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 International Juried Photography Exhibition

THE LIFE OF COLOR

Opening Night Reception: March 16, 6-8PM, 2024
Exhibition dates: Mar, 16 – April 13, 2024

Color is a dynamic dimension, defined by its three unique components: Hue, Value, and Saturation. These elements serve as the fundamental building blocks in the poetic and symbolic realm of color within creative photography. It's more than a spectacle; it's a psychological journey. Colors evoke moods, thoughts, and concepts with their mere presence, tapping into psychology, biology, and culture.

 

While black and white photography has its own artistic merits and has been historically significant, color photography is widely embraced for its ability to convey a broad range of information and emotional nuances.

 

Praxis Gallery presents photographic art that explores the implications of color as a central device in the creation of compelling photographic art. Curated by Praxis Directors

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© Charter Weeks

 International Juried Photography Exhibition

BLACK & WHITE

Opening reception: Sat. Mar 16, 6–8PM
Exhibition dates: Mar 16 - April 13, 2024

Juror: Elizabeth Flinsch

More than half a century after the advent of color film, black and white & monochromatic photography continues to capture our collective imagination. Utilizing tone, contrast, texture and shape, monochromatic photography strips its subject to only the most essential visual elements; revealing a sense of soul, substance and meaning – separate from the shifting sentiments, symbolism and cultural associations of color imagery.

 

Praxis Gallery presents photographic works that demonstrate the fundamental qualities that make black & white and monochromatic photography an enduring, contemporary art form. 

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©Pekka Innanen

2024 ANNUAL MEMBER SHOWCASE

OPENING RECEPTION: Sat. Feb17, 6-8PM
Exhibition Dates: Feb 17 - Mar 9, 2023

We are thrilled to host our third annual Praxis Artist Member Exhibition! The exhibit will be installed by our gallerist Jonathon Pavlica as a salon style presentation. 

Thank you for supporting Praxis Gallery | Photo Arts Center and non-profit photographic arts programming!

 International Juried Photography Exhibition

FAMILY PHOTOS

MEMORY • IDENTITY • ARTIFACT

Opening Night Reception: Sat .February 17, 6-8PM
Exhibition dates: Feb. 17–Mar. 9, 2024

Praxis Gallery Presents photography that unravels the intricate tapestry woven by family dynamics, histories, and emotions encapsulated within conceptually constructed images, seemingly ordinary snapshots, or historic family photographs

 

Visual studies of specific family histories, highlighting unique stories, personal contexts, and broader interpretations that recognize shared human experiences and emotions across diverse family narratives are encouraged.

 

The family photo as concept or artifact may explore specific stories, moments of joy, sorrow, love, and nostalgia, and extend an invitation to viewers to connect with the universal and timeless aspects of familial relationships. Praxis Gallery presents photographic works that explore any of these concepts, endeavoring to unravel layers of meaning inherent in family photos. Curated by Praxis Directors

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© Merry Reimler

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© CARRIE CULP

 International Juried Photography Exhibition

OPEN THEME

EXHIBITION RECEPTION: Sat. Feb 17 6PM-8PM
Exhibition Dates: Feb. 17–Mar. 9, 2024

“Photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting… It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”

–Elliott Erwitt

Praxis Gallery presents photographic art of any genre and any subject matter which represents the artist’s endeavor to reveal a personal declaration of visual significance, be it a celebration of pure aesthetic formalism, humor or conflict, fiction or fact, or any other literal or ephemeral manifestation. Juried by Aline Smithson.

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© Lisa Drew

PRAXIS GALLERY
PRAXIS PHOTO ARTS CENTER

LANDSCAPES

International Juried Photography Exhibition

Opening reception: Sat. Jan 20, 6–8PM
Exhibition dates: Jan. 20–Feb. 10, 2024

Landscape photography shows spaces within the world that are sometimes vast and unending, other times microscopic. Landscape photographers typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of natural vistas. Many landscape photographs show an unsullied depiction of nature, devoid of human influence—instead featuring subjects such as strongly defined landforms, weather, ambient light and other sublime elements. Beyond purely aesthetic considerations, landscapes often contain intensely personal and emotional subjectivities, hinting at secret histories of fondness, love, and nurturing, or past emotional turbulence, loss, and regret.

Praxis Gallery presents photographic artwork that explores a broad, interpretive, and personal investigation of the landscape: both as a place or an idea, as a literal expression or conceptual iteration. Juried by G.S. Broz.
 

