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a life-sized polar bear puppet roars to a clapping crowd. Words read: "announcing our 2023 open calls!'

The open call deadline has passed. Thanks to everyone who submitted a proposal!

The open call deadline for our 2023 program was July 18, 2022. Artists will be notified in September and announced publicly in October.  

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Art Shanty Projects
PO Box 18684, Minneapolis, MN 55418
612-567-6844
Sponsorship & General inquiries: info@artshantyprojects.org
Artist, Programming & Press inquiries: program@artshantyprojects.org

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We’re DELIGHTED to introduce the members of our We’re DELIGHTED to introduce the members of our 2023 Production Team to you this week! 💜🖤💜Meet PAMELA! 🖤💜🖤 Pamela Vázquez (she/her) is an art historian, curator, producer and fungi enthusiast from Mexico. She has collaborated in the production of public art events and in curatorial projects shown locally and beyond. She recently coordinated the Mexico In Minneapolis Folk Arts Residency through the Weisman Art Museum and the ACCE. She co-founded the curatorial collective Raíz Symbiotisk, current fellows of the Emerging Curators Institute. Pamela has been part of Art Shanty Projects as a juror, volunteer and now as a returning production team member—she can’t wait to bring the 2023 village to life! ❄️ Art Shanty Projects will be back on the ice of Bde Unma / Lake Harriet January 21 - February 12, 2023 #welovewinter #getoutside #publicart #artshantyprojects
We’re DELIGHTED to introduce the members of our We’re DELIGHTED to introduce the members of our 2023 Production Team to you this week! ❤️🖤💙Meet SYDNEY! 🖤🧡🖤 Sydney Petersen (they/them), soup enthusiast, visual artist and producer from Seattle, had their first encounter with the Art Shanties on White Bear Lake while taking a media class at Macalester. The delight of the whimsical and artistically minded community found at sub freezing temps has lured Sydney back year after year in varying capacities—as a volunteer, as part of the Free Store Shanty Crew, and as the back half of Lady Bear. This year, they are looking forward to being part of the production team to bring shantastic art to the public, and to supporting the artists along the way! ❄️ Art Shanty Projects will be back on the ice of Bde Unma / Lake Harriet January 21 - February 12, 2023 #welovewinter #getoutside #publicart #soup #artshantyprojects
We’re DELIGHTED to introduce the members of our We’re DELIGHTED to introduce the members of our 2023 Production Team to you this week! 💚🖤💚 Meet ANGIE! 🖤💚🖤 Angie Courchaine (they/them) is a community-based artist and teacher living and working in South Minneapolis. They enjoy working on collaborative projects, usually using their skills in visual arts, puppetry, and movement.  Angie has a long history with In the Heart of the Beast’s May Day Parade, the BareBones Halloween Extravaganza, and the Hijinks Stilt Collective (fka Chicks on Sticks), and is a co-founder of Pinwheel Arts and Movement Studio.  They co-created the Star Lite, Star Brite and Texture Garden Shanties, and are excited to be able to use that experience to help newer artists this year.  ❄️ Art Shanty Projects will be back on the ice of Bde Unma / Lake Harriet January 21 - February 12, 2023 #welovewinter #getoutside #publicart #artshantyprojects
We’re DELIGHTED to introduce the members of our We’re DELIGHTED to introduce the members of our 2023 Production Team to you this week! 🖤❤️🖤 Meet ALEX! ❤️🖤❤️ Alex Eninsche (she/her) is a two-time past shanty artist, regular volunteer for the festival, and one time jury member, now excited to be heading up her first winter on the Production Team. She moved to Minneapolis from her home state of Michigan and has spent the last decade immersed in the architecture and design community here.  She has worked for architecture firms, regularly volunteers with Barebones Puppets and Northern Spark, and has taught Product Design at UMN. Always on the hunt for spontaneity and joyous communities, she thinks Art Shanty Projects brings the best of those two passions out on the ice!  ❄️ Art Shanty Projects will be back on the ice of Bde Unma / Lake Harriet January 21 - February 12, 2023 #welovewinter #getoutside #publicart #shantychic #artshantyprojects
We’re at the Linden Hills Fall Festival till 5pm We’re at the Linden Hills Fall Festival till 5pm today, come say hi! 🖤 Food, beer, music, and other cool people are here too ❤️❄️❤️ Art Shanty Projects will be back on Bde Unma / Lake Harriet January 21 - February 12, 2023 #welovewinter #onlyinmn #getoutside #publicart
Scenes from yesterday’s beach party 🩴☀️🌈Highlights include miniature art cars rolling over sand shanties, rainbows, and a call from Robin from a beach at the other end of the Mississippi! Shout out to @jonnypops for the delicious grape pops that kept us cool! #beachparty #artshantyprojects #getoutside #artistlife
The forecast looks GREAT! Join us THIS FRIDAY at t The forecast looks GREAT! Join us THIS FRIDAY at the BEACH!

RSVP so we bring enough popsicles ; ) 

Bring a friend / sweetie / kiddo or come solo and meet new pals!**

It’s simple summer fun, and we hope to see you there.

BEACH PARTY
Friday, August 26
5-7pm
@ Lake Harriet South Beach
4612 East Lake Harriet Pkwy ❤️ Connect with shanty friends
🏰 Build sand shanties 😋 Eat popsicles
🎵 Groove to beach tunes
  Prizes will be awarded for most shanterrific outfits.

RSVP so we know how many popsicles to bring! Link in bio. 
*If weather is bad on the 26th, we'll party on the 28th...we're doing this thing! **Sorry, but dogs are not allowed due to MPRB beach rules
Well, the weather didn't cooperate the first time Well, the weather didn't cooperate the first time - but we're committed to having a beach party before the summer escapes! Join us for our RESCHEDULED event!

Bring a friend / sweetie / kiddo or come solo and meet new pals!**

It’s simple summer fun, and we hope to see you there.

BEACH PARTY
Friday, August 26
5-7pm
@ Lake Harriet South Beach
4612 East Lake Harriet Pkwy ❤️ Connect with shanty friends
🏰 Build sand shanties 😋 Eat popsicles
🎵 Groove to beach tunes
  Prizes will be awarded for most shanterrific outfits.

RSVP so we know how many popsicles to bring! Link in bio. 
*If weather is bad on the 26th, we'll party on the 28th...we're doing this thing! **Sorry, but dogs are not allowed due to MPRB beach rules
Last call for Production Team applications! Send u Last call for Production Team applications! Send us your letter of interest + resume/CV and references TODAY! Link in bio for all the details. #producerlife #artshantyprojects #getoutside #welovewinter #publicart

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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