Our signature annual gala, Celebrate! An Evening of Possibilities, will be held on Saturday, September 27th. The event will be located at the Anderson Student Center at the University of St. Thomas.
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Fresh Eye Gallery is proud to present All In, an exhibition celebrating the work of artists with disabilities from six progressive art studios across the country!
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Join MSS at the Eagan Community Center Bandshell for a jam-packed day of art and music for people of all ages and abilities!
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This exhibition reflects and highlights a tradition of oral history and generational mentorship of heritage craft.
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We are excited to announce our upcoming Spring Auction. This online fundraiser will be live for one week, from May 19, 2025 through May 25, 2025. More information to come!
Artist and tastemaker Chloe Russell-Chang has curated an exciting new exhibition of fiber work reflecting on mental health, belonging, and well-being.
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Ten Thousand Things Theater will be doing a special performance of Violet in MSS St. Paul’s Community Hub.
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Fresh Eye Gallery presents Phantasmagoria, an exhibition of original work by Lamine Richards, Marcus Rothering, Yousha Tighe, and Ivonne Yáñez.
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Disability Services Day at the Capitol is Minnesota's biggest rally to advocate for people with disabilities, their support systems, and their right to live independent and rewarding lives.
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Fresh Eye Gallery presents In Cahoots, an exhibition of original work by Aleya Berry, Will Gonzales, Lamine Richards, Josh Selvig, CJ Weydert, and Nate Woodard.
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MSS will be closed Monday, 12/23, Tuesday, 12/24, and Wednesday, 12/26 for the holidays.
Yulemart is an over-the-top, gallery-turned-gift shop, and will feature petite handmade art and crafts that make perfect gifts for the holiday season.
Join us on Friday, November 15th from 6-8pm for an opening reception!
Fresh Eye Gallery’s latest exhibition, Wild & Tame, will be curated by Marissa Wegner, a multidisciplinary artist supported by Fresh Eye Arts.
Join us on Friday, November 15th from 6-8pm for an opening reception!
Join us Friday night at Fresh Eye Gallery for our Halloween Bash! There will be karaoke (spooky songs mostly), tricks, treats, and a costume contest. Be sure to dress your best!
We love our community, and we are so excited to party with you! Children are welcome. Masking is encouraged.
Our signature annual gala, Celebrate! An Evening of Possibilities, will be held on Saturday, September 28th. The event will be at the Anderson Student Center at St Thomas University - 2115 Summit Ave in St Paul.
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Fresh Eye Gallery will be a featured location at Nicollet Open Streets, along with dozens of other great businesses and restaurants in the neighborhood! The festivities will take place on Nicollet Avenue between W 31st Street and W 46th Street.
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Join Life Drawing for the End of the World for a new event: Still Life Desserts! Instead of live models, participants will have the opportunity to draw an original arrangement of desserts and other artistic objects, then eat the desserts! Drawing materials (and eating utensils) will be provided, but artists are also welcome to bring their own preferred supplies.
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This year, more than 40 artists paired up to create original art for Eye to Eye, an annual project and exhibition presented by Fresh Eye Gallery.
Eye to Eye is founded on the principles of radical inclusivity, where artists with and without disabilities are brought together to build a stronger creative community. Artists work in teams of two to connect, collaborate, and create new artwork.
Over the last decade, Eye to Eye artists have built relationships, shared their knowledge and ideas, grown their networks, and engaged with people whose paths would’ve never otherwise crossed. These relationships have led to meaningful connection, community engagement, creative opportunities, and impactful works of art.
Join us on Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th at the 33rd Annual Powderhorn Art Fair! We will be selling classic Fresh Eye merch (like our iconic tote bags) as well as original art by Fresh Eye Artists. We would love to see you there!
Join us at the Mendakota Country Club (2075 Mendakota Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55120) to celebrate MSS’s 75th birthday! All are welcome to this open-house event: current and former staff, persons supported, family members, and MSS supporters of all kinds.
