Welcome to the reboot of Talia's beautiful post from last year. Remember that we are number 14 on your Saint Paul Art Crawl Locations. We look forward to seeing you!
A sure sign of spring for the folks living in Lowertown is the Saint Paul Art Crawl. Taking place this weekend, April 22 - 24, the SPAC will bring thousands of visitors to St. Paul (around 20,000 to be more exact) in search of one-of-a-kind artworks, jewelry, sculptures, photographs, ceramics, and so much more. In fact, a study released by Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) found that nearly 19 million people attend nonprofit arts and cultural events each year in Minnesota, generating $1.2 billion annually in economic impact. The study highlighted the SPAC as a national model for showing how "culture enhances our quality of life, brings diverse communities together, and makes our state a magnet for jobs and businesses." The artists showing their work at the SPAC do so as an effort to contribute to the city, in an interdependent relationship benefiting everyone involved.
In order to help you get involved, we've created a simple guide full of information, links, and helpful tips for this spring's Art Crawl. Take a look below before heading out this weekend. Happy art hunting!
Pioneer Endicott is a proud district spotlight sponsor and privileged to co-host the Honors Visual Art Exhibition + CreatorKids with MMAA
This special exhibition is part of a collaborative partnership by the MMAA, Saint Paul Public Schools, and Ordway Center for Performing Arts to recognize the talents of high school students within the SPPS. Honors will feature 51 artworks selected from original paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and other works submitted by SPPS visual art teachers.
Honors Visual Art Exhibition April 21 - May 1
Information For This Spring's Event:
When: April 22nd, 6-10pm. April 23rd, 12-8pm. April 24th, 12-5pm.
This Spring marks the end of a SPAC staple as our neighbors in the JAX Building experience a renessaince (of sorts) and bid farewell to Lowertown. Make sure to send them off with enough good karma to last a lifetime.
Artist Highlights - Lowertown & Downtown: Robert Najlis Robert believes that the viewer's eye, heart, and soul should move through the painting, joining in the movements and rhythms of a new world. Showing at the Northwestern Building.
Enjoy a fun and educational experience as we highlight the history and future of passenger train travel, the historic and current role of freight railroads in our region, and changing transportation trends and needs. All will enjoy a wide variety of free transportation-inspired activities. The weekend will include train equipment, musical entertainment, special events and activities for all ages!
Barbara J.C. Musch Oil Paintings, drawings and watercolors. "When life is depleting, marking art fills the well." Showing at Union Depot.
Charles Hezsely Photography St. Paul-based award-winning photographer specializing in architectural photography, photographing businesses, landscapes, events and people. Showing at Union Depot.
Charles Hezsely
Marcia Ward Richie Art is in my DNA. I love looking at my subjects for shape, color, texture, and how to put them together to show the essence of the subject on paper or canvas. Showing at Union Depot.
Paul Winger Landscape, Fine Art, & Abstract Photography. "The key is to not let the camera, which depicts nature in so much detail, reveal just what the eye picks up, but what the heart picks up as well." Showing at Tilsner Artists Lofts.
Abigail Dillon Original Digital paintings. A giclee (zhee-CLAY), is an individually produced, high resolution, high-fidelity, print done on a special large format printer. Showing at Tilsner Artists Lofts.
Kristin Kane Vivid Visionary Watercolors. "My art is a pathway to re-connect with the soul of the world and to re-evaluate our relationship with the cycles of life." Showing at JAX Building.
Sarah French Clothing Design Custom corsets & historical clothing design. "Clothing fascinates me. It speaks about both an individual and a society." Showing at JAX Building.
Joni Jurek Representational Oil Paintings. Showing at Lowertown Commons.
Joni Jurek
Lawrenz Jewelry Upcycled and gemstone jewelry. "I find gratification in combining unexpected elements and strive to create meaningful beautiful jewelry that women want to wear every day." Showing at Lowertown Lofts Artists Cooperative.
In a month that was already bursting with events in-and-around Lowertown, it's hard to imagine fitting any more into 28 days. Good thing we have 29 days to adventure out - whether your patronage includes visiting one of our Pioneer Pass partners, or you're eager to join thousands of others - here is a list of February "To Do's" that's guaranteed to make your friends on the west side jealous!
St. Paul welcomes dozens of student athletes, their families, and their supporters from all over the "State of Hockey" for a weekend of end-to-end action.
Winterfest 2016 will be the biggest showcase yet for Minnesota craft beer! The 15th annual event on February 26 and 27 will feature 80+ Guild member breweries and brewpubs across two nights at Union Depot in St. Paul. In addition to unlimited sampling of specialty and seasonal beers, patrons can enjoy upscale catered food, craft beer education and music. At the end of the night, the “Best of Fest” winners will be awarded the Great Snowshoe Award.
Tickets $135 + tax and fees for two night package; $75 + tax and fees for single night. PURCHASE HERE
Arguably the most exciting event taking place this month, is the one we get to enjoy on the 29th day! Tickets are $57.50 - $107.50 - $152.50 and considering it's been nearly four years since his last visit - this may be the show to see!! PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Get tickets now for this limited seating event! Your ticket includes: - 1 flight of TWB beer - 1 canvas for your creation - All tools and supplies - Guided painting course instructed by local artist, Tom Moriarty - General fun, enjoyment and merriment! $39.97 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Feb 23 Trivia Mafia SW Craft Bar
Trivia Mafia
Every Tuesday Night at 9:00pm with Late Night Happy Hour Specials and $2.50 taco specials. Feb 25 SPAC Happy Hour Saint Paul Athletic Club Members enjoy complimentary appetizers, a cash bar and SPAC-tacular people! 5:30 - 8:00pm There you have it! Tremendous ways to enjoy yourselves before we begin to march into March! Don't forget that there will be a lot of Orange Detour signs going up, making us even bigger fans of any opportunity to #walkthere.
Jackson Street Project - Kellogg & Jackson closed for one+ year beginning Feb. 22
"When I leave Downtown heading North I take Robert to 94. Around 11th you can go East and West on 94 or North on 35E. For Southbound you can take Robert to Plato and go left to Highway 52. Otherwise Robert to 7th, left to Kellogg and right to 35E South. Many different ways. I was informed to also take 4th to Robert, left to Kellogg, left on Kellogg to Jackson then right down to Shepherd. If you go right on Shepherd that also brings you to 35E." For continuous updates on Jackson Street and much, much more entertaining content - make sure to follow us on Social Media! @pioneerendicott
See you next month for our special St. Patrick's Day announcements!!!
