Media release | July 15, 2010
Contact: Kris Kerzman, 701.232.3821, ext. 121
kkerzman@plainsart.org
Studio Crawl Preview Release (PDF)
Fargo, N.D. – Plains Art Museum will open the Studio Crawl Preview exhibition on September 2 in anticipation of the FM Visual Artists’ (FMVA) two-day Studio Crawl on Saturday and Sunday, October 2 and 3. The exhibition will offer visitors an early look at many of the featured artists’ work and will close on October 10. Various media will be represented in the Crawl and in the preview exhibition.
The Studio Crawl was established in 2004 to develop an awareness and appreciation for the quality and diversity of visual arts in the region. During the two-day event, the public is given a chance to go behind the scenes of a working artist’s studio and exposed to dynamic educational experiences that demystify art’s “making” process.
Thirty-two studios will be open for visitation during this year’s crawl. Studio Crawl maps are available at Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Av. N., at www.fmva.us, at area businesses and from the participating artists.
A high percentage of the area’s most recognized artists participate, including full-time artists and arts educators. NDSU has opened studio space at its downtown facilities so emerging student artists can participate. Most studios are fully accessible from a mobility standpoint.
The FMVA is a recognized 501(c) (3) non-profit organization open to all those interested in supporting local and regional arts. It was established to promote and encourage visual art and artists in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Plains Art Museum, FMVA, and Prairie Public Broadcasting are major sponsors of the event. Additional sponsors include NDSU, Bison Illustrated, Hotel Donaldson, High Plains Reader, Kilbourne Group, The Forum, Summit Brewing, Atomic Coffee, Ron and Karen Offutt, Fargo Streethawks, and 7th Avenue Auto Salvage.
Tags: Fargo Moorhead Visual Artists, Studio Crawl, Studio Crawl Preview
