Crossings Art Alliance in Brainerd Solo Exhibit
https://www.crossingarts.org
Opening on January 10th and classes and workshops on January 11th
Flux Frost Fest
You’re invited to Flux Frost Fest. Join us December 7, 11am-7pm for a holiday art show & sale bursting with handmade gifts by over 15 Artists, Craftspeople and Artisan Food Vendors. Throughout the building you’ll find a festive array of clay ornaments, jewelry, art kits, tiles, glass ornaments, chocolate and coffee.
Potek Glass and Clay Squared will be holding sales during the event.
Other activities include Create & Chill art projects by “Art to Change the World” and make and take clay projects at Clay Squared Gallery.
The first 25 attendees will get a free piece of art by the Art to Change the World interns.
Enjoy holiday snacks and apple cider while you browse and mingle.
Please note that while the “Art to Change the World” venue is not accessible, many activities will take place on the first floor of the building.
www.fluxartsbuilding.com www.claysquared.com
www.arttochangetheworld.com
Snack and Squish- November
"Hunt and Gather"
November 13th 12:00 to 1:00
Flux Arts Building Studios A and E
2505 Howard St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Escape your regular life in the middle of the month in the middle of the day to explore fun themes at Clay Squared’s Snack and Squish! Owners Josh Blanc and Layl McDill love to find unique treasures to use in their art. Josh has an artful collection of stamps and Layl as junk jars galore! We will share some stories of discoveries we’ve made as we’ve traveled about or just poked around our own basement! Then do a little squishing of clay onto a small bake-able object in Layl’s studio and play around with texture in Josh’s space.
We will be revealing surprising connections while you learn more about Clay Squared and have interesting conversations. Our snacks this time will be hunted and gathered from one of our favorite local places: Holy Land!
Make your lunch break out-of-this-world fun!
Bring a coworker, friend, spouse, date, children or furry friend. We take them all! This is a great community networking event- you never know who you will meet- local arts organizers, publishers, artists, business owners, and more!
Three Rivers Art Festival 2024
200 through 600 blocks of Columbia Street in Historic Downtown Covington, LA
Artistry 48th Annual Members Exhibit 2024
Each year this exciting competition and exhibition brings together Artistry’s talented members.
It is always a varied and eclectic collection showcasing many different mediums, styles and techniques.
Every year the exhibiting artwork is selected by a prominent member of the local arts community.
This year’s juror who will be selecting the work for the show is Rachel Daly, Artistry’s former Director of Visual Arts! The juror who will be the decider of the 11 awards including a $600 Best of Show Award, will be announced at a later date. https://artistrymn.org/48th-annual-members-juried-art-show-copy
Extremely MN
https://robbingallery.org/call-for-artists
Opening Reception and Awards Presentation
Thursday, November 7, 5:30-8 pm.
Members' Spotlight Phipps Center for the Arts
https://thephipps.org/visual-arts/galleries
Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival 2024
Layl will be at booth “Miro 14”
Location: Seville Square, Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 9am - 5pm on Friday and Saturday, 9am – 4pm on Sunday
Children’s Festival: Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm.
Admission to the festival is free
Small Works at Woman Made Gallery 2024
All works in this exhibit are less than $200. Layl has two pieces that were juried in.
https://womanmade.org/product-category/small-works-members-show-2024/
Peoria Arts Festival 2024
Peoria, Illinois, is home to world-class medical facilities, Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company), numerous IT companies, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants and bars, sporting and entertainment venues, urban living (the newly renovated Warehouse District which is located near the Riverfront), and a very active arts community. It's big city amenities with Midwestern charm! The Peoria area is located in the 'Heart of Illinois' and is between Chicago and St. Louis.
Fair Dates - September 28-29 2024
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
Art Z Gallery Group Exhibit
Layl will have several smaller pieces and one large piece at this small group exhibition at the ArtZ gallery in Amery, WI
https://www.artzgallery.org
Affordable Arts Festival 2024
All art is under $150. Layl will have several large pieces and teapots which are ready to find the perfect home. At 11:00 there will be one hour where everything will be under $100. It will be a frenzy of art buying!
https://affordableartsfestival.com
August Snack and Squish "Hot and Flashy"
Clay Squared hosts monthly presentations on a theme with snacks! In August Josh Blanc and Layl McDill will talk about the use of Heat in their work. Come and create something that we will bake or fire for you!
Every month we will have snacks that relate to the subject.
August will be one of our favorite local restaurants- Crescent Moon Afghani Pizza (Football Pizza)
We will be revealing surprising connections while you learn more about Clay Squared and have interesting conversations.
Make your lunch break out-of-this-world fun!
Bring a coworker, friend, spouse, date, children or furry friend. We take them all!
RSVP layl@claysquared.com or let us know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1251780762453824
Loring Park Arts Festival 2024
Saturday - 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm
http://www.loringparkartfestival.com
Catch and Release Enigmas- Solo Exhibit
Opening August 2nd at 5:00
https://www.peoriaartguild.org
Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair
The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair
Thurs - Fri, July 18 & 19 - 10am 9pm
Saturday, July 20th - 10am - 8pm
The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair is located on Main Street between Huron & William streets in downtown Ann Arbor, MI, on Liberty Street between Main Street and Fifth Ave, and on State Street between William & Madison streets, adjacent to the campus of the University of Michigan. Additionally, the Summer Art Fair extends down South University from State Street to Forest where the fair started in 1960. This portion of the fair was formerly known as the South University Art Fair and became a part of the Summer Art Fair in 2021.
July Snack and Squish "Frosting and Sprinkles"
Clay Squared hosts monthly presentations on a theme with snacks! This month Josh Blanc will talk about glaze and Layl McDill will talk about glitter! Get a chance to try both yourself!
