Riverview Gallery

Sun, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 23 2024

The history of still life in art history reflects a rich evolution of styles and cultural significance. Originating in ancient Egyptian tomb paintings and Roman mosaics, still lifes were used to symbolize abundance and the afterlife. During the Renaissance, still life emerged as a distinct genre, with artists like Caravaggio elevating everyday objects to subjects of meticulous realism and symbolic depth.

Sat, Nov 2 2024

Join the Weisman in celebrating Día de los Muertos, in collaboration with Centro Tyrone Guzman and artist Monica Vega. Featured artist and altarista Monica Vega gathers her artistic practice and inspiration from her familial roots in Michoacan, Mexico. The Day of the Dead is deeply personal to her and she loves teaching people of all ages about its meaning and traditions.

Fri, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 30 2024

The history of portraiture illustrates the changing notions of identity, power, and self-representation. Originating in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Rome, where portraits conveyed status and divinity through idealized forms, portraiture evolved significantly during the Renaissance with a heightened focus on realism and individualism, exemplified by artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Hans Holbein.

Sat, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 31 2024

The art of papercutting has a long and diverse history, evolving from traditional crafts to a recognized art form. Its origins trace back to ancient China, where the technique was developed shortly after the invention of paper during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE).

Sun, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 27 2024

Clay has been a fundamental material throughout human history, with its usage dating back to prehistoric times. Early humans crafted clay into small figurines and basic pottery, evolving significantly with the advent of the potter’s wheel in Mesopotamia around 3,500 BCE. Ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley utilized clay for writing, building, and daily artifacts. The Greeks and Romans refined pottery techniques, producing both utilitarian and decorative items.

Thu, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 31 2024

In 20th-century American art, STENCIL ART evolved through various contexts, from its early association with political activism to its integration into avant-garde experimentation. During the Great Depression, stencil art served as a potent tool for conveying messages of hope and solidarity, with artists commissioned by organizations like the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to create murals and posters addressing issues such as labor rights and racial equality.

Mon, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 31 2024

July's theme for Open Studio is WATERCOLOR, inspired by Alex Lindhal's Prospect Park Tower, 1918, Carol Hoorn Fraser's Hill in the Woods, 20th Century, and Ivan Majdrakoff's Of the Outdoors, 1954. 

Sat, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 30 2024

June's theme for Open Studio is OP ART, inspired by Rico Gaston's piece Untitled (Young Mystics), 2020. 

Wed, Mar 27 2024

Join the WAM COLLECTIVE for STUDY NIGHT on Wednesday, March 27th from 5–8pm! 100 FREE MISFIT COFFEE vouchers will be available while supplies last! Come on over and study, socialize, get caffeinated, and try a hands-on springtime art-making activity. 

This event is supported by Student Service Fees funding.

*This month's planned collaboration with the Tretter Collection from UMN Libraries is being postponed. Check back later this spring for more info!
 

Wed, Feb 14 2024

Love is in the air! And in the ART!

Join us for a special edition Valentine’s Day Study Night on Wednesday, February 14th from 5-8pm. 100 FREE MISFIT coffees are available as always while supplies last.

Create a LINOCUT VALENTINE PRINT for your special someone, a bookmark for your latest read, or a little something for yourself!