International Juried Photography Exhibition
Guest Curator: Emma Powell
NARRATIVES ~
FIGMENTS & FRAGMENTS
Opening Night Reception: Saturday Jan 15th 6-8pm
Exhibition Dates: Jan 15th - 29th, 2022
Guest Curator | Emma Powell
The photograph’s power as a narrative tool is derived from the impression that what is captured within the frame is an accurate representation of what actually occurred at a specific moment in time. As complete or comprehensive as any narrative may appear to be, it will always be subject to a process of including some elements and excluding others. These inclusions and exclusion are a crucial part of what photographic storytelling is all about - What is being presented within the frame to the viewer – and what is being left out or left to the viewer’s imagination.
Praxis Gallery presents photographic works that explore the development of visual narratives through the still image. Stories may take any shape or form; they may be literal or fantasy, documentary or fiction; complex or minimal.
International Juried Photography Exhibition
Guest Curator: Emma Powell
NARRATIVES ~
FIGMENTS & FRAGMENTS
Opening Night Reception: Saturday Jan 15th 6-8pm
Exhibition Dates: Jan 15th - 29th, 2022
Guest Curator | Emma Powell
The photograph’s power as a narrative tool is derived from the impression that what is captured within the frame is an accurate representation of what actually occurred at a specific moment in time. As complete or comprehensive as any narrative may appear to be, it will always be subject to a process of including some elements and excluding others. These inclusions and exclusion are a crucial part of what photographic storytelling is all about - What is being presented within the frame to the viewer – and what is being left out or left to the viewer’s imagination.
Praxis Gallery presents photographic works that explore the development of visual narratives through the still image. Stories may take any shape or form; they may be literal or fantasy, documentary or fiction; complex or minimal.
International Juried Photography Exhibition
Guest Curator: Emma Powell
NARRATIVES ~
FIGMENTS & FRAGMENTS
Opening Night Reception: Saturday Jan 15th 6-8pm
Exhibition Dates: Jan 15th - 29th, 2022
Guest Curator | Emma Powell
The photograph’s power as a narrative tool is derived from the impression that what is captured within the frame is an accurate representation of what actually occurred at a specific moment in time. As complete or comprehensive as any narrative may appear to be, it will always be subject to a process of including some elements and excluding others. These inclusions and exclusion are a crucial part of what photographic storytelling is all about - What is being presented within the frame to the viewer – and what is being left out or left to the viewer’s imagination.
Praxis Gallery presents photographic works that explore the development of visual narratives through the still image. Stories may take any shape or form; they may be literal or fantasy, documentary or fiction; complex or minimal.
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© Brandon Movall
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THE WOODS
Brandon Movall
A Solo Exhibition by
Opening Night Reception: Sat. April 20, 6–8PM
Exhibition Dates: April 20 – May 11, 2024
Inspired by my childhood backyard experiences, “THE WOODS'' aims to convey themes of exploration and escapism through forested areas of Minnesota park systems. These award-winning landscapes are revealed at night through long exposure photography illuminated by a singular light source to transform a cluster of seemingly-ordinary trees into something magical. “THE WOODS” consists of 30 images captured over the course of 2023.
© David Thompson
International Juried Photography Exhibition
DIPTYCH~OPEN THEME
Opening Night Reception: April 20, 6-8PM, 2024
Exhibition Dates: Apr 20 -May 11 2024
A photographic diptych is a work of art that consists of two photographs that are arranged side by side. Diptychs can convey a story by connecting seemingly unrelated images. The use of two photographs side by side can allow the photographer to experiment with different compositions and to create a sense of balance or symmetry. The two images in a diptych can represent duality or opposites. They allow the photographer to explore different themes, narratives, compositions, and contrasts.
Praxis presents photographic art that explores these concepts; creating new meanings and aesthetic engagement by juxtaposing two images side by side: Juried by: Sandrine Hermand-Grisel
© Kylo-PatrickHart
International Juried Photography Exhibition
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Opening Night Reception: April 20, 6-8PM, 2024
Exhibition Dates: Apr 20 -May 11 2024
From Robert Frank to Justine Kurland, Jack Kerouac to Thelma & Louise, the road has called out to artists. We're looking for images of interstates, blue highways, back roads, gravel roads, small towns, grand vistas, national parks, tourist traps, motels, waysides, truck stops, adventure, solitude, friendship, and kids in the back seat. Take us on a trip where the journey really is more important than the destination. If you've ever fired up a mixtape or a playlist and hit the open road, show us what you brought back.
Praxis Gallery presents photographic art that emphasizes the significance of the journey itself over the final destination. Artists to share their unique perspectives and experiences of the open road. Juried by Dallas Crow
© Joanne Thompson
PRAXIS PHOTO ARTS CENTER HOSTS
TWIN CITIES STREET PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30PM
Upcoming dates: Apr. 9, May. 14, Jul. 9
Twin Cities Street Photography Group 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.
© Joe Calleri
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
© 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.
PRAXIS PHOTO ARTS CENTER HOSTS
THE MECHANICAL
CAMERA CLUB
Sat., May 4, 2024, 1-3PM
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
© G.S. Broz
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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.
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
ARTIST: MICHAEL CROUSER
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
ARTIST: VALÉRIE JARDIN
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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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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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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© Nolan Septer
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
ARTIST: CURTIS JULIBER
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.
© 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!
© Sashko Ilov
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
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!
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:
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Open Gallery
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Artist Members Field Assignment Exhibition
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Pop-Up Meetup Exhibit
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Donation Print Sale
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Cyanotype Demonstrations
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Beginning Darkroom Workshop Sign up today!
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.
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.