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Maps of the Festival Saturday, August 26 Schedule Sunday, August 27 Schedule Exhibiting Artists Featured Artist Tom Hormel Purchase Award Sponsors Dick Schindler Celebration Concert .featuring Artrageous ArtWorks Center Gallery Opening & Trunk Show Demonstrating Artists & Free Family Arts Meet the Authors Thanks to our Sponsors Bubble Blast & Downtown .Restaurant Listing Fall Classes at the ArtWorks Center Paramount Theatre Events ArtWorks Week Events

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 SCHEDULE

Artrageous

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Diversity Showcase

The Porchlights

Big Mike

Galactic Cowboy Orchestra

Mark Rivard

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 SCHEDULE

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Denise Anderson Jewelry - Booth C3 Milwaukee, WI

Kyra Bellrichard

Ceramics - Booth A8 Decorah, IA

Samantha Carlson

Julie Beal

Glass - Booth H2 Cedar Rapids, IA

Slate - Booth H3 Excelsior, MN

Kevin Bishop

Thomas Blahnik

Wood - Booth E1 Glenville, MN

Dyan Carrison

Wood - Booth E6 St. Charles, MN

Melissa Carroll

Christopher Beebe Painting - Booth B9 Zumbrota, MN

Thays Brenner

Jewelry - Booth B10 Plymouth, MN

Steve Cost

Drawing - Booth H5 Mounds View, MN

Jewelry - Booth B8 River Falls, WI

Jewelry - Booth D5 Pierpont, SD

Drawing - Booth C8 El Dorado, KS

Darla Ellickson

Mary Figg

Quay Flom

Bruce Gordon

Jewelry - Booth C10 Decorah, IA

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Charles Anholt

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Scratch Board - Booth C2 Eden Prairie, MN

Jewelry - Booth G2 Duluth, MN

Drawing - Booth C1 Grundy Center, IA

Gary Grufman

Jewelry - Booth D1 White Bear Lake, MN

Melissa Henning Ceramics - Booth B1 Faribault, MN

Thomas Keller

Photography - Booth B7 Oshkosh, WI

Dan Larsen

Alan Harisine

Mixed Media - Booth D6 Minneapolis, MN

Photgraphy - Booth C5 Gaylord, MN

Tonja Ihlenfeldt

Brenda Johnson

Mixed Media - Booth C4 Mason City, IA

Dan Kemp

Jewelry - Booth F5 Ames, IA

Kit Larson

Jewelry - Booth C6 Ramsey, MN

Ron Kraft

Gary Harbo

Mixed Media - Booth D1 Eagan, MN

Grant Kaihoi

Wood - Booth B5 Rice, MN

Shelly Laffe

Sculpture - Booth E7 Pearce, AZ

Jewelry - Booth E2 Charles City, IA

Ceramics - Booth C7 Hayfield, MN

Photography - Booth F2/3 Andover, MN

Painting - Booth D2 Austin, MN

Sonia Larson

Benjamin Leatham

Jenny Levernier

Tina Lilja

Donna Marjamaa

Maure Ann Metzger

Jewelry - Booth E8 Minneapolis, MN

Sandra Haff

Jewelry - Booth E4 St. Louis Park, MN

Textiles - Booth E9/10 Menahga, MN

Wood - Booth A7 Northfield, MN

Jewelry - Booth D7 Burnsville, MN

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David Montague

Sculpture - Booth A4 Brooklyn Park, MN

David Perkins Glass - Booth E5 LeRoy, MN

Craig Seath

Ceramics - Booth E3 Hudson, WI

Glass - Booth A5 Fargo, ND

James Pettijohn

Sculpture - Booth B3/4 Kansas City, MO

Tony Small

Chanda Ounkong

Photography - Booth B2 Rochester, MN

Karen Ruff

Sculpture - Booth A9/10 Bennington, NE

Sue Soenen

Justin Ozanne

Photography - Booth D8 Saint Paul, MN

Scot Schmidt

Mixed Media - Booth B6 Oshkosh, WI

John Steger

Photography - Booth G1 Hopkins, MN

Basket Weaving - Booth D9 New Hampton, IA

Erica Stennes

Katie Stromlund

Mariella TerBeest-Schladweile Textiles - Booth F4 Preston, MN

Jewelry - Booth A3 Alexandria, MN

Jeff Tish

Steve Tomashek

Don Tran

Jodi Vittitoe

Wood - Booth C9 Bemidji, MN

Wood - Booth G4/5 Cheyenne, WY

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Painting - Booth A6 Austin, MN