Appetizers will be provided, as well as a cash bar. Please no pets.
Celebrate PRIDE with comedy in the gallery: Jokes! Drag! Storytelling! Appropriate for ages 16+.
$10 suggested donation.
Proceeds benefit The Royal Peacock Theater Company, a teaching theater company focused on queer youth and adults.
Fresh Eye Gallery presents NON, a group exhibition curated by Fresh Eye Artist Will Gonzalez.
The magic of abstract images is in the ambiguity. Abstraction conveys meaning and evokes emotion using line, color, form, texture, and composition. These works break barriers of communication and disregard assumptions of traditional artistic techniques. Every viewer is equally qualified to create their own connection to abstract work.
In NON, curator Will Gonzalez invites artists and viewers to release themselves from expectations and embrace the enigma of abstract art.
If you are interested in submitting your work, click here to view our submission guidelines.
Come as you are for a community chat/tea time and share what CARE means to you, what forms of care you see happening in your community, and how to extend these practices to our society.
Join us on Friday, June 21st to celebrate the closing of our PATHWAYS show with light refreshments and pals! PATHWAYS is an exhibiton of work by Lynda Mullan, Lena Osman, Kelly Pals, and Nina Robinson, curated by Nina Robinson.
Fresh Eye Arts & Gallery will be one of the vendors at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair on May 11th and 12th.
The fair will be open from 10am-7pm on Saturday, May 11, and 10am-5pm on Sunday, May 12th. Come visit Fresh Eye along with over 100 other artists, food trucks, crafts and more! Admission is free.
Fresh Eye Gallery presents Lines and Landmarks, a group exhibition featuring architectural drawings by artists Mike Jones, Isaiah Okongo, and Soon-Wai Wong.
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Diana E. Murphy Courthouse: 300 South Fourth Street, Suite 202, Mpls, MN 55415
March 19th from 5pm – 7pm
The I Am exhibition celebrates the diversity of the human experience. From individuals to large organizations, all of us benefit from a more inclusive, equitable world. By amplifying the voices of people with developmental disabilities, we acknowledge their expertise in their own creativity, experiences, ideas, and challenges. With this exhibition, our goal is to showcase and celebrate artists with disabilities living in Minnesota and foster education and understanding in the community as a whole.
Fri, February 23rd from 6pm-8pm
Fresh Eye Gallery
DEFROST showcases 33 local artists, ten of whom are MSS artists.
The I Am exhibition celebrates the diversity of the human experience. From individuals to large organizations, all of us benefit from a more inclusive, equitable world. By amplifying the voices of people with developmental disabilities, we acknowledge their expertise in their own creativity, experiences, ideas, and challenges. With this exhibition, our goal is to showcase and celebrate artists with disabilities living in Minnesota and foster education and understanding in the community as a whole.
This show will be on display at both the Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse in Minneapolis and the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in St. Paul as part of the U.S. District Court's Disability Law Program.
Exhibition Dates:
March 18th - May 10th, 2024 (Minneapolis U.S. District Courthouse)
May 20th - July 12th, 2024 (St. Paul U.S. District Courthouse)
Opening Reception: March 19th, 2024 from 5:00 - 6:30
The Court’s Disability Law Program is part of the District of Minnesota’s Public Outreach Committee’s work, and is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the Minnesota Disability Bar Association, and MSS.
Fresh Eye Gallery presents two shows in one!
Fandom, a group exhibition featuring fan art that showcases our fascination with celebrities, pop culture characters, actors, musicians, and more, will be on display in conjunction with Yulemart, our annual holiday market with handmade art and gifts. You’ll find small artworks, gifts, candles, jewelry, and more that you will want to bring home for yourself or a loved one.
Interested in Supporting Celebrate! 2023? Please contact Shannon Brumbaugh at sbrumbaugh@mssmn.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities or donating to support the gala.
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