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Theme: Same as title of Exhibit. Each artist interprets the theme as they see fit based on what they have learned from Sigmund, and painted themselves.
Pieces to Exhibit: There will be some of Sigmund’s work, and the rest from Artists who trained with Sigmund in classes he taught.
Each artist can submit 3-5 pieces of their own work and they can be a painting or painted objects.
Each artist will include an Artist Statement. It will answer this question – What do I want other people to understand about my art? The main goal of writing an artist statement is to discuss your understanding of your process, ideas, and field. The statement also gives you an opportunity to define the critical conversation you want to engage through your art. In general, an artist statement should address what you make, how you make it, why you make it and your understanding of your work’s meaning.
Exhibition Space: We will use rooms in the beautiful Heritage Center where Sigmund painted murals at 163 West Main Street in Spring Grove, MN 55974.
Installation of the artwork: Artists will be invited to suggest their ideas on installation and placement. We will group art pieces. Those artists who come before October 16 will have an opportunity to examine how we have installed their works.
Opening Reception: will occur on October 18: We invite artists to bring their friends and peers to the Heritage Center.
Documenting the Weekend Reunion of Årseth Artists: The Heritage Center filmers will be recording the artists as they share recollections and impressions and influences of their interactions with Sigmund. The filmers will include their art pieces in the exhibition along with their artist statements. This documentary will be shared with Sigmund’s widow Ingebjørg and his other family members. It will also be available to others.
Pieces that are too large to ship or bring: We encourage you to send JPEGs with at least 600DPI via Email to kbjbgray@springgrove.coop
Please indicate size of the painting or object. We will be creating a photo gallery of them for this exhibit.