Every month we will have snacks that relate to the subject.
July will be one of our favorite foods- doughnuts!
We will be revealing surprising connections while you learn more about Clay Squared and have interesting conversations.
Make your lunch break out-of-this-world fun!
Bring a coworker, friend, spouse, date, children or furry friend. We take them all!
RSVP layl@claysquared.com or let us know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1251780762453824
Talbot Street Arts Festival 2024
https://www.talbotstreet.org
With over 200 artists from across the nation, this juried art fair continues to be ranked as one of the finest fairs in the country. Talbot Street Art Fair is located between 16th & 20th in the historic Herron Morton Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN.
This is a family friendly event with a wide range of artist styles and mediums for all to enjoy.
Free Admission
Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Dogwood Arts Festival
Knoxville, TN
APRIL 26-28, 2024 | WORLD'S FAIR PARK
Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville! The festival is held on the beautifully redesigned Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park and features over 100 fine art vendors, live music, entertainment, children's activities, food & beverage vendors, and more.
FESTIVAL HOURS:
Friday & Saturday: 10AM - 7PM
Sunday: 10AM - 5PM
https://www.dogwoodarts.com/dogwoodartsfestival
Nooks and Crannies Coalesce Solo Exhibit
Rum River Art Center At the Jans Johansen Gallery
Special events:
Reception: April 20th 2:00 to 4:00
Visit Layl while she Gallery sits: April 18th 11:00 to 12:30 May 9th 11:00 to 1:15
Artist Talk May 11th 12:00pm
Class On May 11th 10:00am to 12:00pm
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Select Saturdays: 10am – 4pm
https://rumriverart.com
Artistic Tapestry: Connecting Voices, Forms, and Human Narratives
Embark on an artistic odyssey with Analeise Marie Jarvi-Beamer, Alice Blessing, Wynn Davis, and Layl McDill as they breathe life into surfaces, each with a unique tale to tell.
Analeise Marie, an emerging artist from the Twin Cities, weaves explorations of femininity and the human figure into her work.
Alice Blessing, a community-oriented teaching artist, paints vibrant portraits using her fingers as well as brushes, calling attention to depression, identity and patriarchy in her practice.
Wynn Davis repurposes discarded trinkets, creating mixed media pieces that visually narrate the stories of the human condition.
Layl McDill's mission unfolds in her animal-centric work, compelling viewers to reexamine the world and find creative solutions within its complex tapestry.
Join us for a reception on Thursday, April 4 from 6-8 PM
Join us in weaving a vibrant collaborative artistic tapestry at the Larson Art Gallery. Showcase your artistic prowess by actively participating in our exhibition! Embrace the spirit of imagination and "What if" scenarios as you adorn an ornament to be displayed in the gallery alongside the works of the featured five artists in this unique show.
https://sua.umn.edu/visit/arts-culture/larson-gallery
Great River Arts Solo Exhibit
This exhibit will feature all of Layl’s large scale animals.
https://greatart.org/pages/main-gallery
Three Rivers Art Festival
200 through 600 blocks of Columbia Street in Historic Downtown Covington, LA
Art in the Park 2023 Highland Illinois
https://www.highlandartscouncil.org
The 19th Annual Art in the Park offers covered and outdoor spaces filled with world class art in the hometown atmosphere of Lindenthal Park, Highland, Illinois, near St. Louis. This three-day juried exhibit, sponsored by Highland Arts Council, shows the works of nearly 60 artists in nine mediums: Clay; Drawing/Graphic Design/Printmaking; Fabric/Fibre; Glass; Jewelry; Painting/Pastels; Photography; Mixed Media; Sculpture/Wood
Friday, October 13, 2023, from 5 pm - 8 pm; Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 10 am to 5 pm; and on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 11 am to 4 pm.
St. James Court Art Show
2023 marks the 67th Annual St. James Court Art Show.
The St. James Court Art Show is a juried fine arts and contemporary crafts show featuring over 600 artists from around the U.S. held among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes in the heart of historic Old Louisville.
This 4-square block, outdoor art show takes place annually on the first weekend of October, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Six unique sections, one art show. St. James Court, Belgravia Court, Fourth Street, 3rd Street, 1300 Section, West End Baptist Church.
Layl will be in the St. James Court Section
https://www.stjamescourtartshow.com
As Above So Below
Join us at historic Larson Hemsgård farm in Princeton, MN. for an afternoon of fun educational activities celebrating the autumnal equinox. Walk the labyrinth, visit with the farm animals, sing along with local musicians, participate in nature-based demonstrations, and much, much, more.
Peoria Arts Festival
Peoria, Illinois, is home to world-class medical facilities, Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company), numerous IT companies, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants and bars, sporting and entertainment venues, urban living (the newly renovated Warehouse District which is located near the Riverfront), and a very active arts community. It's big city amenities with Midwestern charm! The Peoria area is located in the 'Heart of Illinois' and is between Chicago and St. Louis.
Fair Dates - September 23-24, 2023
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
Naperville Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
The Riverwalk, considered to be one of the most beautifully maintained park grounds in the Midwest, features plants, trees, fountains and covered bridges along side a winding brick walkway. This paved path is a natural showcase for many of the sculptures and artwork commissioned by Naperville’s Century Walk committee. As the focal point of downtown Naperville, it is a delightful setting for a Fine Art Fair. Visitors travel from far and near to enjoy the splendor of the riverwalk and the quaint restaurants and shops in downtown Naperville. On the third weekend in September we add to the ambiance with an outstanding display of the finest in visual arts.
10:00 to 5:00 both days
Rumriver Art Center Teacher Exhibit
Opening is Saturday Sept 9 from 2-4
The show at Rum River Art Center runs from Sept 9-Sept 30
Moves to Northtown Library October 2 to November 29th