17 December, 2009
Christmas Gifts
12 November, 2009
Elk River Landmarks Art Show Scheduled
Annual Holiday Art/Gift Show
01 May, 2009
Art is the Emotion that Drives the Community
“Art is the emotion that drives the community”. Mark Haglund
This is why. Life is like art and art is like life, right? We have all heard that.
So, what is a community but a bunch of lives thrown together. Art is emotional. So if there is no art in people’s lives, the community is missing that emotion.
On a business level a community is made up of a bunch of businesses. We have hardware stores, convenience stores, plumbers, lawyers, doctors, gas stations, lumber stores, contractors, carpenters, handymen, restaurant, gift stores, fine dining, well you get the idea. All of these establishments or occupations are important in a community.
Each one of the business owners can be passionate about their business or profession, but let’s face it every community has it’s own business and fabulous business owners.
What defines your community? What sets it apart from other places? Why would anyone outside of your community want to drive to yours to spend their money?
Well let’s look at some examples. Broadway defines New York. Chicago is defined by it’s great Blues clubs and art galleries. LA is defined by Hollywood. Get the drift? These are all big art meccas. People can get emotional about going there. Some plan their vacations around going to these places. Ever heard of Branson, Missouri before? Not until they decided to brand their town as a venue for Country Music.
I will finish by saying this. A strong art community is a stronger financial community. The emotion that is stirred in the lives of people is the same emotion that spurs the growth in the community.
So support your local art community and all of it’s artists.
Mark Haglund
Fine Art Artist
Arts Alliance Member
11 November, 2008
Entertainment at the Holiday Art Show
The Arts Alliance Gallery is overflowing with one of a kind pieces of art for sale. Each Thursday night a different Artist will be showcased at an open house in the Gallery and the Gallery will stay open until 8PM.The following artists will be providing entertainment for us during our Holiday Show at the Arts Alliance Gallery.
Nov. 13, Thursday, 5:30 - 8pm, Stephen Hodder, glass artist and guitarist from Princeton will provide background music for shopping.
Nov. 15, Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00pm, Ryan Knutson, a 12-year old guitarist from Clearwater will play. Ryan is a 7th grade student at St. Cloud Christian School, and has been playing guitar for 4 1/2 years.
Nov. 20, Thursday, between 5:30 - 7:30pm, Melia Willoughby of Elk River, will entertain with Harp melodies. Melia is a 14-year old student at Salk Middle School, and studies harp with Emile Gerard.
Nov. 22, Saturday, 1:00 - 2:00pm Story Time with Shawn McCann, illustrator of children's books and painter. His most recent book is _The Sick Bug_, written by Susie Bazil.
Dec. 4, Thursday, 5:30 - 8:00pm, Stephen Hodder will provide us with music on his guitar.
Dec. 11, Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00pm, "Mississippi Mud", a guitar trio from Elk River will entertain us with all original songs. Members are Darrell Peterson, Paul Donaldson and Gordy Moldenhaur.
Dec. 13, Saturday, 1:00-2:00pm "Holiday Songs on the Harp" arranged and performed by Jean Bostrum
Dec. 18, Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00pm, Story Time with Shawn McCann.
The public is invited to join in on the fun every Thursday evening, 4-8pm, during our Holiday Show receptions at the Arts Alliance Gallery, 716 Main Street, Elk River. For more information call the Gallery at 763 441-4725.
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