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Rion Huffman

DIRECTORS’ GALLERY
PRAXIS PHOTO ARTS CENTER

HOME

 International Juried Photography Exhibition
Opening Night Reception Jan. 20, 6–8PM CST
Exhibition dates: Jan. 20–Feb. 10, 2024

The notion of home transcends conventional meanings and interpretations. Beyond its physical manifestation as a shelter, home unfolds as a dynamic concept that resonates across the human experience. It embodies not only a tangible space but also a repository of emotions, memories, and a sense of belonging. 

 

Yet the concept of home is not without its complexities. The exploration of home involves an introspective journey, unraveling layers of meaning and confronting the nuances of attachment and detachment, personal growth, and familial conflict. Transience or instability can evoke feelings of displacement, making it difficult for individuals to perceive the home as a nurturing space. Curated by Praxis Directors.

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© Kate Brogdon

 International Juried Small Group Exhibit

ANTHOLOGIES

Nine Artists • Nine Short Stories
Prize: Solo exhibit in The Lab Gallery
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Opening Reception: Sat. Jan. 20, 6–8PM
Exhibit dates: Jan 20 - Feb 10, 2024

The word ANTHOLOGIES derives from the Greek meaning “to gather or collect”. In this precise sense, Praxis Gallery seeks to explore the manner in which photographic artists gather and organize images into collections to creating meaning. This is not an exercise in sequencing images or creating linear chronologies. It is more an interpretive exploration of the interdependence of each image vis a vis the collective meaning of the group. The viewer is invited to extract their own subjectivities, to search for meaning in collected photographs that may seem meandering, anfractuous, and excursionary – as much as they may also seem explicit and absolute in substance.

Praxis presents four-photograph stories by nine emerging artists. All themes, genres, capture types, black & white and color, traditional and non-traditional photographic and digital post-production processes were considered. Jury Panel: Praxis Directors

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© Joanne Thompson

PRAXIS PHOTO ARTS CENTER HOSTS

MSP STREET PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30PM
Upcoming dates: Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 12

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Street Photography Club meets monthly at Praxis Photo Arts Center. Meetings are planned for the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. This is a great opportunity to connect with other street photography enthusiasts and practitioners. All are welcome to attend, and photographers are encouraged to share their digital photographs for group review. Email August Schwerdfeger at august@schwerdfeger.name for information on submitting photos.

 

Meetings may also feature guest speakers, guest critiques, reviews or deep dives on the work of well-known street photographers. Email Fred Fox at FrederickFox@pm.me to learn more about the group.

 

Meetings are free, donations to the gallery are welcome.

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PRAXIS PHOTO ARTS CENTER HOSTS

THE ONGOING
MOMENT

Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30PM
Upcoming dates: Feb. 21, Mar. 20, Apr. 17

The Ongoing Moment meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Hosted by Mpls-based photographers Richard Ott and Walter Horishnyk. For photographers who wish to increase their understanding and improve their practice of the medium. The title refers to the idea that “we share experiences that are formally similar”; a flag bearer for instance. As photographers we may render that in many ways, yet we refer to our prior emotions and our experiences of seeing previous flag bearer photographs, when making our new images.

Sign up in advance to exhibit your images for a short discussion with the hosts and group attendees. Email Walter Horishnyk at volodko001@gmail.com for submitting images.

https://theongoingmoment.art
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theongoingmoment

Meetings are free, donations to the gallery are welcome.

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PRAXIS PHOTO ARTS CENTER HOSTS

THE MECHANICAL
CAMERA CLUB

Sat., Feb. 24, 2024, 12-3PM
Donuts & Coffee will be served!

Do you have an affinity for analog photography equipment? Our new club offers a space for experienced collectors and beginners alike to gather and share their appreciation for the art of mechanical film photography. Bring any camera you’d like to discuss and share, whether it’s 35mm, medium- or large-format, or Polaroid.
 

If you’re new to mechanical and analog photography, this is a fun opportunity to learn about different camera formats and get information and encouragement from others who share your interests. 
 

Join us once a month (next dates: Mar. 9 and Apr. 6) for engaging discussions and explorations of the world of mechanical cameras. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Drop in between 2 and 4PM!

