24 April, 2010

Reception April 24 for Schroeder oil painters

Schroeder Student Show - Oil Paintings
Show dates April 12 - May 8
Reception Sat. April 24, 2 -5 PM

A reception for the public to meet the artists participating in the Schroeder Studio Art Show will be held Saturday April 24 at the Arts Alliance Gallery on Main Street in Elk River from 2 to 5 p.m. About 30 adult members of the class are displaying about 80 paintings in a show that will continue through May 8. Portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and animal portraits are featured in the show.
Painting: “Itasca Red” by Wendy Sallman is among the  exhibits at Arts Alliance. 

Gallery Exhibit Schedule 2010

January 6 - February 6    Members Show, Elk River Landmarks
Currently on display.

 February 10 - February 13 District #728 Student Art Show
Reception Sat. Feb 13, 2 -5 PM

February 17 - March 13 Roxanne Current, Mark Haglund-Oil paintings and Diane Ericson-Baskets
Reception Sat. Feb 27, 2 -5 PM

March 17 - April 10 Watercolor Show  
Reception Sat. March 27, 2 -5 PM

April 12 - May 8 Schroeder Student Show - Oil Paintings
Reception Sat. April 24, 2 -5 PM

May 12 - June 19 John and Rainy Heckman, Paints and Pastels  
Reception Thurs. May 20, 5-9PM 

June 23 - July 31 Fiber Exhibit-Quilting and other Fiber   
Reception Thurs. July 1, 5-9PM 

August 4 - September 11 Lisa Tetlaff and Judy Syring - Photography 
Reception Thurs. Aug 12, 5-9PM 

September 15 - October 23 Sara Hartman-Oil Paintings and Portraits 
Reception Thurs. Sept 23, 5-9PM

November 3 - December 24 Annual Holiday Art and Gift Show  
Reception Sat. Nov 13, 2-5PM

09 April, 2010

Michael Monroe in Concert Thursday April 15 7PM at Zabee Theater

Click here for U-tube video of Michael Monroe in Performance
From vinyl to digital, Michael Monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing nationally in concert, festival, corporate and educational settings. He has travelled many miles since his first paid performance for an audience of 4000 and he recorded his first demo 30 years ago in a "chicken coop" studio owned by Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary.

His unique creation of music leaves his audiences mesmerized as he blends his rich vocals, guitar, bamboo and glass flutes, combining musical styles of acoustic folk and jazzy reggae. Michael's original music and compelling energy bring a powerful style that is as much fun as it is innovative,,, music and technology working together powered by creativity... and he recycles his music on stage with his "live" layering/looping technique.

Tickets: $ 15 Adults, $12 Seniors and Members, $5 Children 8th grade and younger. Click here to buy tickets online, Tickets also available at the Arts Alliance Gallery 763-441-4725 and at the door.
Call for Entries All Fiber Exhibit
Show Runs June 30 - July 31, 2010

All artwork must be original in design or concept 

and created by the artist. All artwork must be 
fiber or textile related. Wall hanging size: 
Up to 120" perimeter All work must be ready to hang. 
Artists may submit up to 3 items for exhibit. All artists 
are required to work at least one (1) 3-hour shift during 
the exhibit. For questions, call Sylvia at 763-441-4725 
or email s_dudycha@elkriverart.org Entry fee of $15 (members) 
$30 (non- members) to be sent with application. Click to Download application

Heart of the Arts Gala Thursday, May 6, 2010

Heart of the Arts
 Gala May 6, 2010 
Heart of the Arts Gala
Thursday, May 6, 2010

Save the date for this years Gala at the Wellstead of Rogers. 

The Theme is the Fountains of Rome. Bring your friends and 
join us for a fun filled evening and support the Arts Alliance.
Tickets are $65 each or $800 to sponsor a table. 

Click here to purchase tickets online. 
Tickets are also available at the Arts Alliance Gallery.  
Call Deb at 763-441-4725 for more information and to reserve your table today.

22 March, 2010

Watercolor Exhibit opens at the Arts Alliance Gallery

 An exhibit of watercolor paintings by 10 artists began at the Arts Alliance Gallery on Wednesday and will continue through April 10.

The artists are Jim Anderson of Monticello, Duane Barnhart of Aitkin, Cherene Bebeau of Princeton, Kathy Braud of Little Falls, Henry Johanson of Elk River, Eleanor Johnson of Big Lake, Judy Meyeraan of Big Lake, Kim Pietrzak of Big Lake, Mary Steinson of St. Paul and Chris Wilson of Elk River.

Florals, landscapes and portraits are on display —and something new. Anderson uses watercolor paints in a special technique he calls “cementious” to create furniture and wall art. Impossible to explain, it must be seen.

A reception for the public to meet the artists is set for Saturday, March 27, 2 to 5 p.m. at the gallery, 716 Main St. Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

--"Rocks & Reflections" and "Midnight in the Marsh" both by 
Cherene Bebeau















 Tree" by Chris Wilson












 --"Twin Lake" by Duane Barnhart













--"Red Hot - Cool Blue" by Kathy Braud










"Life's Reflections" by Kim Pietrzak

As a special offer during this exhibit, Judy Meyeraan is taking orders for custom portraits from favorite photos. She will provide an 11'x14" watercolor portrait matted and sleeved for $150. Shown on the attached photo are examples of portraits by Judy.





Remember the reception for this exhibit is Saturday, March 27, 2 to 5 p.m. at the gallery, 716 Main St. Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

11 January, 2010

Got Cabin Fever?

Winter Class Schedule 2010

Got cabin fever?  The Arts Alliance has the cure. Check out our new class schedule. We have a great selection of adult classes to cure your blues. Click here for the whole schedule.

New Gallery Show "Elk River Scenes and Landmarks"

The Arts Alliance is proud to announce their new show in the Main Street Gallery.
Show dates are Jan 6 - Feb 6, 2010. 
Artists reception on Sat., Jan 16, 2-5pm. 


"Kelley Farm Rooster", Oil Painting, Joan Ruprecht

"Elk River Feed Store", Oil Painting, Shirley Hove





  "Kelley Farm House", Oil Painting, Mark Haglund



"Old Elk River", Oil Painting, Harley Rohlf (from collection of
Nancy Gongoll)






The Arts Alliance is proud to announce their new show in the Main Street Gallery.  The theme of the show is  "Elk River Scenes and Landmarks".  The show features Arts Alliance members and their art.
Show dates are Jan 6 - Feb 6, 2010. 
Artists reception on Sat., Jan 16, 2-5pm. 
Come and meet the artists at the reception. There will be refreshments and live music by 2 talented young musicians playing the flute and keyboard.
Come join the party!