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510 Art Lab

Nonprofit ; Poetry & Literature ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Art/Fine Craft

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. An inclusive learning environment conveniently located on Sinclair Lewis Avenue.

Art In Motion

Built right off the Lake Wobegon Bike Trail, in Holdingford, Minnesota, Art in Motion is a beautiful facility meant to encourage creativity and engagement with our friends, family, and strangers alike. Whether you are out biking the trails of central Minnesota, or looking for a place to spend a couple of hours, the land surrounding Art In Motion includes pollinator fields and a labyrinth. Enjoy food in our cafe, beverages from local brewers, and plenty of seating to take in the view. We aim to create an atmosphere that stimulates the mind and body, to learn, grow and engage while being in the moment with each other by offering: ● Access off of the Lake Wobegon Bike Trail ● Outdoor space to eat, wander, and be with each other ● Exhibition space featuring local and international artists of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds. ● Art Making Studio space for visitors to watch the artist in action, create work for themselves, and learn more about the creative process. ● Fields of native grasses, pollinator plantings, and paths for visitors to explore while they visit. ● BOHO Cafe featuring farm-to-table foods and beverages ● Adult beverage area ● Labyrinth (planted in 2020) ● Apples Residency house for visiting artists and their families ● Large scale screen for independent music and film events ● Stage for small musical guests Registration

Barb Kellogg

Poetry & Literature ; Visual Arts

Barb Kellogg, of Avon, Minnesota, is a photographic artist specializing in nature photography who creates elegant and timeless images. Her journey is to create photography that is about something, not of something. Whether consciously or not, she asks herself, “what do I want this image to feel like?” Barb loves photographing flowers, but can’t ignore the dignified nature of trees, either. While Barb’s primary photographic medium is digital, she has begun incorporating film into her creative repertoire. Barb’s work predominantly features the beauty of nature, but conceptual photography lets her expand her creativity beyond nature, while often still including it. Her photographic journey led her down the path of becoming an accidental author with her work on humanizing mental illness through a photographic essay. Barb received the Individual Artist Award grant in 2019. She also was awarded the Artist Career Development Grant in 2017 for her “If You Only Knew” photo essay (formerly titled “What Mental Illness Feels Like”). Both grants were from Central Minnesota Arts Board, with funds provided by The McKnight Foundation. That same project was a solo exhibit at Gallery St. Germain in St. Cloud, MN in May 2018; and at Great River Arts in 2019. She has been part of several juried group exhibits in Minnesota: Arts in Harmony (2015, 2016, 2017, and two images in 2018), including being selected for their Traveling Exhibit, “Arts North”, at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis (2017, 2018); Essential Art in St. Cloud (2015 and 2017); and the Paramount Juried Art Exhibit in St. Cloud (2016 and 2017). Her photograph Pelicans on a Lake received an honorable mention from juror Stan Tekiela in 2015 at the Elk River Arts Alliance Photography exhibit. Barb has had several solo art events in the St. Cloud area, including her exhibit titled “When We Open Our Eyes” in May 2017. She also serves as a board member for Avon Area Arts, a local non-profit arts organization in Avon, Minnesota. Barb is self taught through online education, books, workshops, help from fellow photographers, and ongoing practice. Current and upcoming photography projects include increasing her knowledge of photographing with film and creating a book, “If You Only Knew”, revealing what mental illness feels like. The book was published November 2019. To find out more about Barb Kellogg’s photography or book, visit www.BarbKelloggPhotography.com.

Paramount Center for the Arts

Dance ; Gallery/Museum ; Kids & Families ; Kids/Family ; Literature/Poetry ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Poetry & Literature ; Theatre ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Art/Fine Craft ; Visual Arts

The historic Paramount Center for the Arts is Central Minnesota’s home for arts and entertainment. The Paramount’s iconic marquee anchors the arts district on St. Germain Street and has been a symbol of the community’s cultural life for over 100 years. The Paramount’s 804-seat theatre is home to a wide variety of community and professional performances and the active Visual Arts Center offers classes and exhibitions in a wide range of genres. The Paramount’s outreach department works with artists, schools and community organizations to bring the arts into Central Minnesota’s life.

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