December Newsletter

An Artful New Year:?A Message from Art Force

At the darkest time of the year, we are invited to consider what illuminates us; what brings us light and life.

Art brings life to an exam room, an office, a conference room, a lobby, a work café, a corridor, an amenity space; any space we spend time. Art brightens our existence.

At Art Force, people also brighten our experiences. We are so grateful for dedicated artists, loyal clients, trusted industry colleagues, and respected co-workers for creating the sparks that create the light.

We look forward to a bright and artful 2023!

Installation Highlights:?Projects from the Past Year

Art Force is thankful for the opportunities we had to complete many projects in 2022. We added art to offices, hospitals and clinics, retail spaces, public spaces, and many apartments and senior housing residences. Here are some photo reminders!

Reach out to us at 763 567-2205 or?[email protected]?to discuss enhancing your space with artwork.

Art Events:?December 2022

Aesha Mohamed | A Moon Shall Rise From My Darkness

Soomaal House of Art, Opening January 7th 5:30-8:30 PM.

Soomaal House of Arts presents a solo exhibition of abstract and surrealist paintings curated by the artist Aesha Mohamed. My paintings are a personal exploration of my own experiences with darkness and light, and a celebration of the resilience and strength that can be found within each of us. I hope that my art will inspire others to find their own sources of hope and comfort, and to embrace the light that shines within each of us." -Aesha Mohamed

ABC Kitchen

Silverwood Park, January 12 - February 28, 2023.

Join us for the opening reception of ABC Kitchen by Anika Hsiung Schneider.?Anika Hsiung Schneider’s uses hand-built ceramics, large-scale prints, and sculptural lanterns to represent her Chinese-self through an American understanding of Chinese identity. She subverts, reclaims, and mirrors Europeans' invention of chinoiserie, an imitation and interpretation of Chinese motifs and techniques in art. Interweaving kitchen objects, self-portraiture, animals, and botanical elements. Meet the artist and see the show. ABC Kitchen is on view January 12 - February 28, 2023. Free and open to the public.

Arts North International

Hopkins Center for the Art, January 14 - February 25, 2023.

In its 28th year, this highly competitive international juried exhibition showcases work by artists from throughout the United States and abroad.Recent ANI exhibitions have featured work from 27 states, four provinces of Canada, and China. There is a wide range of mediums represented including acrylic, oil, and watercolor paintings, sculptures, fiber, ceramics, photographs, and more.

2nd World Snow Sculpting Championship

Stillwater MN, January 18th - 22nd.

The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Stillwater, is honored to host the 2nd World Snow Sculpting Championship competition sanctioned by the Association Internationale de Sculpture sur Neige et Glace based in Finland. Teams from around the world will travel to Stillwater, Minnesota to create amazing snow sculptures while competing for prize money and the title of the World Champion. This will be a judged event and will include social events, activities, ceremonies, the people's choice award, and will be fun for the whole family.