia Health
Feb 17:
Needle-felting class
Mar 9:
5-7pm | Opening Reception of ‘A Riot of Color’ exhibit
Mar 9 – 31: ‘A Riot of Color’ exhibit Mar 10:
Second Saturday | FocalPOINT photography club featured artists, “Stained Glass” Crossing Arts Kids
Mar 23:
Mardi Gras at Arrowwood Lodge
Apr 6:
3:30-5:30pm | Opening Reception of ‘Young at Art’
Apr 6 – 27:
‘Young at Art’ exhibit
Apr 28:
10am-3pm | Fabric is Paint workshop with Pam Collins
The Crossing Currents is a quarterly newsletter for the members of the Crossing Arts Alliance in the Lakes Area. Issues are published in February, May, August and November. Lisa Jordan, Artistic/Executive Director Martin Nelson, Media Support Supervisor Stephanie White, Staff Assistant
Our Wish List
To help reduce program expenses, The Crossing Arts Alliance relies on the help and generosity of our members and friends, and generous you have been! Thank you to each of you who has delivered coffee pods, paper, tables, or tools to us or donated materials that will help us expand our programming. You have made a tremendous impact on the arts in your community. We are still in need of:
For programs and events: • Plastic table cloths in white or black • Plastic cutlery • Paper products - tissue, towels, small plates, hot cups, etc. For our kids programs • Small bottles of water • Granola bars, small bags of snacks • Wool or wool blend felt sheets • 18 gauge floral stem wire (not on paddles) • New boxes of drawing pencils, good quality colored pencils or markers, and new sketch pads as prizes for kids who get 6 punches on their cards for attending Second Saturday events.
For office use: • 3-tray color printer that would allow us to load in regular paper, letterhead, and envelopes and make our office more efficient. • White cardstock • Postage stamps • Keurig cups to keep our volunteers and staff caffeinated. • First aid kit supplies - bandages, alcohol wipes, Neosporin, etc. For gallery use: •
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2018 TCAA Board of Directors President: Pat Altrichter Vice President: Brian Lemieux Treasurer: Curt Nielsen Secretary: Jerry Steinke Mary Boran Jill Carlson Jeanne Larson Jon Luhrs Jill Neumann John Raboin Pam Thomsen
Seven One One Laurel Street Brainerd. MN 56401
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“Coming from a family of artistic talent,” Cyrus said, “I have always been drawn to the arts. My father, Anthony Swann, is a poet and an author and my mother has always been a source of inspiration and encouragement. This background and interest led me to Bemidji State University, where I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.”
He also sells functional work in TCAA gift shop. Each piece is a work of art and a unique gift. Definitely a fan of TCAA, Cyrus stated, “We are very fortunate to have TCAA’s support through their efforts to encourage a thriving artists’ community in our area!”
A practicing potter for around 20 years, he currently is creating a full line of functional and decorative stoneware, which is primarily sold through local and regional galleries. Cyrus added, “I also do custom projects working directly with a client, from dinnerware, wedding gifts, mantel pieces, to tile work. Anything is possible.”
Be sure to stop by to see the anxiously-awaited Cyrus Swann solo art show, “Pulling it All Together,” at The Crossing Arts Alliance February 9 thru March 3 to enjoy his creative take on this ancient art form. An opening reception, open to the public, will be held on February 9 from 6:00-8:00pm, and an artist talk for TCAA members will be held just prior at 5:30pm. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. A free will offering will be welcomed.
Although his strongest interest is pottery, he considers himself a multimedia artist with a variety of artistic works. He stated, “I enjoy combining woodworking, sculpture, salvaged metals and fasteners and ‘found objects’ with ceramic elements to create mixed media work.” This is one of the most challenging aspects that pushes his work and training as an artist and craftsperson. He aspires to make a statement by harmonizing and synthesizing these combinations creatively. All share solid artistry and craftsmanship that clearly show Cyrus’ talent, deft touch, and thoroughness.
