27 June, 2013

ArtSoup 2013


ArtSoup Elk River Community Arts Festival 2013 - Recap

ArtSoup had many exciting elements that came together to create an actively engaging community arts festival.  ArtSoup 2013 marked the 14th year of ArtSoup, there were 25+ fine art and fine craft artists sales booths which included local arts organizations.  Performances were held on the Great River Energy Stage everything from an interactive puppet show to a dance rock-n-roll band.  The Arts Alliance Main Street Gallery held the Juried Art Exhibit with 30+ participating artists.  Artist Laura Irwin-Schack took home the prize for Best in Show with her pastel Poppies in the Pasture.  The Schroeder Studio held an exhibit in the hallway of the Granite Shores building; the group enjoyed sharing their paintings with the local community.  Kid’s art activities took place in a large tent where kids made one-of-a-kind marble paintings, sculptural paper hats and explored musical instruments.  Reading Frenzy Corner had author Howard Mohr signing his book How to Talk Minnesotan and Minnesota themed kid's games, both were a smash hit!  Enjoy some snap shots from the day! 
 
Great River Energy Stage
Musician Paul Imholte - a one-man band
 Sandhill Photography Club Booth
Schroeder Studio Student Exhibit
 Blacksmith Brett Henkemeyer
 Artist Paul Boyum and shoppers on Jackson Ave.
.340 Magnum Rock-n-roll dance band ended the art filled day!