Mixed Media - Booth F1 Langenwetzendorf, Thuringia

Textiles - Booth H1 St. Louis, MO

Ceramics - Booth D3/4 Shakopee, MN

Jon Thompson

Ceramics - Booth H4 Sioux Falls, SD

FEATURED ARTIST TOM HORMEL

Born Thomas Dubois Hormel in 1930, Tom has lived in Minnesota, California, Hawaii, and Idaho, and currently calls Florida home. Tom’s parents were Jay Catherwood and Germaine Dubois Hormel, remembered fondly by many in Austin for their involvement in both Hormel Foods Corporation (then George A. Hormel & Co.) and the community. Tom was the middle child between brothers George Albert “Geordie” Hormel and James Catherwood Hormel.

While he has dedicated much of his life to creating music and art, Tom is something of a Renaissance man; his interests are many and varied, and it is evident first and foremost in his diverse postsecondary education. He graduated from Occidental College with a BA in Sociology after spending two years at Palos Verdes College, and studied a year of Law at Loyola Law School as well as a year of Architecture at USC. He also speaks fluent French and Spanish.

Tom cites Palos Verdes College as the place in which art first became an important factor in his life. His enrollment in drawing, painting, ceramics, and basic design classes sparked his lifelong journey as an artist.

That is not to say Tom settled into a single passion after this initial inspiration; a recipient of the United Nations Environmental 500 award in Istanbul, he has been deeply involved in numerous conservation efforts throughout his life, participating in many environmental organizations and spearheading many projects.

The viewer may well recognize these myriad influences in both the breadth and variety of Tom’s work. From his acrylic on canvas, to his digital art, to his needlepoint, each of the mediums Tom employs represents a chapter in his personal history. The collection of Tom’s work belies not just the artist’s passions for expression, but also a contagious expression of those many passions.

Featured Artist Exhibit at the Paramount Annex during the ArtWorks Festival (See Map Page 5) The AACA is proud to present a three-phase exhibit featuring artwork by Tom Hormel in his hometown of Austin, Minnesota.

Over the course of the exhibit, 25 unique prints will appear in seven public spaces throughout the community.

Fourteen pieces initially appeared in the Austin ArtWorks Center’s second floor gallery in April and May. A community-wide exhibit follow on May 15, comprised of eleven pieces across five locations. Admission to all locations is free with the exception of a $5 entrance fee at the Hormel Historic Home.

Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Open Saturday 9am-5pm / Sunday 1-5pm Artwork on view in the Interpretive Building

Hormel Foods Corporation / SPAM® Museum Open Tuesday – Sunday / 10am – 5pm

Hormel Historic Home Open Monday – Friday / 10am – 4:30pm Admission $5

The Hormel Foundation Open Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm / Friday 8-10am

Hormel Institute / University of Minnesota Cancer Research Center Open Monday-Friday / 7:30am-4:30pm Tours available if pre-arranged

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Hootenanny to Shoot Crickets

All five locations have special meaning to Tom Hormel’s family. The project will culminate in the union of all 25 pieces at the 6th Annual Austin ArtWorks Festival as the Featured Artist exhibit in the Paramount Annex (formerly Park and Rec).

All prints are available for sale through the Austin ArtWorks Center and 100% of proceeds benefit the Austin Area Commission for the Arts.

Please note that all prints must remain exhibited until August 28.

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Austin ArtWorks Festival Purchase Award Sponsors Each year, a generous sponsor donates $5,000 to the Austin ArtWorks Festival Purchase Award. The sponsors then choose one piece of work as the winner of the Purchase Award. The funds allow the Austin Area Commission for the Arts to purchase the awarded work which is then displayed at a community location.

Currently Purchase Award winning art is on display at five community locations.

Special thanks this year to Purchase Award sponsors Phillip and Gail Minerich.

2016 Purchase Award Winner Scot Schmidt

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Phillip and Gail Minerich

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2012 The Golden Fish Eric Anfinson

Location of Piece Sponsor I.J. Holton School

Gary and Pat Ray

2013

It’s All in Your Head and Back to the Earth

Micah Ofstedahl

I.J. Holton School

Mayo Clinic Health System Austin

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Owl Sculpture Butterfly Daffodil and Luna Moth Orchid Ribbons of the Landscape Six Mile Cyprus Pottery

John Pettijohn Zane York Joni Finnegan James Wegner Joseph Sand

The Hormel Foundation Office Hormel Historic Home Austin ArtWorks Center Austin ArtWorks Center Austin ArtWorks Center

Mahlon and Karen Schneider

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Blue Galaxy

Peter Waldman

J. C. Hormel Nature Center

Stephen and Kathryn Palen

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Earth Changes

Scot Schmidt

J. C. Hormel Nature Center

Jeff and Lee Ann Ettinger

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To be announced at the ArtWorks Festival outdoor stage on Saturday, August 26 at 4:30 p.m.