Cyrus’ work can also be found at other local and regional locales including: Serendipity Art Gallery, Pequot Lakes; Buffalo Plaid, Nisswa; Macrosties Art Center, Grand Rapids; Waters of Superior, Duluth; Smokey Hills Art, Park Rapids; Watermark Art Center, Bemidji. Online, you can see his work at: https://www.etsy.com/ shop/cyrusthepotter
Having participated in many shows sponsored by the The Crossing Arts Alliance (TCAA), Cyrus the Potter is looking forward to his first solo show, “Pulling it all Together” in the new TCAA gallery at 711 Laurel Street in historic downtown Brainerd beginning February 9th.
TCAA Mission The Crossing Arts Alliance’s mission is to act as a gateway to the arts through access, education, and experiences. Crossing Arts Alliance | Currents | February 2018 | 3
By Pat Altrichter
A Message from Your President
We all recognize that there are many factors that secure the on-going success of a nonprofit organization. Clearly, in addition to a great staff, the board of directors plays a key role in a vibrant and growing organization. We at The Crossing Arts Alliance are so very fortunate to have a strong and engaged Board of Directors. Our 12 member board represents a wide range of backgrounds and experience. What all directors have in common is a commitment to serving the mission of The Crossing through engagement, fiscal support, passion and leadership. This past November, at our Annual Membership Meeting, we elected two new directors, whose names you will recognize as frequent contributors to our communities and especially to our local non-profit organizations.
Welcome Pam Thomsen. Pam recently retired after 30 years at Central Lakes College. Most recently, Pam served as the Executive Director of the CLC Foundation. As a Certified Public Accountant, Pam taught accounting at the college for several years. She has served on several boards and volunteers for her church, Kinship Partners, Brainerd Public Schools Foundation, Brainerd Lakes Area Women’s fund, Western MN Steam Threshers, and The Greater MN Two Cylinder Club. In her spare time, Pam and her husband Dennis love spending time with family, especially their 2-year-old granddaughter Claire!
Welcome Jill Carlson. Pam Thomsen
Jill is the Director of Training and Community Relations for Mid- Minnesota Federal Credit Union. She serves in many volunteer roles in the community including Rotary, Brainerd Public Schools Foundation, the Brainerd Women’s Fund and more! Jill’s reputation for promoting “social capital” is well recognized. Raised in Brainerd with deep roots in the arts, Jill is excited to join our board. Jill lives in Nisswa with her partner Troy and their five children. As you know, The Crossing lost a great friend and Director, Mark Munson, to a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer in January. Mark demonstrated what it means to give your all to things you believe in. TCAA and the School of Rock are fortunate to have been one of his many passions. We miss him dearly. The TCAA Executive/Nominating Committee is putting forth the nomination of Linda Holliday to fill Mark’s seat on our Board.
Jill Carlson
Welcome Linda Holliday: Linda divides her work time between her two businesses, Impact Minnesota (Consulting) and Holliday Pottery. Both businesses were launched after her longtime career with the Initiative Foundation, where she most recently served as vice president of organizational development. Linda is a steadfast ambassador for both the arts and the nonprofit sector, and believes both are crucial to building and sustaining healthy individuals, families and communities. She enjoys being outdoors (when it’s warm) gardening, golfing, canoeing, biking, hiking… and is thinking she should probably learn to “suck it up” and do something outside in the winter after living in Minnesota most her life. Linda has three grown children (Noah, Jojo and Bella), a beautiful grandson (Calvin) and lives with her husband Harry in Pillager. Linda will bring a wealth of organizational and leadership skills to The Crossing.
