December 2024. Great Art Inspired by Water. | |
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Annual Theme: Rising Tides
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum presents the 2025 exhibition theme Rising Tides, inviting visitors to explore humanity’s intricate relationship with water through a series of groundbreaking exhibitions. From Edward Burtynsky’s abstract aerial photographs in Water, to Alexis Rockman’s monumental paintings of oceanic transformation in Oceanus, and Shelly Mosman’s striking, water-inspired portraits in Currents, each show reveals water as a source of life, a cultural force, and a vanishing resource. Erik Jon Olson’s Waste Not and Michael Kareken’s Ebb and Flow reimagine discarded materials, offering powerful commentary on sustainability and renewal.
Additionally, the 2025 literary arts exhibition, Once Upon a Shore, curated by Ojibwe writer Heid Erdrich, weaves Indigenous narratives of rivers and lakes with multidisciplinary artistry, while Spectacle in Motion: The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World immerses visitors in the 19th-century spectacle of maritime storytelling with a 1,275-foot long and 8-foot high panoramic painting. Anchoring the year is Fluid: What is Marine Art, and What Can it Be?, which juxtaposes historic and contemporary works, expanding our perception of marine art. Through Rising Tides, we invite you to reflect on water’s essential yet imperiled role in our lives and our shared future.
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Friday, January 24, 2025
Tickets: $20 | MMAM Member Rate: $15
Celebrate the start of an inspiring new year at MMAM with the 2025 launch party! This year’s theme, Rising Tides, will shape our 2025 exhibitions and programming, exploring art’s powerful relationship with water, nature, and resilience. Be among the first to experience the opening of three captivating exhibitions: Edward Burtynsky: Water, Shelly Mosman: Currents, and Once Upon a Shore. The evening begins with an exclusive, artist-led tour of Currents, where Shelly Mosman will share insights into her creative process and the inspirations behind her work.
After the tour, dive into a night of live music and celebration. Enjoy music from David Huckfelt, and artist-inspired cocktails from our bar, along with delicious food available for purchase. Step outside to our riverwalk and warm up by a crackling bonfire, enjoying the beauty of a crisp winter night along the river. More than a party, this is a chance to gather, connect, and set sail on a transformative year of art and exploration. We can’t wait to welcome you to 2025.
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A Nation Takes Place: Gulf South Convening | |
Friday, December 6, 2024 | New Orleans, LA
10a-1:15p | Tulane River and Coastal Center
[virtual attendance available]
2p-3:30p | Amistad Research Center
[onsite attendance only]
With support from the Terra Foundation for American Art, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is co-hosting a series of national convenings, bringing together artists, writers, curators, scholars, community organizers, and art professionals at critical waterways in the United States. These convenings will further discussion, knowledge sharing, and cultivating networks to address new and emerging scholarship, curatorial practices, and artistic expression that centers Indigenous and Black voices within the marine art and maritime genre. Our first stop? The Gulf South.
The convenings are inspired by the themes explored in the Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s groundbreaking exhibition, currently on view at MMAM through March 2, 2025, A Nation Takes Place. Co-curators of the exhibition, Tia-Simone Gardner and Shana M. griffin, will introduce audiences to the core ideas behind A Nation Takes Place, the artists and their artwork featured in the exhibition, and highlight the work that is happening in the Gulf South region.
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Last chance to see Kajahl, Judy Onofrio
& Across a Wide Ocean
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Three exhibitions close on January 5, 2025
Don’t miss your opportunity to see three extraordinary exhibitions, all closing January 5, 2025! Kajahl’s Ultra Mare, features vibrant oil paintings that transport you to mythical seas. Marvel at Judy Onofrio’s Deep Dive, featuring breathtaking sculptures inspired by oceanic wonders and childhood memories. Finally, explore Across a Wide Ocean, a poignant look at identity and migration that delves into The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith (Penguin Random House, 2021), and The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Khoa Le (Lerner Publishing, Carolrhoda Books, 2020). These powerful exhibitions unite imagination, history, and human connection.
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Workshop: Willow Hamper Baskets with Zac Fittipaldi | |
January 18-19, 2025 | 9am - 4pm Daily
Tuition: $300 | MMAM Member Rate: $290
+ $100 Materials fee
Discover the timeless craft of willow basketry in our immersive 2-day workshop. Under the expert guidance of Zac Fittipaldi, an artisan with nearly 20 years of experience, you’ll create a small hamper basket using locally grown willow. Whether you're a seasoned craftsperson or a beginner, this hands-on experience will connect you with the art of weaving and the natural beauty of this traditional material. Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot today and bring home a one-of-a-kind creation!
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Bingo Overboard + Free Student Thursdays | |
Visit MMAM this December!
Looking for a fun, interactive activity for the kids in your life? Play Bingo Overboard, the ultimate search-and-find adventure at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum! This family-friendly game is included with admission and offers an exciting way to explore our galleries. While Bingo Overboard is available all of the time at MMAM, Thursdays are extra special. Not only is admission free for all students (K-12 and college), but the museum is open until 8pm, giving you even more time to explore and enjoy. Make memories and spark curiosity at MMAM.
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Limited offer to save on memberships
Give the gift of art this holiday season! Give a MMAM gift membership to your friends and family, and give the gift of art for an entire year. Membership benefits include free admission, discounted programs, and a member discount in the MMAM Shoppe. Now through December 31, save $10 on all individual and household gift memberships. Share MMAM, and gift an experience.
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Shop the museum this holiday season
Discover unique treasures for everyone on your list at the MMAM Shoppe this holiday season! From festive cards and inspiring books, to handcrafted jewelry, art-making supplies, and delightful gifts for children, you’ll find something truly special. Don’t miss out on exclusive giveaways and holiday shopping events November 29 - December 1, and the Winona Gift Shop Hop on December 6 - 8!
Visit the MMAM Shoppe anytime the museum is open, no admission needed!
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Host Your Next Event at MMAM | |
Exciting rentals at the museum
Situated on seven acres on the Upper Mississippi River just outside downtown Winona, Minnesota, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s stunning location, sophisticated ambiance, artful inspiration, and family friendly atmosphere make it the perfect venue for your photoshoots, business events and meetings, social gatherings and celebrations, large and small, art events and performances, and weddings. Our hospitality team is here to help you plan your next event. Inquire today.
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Mission
To create meaningful art experiences that explore our relationship with water.
Vision
To spark wonder and create a more compassionate and connected world for all.
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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