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Phillip and Gail Minerich

Dick Schindler

Celebration Concert

Saturday, Aug. 26 7:00 PM At the Historic Paramount Theatre Advance: Adult $14 / 12 and Under $7 Day Of : Adult $19 / 12 and Under $12 Available at the Austin ArtWorks Center or austinareaarts.org SPONSORED BY

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An ArtWorks Week Event:

ARTWORKS CENTER GALLERY OPENING Meet the Artists: Thursday, August 24 • 5-7pm SHELLEY AQUINO BRANDON

MATTHEW RUCKER

I am mainly a pastel studio painter, inspired by what my camera catches as I observe the world. I draw inspiration from many genres of painting periods, the strongest being the current pastel masters. I strive for a recognizable view of my subject while incorporating why I chose to paint that painting in the first place. Mainly self-taught, my love of pastels goes back to when I was a young child watching street artists doing these marvelous celebrity portraits. Watercolors I had always been leery of until the freedom of yupo paper was discovered! What joy that plastic paper can bring to the colors I splash on it! I want to draw all the senses into a piece of work not just a visual image. I am always learning and applying new techniques to my work, I find I am evolving with each painting and only now have I begun to listen and go with the painting more and getting much more out of the process.

Painting is a way for me to go to a place that existed only in my dreams when I was young. This place was quiet, clean and simple. Most importantly to me, in spite of my colorblindness, I could see everything in bright and vivid color. My paintings are snapshots of this place.

I use pure and saturated colors in my paintings for a very simple reason, I’m colorblind. I can’t see or match color the way most people can. I therefore have to mix a palette in a way that differs greatly from the average artist, and (when I don’t have help) paint without knowing how accurate my colors are. This isn’t necessarily a handicap. In fact, I think it adds a lot of versatility, originality and a unique cleanness to my paintings.

David Snyder

Gary Blom

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UPCOMING GALLERY OPENINGS Friday, October 6th • 5-7pm Renee Sonka and Lori Tapani Friday, November 24th • 5-7pm AACA Member’s Show

TRUNK SHOW

During ArtWorks Festival, check out the ArtWorks Center to view the gallery show, meet the trunk show artists, take in a painting demonstration by James Wegner and enjoy live music.

Demonstrating Artists Visit these artists during the open hours of the ArtWorks Festival to watch their creations come to life. Artists take breaks at their discretion and may be away from the demonstration area for short periods of time.

James Wagner Painting

Indoor Demonstrations and exhibits: James Wagner painting at the ArtWorks Center, 2nd floor Featured Artist in Paramount Annex (formerly Park and Rec)

Outdoor Demonstrations and exhibits: Peter Waldman glass blowing near 3rd Avenue Patrick Hansel glass mosaic near SPAM® Museum Pallet Players impromptu drama, strolling the grounds African hair braiding courtesy of the African Asian Refugee Services Agency African seed bead sculpture courtesy of the African Asian Refugee Services Agency Canstruction exhibit near the SPAM® Museum

Peter Waldman Glass Blowing

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Drop in to the Family Arts tent in the SPAM® Museum parking lot to get creative with materials provided. FREE, all ages encouraged to attend and create. Arts offered include glass mosaic, piñata making, Brush the VW Beetle and origami.

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Adjacent to the Family Arts tent, an Autismfriendly relaxation station will be provided.

Anyone seeking a calm, quiet space is welcome. The Austin Area Commission for the Arts is proud to be part of the Hormel Historic Home Autism Friendly Austin initiative.

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MEET THE SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 SAMMI JONES • 10:00 A.M.

JULIE SEEDORF • 1:00 P.M.

Sammi Jones got her start in roller derby in 2010 when she joined the Fargo Moorhead Derby Girls. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University Moorhead and has written for a variety of publications. She resides in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area where she works as an assistant editor for a trade magazine and skates for Minneapolis’s North Star Roller Girls.

As human beings, we are always a work in progress. From birth to death we live, hurt, laugh, cry, feel, and with all of those emotions we grow as people, as family members, and as friends.

