Each spring is the wonderfully fantastic Voltage Amplified…followed by fashion weekend. Voltage (part fashion/part rock) is the 16th, so if you haven’t picked up your tickets, get them now! It’s an inspiring event regardless of if you are a fashion snob or a fashion snub.

Fashion weekend runs the 18th through the 20th, so check out the Voltage site for further details. It is blooming with fashion inspired events…including two mplsart sponsored events, Eluded Love & Connoisseur.

And in the spirit of spring, art & fashion an animation short from prada…

enchanted,
emma

i joined several talented gentlemen in nashville to see them put on a wonderful show, co-presented by mplsart & twist gallery…the final images of the wall are coming soon & a news segment (i haven’t even seen it yet, so i have no idea how small it is or what they say)….nevertheless, i was proud to be there. the artists (eric inkala, john grider, drew peterson & isaac arvold) did an amazing job. All artists are in the featured artist section of the site.

27! wow, have you seen the new city pages? 27 worked hard over the past month to complete some pieces for the annual Fall Arts Issue, and the results are perfect. Between the cover, inside images, and the profile article, we couldn’t have asked for more. There will be new 27 pieces (paintings & drawings) on the site for sale soon in the featured artist section…that will include the cover piece, which is 4ftx5ft!

we love artists but we also love collectors, as they help to keep the world go round & they choose to live with art. with that said, we have started a monthly feature, “Art on the Wall“, that is initially published on mnartists.org. Our first went out last month and our next is end of this month. with the strong support of mnartists, we hope this tickles your fancy.

Openings…the art season has begun, and though i have not been to as many as i would like, i have been out taking pictures, which will be posted soon. For all aspiring photographers looking to get your name out there, we are always looking for arts minded people to help document this art city of ours, so drop us an email, we would love to work with you!

the next big thing for mplsart is Love’s Labourers happening on Friday, sept 21st, part of MNFashion weekend. Click the link for the details on the artist/designer/dj mash-up/assembly line/sweat shop happening…since it is beyond what i can detail here. Oh, and did I mention the graphic designer, artists, designers, photographer, stylist & DJs working on this are absolutely mouth watering delicious!

& finally, from sept 27-29, is a visit from Friends with You (here, here & here)! this amazing line-up of events is not a mplsart event but rather a partnership between ROBOTlove, Soo VAC & the Walker Art Center. the 27th is an artists talk at the walker, positive energy is already building! the 28th is the opening of the exhibit at Soo VAC…word is that a members only event will proceed the evening, so become a member ($25). the 29th is a signing of merch @ ROBOTlove…so why do i list this FWY visit, because whatever Kristoffer touches turns to gold (this site a shining example) and thus it is promised to be a wonderful dream of an event!

okay, this was a novel…

love!
emma

Voltage on Wednesday was amazing. The designers, the models & the bands = perfect.

I was lucky enough to have a dress made for the occassion by hyperlush…beautiful-maddness!

there are lots more pics from the evening: here & here & here & here & here & here & here

Friday was the opening reception for “Spring: The Color of the Sun Through the Pink of My Eyelids“.There is also a wonderfully seductive article on the exhibit on Vita.mn.

Thank you to everyone who was able to come. Due to some amazing magic by Kristoffer, Peter, Ben, Drew, Zach, Jen, Thea & Cherie, the place looked amazing….we couldn’t be more proud of the exhibit. If you haven’t seen it, come and visit us. Click here for ongoing hours.

And Friday ended with the l’etoile Spring/Summer launch party at suburban world. Did i mention i’m on the cover…

i’m floating…i’m in love with mpls.

- emma

the music/fashion frenzy begins tonight with the VOLTAGE 2007 compilation cd release party at Clubhouse Jaeger.

did i mention it’s transmission night at clubhouse jaeger & dj jake rudh is spinning records.

Now what to wear?

xoxo,
emma

last year anna lee took a break from voltage (the annual fashion/music event @ first avenue)…however, this year it’s back & it will be amazing…

check out the new site & mark your calendars

cheers,
emma

p.s….did i mention i’m on the panel.