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Don Sherman Exhibition
“Anthology of Visual Arts Transitions Into Papermaking”
May 2021 | The Cultural Centre | EcoArts Exhibition and Papermaking
Don, a “Plant-based Papermaker”, along with Jason Frank will be teaching the Art of Plant-based Papermaking simultaneously with the Art of Papermaking Exhibition. Don’s “Meet the Artist” reception will be on Sunday, May 9nd from 2:00-4:00p.m. He will be exhibiting his incredible work at the Cultural Centre through the month of May. The online viewing of this exhibition will be available through June 7th, 2021. Click here to learn more and register for the Papermaking Workshop May 29th!
Work
Featured Work
“Paper Swatch Collage”
Don Sherman
Dried Iris on handmade papers from Milkweed and Pondweed, 2020
EXPERIENCE MORE AT THE CULTURAL CENTRE
Krstyl Louwagie - March 2021
Cartooning. Influenced from early childhood by illustrated fairy tale books, super-hero comics and animated cartoons. She is the marketing coordinator for Southwest Minnesota Arts Council.
Jim and Trisch Beilke - April 2021
Basketry and wooden boats. Working with natural materials such as feathers, antlers, seegrass, jute and wood this exhibition is a feast for those who have a love for natural materials.
Don Sherman - May 2021
Papermaking. A Southwest Minnesota State University adjunct professor and retired photographer using native and invasive plants sometimes blended with commercially produced fibers.
Pat Amberg and Sons - June 2021
Sculpture. A kick off to the Island Day's celebration emphasizes the importance of family and the relationship between fathers and sons.
Jim Brooks - July 2021
Woodworking. This exhibition will also include a woodturning workshop on the green space of the Cultural Centre.
McKenna Lilja - August 2021
Mixed media. An exhibition filled with oil paint, pastels, found objects and textiles that turns the mundane into extrodinary.
Nan Karr Kaufenberg - September 2021
Linoleum block prints. An award winning artist with a distinct style unlike many other styles of painting and imagery.
Dona Larkin - October 2021
Paint. Another award winning, national/world renowned artist who works as a freelancer for commissioned original art work.
Sheila Jacobs - November 2021
Pottery, paint. Known for her stain glass creations, watercolor and most recently pottery, she is lauded as a home-grown artist and conservationist with deep respect from our state-wide community.
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