PAST EVENTS SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION WINTER 2024

PAST EVENTS

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© G.S. Broz

LAB GALLERY

PRAXIS PHOTO ARTS CENTER

G.S. Broz – a solo exhibition

YANKEE ENDURO

Opening Night Reception: Sat. August 19, 6–8PM
Exhibition Dates: Aug. 19–Nov. 11, 2023

Yankee Enduro captures the twilight of the American trucking industry as we know it from the vantage point of an insider. G.S. Broz became a long-haul trucker expressly to examine the subject photographically. This collection, shot in 2019 and 2020, serves as a living fossil record of what is soon to be the bygone age of combustion.

In addition to capturing big rigs in their natural habitat, Broz’s images explore the intersection of solitude and isolation experienced by the jockeys that command these beasts. Yankee Enduro is ethnographic in concept but avoids the human figure, favoring an emotional approach to the dirty work of cross-country commerce. Far from damning however, shades of beauty and liberation are woven throughout. Learn more about the artist at gsbroz.com.

PAST EVENTS

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© G.S. Broz

LAB GALLERY

PRAXIS PHOTO ARTS CENTER

G.S. Broz – a solo exhibition

YANKEE ENDURO

Opening Night Reception: Sat. August 19, 6–8PM
Exhibition Dates: Aug. 19–Nov. 11, 2023

Yankee Enduro captures the twilight of the American trucking industry as we know it from the vantage point of an insider. G.S. Broz became a long-haul trucker expressly to examine the subject photographically. This collection, shot in 2019 and 2020, serves as a living fossil record of what is soon to be the bygone age of combustion.

In addition to capturing big rigs in their natural habitat, Broz’s images explore the intersection of solitude and isolation experienced by the jockeys that command these beasts. Yankee Enduro is ethnographic in concept but avoids the human figure, favoring an emotional approach to the dirty work of cross-country commerce. Far from damning however, shades of beauty and liberation are woven throughout. Learn more about the artist at gsbroz.com.

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PRAXIS GALLERY & PHOTO ARTS CENTER PRESENTS
MICHAEL CROUSER
ART SALE
Sat. Dec. 2, 2023, 11AM–5PM
Sun. Dec. 3, 2023, 11AM–5PM

Praxis presents a special art sale event featuring the work of Michael Crouser. A rare opportunity to purchase artwork from renowned Minneapolis photographer. Light refreshments will be served.
 
Born in Minneapolis in 1962, Michael Crouser's journey into the world of photography began in his teens when he set up a darkroom in his parents' basement and honed his skills as a stringer photographer for the Hopkins Sun newspaper. His exceptional work can be found in the permanent collections of esteemed museums such as the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Museum of Fine Art - Houston, the Eiteljorg Museum, and the University of Maine Museum of Art. Michael lives in Minneapolis with his wife Maria and their son Conrad, and continues to inspire and captivate with his evocative imagery. Learn more at https://www.michaelcrouser.com/

PRAXIS GALLERY & PHOTO ARTS CENTER PRESENTS

ARTIST TALKING SERIES

Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 7PM

Free admission for members. Free live-stream.

Suggested $10 donation for non-members. 

Praxis presents an evening with Minneapolis photographer Michael Crouser. Hear from the artist about his decades-long career and his award-winning books.
 
Born in Minneapolis in 1962, Michael Crouser's journey into the world of photography began in his teens when
he set up a darkroom in his parents' basement and honed his skills as a stringer photographer for the Hopkins Sun newspaper. His exceptional work can be found in the permanent collections of esteemed museums such as the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Museum of Fine Art - Houston, the Eiteljorg Museum, and the University of Maine Museum of Art. Michael lives in Minneapolis with his wife Maria and their son Conrad, and continues to inspire and captivate with his evocative imagery.

PRAXIS GALLERY & PHOTO ARTS CENTER PRESENTS

ARTIST TALKING SERIES

Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 7PM

Free admission for members. Free live-stream.

Suggested $10 donation for non-members. 

Praxis presents an evening with award-winning French photographer Valérie Jardin. After an overview of what it means to be a street photographer, Valérie will share her creative vision behind a se­lection of recent photographs.

 

Valérie’s unique style of street photography is both evocative and authentic. Her work is characterized by a strong sense of narrative, capturing candid moments that reveal the human experience in all its complexity and beauty. With a discerning eye for composition and a keen understanding of light and shadow, she creates emotionally charged photographs of everyday moments. Valérie is a committed teacher and mentor; through international workshops, online courses, conferences, exhibits, podcasts, and books, she shares her knowledge and experience with others.

