Re-posting from SDA MN news

Call for Entry: A Common Thread 2012, Textile CenterA Common Thread 2012 is an exhibition showcasing the exceptional work of Textile Center members. Non-juried, this exhibition gives every member an opportunity to exhibit a piece of their more recent work in Textile Center galleries. Entry deadline: November 21,2011See full listing of the opportunity at www.textilecentermn.org/gallery.asp

Minnesota Gynecology & Aesthetics is opening a new location in Wayzata on November 1st and they are looking to display local women's art in the practice. We are looking for large art work/paintings to display on our walls. Artists focusing on growth, renewal, health, inner spirit, strength, etc. would be wonderful. Western suburb/Lake Minnetonka area artists would be nice. We can display on an ongoing timeline as a nice marketing opportunity for several female artists to show their work to a specific demographic.Please email Angela Taylor of Minnesota Gynecology & Aesthetics at atsherlock@gmail.com if interested. www.mngaclinic.com. See full listing of the opportunity at mnartists.org: www.mnartists.org/article.do?rid=300622

The Rochester Art Center is currently accepting submissions for the 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series, an exhibition program dedicated to promising young artists working in the state of Minnesota.Applications are accepted from September 24 - November 18, 2011 and are reviewed in early December by the Chief Curator and the review panel composed of working artists, curators, teachers, and arts professionals. From this review, a schedule is determined for the next season of four exhibitions, each approximately twelve-weeks long. Completion of the entire process can take up to two months, with artists being notified by the end of December. See full listing of the opportunity at mnartists.org: www.mnartists.org/article.do?rid=299852

If you are interested in political activity related to the arts in Minnesota you may want to check out this website regarding funding of the arts vs. football stadiums: http://capwiz.com/artsusa/mn/issues/alert/?alertid=55414501.