I am a dreamer and feel blessed to have the opportunity in my writing to pass those dreams on to others. I believe you are never too old to dream and to turn those dreams into a creative endeavor. I live in rural Minnesota and I am a wife, mother, and grandmother.

I have worn many hats throughout my lifetime such as working as a waitress, nursing home activities, office manager and finally computer repair person eventually owning my own computer repair business. I never forgot my love of writing and quit my computer business in 2012 after signing a contract with Cozy Cat Press for Granny Hooks A Crook, the first book in my Fuchsia, Minnesota Series.

Adding four more books to the Fuchsia Series, adding a new Brilliant, Minnesota Series and writing a column for local newspapers feeds my writing creativity.

I also dabble a bit in watercolor painting and hope to eventually add pictures to my children’s book series, Granny’s In Trouble.

Oh, and did I tell you I like to be a little bit silly.

CHRIS NORBURY • 11:00 A.M. Chris Norbury is an author and freelance writer whose first novel, Castle Danger, was published in 2016. He has written articles on wilderness canoeing for the Boundary Waters Journal and is a Contributing Editor to the website Brokerage-Review.com. His freelance areas of interest include politics, current events, finance and investing, economics, golf, canoeing, camping, traveling, food, and wine.

Norbury has been a volunteer Big Brother in his community since 2000 and donates a portion of his book profits to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota. Born and raised in the Twin Cities, he currently lives in Owatonna, MN with his wife and golf clubs. To learn more, please visit his website, chrisnorbury.com.

SANDRA WEINRIB STANFIELD • 12:00 P.M. Sandra Weinrib Stanfield is a licensed colon therapist and certified clinical hypnotherapist practicing in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. With a B.A. in English Literature from Queens College of the City University of New York, she worked with television writers on movies of the week, soap operas and mini-series prior to becoming a paralegal in Los Angeles, California. In the late 1980’s, after using holistic health methods to overcome a chronic illness, she changed careers. Many years ago, she had the good fortune to meet and become good friends with Thomas D. Hormel, grandson of Hormel Foods’ founder, George A. Hormel. Two years ago, Tom asked Sandy to edit and publish his grandfather’s autobiography, based in part on her unequivocal enthusiasm after reading the manuscript.

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MARY MCCARTHY • 2:00 P.M. I grew up in the suburbs of Kansas City and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Business Administration. I married Jim McCarthy who was enrolled in medical school. We moved to Rochester for him to do his three year residency, and we are still here 40 years later!

We have three married children and six grandchildren.

I am retired from retail sales at the Herberger’s Department store where I was known for seeking out the best deals!

My hobbies include traveling (internationally) with Jim, seeing the grandchildren, exercising at the gym, studying my faith, and volunteering.

I wrote a book, A Pilgrimage of Hope: A Story of Faith and Medicine, about my ordeal with brain cancer. For this book, I received the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writer’s Guild.

AUTHORS SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 EILEEN EVANS • 11:30 A.M.

JUDI BERGEN • 12:30 P.M.

A historian who gives much credit to those who offered information in her research of the Austin story, Eileen Evans created the biography of Cy Thomson. Cy was the infamous “criminal” of the city’s history, which Eileen insists that the book will also show the deep caring and generous side of this man. With the wealth of information and insights, this book took its form first as a weekly article in the LeRoy Independent (Mower County Independent). The final chapter was even a surprise to Eileen.

Judi Bergen has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin. She has worked as a therapist in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings for over forty years.

For the ten years before she retired, Judi also worked with Hospice patients and their families.

Writing has always been an important part of Judi’s life. Her short stories have been published in literary journals. Longing to Belong is her debut novel.

She lives with her husband in Austin, Minnesota, where they have enjoyed raising their three children.

LOCAL AUTHORS PANEL • SUNDAY, 1:30 P.M. COMPOSED OF LYDIA EMMA NIEBUHR & RICKI WALTERS

RICKI WALTERS

LYDIA EMMA NIEBUHR

Ricki Walters is an Austin Minnesota based writer and editor, who has a passion for thrillers, science fiction/fantasy, and middle grade and young adult novels.

She is the owner of and editor for RLW Editorial Services (www.rlweditorial. com), and is a member of the Professional Editors’ Network (PEN).

She has written articles for Connections, College Crossings, and the Professional Editors’ Network Newsletter. Her short stories have been published by Learning through History and Aria Kalsan.

