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Art-A-Whirl 2011 at the Historic Thorp & CBC
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Art-A-Whirl 2011 AT THE THORP & CBC
Northeast Minneapolis Art Crawl Where: The Historic Thorp & CBC Building (birthplace of Art-A-Whirl) 1618-1620 Central Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55413 When: May 20, 21, 22 Times: Friday 5-10pm, Saturday noon – 8pm, Sunday noon – 5pm Cost: FREE The Thorp & CBC is a unique complex of building spaces, studios and hallways facing Central Ave. and extending to the train tracks near Monroe Street. Visiting during AAW the Thorp/CBC will leave visitors in awe and bewilderment; from the roaming hallways to the eclectic blend of artists, artisans, craftsmen and our creative commercial community. Every year for AAW these forces combine to give our visitors a very unique AAW experience. RESIDENT ARTISTS / COMMERCIAL TENANTS PARTICIPATING IN THIS YEAR’S AAW Open all weekend long: http://bohmcre.com/artawhirl2011openstudios.htm WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS: THORP & CBC OPEN STUDIOS / OPENING RECEPTION / LIVE PHOTO SHOOT / LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE / LIVE DANCE PERFORMANCE / OPEN STUDIO EVENT BY CARRIER PIGEON + NEEDLE & BLACK / ART SHANTY EXHIBIT / NE WALKING TOUR UNVEILING / BETHEL GALLERIES EXHIBIT / OUTSIDE ARTISTS IN THE BIG SPACE FRIDAY MAY 20 OPENING RECEPTION (located in the big space) For artists and guests (open to the public) 5:00pm – 10pm Featuring: Friday 5:30pm >> LIVE FASHION PHOTO SHOOT featuring fashion models, as well as drag queens from the Gay 90s. Presented by: Vicknair Photography & Costume the Cities: Sponsored by ASMP www.asmp-msp.org and AVEDA. Friday 8pm >> LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE Presented by: Julie Johnson + the No-Accounts | www.julieflute.com Also showing in the Big Space: All Weekend >> UNVEILING OF THE NOON WHISTLE Presented by Artshare | newalkingtours.com | artsharene.blogspot.com Artshare will be introducing their audio-guided NE Minneapolis Walking Tour, the Noon Whistle! Learn more about the incredible history behind NE Minneapolis and the Historic Thorp Building & CBC! All Weekend >> HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS :: SPECIAL PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITS BY A 14 PERSON ARTIST COLLECTIVE www.homeiswherethe-art-is.com All Weekend >> INDIVIDUAL ARTIST EXHIBITS Furniture + Décor . JW Upholstery | www.etsy.com/shop/JWUpholsteryFabrics Designer Furniture . Joe Gergen | Artnujo | www.artnujo.com Illustrator . Amy Cerny Vasterling | www.amycernyvasterling.com Photography + Stained Glass . Ray Schoch Pottery . Linda Morse SPECIAL ART-A-WHIRL EVENTS & EXHIBITS Friday 5:00pm – 10:00pm >> EXCEL PLASTICS ART EXHIBIT IN THEIR NEW SPACE Presented by Excel Plastics – Suite 152 in the CBC University of Minnesota students in fabric architecture will be exhibiting their work along with other 3D artists in a dramatic and renovated warehouse space in the Thorp & CBC. Friday 7:00pm – 10:00pm >> CARRIER PIGEON AND NEEDLE & BLACK ART-A-WHIRL OPEN STUDIO SALE Carrier Pigeon and Needle & Black Studio – Suite 223 in the Thorp Building Presented by: Needle & Black | www.needleandblack.com Carrier Pigeon Jewelry | www.carrierpigeonjewelry.com Join clothing designer Kerry Riley (Needle & Black) and her studio mate, jewelry designer Lauren Neal (Carrier Pigeon) for a special art-a-whirl celebration. For the first time, these designers will be collaborating on an exclusive accessories collection available only during art-a-whirl. Pieces from both of their Spring 2011 collections will also be available to preview and purchase. Saturday @6:15pm + @7:15pm >> LIVE DANCE PERFORMANCES (IN THE BIG SPACE) Twin Cities movement theater group Black Label Movement | www.blacklabelmovement.com All Weekend >> BETHEL GALLERIES ART EXHIBIT Presented by the Bethel University Galleries – Suite 130 in the Thorp Building 10+ Art Students from Bethel University will exhibit and sell their Senior Thesis Artwork. All Weekend >> ART-A-WHIRL SHANTIES Presented by the Art Shanty Projects www.artshantyprojects.org HISTORIC THORP & CBC WEBSITES www.thorpcbc.com www.bohmcre.com/artawhirl2011.htm www.nemplsartspace.blogspot.com www.twitter.com/thorpandcbc www.facebook.com/historicthorpandcbc THANK YOU to the Art-A-Whirl 2011 at the Thorp & CBC SPONSORS: Civic Design, l'etoile, Banner Creations, TWVS, Excel Plastics, Bohm Commercial Real Estate 
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