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September 2023
Great Art Inspired by Water
| Celebrating a year long suite of exhibitions and programs that explore our relationship to the flora and fauna of the mysterious and brilliant underwater world. | |
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The Big Catch Opens
Hwang + Brevik + Bromley
Three exhibitions open on September 16, with work by three artists, using three mediums, exploring our relationship with the world that lives below the surface, and our desire to understand it. Featuring lifelike fish prints by master gyotaku artist Dwight Hwang, paintings invoking the emotional drama of the literary classic Moby-Dick by Kimble A. Bromley, and illuminated sculptural lanterns highlighting the fragility of marine life by Kristian Brevik.
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The Big Catch Opening Weekend
September 15 - 17, 2023
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Friends + Family Day
Sunday, September 17 10am - 5pm
$20 per friend group/family MMAM Members Free
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Sunday, September 17
10:30am- 11:00am
Included with Admission
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Last chance: Mattison + Sexton
On view through September 3, 2023
This weekend is your last chance to see two stunning exhibitions that have drawn record-smashing crowds. Eclectic paper mâché sculptural works march through the gallery in Lix Sexton’s Out of Water. “...the lifelike wearable sculptures draw attention to a variety of beings that rely on aquatic ecosystems for survival.” (Colossal). Concurrently, ceramicist Courtney Mattison’s solo exhibition reminds us of the fragile beauty of living coral reefs. “Artist and ocean advocate Courtney Mattison wants to bring the beauty of the sea above the surface” (Minnesota Public Radio).
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Closing Soon:
The Poetry of Nature
On view through September 30, 2023
Poetry of Nature: Hudson River School Landscapes from the New-York Historical Society, comprising of some 40 paintings by 25 artists ranging in date from 1818 to 1886, offers a varied survey of important paintings conceived in the style of the Hudson River School and further enriched by each artist’s personal vision. The exhibition has been organized by the New-York Historical Society.
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Festival Weekend
Plein Air Experience 2023
September 28 - October 1, 2023
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is proud to be a presenting partner of the River Arts Alliance’s inaugural event, Flora & Fauna - The Plein Air Experience, in Winona, MN. Featuring workshops led by renowned artists, Fred Somers, Kami Mendlik, and David R. Smith, a weekend long invitational plein air exhibition, presentations, and a public opening reception. All centered around the celebration of the Upper Mississippi’s flora and fauna, and presented en plein air. Visit the website for a list of workshops and live demonstration locations.
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Opening Reception
Thursday, September 28
7 - 8:30pm at MMAM
Free and open to the public
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Invitational Exhibition
September 28 - October 1
10am - 5pm at MMAM
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Demonstrations
September 29 - 30
Various locations
Free and open to the public
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Gala Fundraiser:
For The Love of Water
September 30 | 4pm - 8pm | Tickets $125
| On September 30th, MMAM will be hosting a fundraising event, For The Love of Water: A Poolside Gala From the Minnesota Marine Art Museum at the home of Sabina Bosshard and George Parke. Attendees can enjoy small plates, cocktails, floating-floral arrangements, photo-taking opportunities, and a memorable poolside art auction featuring new and original art by MMAM exhibiting artists. The dress code is garden party cocktail attire. Special guest, Kenneth Be, New-York Historical Society’s Art conservator, to present on the value of museums like MMAM caring and sharing for historically significant works of art. Tickets and more information are available through our website. | |
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Anchor Campaign:
2023 Annual Fund
| Help your Museum remain steadfast in pursuing its longstanding mission - creating meaningful art experiences that explore our relationship to water - all the while shaping a bold and creative vision for the type of impact we hope our work has - to spark wonder and create a more compassionate and connected world for all. Without your investment in the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, we would never have thought it possible to see such a remarkable rebound in the past few years from the COVID pandemic. We have more to come, and ask you to consider a gift today (any amount matters) to the Museum’s 2023 Anchor Campaign. Join the hundreds of other households stepping forward to support the Museum’s ambitious goals. | |
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In a new blog post, MMAM's Enterprise Manager, Carrie Frederich, discusses how she chooses items for the store that align with our mission of creating meaningful art experiences that explore our relationship with water. She also highlights two new products, including a book by GRAMMY-winning producer Rick Rubin, and handmade ceramic painting supplies from Busy Hands Studio in Michigan. See what inspires you in the MMAM Shoppe. | |
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Mission
To create meaningful art experiences that explore our relationship with water.
Vision
To spark wonder, shift perspectives, and create a more compassionate and connected world for all, by boldly leveraging the generative capacities of great art inspired by water.
Values
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Center our work in Communities and Collaboration.
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Steward Sustainability, Equity and Hospitality.
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Operate with Honesty, Transparency and Trust.
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Be Bold and Brave.
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Always Enterprising, Always Outstanding.
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
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