Ricki is currently finishing a middle grade urban fantasy novel, The Enchanted, for which she will soon be seeking publication. The fairy world she created for this novel comes partly from her imaginings, partly from Irish mythology, and partly from the Springbrook Nature Center (in Coon Rapids, MN), the Three Rivers Park District, and the Minneapolis park systems, which she enjoys as often as she can with her children and grandchildren.

Ricki has a Master of Arts degree in English/Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Science degree in Corrections with a minor in Psychology, and she has taught writing as an adjunct faculty member at Riverland Community College and Minnesota State University, Mankato.

I began writing more than twenty five years ago while actively engaged in a science based career. As Lydia Emma Niebuhr, I have been writing books for young readers, ages 9-12 years, that have action and mystery without violence.

My books incorporate humor and elementary science principles, as well as, addressing family issues faced by this age group. My latest book, for readers of all ages, is a historical fiction based on the Dakota Conflict in Minnesota. I currently have eleven books available on Amazon as print books or e-books.

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The Austin Area Commission for the Arts would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to this year’s ArtWorks Festival donors and sponsors.

We couldn’t make the art work without you!

CONTRIBUTORS The Austin ArtWorks Festival follows the civic festival model by not charging admission for the public to attend the event. To do this, the Austin Area Commission for the Arts works year-round to secure the over $100,000 in funding necessary to put on the event.

You can find a listing of all those who contribute to the Austin ArtWorks Festival online at www.austinareaarts.org/2017festival-support/. We want to extend special thanks to these individuals and organizations who have contributed $1,000 or more for the 2017 Austin ArtWorks Festival.

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INDIVIDUALS Forrest & Karen Dryden Jeff & LeeAnn Ettinger Randy & Wendy Kramer Philip & Gail Minerich (see page 12) Joseph & Joyce Mlinar Stephen Palen Gary & Pat Ray Bonnie & Tim Rietz Belita Schindler Mahlon & Karen Schneider Steve & Deb Thorson Mary Anne & Jerry Wolesky

ORGANIZATIONS Games People Play Hormel Foods Corporation Hormel Historic Home Hy-Vee of Austin KMSU Minnesota State University, Mankato Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea Austin McGough Construction Quality Pork Processor Inc TOSCA Magazine & Gail Weber GRANTORS The Hormel Foundation through City of Austin Quality of Life Funding Minnesota State Arts Board Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services

ArtWorks Food Vendors

Twisted Barrel Pizza A family owned business crazy about pizza!

Crispy, chewy and The Cave Cafe delicious every time!

Afro-Italiano fusion menu including tibsie, Iowa Grill sandwiches, wraps, Serving steaks, chops, salads and curry dishes. brats and our famous Toasty Dogs. Great food Mister Lemonade served with a smile.

Serving a wide variety flavored lemonades Sunny’s Ice Cream of including sugar-free. $3 Local Austin vendor refills. Also serving hot serving walking tacos, dogs and snow cones. nachos, pub burgers, popcorn and ice cream.

Downtown Austin Restaurant Listing

1910 Fresh Open Sat 11am-9pm Sun Closed

Piggy Blue’s BBQ Open Sat 11am-9pm Sun Closed

B&J Bar and Grill Steve’s Pizza Open Sat 11am-1am Open Sat 11am-3am Sun 11am-10pm Sun 11am-1am Coffee House on Main Tendermaid Open Sat 7am-5pm Open Sat 11am-5pm Sun 7am-5pm Sun 11am-3pm Dusty’s Bar & Lounge Open Sat 11am-1am Tienda y Taqueria Sun TBD Guerrero Open Sat 8am-9pm El Mariachi Mexican Sun 8am-9pm Open Sat 11am-10pm Sun 11am-9pm Top Noodle Vietnamese Open Sat 10am-7:30pm George’s Pizza Sun Closed Open Sat 4pm-12am Sun 4pm-12am

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13 AND UNDER

fall/winter classes

$5 Kids’ Studios Saturdays, September 9 – December 16 @ 10:30a Clay/Painting/Drawing/Paper See austinareaarts.org for weekly project details.

Cartooning I with David Lenz Four Thursday sessions: October 5, 12, 19, and 26 @ 5:30p

AGES 13+

Throw, Alter, Glaze with Hjordi Danielson A three-session clay wheel throwing class for teens.

October 25, November 1, and November 29 @ 6p

AGES 16+

Polymer Clay Snowflake Ornaments with Layl McDill November 30 @ 5:30p

Center & Throw with James Bracken A one-session introduction to clay on the wheel.

