~ Galleries ~
Image: Bluebell Dance, 36"X36", cotton, silk, rayon thread, and vintage buttons Visit the ESAC Office & Gallery Stop in to view the new exhibit featuring fiber art by Sara Langworthy now on display weekdays August 5th - November 5th, 2008. The Gallery is open Monday- Friday, our business hours varies, please call ahead 651-774-5422. |
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The East Side Arts Council partners with St. Paul's east side community elementary schools and recreation centers to provide engaging After School Enrichment in the Arts. Experienced teaching artists create rich learning environments allowing children to explore artistic interest in a variety of creative and imaginative ways. The after-school hours are a rich and vital time for providing challenging and exciting artistic experiences that compliment regular classroom instruction. Pictured above left: Francis Kofi with youth at the Salvation Army Fall 2007. |
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This year ESAC will bring 22 professional artists into the classrooms of partner schools: Academia Cesar Chavez School, Bruce F. Vento Elementary, Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary, Farnsworth Aerospace Elementary School, Highwood Hills Elementary, John A. Johnson Elementary and Phalen Lake Elementary to develop arts programming that built on the schools strengths and supported its needs. The projects at each school take on a unique shape based on the focus of the school and the make-up of the student population. Pictured above left: Poet, John Minczeski, working with 6th Phalen Lake Elementary students |
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Gathering at the River - Crepuscule 2007 was an interactive family-oriented event which brought diverse communities together at the Mississippi River to celebrate our care, concern, and connections to the river, our greatest resource, through the arts. October 2007 marked the maiden voyage of this event in the city of Saint Paul, but a ten-year tradition for musician, composer, and instrument maker, Douglas R. Ewart, who is the founder of Crepuscule, a Latin term meaning "happening at twilight" or in this case, the twilight of the seasons-Fall. The three-hour event began with an opening pageant led by Douglas R. Ewart and is designed to honor community elders, youth, families, and all living things. As the event unfolded, individuals were encouraged to explore their own artistry through art-making activities that build on the river theme using recycled materials and/or become part of interactive performances with dance, drama, or music groups participating in the event. At the conclusion of the Gathering at the River - Crepuscule 2007, all in attendance performed in a closing ceremony in which individuals showcased their artwork or performance piece and joined hands in a circle of community. Pictured above left: Artwork by Ta'couma Aiken. |
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Artmobile provided free high quality art classes to children of all economic backgrounds. The drop-in nature of the program allowed kids with all attention spans to participate. In the 2007 Artmobile program 622 children worked with eight professional artists. Lead artist and East Sider Rose Marie Felsheim; Artmobile interns Chitra Vairavan and Leah Kapernick; junior high summer interns from the East Side YMCA’s Y-Start program, Jerome, Sifa, Gregory; Americorps Vista member, Robyn; community volunteer, Anne; the coordinators at each individual recreation center; parents, caregivers and other community members all engaged in this educational process. Artmobile artists and weekly activities included: Silvia Pontaza- Acting out a Panama story of Conejito (little bunny) Shakun Maheshwari – India’s Festival of Holi Painting Mem Lloyd- Clay sculpture See Xiong- Traditional style Hmong hats and other items using cultural symbols Francis Kofi- African drumming, music and dancing Roy McBride- Exploring poetry with collage, musical instruments and voice Jenea Rewertz-Targui- Bookmaking (community event) Pictured above left: youth at Hazel Park and Recreation |
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The East Side Arts Council Gallery carries a broad selection of art by a variety of artists for sale. Included are paintings and cards by St. Paul artist Marilyn Meyer. |
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Stained Glass by Paul Brown |
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