Praxis Gallery & Photo Arts Center presents

ARTIST TALKING SERIES

ARTIST: LAYNE KENNEDY
Thursday, October 12, 2023
6PM FREE Hot Dogs
7PM Artist Talk and Book Raffle

Free admission for members; Suggested $10 donation for non-members. Free live-stream.

Praxis presents an evening with Minneapolis-based editorial and fine art photographer Layne Kennedy. Kennedy will discuss his newest book, a crowd-sourced labor of love titled Beyond the Light: The Stories Behind the Photographs. The book gives readers a peek behind the camera. Kennedy’s talk at Praxis will allow us to peek behind the cover, as the artist discusses the process, challenges, costs, and difficult decisions that one faces when creating a book. Expect an evening of straight forward & entertaining conversion!

To celebrate its release, a copy of Kennedy's new book will be raffled off. Raffle tickets are $10 each, CASH ONLY. 

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PRAXIS PHOTO ARTS CENTER

CAPTURING MOMENTS, CRAFTING STORIES

EMERGENCE

Opening Night Reception: Sat. Sept. 16, 6–8PM
Exhibition Dates: Sept. 16–Oct. 7, 2023
 

This exhibition is the product of the Exhibition Preparation Workshop taught by Alan Shefland. During this six-week course, budding photographers Maggie Merkow, Kimerly Miller, Susan Nelson and Katherine Sanchez learned about the complex considerations that go into preparing for a show.


Participants delved into visual storytelling, discovering how meticulous organization, consistent image quality, sequencing, and editing can transform a group of raw images into a compelling narrative. Each student honed their selections and refined their compositions, resulting in a cohesive ensemble of five exhibition-ready images. This exhibition invites viewers to witness new perspectives and narratives, where passion meets precision. Every image tells a story, and the journey from raw capture to refined exhibition is an art form in itself.

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Artist Talk | Praxis Gallery & Photo Arts Center

G.S. BROZ

Friday, August 18, 7–8PM

Suggested $10 donation, free for members.
Light snack served

Live-streamed on Instagram @praxis_gallery

G.S. Broz joins the Praxis community for a discussion of his latest body of work, Yankee Enduro, which illuminates the twilight of the American trucking industry.

 

In 2018, G.S. Broz relocated to the US after a ten-year odyssey in Asia. He began showing his work in juried shows in 2018 and has since displayed physical work at galleries in Providence, RI, Sacramento, CA; Portland, OR; and Valencia, Spain. His work has also become a regular part of the group programming at Praxis Photo Arts Center. His solo exhibition opens August 19, and will be on display through November 4. Learn more about the artist at gsbroz.com

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PRAXIS PRESENTS: A SOLO EXHIBITION 

NOLAN SEPTER

ABSTRACT IMPRESSIONS: PRESENCE IN NATURE

Opening Night Reception: Sat. June 17, 6–8PM CST
Exhibition Dates: June 17–July 29, 2023

"Abstract Impressions: Presence in Nature," is a solo art exhibition by Nolan Septer. This collection of photographs showcases the diverse beauty found in nature across Colorado, Utah, Minnesota, and Ecuador. 
 

Using in-camera techniques, Nolan creates abstract depictions of the natural world without the use of digital manipulation. Intuition and presence are central to the creative process. These images invite contemplation on our relationship with the environment and the interconnectedness of the universe.
 

From the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, to the enchanting rainforests of Ecuador, come experience this exhibition and the captivating variety of our world.

Praxis Gallery | Photo Arts Center Presents

ARTIST TALKING SERIES

Event Date: Tuesday 7pm - 8pm,  June 6TH, 2023

Admission Information

Members free entry

Non-Members Suggested $10 donation.
Light Snack served

Artist talks are live-streamed on our Instagram: @praxis_gallery

New York City native Curtis Juliber previously worked for 16 years at Apple Computer in various sales and marketing roles, working with many Twin Cities's ad agencies and publishing organizations. He has an MBA from Minnesota State University and a BSE from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Curtis has been working with digital images since 1994 and is always investigating software technologies to enhance his digital darkroom. A passionate wildlife photographer, his work has appeared in Wild Planet magazine as well as in corporate calendars and offices.

