Art Buddies is excited to be hosting a table at the Chroma Zone’s Mid Summer Happening event on May 24th. We will offer kid-friendly take away craft activities and information on how to sign up to volunteer.
Art Buddies & Pianos on Parade
Art Buddies is excited to partner with the Minneapolis Downtown Council to participate in their Pianos on Parade program for the summer of 2021.
“The Mpls downtown council invites you to help advance art & music downtown with Pianos on Parade. The program will place 24 pianos throughout downtown Minneapolis during the months of June, July, and August. Each piano will be painted to evoke “A Vibrant Downtown” theme. By supporting Pianos on Parade, you will help add more vibrancy to downtown Minneapolis and engage all who work, live, and play here.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to get creative during this hands-on painting activity.
Using the colors from our recent lawn signs created with All Are Welcome Here, the piano has rainbow stripes with red hearts. Inside the red hearts are hand-painted words. These words share the values and mission of Art Buddies.
Stay tuned for information on where you can visit the piano this summer in downtown Minneapolis.
Welcome to our new Art Buddies Board Members!
Join us in giving a big welcome to our newest members of the Art Buddies Executive Board of Directors.
Jesse Norman Bergstrom - An entrepreneur, illustrator, and author. Jesse is a long-time and devoted mentor at our Whittier Program. He is highly engaged in everything he does. We are so lucky that he has chosen Art Buddies
to donate his time and talent.
Laura Norton - Laura has been an Art Buddy nearly since its inception... as a mentor and a supporter! She has worked at Carmichael Lynch for years and she has been a great cheerleader and support to all of our programs and endeavors. Laura is very artistic and musical and deeply understands the need of connection and creative expression.
Suyao Tian - An artist, illustrator, and independent curator with a deep connection to education and children. You can see her amazing watercolor art on her Instagram. Suyao also has fresh and insightful ideas around programming and fundraising.
A mighty Art Buddies thank you to our Executive Board Of Directors:
Leslie Yunis
Art Buddies Board Chair, KNOCK, inc Special Projects
Jean Hurlbert
Art Buddies Board Treasurer, Capital Management Associates Inc. Relations/Team Manager
Karisa Buechner Michel
Art Buddies Board Secretary, Prime Therapeutics Director of Client Engagement
Alla Ilushka
Ferrari Twin Cities Special Events Director
Amy Pressnall
MOBE Director of Creative Services
Amy Jarrard
Freelance Art Director and Copywriter
Cheryl Meyer
Treat and Co. VP and Creative Director
Elliott Payne
Founder President Sense Datum, LLC, Candidate for Ward 1 Minneapolis City Council
Heidi Rich, Art Buddies Executive Director, and President
Jesse Norman Bergstrom
Author, Illustrator, Creator of Worlds, Prairie Fox Design LLC
Kailey Mo Becker
President, Founder, Designer of Oya Beauty and Pinky Design Shop
Laura Norton
Carmichael Lynch Director of Office Services
Reginaldo Reyes
VP Brand Experience and Environmental Design
Suyao Tian
Artist, Designer, Independent Curator
We are so grateful to these volunteers for guiding the trajectory and the mission of our organization.
If you would like to serve on an Art Buddies Board please contact
Heidi Rich at heidi@artbuddies.org
New partnership with Tee Squared!
Art Buddies is excited to announce a new program partnership with Tee Squared. The local owner-operated screen printing and custom apparel shop will be providing us with brand new printed t-shirts for our volunteer mentors and little buddies! We couldn’t be more thrilled to work with Justin and his staff.
We make high-quality screen-printing and design services accessible to individuals, businesses, groups, and organizations in a laid-back, creative environment.
With few exceptions, almost all of our customers and suppliers are from the Twin Cities metro, and we take great pride in knowing our customers and being a small part of their world.
All orders, regardless of quantity, receive the same attention to detail. Big ideas start small!
Visit Tee Squared’s website for more information