bloomington mapworks III

6 artists, 8 locations

Infinite possible interpretations.

dates and locations

Bloomington Art Center
August 2013

Artists

Craig Bell
D.C. Ice
Marjorie Moody
Erik Pearson
Erik Sletten
Holly Stone

Selected landmarks

Nine Mile Creek
Old Town Hall
Normandale Comm. College's Japanese Garden
Hyland Ski Jump
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Bloomington Civic Plaza
Mall Of America
David Fong's Restaurant

mapworks outline

mapworks brings culture, community, business and art together in an original winning environment. mapworks gives back to everyone involved, from the artists to the supporters.

When people get involved and understand the nature of its purpose, they talk, write, connect, support and stand back and are grateful to have been apart of and donated to mapworks, but most importantly to have received so much from the rich culture it created.

Furthermore, the artists share their perspective, are challenged to try new things, and experience a project that was inspired by an artist for artists. Through the many dimensions of mapworks, we all end standing beside one another marveling how these many parts came together in such a successful and rewarding way!

mapworks events, art exhibition and book all take on a life of their own...

the book (contingent on support)

mapworks is a book that documents the art done by artists' contrasting representations of landmarks. Each mapworks book theme is represented by the landmarks chosen within a location. The identified landmarks are selected based on unique character, history, nostalgia, symbolism, etc. mapworks book can serve as a business card in which supporters are given acclaim.

the events

mapworks is also a traveling exhibition consisting of multiple artists unique views of significant landmarks. mapworks, in addition, includes openings, sponsorship parties and events. The happenings connect art centers, galleries, museums to the landmarks. The landmarks at times have and can become locations for info investment parties, in effect tying business into the arts. The main event, a soiree, for the financial contributors and many supporters, is a capstone of arts- a span of musical artists, culinary artists, visual artists; an elevation into the grand opening art exhibition, the event: mapworks.

Traveling regional visual art exhibitions
Music
Multiple landmark event locations
Gourmet cuisine
Promotional parties
Opening night preview soiree

support

mapworks is looking for your support. To contribute, please contact us.

651-430-2681
erik@slettenstudios.com