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© Joanne Thompson

ANNUAL MEMBER SHOWCASE

OPENING RECEPTION: March 18TH, 6-8PM
Exhibition Dates: Mar 18TH - May 1ST, 2023

We are thrilled to host our third annual Praxis Artist Member Exhibition! The exhibit will be installed by our gallerist Jonathon Pavlica as a salon style presentation. 

Thank you for supporting Praxis Gallery | Photo Arts Center and non-profit photographic arts programming!

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PRAXIS PRESENTS A SOLO EXHIBITION

He Found Himself, He Will Not Draw Passers-By Anymore

Artist: Sashko Ilov

Reception: Saturday Oct 15TH 6-8PM
Exhibition Dates: Oct 15TH - 29TH, 2022

"He found himself, he will not draw passers-by anymore" is a story that takes place between two empty beaches. The walkers on the beach and their experiences of day-to-day plights. Sashko’s artwork covers native and modern elements mixed together and takes a critical view of social, political, and cultural issues. While they use a variety of materials and processes in each project, their methodology is consistent.
 

Follow on Instagram: @sashkoilov

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PRAXIS GALLERY PRESENTS
UKRAINE: PORTRAITS OF COURAGE

Opening Reception: Saturday Sept 24TH 6-8PM
Exhibition Dates: Sept 24TH - Oct 8TH, 2022

"UKRAINE: PORTRAITS OF COURAGE" will exhibit at Praxis Gallery.

 

All sales proceeds go to benefiting the Prosthetics for Ukrainians Протезування для Українців http://protezfoundation.com/

 

The exhibition depicts events from the early days of the war, when people were confined to their homes, or relocated to bomb shelters. UKRAINE » PORTRAITS OF COURAGE documents Ukrainians resilience amidst the inhumane chaos of the war. It showcases works of the Ukrainian photographers who became photojournalists during the Russian invasion and documented the unfolding events through the scope of their lens. This exhibition is made possible by the sponsors below. Thank you!

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LOLA FESTIVAL

FREE EVENT!
Saturday & Sunday Sept 17 & 18TH 10AM - 4PM

Location: Praxis Gallery & Ivy Arts Building Parking Lot

Longfellow, Minneapolis: After last fall’s trial run, Longfellow artists are ready to bring back the much loved LoLa Art Crawl, the 12th annual neighborhood-based tour of local art organized by the League of Longfellow Artists (LoLa) since 2009

More info: LoLaArt.org, Facebook.com/LoLaArtistsMN 

Praxis Gallery will be open 10AM-4PM both days 

Special Events Include:

 

  • Open Gallery

  • Artist Members Field Assignment Exhibition

  • Pop-Up Meetup Exhibit

  • Donation Print Sale

  • Cyanotype Demonstrations

  • Beginning Darkroom Workshop Sign up today!

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PRAXIS PHOTO CENTER MEETUP EVENT

PHOTOGRAPHERS' DAY AT THE STATE FAIR!

Free Meetup Event: 10:00AM Sunday, Aug 28TH 2022

Join us for a fun-filled photographers' day at the State Fair.
All levels of photographers are welcome to participate in a friendly fair-themed photo competition sponsored by Praxis Photo Center.

 

At the end of the event, you will receive an invitation to create a FREE online account with Praxis Photo Center to submit your images.

Praxis studio will sponsor a pop-up gallery showcasing the competition winners at the Lola Art Festival on September 17 and 18, 2022.

At no cost to you, the Praxis staff will professionally print your winning image and proudly display it in front of the Praxis studio during the Lola Art Fair.

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FREE EVENT! Saturday, Sept 10TH 4PM - 10PM
Location: Praxis Gallery & Ivy Arts Building Parking Lot

The Greenway Glow Arts Festival features dozens of local artists. Bike, walk, or roll along the Greenway to experience live music, art installations, live theater and dance, and culminates with a multi-stage DJ-U block party at the Ivy building!

Don't miss the Beer Garden! in the Ivy Arts Building & Praxis Gallery parking lot at 2637 27th Ave S, just off the Greenway.

The festival is FREE. But you can support the Midtown Greenway and get free food and drinks by purchasing a VIP ticket! HERE

What people say about the Glow:

"We had a blast at the last Greenway Glow. It was probably the highlight of our summer." - Darren A.

“I moved to Minneapolis six years ago and the Greenway Glow was easily one of the best nights I’ve had in this city!”– Shane M.

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