Linda Holliday
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A Message From Your Director By Lisa Jordan Our community lost two great supporters of the arts in recent weeks, Evelyn Matthies and Mark Munson. Both Evelyn and Mark were instrumental to growth and success of The Crossing Arts Alliance and they each have made an indelible mark on our organization. Both Evelyn and Mark were talented artists, both big personalities, and both will be deeply missed. The Board of Directors and I feel proud that TCAA is helping to carry forward the legacy of these amazing people through our children’s programming and exhibits, and through the Mark Munson Memorial School of Rock and upcoming Open Mic program. Our deepest condolences go out to their families and friends. We grieve alongside you.
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Stage North Theatre Company is proud to announce our 2018 Season. Season ticket holders will have admission to all three shows performed on the beautiful Franklin Arts Center stage. You won’t want to miss a show!
TWELFTH NIGHT By William Shakespeare
April 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 Matinee April 21 at 2:00
Baby Face
An original production written by Roger Nieboer
June 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 Matinee June 16 at 7:00
A Christmas Carol An original script and tons of music
December 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 December 15, 16 at 2:00
$500.00 TCAA is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from a High School in the Lakes area. The applicant must be planning to pursue further education in the arts including, but not limited to, visual art, music, drama, speech, literary arts, dance/movement, photography, and technology-produced arts.
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Applicants must respond to the essay question:
“What is your favorite art quote and why is it important to you?” Applicants may submit their essays online at crossingarts.org Submissions must be received by April 3, 2018.
Stage North Theatre Company, Inc. on the Franklin Arts Center Stage 1001 Kingwood Street Brainerd, MN 56401 Crossing Arts Alliance | Currents | February 2018 | 5
Crossing Arts Kids
Winter doesn’t dampen the creative spirit at Crossing Arts Kids. In December, TyAnne Rezac 17-335_Ads.qxp_Layout 1 2/17/17 10:28introduced AM Page 5 us to “Snow Dreams” and a painting project that let kids create a layered snowy painting. In January, Alice Larson led a group through the exploration of charcoal and pastels. We look forward to the ever-popular Arty Party in February where we’ll create heart-shaped string art, watercolor paintings, and special Valentine treats. We introduced a punch card at the beginning of 2017 and awarded a prize pack of a sketchbook and art supplies to kids who attended 6 classes through the year. We hope to be able to hand out even more this year, so be sure to bring your punch cards to each Second Saturday!
Upcoming events for Crossing Arts Kids February 10 - Arty Party! Art from the Heart sponsored by Essentia Health March 10 - “Stained glass” April 14 - Painted rocks
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What’s New in the Gift Shop Kringle Market was a rousing success, bringing in record crowds and sales for the artists in our Gift Shop. In 2016, the first year of the Kringle market, we sold $3600 worth of art and fine craft in the month of November, setting a new record for sales. On the opening DAY of this 2017 Kringle Market, we made $3800 in sales. Almost $9000 worth of goods were sold in the month of November! The increase in sales and in traffic was not only profitable but FUN. We offer thanks to everyone who helped out during November and December, the artists who shared their amazing pieces with the community, and to the visitors who chose to buy local this holiday season. We expect Kringle to be even more fun this year. Now that rotating exhibits are once again on the gallery walls, our Gift Shop space has gotten smaller but no less stunning. You will still find one-of-a-kind artwork in many different forms, locally-written books, beautifully crafted leather goods, woodworking, blown glass, jewelry, pottery, and more. We’ve had many people remark that the space feels inspiring and welcoming, and they come in just to soak it in, something especially soothing in the grey of winter. In February, we look forward to hosting our first featured artist of the year Chase Vreeland - and some of his imaginative artwork. Stop in on February 10th, Second Saturday, to meet Chase and learn about his work. In March we’ll be featuring work from the FocalPOINT photography club. Would you like to nominate an artist for a feature? Or wish to host a one-day trunk show or pop-up exhibit? Want to recommend an artist we should know about? Volunteer for a shift greeting people in the Gift Shop/Gallery? Send us an email
[email protected] or or give us a call at 218-833-0416. TCAA Gift Shop Committee Mary Boran | Jeanne Larson | Gloria Leonard | Connie Nelson Diane Runberg | Ellen Smith
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An Impulse that Worked Out Well “A barn door! “ Lisa Jordan exclaimed as she viewed the gaping, jagged opening in the brick wall of TCAA’s new home. –“one that glides easily along the wall and takes up little space.” With high expectation, she added a barn door to the Wish List in August’s issue of Crossing Currents. The item caught Carla Benjamin’s eye. Intrigued by such a project, she was even more interested when she saw the estimated cost of $1000. “Surely it can be made for less than that,” she thought. Knowing it might be difficult to do it all alone, Carla asked Jack Kraywinkle to team up on the project. His reply, “This is going to be fun!” And fun it was – along with the work. Using rough-sawn pine, poplar and re-purposed cedar from storage on Carla’s property, they had enough for a large door and a matching smaller door for the second opening. The handle is from a 100 year-old barn. Carla power washed and stained the wood on a beautiful autumn day with the temperature above 50 degrees. She also built the smaller door on her own. According to Jack “Laying out the pieces of wood so they could get along with each other and not fight took some doing,” Finally they had it looking “just right” and ready to be screwed together.
