TOGETHER, 2024
Minnesota Museum of American Art, March 28-October 27, 2024
Opening Celebration, April 20, 10am-noon
Closing Celebration, October 13, 11am-3pm
Together is a mixed media art exhibition featuring artwork from 10 Minnesota artist families of diverse ages and family structures who have created individual and communal work for the exhibition. Artists Emmett and Kit Ramstad conceived this project to elevate children’s artwork and provide a space for parent artists to support each other as they fulfill the roles of parents and artists while raising a new generation of makers. Supported by The Minnesota State Arts Board and The Minnesota Museum of American Art, Together uplifts mixed generational creativity by showcasing artists who have contributed hugely to Minnesota’s artistic community and their children who are integral influences to their practice. Community programming will include activities for all ages.
Participating Artists:
Sayge Carroll, Morgan Laramy, Preston Drum, Elvis and Leroy Drum, Isa Gagarin, Rae Gordon, Pao Her, Vince and Kailee Yang, Amanda Lovelee, Walden Waites, Avigail Manneberg, Kaiah and Micah Manneberg-Tompkins, Emmett Ramstad, Kit Aizura Ramstad, Anna Marie Shogren, Wally Glenn-Shogren, Aki Shibata, Atom Shibata Pliner and Yukiko Shibata Colburn, Jonathan Thunder and Mino Hart Thunder.
Opening Celebration, April 20, 10am-noon
Closing Celebration, October 13, 11am-3pm
Together is a mixed media art exhibition featuring artwork from 10 Minnesota artist families of diverse ages and family structures who have created individual and communal work for the exhibition. Artists Emmett and Kit Ramstad conceived this project to elevate children’s artwork and provide a space for parent artists to support each other as they fulfill the roles of parents and artists while raising a new generation of makers. Supported by The Minnesota State Arts Board and The Minnesota Museum of American Art, Together uplifts mixed generational creativity by showcasing artists who have contributed hugely to Minnesota’s artistic community and their children who are integral influences to their practice. Community programming will include activities for all ages.
Participating Artists:
Sayge Carroll, Morgan Laramy, Preston Drum, Elvis and Leroy Drum, Isa Gagarin, Rae Gordon, Pao Her, Vince and Kailee Yang, Amanda Lovelee, Walden Waites, Avigail Manneberg, Kaiah and Micah Manneberg-Tompkins, Emmett Ramstad, Kit Aizura Ramstad, Anna Marie Shogren, Wally Glenn-Shogren, Aki Shibata, Atom Shibata Pliner and Yukiko Shibata Colburn, Jonathan Thunder and Mino Hart Thunder.
Special Thanks to: Nancy Ariza for believing in this project and partnering with us on hosting the exhibition, Laura Joseph and Prerna for exhibition support, Samie Johnson for working with artists during the workshops, all M staff and volunteers, to all the partners and friends who supported, and to all the participating artist for sharing together.
Flier Painting: Elvis Drum, Small Destroyed World, 2023
Photos by: Easton Green
Emmett Ramstad is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
