Martha Bird: Events

Virtual

Mon, Oct 12

NordHaus Apartments

Oct 12, 2020, 8:00 AM – Mar 31, 2021, 5:00 PM

NordHaus Apartments, 315 1st Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

In person viewing at Tiny Gallery on first floor of the high rise. All artwork depicts or responds to the theme: Virtual.

Momentary Certainties

Mon, Oct 12

https://cityofeagan.com/exhibits

Oct 12, 2020, 8:00 AM – Dec 31, 2020, 11:59 PM

https://cityofeagan.com/exhibits

Visit this online exhbit that was originally an outdoor community art exhibition installed throughout the grounds of the Eagan Art House. The artworks played with the intertwined themes of ephemerality – since this exhibit was temporary – and its opposite, permanence.

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Minneapolis

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Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Opening Reception for Collaboration and Observation Exhibits

Sun, Sep 20

Art Works

Sep 20, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Art Works, 3795 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55122, USA

This all day event will feature the Opening Reception and and Eagan Art Fair Sale!

Fine Arts Exhibition 2020

Thu, Aug 27

1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55108, USA

Aug 27, 3:00 PM – Sep 07, 2:30 PM

1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55108, USA

Come see my Basketry Sculpture that was accepted!! This one-of-a-kind exhibition will feature hundreds of works by Minnesotans in eight classes of competition. There were roughly 1700 submissions with 330 works of art selected to be included in this exhibit.

Observation: The Human Form

Tue, Aug 04

Art Works

Aug 04, 8:00 AM – Oct 23, 5:00 PM

Art Works, 3795 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55122, USA

2 of my basketry sculptures are on view for this IN PERSON exhibit.

Collaboration

Tue, Aug 04

Art Works

Aug 04, 8:00 AM – Oct 23, 6:00 AM

Art Works, 3795 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55122, USA

Glenn Wymore, an Avivo ArtWorks peer, and I collaborated on this piece entitled "Relationships." By pairing Glenn's image (on the left) and my image (on the right), we wanted to convey resonance, trust, and respect in a nonverbal way.

Organized Chaos (Exhibit)

Mon, Jul 20

Online Exhibit

Jul 20, 12:01 AM CDT – Aug 31, 11:59 PM CDT

Online Exhibit

Photo (detail): Then to Now by Martha Bird I have 2 sculptures in this exhibit that respond to the chaos of our present moment in time, exploring the opposing forces of order and disorder.

Peace In The Home (Shalom Bayit) Online Exhibit

Tue, May 12

The Sabes & St. Paul Jewish Community Ctrs.

May 12, 8:00 AM – Jun 15, 6:00 PM

The Sabes & St. Paul Jewish Community Ctrs.

This online exhibit features work by various artists--including 3 of my own pieces. See "More Details" for the link.

Winter Wellness: Basketry

Sun, Dec 29

East Lake Library

Dec 29, 2019, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

East Lake Library, 2727 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA

Boost Your Health, Create With Your Hands Martha Bird, artist and nurse, invites you to explore a basketry technique and experience how your health improves.

Adult Forum: Basketry

Sun, Dec 08

The Conn Theater

Dec 08, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

The Conn Theater, 1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

This presentation coincides with the opening of a group exhibit with several of Martha Bird's sculptures. Conn Theater is within the Plymouth Congregational Church.

"Basketry To Enhance Health" Exhibit

Sat, Nov 16

East Lake Library

Nov 16, 2019, 8:00 AM – Jan 04, 2020, 9:00 AM

East Lake Library, 2727 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA

November 10, 2019 - January 4, 2020. This exhibit displays a variety of traditional baskets made by Martha Bird that can be found in the display cabinet.

"inVISIBLE" Exhibit & Reception

Thu, Oct 10

CIRCA Gallery

Oct 10, 2019, 1:00 PM – Oct 12, 2019, 6:00 PM

CIRCA Gallery, 1125 Buchanan St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA

The Opening Reception, in honor of World Mental Health Day, is Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 5 - 7:30 pm. I will be in attendance from 5 - 5:45 pm.

"What Is Forbidden?" Exhibition

Mon, Sep 23

The Catherine G. Murphy Gallery

Sep 23, 2019, 7:00 PM – Oct 19, 2019, 6:00 PM

The Catherine G. Murphy Gallery, 2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA

Women's Art Institute's 20th Anniversary Exhibition opened September 7, 2019

"Listen" Artist Reception & Talk

Sat, Sep 21

Kaddatz Galleries

Sep 21, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Kaddatz Galleries, 111 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Come celebrate the exhibition and hear Martha talk about her sculptural work.

Presentation

Sat, Sep 21

Otter Tail County Historical Society

Sep 21, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Otter Tail County Historical Society, 1110 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Martha Bird will give a presentation on basketry as a tool for healing and empowerment entitled “Reclaiming Basketry: Working Through Stigma to Reach Creative Potential.”

"Listen" Exhibition

Wed, Sep 11

Kaddatz Galleries

Sep 11, 2019, 10:00 AM – Nov 01, 2019, 4:00 PM

Kaddatz Galleries, 111 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Minneapolis-based artist, basket maker and nurse Martha Bird, Alumni Hinge Artist, announces a joint exhibition of new and retrospective work at Kaddatz Galleries and Otter Tail County Historical Society in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

"The Forest Breathes" Exhibition

Wed, Sep 11

Otter Tail County Historical Society

Sep 11, 2019, 10:00 AM – Nov 01, 2019, 4:00 PM

Otter Tail County Historical Society, 1110 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Presentation

Tue, Aug 20

The Barn at the Anderson Center

Aug 20, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Barn at the Anderson Center, 163 Tower View Dr, Red Wing, MN 55066

Martha Bird will give a presentation on basketry as a tool for healing and empowerment entitled “Reclaiming Basketry: Working Through Stigma to Reach Creative Potential”

This Is Women’s Work: The Women’s Art Institute Class of 2018 Celebrates 20 Years

Sun, Dec 08

Plymouth Congregational Church

Dec 08, 2019, 12:00 PM – Jan 15, 2020, 4:00 PM

Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

This is a group exhibition of 13 visual artists that are alumni of the Women's Art Institute.

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