The opening before door
Jack Kraywinkle at work
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Construction was done on Carla’s back porch, a good place to work even though it offered some difficulties. There was little room for them to move around. Also, when the door was ready to move, Jack had to maneuver his truck through some deep sand and tall grass to get properly situated so they could drop the 8x8 foot door down six feet to the truck bed. When they arrived at TCAA, they quickly realized the barn door would not go through the alley door. So, they dollied it around to the front. With some twisting and angling, they made it through the front door with less than an inch to spare. Luckily, Bob Larson was there to help. The door still needed to be installed. One day, Jeanne Larson mentioned the need to Bruce Paine and Wadeen Baribeau. Bruce volunteered and he and Wadeen hung the door over the course of a couple of days. They hit a few bumps but managed the challenge just great. Carla and Jack both think they make a good team. Whenever a problem arose, they found a solution together. They had no physical mishaps – not even a hammered thumb. According to Carla, “This project was an impulse that worked out really well.” The door was completed at a much lower cost than estimated. Jack and Carla volunteered all their time and Carla donated the wood. Funding for other supplies came from memorials in honor of Marilyn Rabehl from Crossing
Bruce Paine and Wadeen Baribeau install the door on glides
members and the Rabehl family. Marilyn Rabehl was a long time member of TCAA. When given options for how the Rabehl family wanted the memorial donations designated, Karla Rabehl Wahl responded, “Mom grew up on a farm, so the barn door is something she would appreciate.” Now attached to the glides, the door functions perfectly and its beauty adds much to the ambiance of TCAA’s home. Indeed, all who see the barn door are impressed with the functionality and the workmanship of the finished product.
Arts in the Park is widely known and respected as one of central Minnesota’s finest art exhibitions. Whether it is a favorite artist, entertainer or even your favorite snack offered by one of our food vendors, Arts in the Park has something for everyone. WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, July 1, 2018 | 10 am - 4 pm Sunday, June 30, 2019 | 10 am - 4 pm Gregory Park, 424 N 5th Street, Brainerd MN For information on how to get juried into Arts in the Park, please contact
[email protected]. We encourage the public to attend this creative event with no admission fee.
Carla Benjamin and Jack Kraywinkle, Craftmasters
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Do you have a creative or artistic skill you’d like to share? Do you have experience leading others into creative ventures? Have an interesting topic to share with others? We have a great classroom space that we are hoping to have teeming with learning. Share with us your painting, drawing, poetry, macramé, polymer clay, pottery, dance, storytelling, or whatever it is that moves you. Complete an online proposal form at: crossingarts. org or email Lisa at:
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Writer’s Corner Deborah Jacobs is native to the Brainerd Lakes Area. She served on the founding board of The Crossing Arts Alliance and was its first Treasurer and first Executive Director. She has been a professor, restaurateur, arts administrator, primary caregiver, singer, traveler, and gardener. Deborah has previously published academic and journalistic writing, but until a recent sea change in her writing life (entering her 60’s perhaps?), she has been shy about sharing more creative work. These poems and photographs are part of a multi-genre essay titled “The Uses of Obscurity,” which is about inviting the unfamiliar--things unseen and unseeable, unknown and unknowable-- to enrich and to nourish us. Deborah lives in Nisswa with her husband, Bill Ribbel.
