We've Expanded!

We pulled it off just in time for Art-A-Whirl! Our space in Studio B25 was just too small for all of Rabi's tools and creations. If you've visited recently, you will know what I mean. We should have had a sign that said "Enter at your own risk."

But now, we have the workshop area and a showroom. Rabi is working full time on his art so stop by anytime!

Art-A-Whirl 08 Recap

Thanks for the successful 2008 Art-A-Whirl everyone!

Tentative AAW Schedule

Beyond featuring over 80 artists for the upcoming Art-A-Whirl, the Q.arma Building will be hosting the following on Saturday, May 17th:

Music
12pm: Bankrupt In Panama (other-worldly improbable improvisation)
2pm: Until The End (supremely talented and inspired acoustic guitars)
4pm: Captain Yonder (“hallucinatory-country that’s woozy and creepy”)
6pm: Breaksea Caravel (dark theatrical orchestra)

Lutefisk Sushi C Show
Live drawing jam sessions, demos, and more at Altered Esthetics

Pottery Demonstrations
By fellow artists Anthony and Nick

Movies, Brats and a Bonfire
Weather permitting. The lights go down, the film starts up. We’ll be showing Barnstormers, a delightful short film showing many artists painting on the side of an old barn, and Baraka a stunning view of our world.

Cheers!

Thanks everyone for braving the MN weather and supporting us during this spring's Art Crawl. Now on to our hood's Art-A-Whirl and hopefully warmer temps!

Rabi and fellow artist Hillary at the St Paul Art Crawl.

Upcoming St Paul Art Crawl

The St Paul Art Crawl is a few weeks away. Please join us for your spring shopping!

Crane Ordway
Community Room
281 E 5th St
St Paul, MN 55401
(#9 on map)

Friday, April 25 at 6-10 pm

Saturday, April 26 at 2-10 pm

Sunday, April 27 at 12-5 pm

Hope to see you then!

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3rd Annual Westonka Horticulture Day

Garden and Landscape Vendor Fair open to the public.

Mound Westonka High School
5905 Sunnyfield Rd
Mound, MN 55364

April 5, 2008
8am-3:30pm

Spinny Bird
Found Objects

Artist Statement

My art is contemporary African art inspired by my country, Burkina Faso, and Africa in general. Through my art, I want to share the rich and impressive history and culture of West Africa.

The shapes of my sculptures, furniture and decorative objects are inspired by words, stories, fables and situations that come into my mind, and my culture. By the magic of bending, grinding and welding, I try to give these inspirations a form, an expression and a touch of life so when I get lost in a deep contemplation, I feel like they are living.

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Je fais un art contemporain Africain qui m’est inspire par mon pays le BURKINA FASO et par l’Afrique en général. A traves mes œuvres, je voudrais partager les riches et impressionnantes histoires et la culture de l’Afrique de l’ouest.

Les lignes et formes des mes pièces me sont inspirées par ma culture, des mots, des histoires et fables qui me viennent a l’esprit. Par la magie du pliage, du meulage et du soudage, j’essaie de leur donner une forme, une expression et une touche de vie pour que quant je me perds dans un profonde regard, que je les sente vivre.

Re-Purpose Art Show

Re-Purpose means: re-think, re-use, re-build, re-vive. We aim to answer the questions of “Where does it come from?” and “Where does it go?” All artwork participating in the show contains 75% or more re-used materials.

AZ Gallery
Northern Warehouse Building
308 Prince St #130
St Paul , MN 55101

Opening Reception
April 4, 2008
5-8pm

Exhibition Open
April 4 – 20, 2008

Gallery Hours
Fridays: 5-8pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 10am-2pm

Motorcycle

Found objects

9.5 x 3.5 x 4.5

Contributions: African Risk and Responsibility in Minnesota

Contributions: African Risk and Responsibility in Minnesota

Obsidian Arts
734 E Lake Street # 220
Minneapolis, MN 55407

March 1st-May 31st, 2008

Opening Reception
Saturday, March 1
7pm

Participating Artists

Aziz Osman, Koffi Mbairamadji, Rabi Sanfo, Blandine Wolesse, Benjamin Kofi, and Constant Kpami

Community Discussion

"The State of Africans in Minnesota"
Saturday, May 17
7pm

Film Series
Thursdays at 7pm

March 13
"Le Mediateur"

March 20
"Bruly Bouabre's Alphabet"

March 27
"Photo Souvenir"