Art Gallery
If you are interested in exhibiting at the FiftyNorth Gallery,
please contact the Michelle at (507) 664-3707
Next Artist Reception is: September 17 4:00 – 5:00pm
Artist Bio – Michael Sweere
Michael Sweere b. 1965-
Michael Sweere was born and raised in Owatonna, Minnesota. After graduating from Owatonna High School, Michael received a degree in Commercial Art from Mankato Technical Institute. He moved to Minneapolis and began a long career in advertising, working in print, radio and television. Additionally, he attended classes at the Hermann-Bougie Atelier (Minneapolis) where he further developed his fine arts skills in drawing and painting.
In 2005, he was able to start his own business – The Michael Sweere Mosaic Company. Focusing on creating large-scale mosaic and art installations from recycled materials, his work can be seen in numerous locations, including airports, health-care facilities, libraries, schools and sporting stadiums.
He lives in Northfield, Minnesota with his wife Carole and their amazing dog, Tulip.
Now Showing in the Gallery:
ECHOES AND SHADOWS
Gallery Show:
July 20-August 27
Artist Reception
Thursday, September 17, 4:00-5:00pm
Poetry Reading begins at 5:00
Artist Bio – Peggy Weaver
All my pottery is from my time at Stout. I have Stoneware, Raku, and Porcelain pieces. While there I set up the Porcelain Studio at Stout and was a teacher’s assistant for several semesters. Hand building, pottery wheel thrown and a combination of both modes of construction were used in my work. Glaze Calculation class was perfect to formulate glazes, and the use of different chemicals were used to make different colors in glazes and stains. I always wanted to continue my pottery work after college, but my career as a designer, life and kids took priority.
Coming up Next in the Gallery:
ECHOES AND SHADOWS
Gallery Show:
ECHOES & SHADOWS GALLERY RECEPTION & POETRY READING
Artist Reception
Thursday, September 17
4:00-5:00pm
Poetry Reading begins at 5:00
Step into an immersive evening where language and visual expression collide. Where Words Meet Canvas brings together local poets and visual artists for a collaborative exhibition exploring the dialogue between written word and medium.
Throughout the night, experience paired presentations where custom artwork is revealed alongside the spoken-word pieces that inspired them. This event highlights how two distinct art forms can amplify a single emotion, story, or idea.
Artists, we are excited to showcase your art here at FiftyNorth, where hundreds of people visit each day!
Our exhibits run for approximately 5 weeks and can be an individual show or a group of artists working together. Contact us for more details.
Gallery space:
- 3 glass cases – 16in x 16in shelves (4-5 shelves per case)
- 4 wall spaces – 6 ft long x 4 ½ ft tall
- 1 long wall – 40 ft long x 4 ½ ft tall
