Each year the Center hosts a variety of educational and cultural activities, from conferences and celebrations to readings and lectures. Special events include the bi-annual art celebrations, and a Celebration of Minnesota Children's Authors and Illustrators. The Center also presents the annual A.P. Anderson Award for Outstanding Contributions to Literature and the Arts in Minnesota. The 2009 A.P. Anderson Award recipient is nationally recognized storyteller, performer and playwright Kevin Kling. He joins a stellar group of past recipients including Jim Brandenburg, world-renowned wildlife photographer, 2008; Warren MacKenzie, Master Potter and Teacher, 2007; Lise Houlton, Artistic Director of the acclaimed Minnesota Dance Theatre, 2006; Philip Brunelle, conductor, coral scholar and performer, 2005; Betsy Bowen, children's author and illustrator, 2004; Patricia Hampl, poet/memoirist, 2003; Siah Armajani, sculptor/public artist, 2002; Libby Larsen, nationally recognized composer 2001; Joe Dowling, artistic director of the Guthrie Theater, 2000; Robert Bly and William Duffy, founders of the influential Fifties Press, 1999.
2010
Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday, open for special events only)
January 22 - March 19: Anderson Center 15th Anniversary Exhibition. The Anderson Center celebrates 15 remarkable years with an artist exhibition featuring the work of on-site and past resident artists including pottery, painting, sculpture, fabrics, glasswork, photography and mixed media, as well as original printed works by Red Dragonfly Press. Public reception at 6:00 p.m. in the main residence followed by the gallery opening. March 26 - June 25: An Exhibition of Photography: The Photographs of Robert Meyer. Opening reception on March 26, 6:30 p.m., open to the public. May 1: 2010 Residency Season begins May 7: A.P. Anderson Award Presentation May 7-9: Red Wing Area Sculpture Crawl (with Red Wing Arts Association) July 10: Summer Celebration of the Arts
2010 Ongoing Glassblowing Sessions: Beginning and Intermediate Glassblowing Classes with Gail Dahlberg. Learn techniques of gathering, marvering, blocking, and blowing molten glass. www.gaildahlbergglass.com Beginning Glassblowing: Students will learn to blow their own forms and to assist other glassblowers. No prerequisite necessary. Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30 pm Please call the Anderson Center for current dates. Glassblowing II: Students will learn to refine their blown form and gain a greater understanding of hot glass as well as other technical aspects of glassblowing. Prerequisite: Beginning Glassblowing Thursday evenings 6:30-9:30 pm Please call the Anderson Center for current dates.
Introduction to Printmaking: Woodcut, Lino-cut and Intaglio. This unique one day workshop teaches the basic methods of developing a finished print in woodcut, lino-cut or intaglio. Taught by Anderson Center artist and printmaker Art Kenyon. March 13, 10 am - 4 pm Fee: $75.00 for Anderson Center Members $100.00 for non-members
Introduction to Letterpress Stationery: Learn the art of letterpress by hand-setting type and proof press operation. Make your own unique cards or stationery with instructor Scott King, owner and operator of Red Dragonfly Press. March 20, 10 am - 4 pm Fee: $75.00 for Anderson Center Members $100.00 for non-members
For more information regarding Anderson Center Events, Classes and Retreats, please call 651-388-2009 or email: info@andersoncenter.org
The Anderson Center provides equal opportunity for all people to participate in and benefit from the activities of the Center, regardless of race, national origin, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, in admission, access, or employment.
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