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WHY I TRAVEL Travel, they say, To escape, to get away! Ah, the money poured into Such an invocation. Follow it. The money I mean. Or, try this. Travel to go further in, To nourish parts you didn’t know were starved Until you came around that one bend Or that one, or that— And you were snapped awake, Snatched right away from absent presence, Led giddily forward, sideways, around and into Life all switch-backed, unfamiliar and delicious. Eventually, or maybe suddenly You arrive at home To find it changed-Like you.
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There Are Uses For Obscurity Fog, for instance, Reminds us That what we see Is always determined By our position In relation To the elements Which compose The moment. And that secret equalizer, Darkness-Where ottoman, tree root, trailer hitch Enjoy the same stubborn right to be As she who, one moonless starless night, Strides like a monarch of all she surveys Through her pitch-darkened room Where black dog sprawls heavy On deep-brown wood floor And wide, heavy planks Rise quick and hard-An exclamation point. See?
Key Financial Supporters Lifetime: Burma Brekke, Crosslake Jeanni Foss, Nisswa Jim & Diane Whiting, Santa Fe, NM Benefactors: Ruth Anne Weaver, Golden CO Crusaders: Pamela Simons, East Gull Lake Pam Thomsen, Brainerd Janet Kurtz, Fort Ripley Brian & Jacki Lemieux, Lemieux Wealth Strategies, Baxter Curt & Sandy Nielsen, Brainerd Advocate: Pat & Wayne Altrichter, Fort Ripley Julie & David Anderholm, Nisswa Laura Busch, Brainerd Clow Stamping, Merrifield Verla & Jerry Engelbrecht, Brainerd Jeanne Goodwin, Brainerd Haddie Hadachek, Brainerd Al & Elsie Husom, Pillager Julie Ingleman Designs, Lake Shore Tom & Marlee Larson, Brainerd, Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union, Baxter Regina Nelson, Baxter John Raboin, Baxter Diane & Jim Runberg, Brainerd Cyndy & Bruce Thompson, Brainerd Traveling Art Pub, Brainerd Carol Winegar, Baxter Enthusiasts: Carolyn Abbott, Brainerd Louis & Barbra Anderson, Brainerd Lily Atwel, Brainerd Carol Beaton, Naples FL Kathy Blake, Fort Ripley Sandra Bloom, Nisswa
Adrienne Cahoon, Brainerd Sharon Carlson, Brainerd Hara Charlier, Nisswa Irma & Dutch Cragun, Brainerd Cheryl Dobosenski, Brainerd Bob & Sheri Dryden, Brainerd Jan & John Erickson, Brainerd Mary & Lannell Farmer, Baxter Maureen Farnsworth, Nisswa Jenny Gunsbury, Brainerd Lisa Haberman, Brainerd Dale & Sue Hadland, Baxter Joey Halvorson, Brainerd Cheryal & Mike Hills, Brainerd Insty Prints, Brainerd Jean & Jim Kraft, Breezy Point Jack & Kay Kraywinkle, Pequot Lakes Judy Kuusisto, Merrifield Carol & Tom Lang, Brainerd Jeanne & Bob Larson, Brainerd Kathleen Maloney, Brainerd Robert & Karen Ogdahl, Baxter Jimmy & Pam Olson-Lorenz, Nisswa Karla & John Overland, Baxter Nancie Paulson, Brainerd FocalPOINT Photography Club Brenda & Don Pfeffer, Motley Cindy & Bill Potvin, Brainerd PTS Tours, Brainerd Rhoda Rees, Pequot Lakes Merry Lynn & Jim Roelofs, Baxter Christine Sames, Nisswa Sarah & Ed Shaw, Brainerd Karen Smith, Intuitive Pear, Lake Shore Ronald & Karen Sorenson, Brainerd GLAPA, Pequot Lakes Jerry Steinke & Kristin Rajala, Brainerd The Shop, Brainerd Thor & Kimm Thorson, Brainerd
Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. — Thomas Merton, No Man Is an Island
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Play the Piano at The Crossing A thank you to Athena Swann and Krista, Leah, and Rebekah Soukup who have each stopped in and played the piano in our space. We love having the piano in use and welcome those of you who play to sit down for a spell anytime you’d like.
