Current News
Spectrum ArtWorks in the News
Spectrum ArtWorks was featured on the front page of the Variety section of the Star Tribune on Feb. 7 in an article titled “The Art of Healing.”
To view the artiicle, click here: Spectrum ArtWorks
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EAC in the News
An informative article titled “Looking for work for thousands: a conversation with Carrie Scheffler, director of Employment Action Center,” appeared in the Business section of the Star Tribune on Sunday, Feb. 5.
To view the article, click here: Employment Action Center
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Keep Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream alive
An opinion column on racial disparities by RESOURCE president Debbie Atterberry was published prominently in the Star Tribune on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan. 16).
To view the article, click here: King dream not yet realized in Minnesota If the column does not appear, click on the headline “King’s dream not realized in Minnesota.”
The column generated a lively online discussion on this topic. Although some of the reactions are disturbing, the fact that dozens of people participated in a discussion on this important topic is a positive thing.
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Spectrum ArtWorks and Soo Visual Arts Center present ‘For the Love of…’ Art Exhibit
“For the Love of…” features new work by 12 Spectrum ArtWorks artists. “Living with mental illness is merely an element that brings these gifted artists together; it does not define the individual,” says Megan Andersen, arts coordinator. “The work in this exhibition explores what inspires creative impulses…revealing their own personal interpretations of what motivates them in life and in art. The works utilize a variety of different mediums and styles ranging from geometric abstraction to mixed media installation.”
Featuring works of: Audrey Bernard, Cecile Bellamy, Christi Furnas, Clarence Reed, cynTHIA, David Morris, Faye Buffington-Howell, James Sjolin, Jude Mostek, Julia Spencer, Peter F. Hinze and William Kothol-Borgen.
Opening Reception: Thursday Jan. 12, 6-9 p.m.
Show: Jan. 12 – 18, 2012
Soo Visual Arts Center (SooVAC), 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612.871.2263
Everyone welcome. Come and view some great art and meet some talented artistss ______________________________________________________
Easy Way to Learn More About RESOURCE
Attending a one-hour “Discover RESOURCE Open House” is an easy way to learn more about RESOURCE’s work in the areas of employment, mental health, chemical health, training, disabilities, etc.
Here iis this year’s schedule: Discover RESOURCE Open House Schedule
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