September 14 @ 10:30a / September 21 @ 6:30p

Sharpie Art

Sharpie Art with Kara Page September 27 @ 5:30p Bob Ross Oil Painting with Darlyne Paulson September 30 @ 1p Date Night on the Wheel with Hjordi Danielson September 30 @ 6p Charcoal Portraits with Katie Hunerdosse October 3 @ 6p Landscapes in Oil

Landscapes in Oil: Painting the Softer Side of Nature with Joni Finnegan Oct. 28 @ 10a-4p / Nov. 10 @ 10a-2p / Dec. 8 @ 10a-2p

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Mugs & Handles with James Bracken Advancing techniques to clay on the wheel in a three-session class.

November 4, 11, & 18 @ 10:30a CUSTOM TEAM BUILDING CLASSES Looking for a convenient, meaningful and affordable team building retreat? Consider a custom art experience at the Austin ArtWorks Center.

We can build an experience in painting, mosaic, clay, or print-making that will engage adults in creative thinking while building work place relationships.

For more information, contact Education Coordinator Lana Kenyon at lana@austinareaarts.org.

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Classes are added to the schedule throughout the season. For the latest, visit austinareaarts.org or sign up for our email newsletter. Kids’ Studio classes are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a SEMAC grant.

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PRESENTS Artrageous

Dead Man Winter

AUGUST 26 An interactive art and music speed-painting experience, part of the ArtWorks Festival presented by Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea Austin.

OCTOBER 28 Caravan Du Nord presents this new project from David Simonett of Trampled By Turtles

Weathered Willow St. Andrew’s Sisters SEPTEMBER 23 “Zero Shades of Grey” Music and comedy stylings of Alice Holst, Penny Kinney, and Coni Nelson as the St. Andrew’s Sisters.

ComedySportz OCTOBER 7 Interactive improv comedy.

One Night in Memphis OCTOBER 21 Tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. Rockabilly, country, gospel and pure 1950’s rock and roll.

Subject to change. Check austinareaarts. org for the latest information. Tickets go on sale six weeks before each performance.

NOVEMBER 4 Discover an up-and-coming alternative band at this show with Tinderbox, Matt Mason, Swan Solo and Weathered Willow, the new Josh Whalen project

The New Standards NOVEMBER 11 A jazz trio beyond the usual “old standards,” post-1960’s pop music in an acoustic setting.

Billy McLaughlin and Simple Gifts NOVEMBER 17 Celebrating traditional Christmas hymns and carols in modern arrangements - with the Austin High School Choir as special guests.

At Christmas (John & Lisi Wright) For Tickets and Further Information: austinareaarts.org or 507-434-0934

DECEMBER 2 Scripted and improvised holiday scenes and Christmas songs, celebrating the humorous and tender times of the season.

Matchbox Children’s Theatre DECEMBER 8-10 A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol.

Christmas At Home DECEMBER 15-16 Holiday concert benefiting Austin Public Schools music program with student and community performances.

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ARTWORKS WEEK 22

CELEBRATE THESE ARTS EVENTS LEADING INTO THE AUSTIN ARTWORKS FESTIVAL! Gail Kittleson

Matchbox Children’s Theatre

Friday, August 18 • 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 19 • 2 p.m.

Sunday, August 20 • 2 p.m.

NO ONE WILL MARRY A PRINCESS WITH A TREE GROWING OUT OF HER HEAD! at the Historic Paramount Theatre Presented by the Matchbox Children’s Theatre www.austinareaarts.org Monday, August 21 • 6:30 p.m.

JACK & KITTY CONCERT at the Hormel Historic Home Peace Garden www.hormelhistorichome.org

Tuesday, August 22 • 6:30 p.m.

AUTHOR MEET & GREET: GAIL KITTLESON at Sweet Reads www.sweetreadsbooks.com

Wednesday, August 23 • 7:30 p.m.

$5 WEDNESDAY MOVIE: ALMOST FAMOUS Historic Paramount Theatre Presented by the Austin Area Commission for the Arts www.austinareaarts.org

Jack & Kitty

Matthew Rucker

Thursday, August 24 • 5-7 p.m.

GALLERY OPENING: SHELLEY AQUINO BRANDON AND MATTHEW RUCKER at the Austin ArtWorks Center Presented by the Austin Area Commission for the Arts www.austinareaarts.org Friday, August 25 • 8 p.m.

Shelley Aquino Brandon

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