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Volunteers A huge thank you to our volunteers who have donated your time and talents in the work of TCAA from October through December. Carolyn Abbott, Pat Altrichter, Lily Atwel, MaryAnn Bennett, Daria Blanton, Shelly Bolt, Dave Boran, Mary Boran, Brainerd Area Art Club, Jill Carlson, Kate Carlson, Patrick Clark, Valerie Dahl, Julie Despot, Karen DeVries, Verla Engelbrecht, Millie Engisch, Mary Farmer, Maureen Farnsworth, Nareh Galstyan, Sylvie Gilman, Greg Gray, Keith Grothem, Lisa Haberman, Haddie Hadachek, Joey Halvorson, Polly Heins, Holly Holm, Elsie Husom, Jeff Jordan, Lisa Jordan, Riley Jordan, Spencer Jordan, Cheri Kottke, Jean Kraft, Jim Kraft, Molly Krautkramer, Jack Kraywinkle, Kay Kraywinkle, Lonnie Knutson, Bonnie Kriha, Jan Kurtz, Carol Lang, Alice Larson, Bob Larson, Jeanne Larson, Marlee Larson, Tom Larson, Brian Lemieux, Jackie Lemieux, Gloria Leonard, Jon Luhrs, HollyRose McKnight, Evelyn Matthies, Steven McKnight, Ron Morris, Mark Munson, Connie Nelson, Marty Nelson, ill Neumann, Joseph Neumann, Mitchell Neumann, Curt Nielsen, Sandy Nielsen, Linda Olson-Engel, John Overland, Karla Overland, Brenda Pfeffer, JJ Raboin, John Raboin, Kristin Rajala, Diane Runberg, Jim Runberg, Hanya Sabek, Ellen Smith, Krista Soukup, Larry Stechmann, Jerry Steinke, Athena Rose Swann, Cyndy Thompson, Pam Thomsen, Rebecca Timmins, Mike Vogt, Chase Vreeland, Laurie Wig. If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will gladly update our list.
Deluxe & the Small Business Revolution We were thrilled to receive a visit from Deluxe and the Small Business Revolution when they were in town for their visit. As you may know, Brainerd is one of 10 small towns up for a 500k prize to help with revitalization efforts, and the winner’s transformation will be broadcast on their original series. Amanda and the crew were delightful and it was a pleasure to be able to tell them about our strong arts community. They were really impressed with our space, with the artwork, and the diversity of arts offerings in our community. You can learn more about the program and contest at Deluxe.com/ small-business-revolution.
