Twin Cities Pride

Twin Cities Pride and The Art Institutes International Minnesota are pleased to announce that the work of 16 local artisans will be featured in the 2010 Twin Cities Pride Art Show on June 10 hosted by The Art Institutes International Minnesota located at 15 S 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis. The event is free to the public.

The exhibition is dedicated to supporting and showcasing the work of visual artists from across the region. Over 30 artisans submitted nearly 100 pieces for the jury to consider for the exhibition. It made the selection process of exhibitors very difficult. Artists selected by a five member jury of faculty and staff with backgrounds in the visual arts to be featured in the exhibition include:

Chris Anderson
Dixon Bordiano
Marc DeBauch
Natalie Gallagher
Kurt Hippauf
Jim Kelley
Katrina Knutson
Drake McDougall
Mark McNally
Larry Miller
Janelle Olson
Michael Quernemoen
George Roedler (G3)
David Rubedor
Clyde Valentine
Jason Wermager

The Twin Cities Pride Art Show is held in conjunction with The Twin Cities Pride Grand Marshal Reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and desserts prepared by Green Mangos Catering, wine from Barefoot Wine, beer from Samuel Adams and live jazz by Jazz Front Trio. Awards for BEST IN SHOW will be announced during the awards presentation to be held at 6:30 PM.

Winners will have their work displayed in the History Pavilion during the 2010 Twin Cities Pride Festival to be held June 26-27 at Loring Park. The artist whose work is recognized as the top piece of art will be featured in the 2011 Twin Cities Pride Art Show and will be eligible for a solo exhibition during the 2011-2012 season in The Art Institutes International Minnesota Art Gallery.

Thank you to all artists who submitted work for the jury process. The strength of the work submitted ultimately made it all the harder for the jury to come to the ultimate result.

Grand Marshal’s Reception

Don't miss the 2010 Grand Marshal's Reception, Thursday, June 10 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at The Art Institutes International Minnesota in downtown Minneapolis (Ai Minnesota). This annual event serves as a celebration of the many great accomplishments of the GLBT community in the Twin Cities. Come socialize with members of the community and enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, live jazz, tours of the Ai Minnesota campus and a silent auction. An awards presentation will feature the recognition of the Twin Cities Pride Community Award winners and formally introduce the 2010 Twin Cities Pride Grand Marshal.

Twin Cities Pride Community Award Winners are as follows:

Grand Marshal — Dr. Stan Hill, Artistic Director, Twin  Cities Gay Men’s Chorus

Everyday Hero Award — Paul and Hjordy Wagner (authors of “Ready or Not…. They’re Gay: Stories from a Midwestern Family”)

Corporate Achievement Award — Target Corporation

Community Pride Award — PFund Foundation

Funds raised at this event will not only help support the many events produced by Twin Cities Pride, but a portion of the proceeds will benefit Ai Minnesota Alliance, the GLBT student organization at The Art Institutes International Minnesota that provides outreach, advocacy and educational activities for members of the student body.

All are welcome to attend.

Art Show Opening

The 2010 Pride Art Show features works by GLBT artists from around the country and/or works with GLBT themes, juried by members of The Art Institutes International Minnesota faculty and staff. This year the exhibition will open in style when it is unveiled at the Grand Marshal Reception on Thursday, June 10. Outstanding artwork and artists will be recognized during the awards presentation at the Grand Marshal's Reception.

The exhibition will be on display for public viewing in the History Pavilion during the Twin Cities Pride Festival on Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27, 2010.

Art Institutes International Minnesota

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