http://www.artsmia.org/rss.php News and Highlights from the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:05:25 -0600 1440 en-us (1:00 - 3:00 PM) With musical accompaniment by composer and pianist Daniel Lloyd. Will brains or brawn win the heart of the beautiful Mary in Buster Keaton's silent film classic, College. Keaton plays the intellectually gifted yet athletically hopeless college student... http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4284 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4284 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0600 (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Cheer on the MIA with local team mascots and score autographs from team players. Sport your favorite team's jersey and pose at the MIA PhotoBooth. Have fun at family-friendly activities and check out the special exhibitions. Free. MIA members gain... http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4423 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4423 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4278 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4278 (Feb. 19, 2012 - May. 13, 2012; Admission Charged) This exhibition explores the role of photography and media (television, video, and digital technology) in transforming sports from a casual leisure activity into a spectacle of mass participation. Media imagery has moved sports into the public sphere.... Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) MIA members and Corporate members preview day. reserve tickets online >> more >> http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4434 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4434 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4078 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4078 (Feb. 16, 2012 - Sep. 2, 2012; Free) This exhibition features photographs of sports as part of everyday life in Minnesota from the late 19th century to the present day. It includes a wide range of images of people, places, and games that capture the spirit of Minnesota sports history. Come... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM) It's the year of the dragon, and we're celebrating in style! Marvel at the gorgeous costumes and inspired movements of CAAM Chinese Dance Theater performers. Craft your own fun and ferocious dragon in a drop-in studio. Be brave as you seek out... http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4344 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4344 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0600 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Presenters: Louise Rice and Eike Schmidt For decades the MIA's colossal statue of Saint Paul the Hermit was not only misattributed and misidentified, but was displayed at a tilt of almost 45 degrees, as though the saint were diving off a rock instead... http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4345 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4345 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4293 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4293 (Feb. 11, 2012 - Apr. 15, 2012; Free) As recent research has confirmed, the MIA's statue of a Hermit Saint--acquired in its altered position in 1973, and attributed to Francesco Mochi--was indeed carved over a century later than originally believed. It was the aim of this project to restore... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 (7:00 - 8:00 PM) Lecturer: Adam Weinberg Go behind the scenes at the Whitney Biennial, with the inside scoop from the museum director himself. Generally regarded as one of the leading exhibitions in the art world--often setting or leading trends in contemporary... http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4283 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=9&ev_id=4283 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0600 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4370 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4370 (Jan. 19, 2012 - Apr. 15, 2012; Free) Pop-up stores, galleries, and even parks have begun to appear increasingly in public spaces since the start of the recent recession. The term "pop-up" suggests their temporary nature?here one day, gone the next. Pop-up shops have become a recognized part... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Friends of the Institute Celebrate 90 Years of Giving Minneapolis, MN, January 5, 2012a€"The Friends of the Institute, one of the nationa€™s largest and most active art-museum volunteer organizations, celebrates ninety years of giving this year with... http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=343&pr_id=260 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=343&pr_id=260 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 MIA Examines the Role of Photography in a Global Sports Culture Features U.S. premiere of Paul Pfeiffera€™s sound-and-video installation The Saints Includes MIAa€™s commission of Martin Parra€™s photographs of Minnesotaa€™s hockey culture... http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=343&pr_id=259 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=343&pr_id=259 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4215 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4215 (Oct. 21, 2011 - Apr. 8, 2012; Free) A few years ago, a friend gave artist Jason Fulford a manila envelope, found at a flea market. The envelope contained more than 80 photographs of different mushroom types, each composed and annotated with the care of someone who just had to be a mushroom... Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4220 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=2&exh_id=4220 (Sep. 24, 2011 - Jun. 10, 2012; Free) In its first ten years, Highpoint Center for Printmaking has become a vibrant part of the Twin Cities art scene. Less well known is its national and increasingly international stature as a publisher of exquisitely made prints. "Highpoint... Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 a€śNew Pictures 5: Jason Fulford, The Mushroom Collectiona€ť Minneapolis, MN, September 7, 2011a€"The fifth exhibition in the MIAa€™s contemporary photography series, a€śNew Pictures,a€ť features works by conceptual artist Jason Fulford. For a€śNew... http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=343&pr_id=254 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=343&pr_id=254 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500