Haddie Hadachek We enjoyed “An Evening With An Artist” the first of a series of artists talks to be held at TCAA with the fascinating Haddie Hadachek. 30 interested arts enthusiasts bundled into the workshop space to learn more about Haddie’s process, her work with Potters for Peace, and her thoughts on life. We look forward to welcoming other artists to the series, and will host leather worker Lucio Bavelli on February 1 at 6:00pm. These events are free and open to the public. 14 | Crossing Arts Alliance | Currents | February 2018
In Memory of We extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the following:
Evelyn Matthies, Mark Munson and Steven Engel Donations have been made in memory of Evelyn Matthies from Pat Altrichter Alice Larson, Shelly Bolt, Diane Runberg, Carol Lang, Elsie Husom, Kate Carlson, Cyndy Thompson, Jerry & Verla Engelbrecht, Linda Engel, Curt & Sandy Nielsen. In memory of Mark Munson from Bob and Carolyn Reed and PA Rockers, Lucinda Weis, Elsie Husom, Timothy Cook, Alice Larson, Steven Goldstein, Loretta Norgon, Pat Altrichter, Marlee and Tom Larson, Bruce Paine, Lester & Helen Henningson, Susan & B. Mitchell, Lonnie Knutson, Jerry & Verla Englebrecht, Skip & Lynda Alfson, Bruce & Kathleen Buxton. In memory of Steven Engel from Tom & Marlee Larson and Shelly Bolt.
Call for Art This time of year can get a little grey. After the hubbub of the holiday season, January can feel like a little bit of a letdown. Cold and cloudy days can start to wear on a person pretty quickly. It was with that in mind that the Gallery
committee decided to launch a counter attack in the form of fun. We have scheduled an exhibit for March called ‘A Riot of Color,’ seeking the brightest, boldest, most colorful artwork we can find. We called this our remedy for cabin fever. Enough of the winter landscape, give us COLOR! Let this call inspire you to pull out some paints, cut up some paper, sew up some fabric, use whatever moves you and CREATE. ‘A Riot of Color’ will be in the gallery in March, don’t miss it! (You’ll find the call for art details on our website - crossingarts.org).
And, thank you, Gambling Sites We appreciate our charitable gambling sites: College Square Gas Station – Pine Square Gas Station These business have designated The Crossing Arts Alliance as their non-profit. Please support them. Member meetings are held before our monthly board meetings, generally the third Thursday of the month - 5:30pm at TCAA for the limited purpose of reviewing and voting on Gaming motions. Members are welcome to attend. Gambling reports are available by request in the TCAA Office.
We challenged fiber artists from all over the world to take inspiration from Van Gogh’s work and create their own
Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics of Brainerd/Baxter is proud to present:
masterpiece using our hand dyed fabric. All artists started with the same fabric and same simple rules, yet the results show incredible variety and creativity. The overwhelming response to this contest resulted
May 29 through June 9, 2018
in TWO amazing exhibits. This is are rare
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opportunity to see the ENTIRE collection of
Brainerd, MN 56425
Crossing Arts Alliance
challenge quilts! You will be absolutely in awe of these small works of fiber art - over 200 on
The
display! The international tour includes Canada, Australia and France and over 15 venues in USA.
CHERRYWOOD CHALLENGE 2017 A quilt challenge sponsored by Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics
A keepsake book created by Crossing Art members Karla and John Overland will be available for $28
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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Brainerd, MN Permit No. 471
Seven One One Laurel Brainerd, MN 56401 A L L I A N C E The Crossing Arts Alliance is a gateway to the arts through access, education, and experiences. We inspire and enrich our community for those who create and those who appreciate the arts.
Our activities are funded, in part, by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Five Wings Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
ALL EVENTS January 16 Greenhouse 101 January 27 Growers & Makers Market February 20 Build-Your-Business Workshop Series
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February 24 Growers & Makers Market March 20 Build-Your-Business Workshop Series March 24 Growers & Makers Market April 19 A Party With A Purpose
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June 19 A Party With A Purpose July 17 A Party With A Purpose August 21 A Cultural Cooking Class September 18 A Party With A Purpose October 16 Build-Your-Business Workshop October 27 Growers & Makers Market November 17 Growers & Makers Market
April 24 Cooking Skills for CSA December TBD Members Holiday CookingMaking Class May 15 “Minced” – A new December 8 cooking competition Growers & Makers and culinary Holiday Market challenge!
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