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Recap of CEU Course Event on May 2nd

On May 2nd Char Hovi and Teri Zbrowosky taught an informative CEU credit course sponsored by Kimball, Knoll Textiles and Visualarts LLC. The course called "A Review of Research: Applying Artwork to Enhance Healing Along the Continuum of Care" was hosted by Atmosphere Commercial Interiors at International Market Square.

Many attendees felt the course was fresh and exciting, they enjoyed the scientific research behind the concept that art can lend a great deal to a person's healing and well being and is relevant and important within every environment.

You can find more information on the CEU course and event recap photos below:

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275 Market Street Ste. 197

Minneapolis, MN 55405

612-677-1244

Would you like a POP-UP Display at your firm?

As art consultants, Visualarts is constantly bringing wonderful art and new product info to design and architecture firms in the form of pop-up displays, here is a sample for one of our current displays at BWBR architects in Minneapolis.

Thank you BWBR for hosting a display!

If you are a design or architecture firm and would like us to put up a pop-up display or meet with your team to show you the latest and greatest trends, products or new artists please give us a call today!

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Visualarts

275 Market Street Ste. 197

Minneapolis, MN 55405

612-677-1244

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Sharing The Vision


Sensory Reflections "Share the Vision" grade 2 Braille		by Amy Monthei

As many of you know former art consultant Amy Monthei is now living in Honolulu, Hawaii. She continues to produce wonderful creations and we wanted to catch you up on her since many of our designers and clients will remember working with her at Visual arts.

We wanted to share some fun news about the piece she created last year created for the Sight Savers America "Hero for Sight Award". Her painting Sensory Reflections "Share the Vision" grade 2 Braille had been hanging in the UAB Callahan Eye hospital on a feature wall on main lobby for the past year.

Amy Monthei with her painting at the award Gala last March in Birmingham, AL

Amy's painting hanging in the lobby of UAB Callahan Eye Hospital in Birmingham, AL

The president of UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, Brian Spraberry, didn’t want to let the painting go and everyone who works in the hospital has fallen in love with it. So, it is now located on the 3^rd floor of the hospital in a prime location, at the intersection of the hallway to the main surgical suite and the hallway leading to the board room, education classrooms, conference rooms, and administration. Anyone going to surgery, doctors from the Birmingham area, staff, visitors, people from all over the country who are meeting with hospital doctors/researchers/administration will pass by it.

The painting in the new permanent location at UHB Callahan Eye Hospital

What a terrific honor for Amy and we know she has more to come!

About Sight Savers Americia and The Hero for Sight awards:
https://sightsaversamerica.org/recipientsandartists/

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275 Market Street Ste. 197

Minneapolis, MN 55405

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

How would you like to Join our team?

Part-Time Art Consultant

Visualarts currently has an open position for a part-time art consultant. We are an art gallery / showroom located within International Market Square, just outside of Downtown Minneapolis. We work with interior designers as well as the public in a fast paced and vibrant atmosphere. Art consultants must be comfortable working independently, exhibit good judgment as a representative of Visualarts, and be able to multitask when necessary.

Required Skills

● Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

● Custom framing design experience with a background in customer service

● Familiar with art terminology and proper handling of artwork

● Merchandising and artwork hanging skills

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Ability to sell art and custom framing

● Researching and Preparing Presentations

● Follow up with clients and designers on art requests and framing quotes

● Opening & closing the Gallery as needed

● Maintaining accurate gallery inventory and records

Desired Qualities

● Productive and resourceful within independent and collaborative environments

● Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization capabilities

● Self motivated, efficient, and dedicated

*Compensation will be based on commensurate experience

Please send cover letter and resume to Char Hovi at char@visualartsltd.com

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275 Market Street Ste. 197

Minneapolis, MN 55405

612-677-1244

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Visualarts Display at Gabbert's

Recently Visualarts was asked to place a display of current and interesting new art pieces at Gabbert's Fine Furniture by Design in Edina, MN. We have brought in a rotating selection of traditional and contemporary pieces for the Gabbert's designers to show and sell to their clients.

We all desire a home that is comfortable, functional, and that will express our personal style. Visualarts has an endless array of options created by local and nationally known artists. The designers at Gabbert's can assist you in narrowing down art, and accessory options, showing you pieces that are appropriate and exciting for your home, taste, and budget.

Here are a few highlights of the pieces that are currently on view:

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275 Market Street Ste. 197

Minneapolis, MN 55405

612-677-1244

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FYI@IMS Evangeline Fitzpatrick Demo and Artist Talk

The Event

On March 2nd Visualarts hosted faux finish artist, Evangeline Fitzpatrick, for an informative artist talk and demonstration held in the gallery for IMS designers, outside designers and interested clients. Everyone who attended loved seeing a glimpse into her creative process and we would like to thank Evangeline for sharing with us her artwork and expertise.

About the artist

Evangeline Fitzpatrick was born in New York City in 1969. She currently lives in Alameda, CA. Stymied by her brother’s immense talent for portraiture, she put her creative drive on hold until much later, when she determined that not all art is lifelike portraits. Through a friend’s prompting she started painting swaths of solitary color, allowing the paint to determine the highlights and lowlights. She still follows the paint when creating light and dark paths.
Under the tutelage of Dickson Schneider, Evangeline has enhanced her skill and has embraced the calm and joy painting brings.
Evangeline’s interest in wood began when attempting to lighten a wood-paneled room with white paint. The paint melted into the paneling leaving behind a white-washed effect, enhancing the wood’s grain and character.
Using acrylic paints, her passion for detail defines her creative path. Pieces of plywood tell stories of movement and color. Worn and tired planks work together to create a new history and journey. The wood pieces she paints are her poetry.
Evangeline’s relationship with detail extends to combining fabric pieces that enrich the colors and subject matter of one another. The result of which builds a refreshing new story.

If you are interested in Evangeline's work please contact us at:

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275 Market Street Ste. 197

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612-677-1244

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