2024 art crawl – Schmidt Artist Lofts
Dates: April 19-21
Times: Friday 6-9 pm, Saturday 12-7 pm and Sunday 12-5 pm
Address: 900 W. 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 (just look for the large smokestack with “Schmidt’s”)
Website: https://stpaulartcollective.org/
image: @mya.makes.stuff
I’m blessed to be one of the visiting artists for the 2024 Art Crawl at Schmidt Artists Lofts. So much talent is located in this historic Brewery! I will be in the atrium and will be demonstrating my commando photozaics showing my process. Along with my photozaics both Commando and Formal, I will have canvas-wrapped infrared photos. I will have matted prints in color and IR in various sizes (these are 50% off). I am introducing my dragonfly ornaments made from wire and various stones that help with, negative energy, prosperity, grounding, and protection!
Emma Norton restoring Waters project: Heart + home: Artwork that Heals.
I am honored to share that I was one of 23 artists chosen to join the Restoring Waters Project at Emma Norton. The project is titled: Heart + Home: Artwork that Heals (A project of ACW and Emma Norton at Restoring Waters).
The link below for more information about this project:
Below are the works going into this project.
About Emma Norton
Vision statement: Emma Norton Services is a trauma-informed organization that promotes healing and recovery, operating at a scale that brings a full array of resources to women, individuals, and families who have experienced homelessness. Housing and services are exemplary and offered in collaboration with key community partners.
Website: https://emmanorton.org/
Form + Content Gallery
Exhibition Dates: February 29 through April 6, 2024.
Save the Date! Opening Reception: Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm at the gallery- pop-up locations are within a block of the gallery.
Address: 210 N 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Website: https://www.formandcontent.org/open-loop
Catalog of artists
Pine Edged Road is exhibiting at Hewig Hotel
300 N Washington Ave Minneapolis Mn 55401
Workselected: Pine Edged Road- Commando Photozaic.
Sometimes the path in life is not clearly defined. The only thing you can do is breathe deeply, put your faith in the universe, and take the first step. Life’s road will have curves, enjoy them as they will bring you to wonderful places if you surrender. Road trips allow my mind to wander and absorb what Mother Nature shows me. I especially love watching the landscape change from mountains to desert; from city to Rolling country farms; brightly colored flowers to drab gray foggy scenes. All of these are gifts from her, so give thanks. Get out in nature and recharge your soul!
Your Work Here 2023, The annual PRC members’ exhibition
December 5, 2023 – January 18, 2024
Opening reception: December 6, 6-8 pm
Website: https://www.prcboston.org/
link to view all artwork with pricing
https://www.prcboston.org/product-category/your-work-here-2023/
This year’s photograph is Hint of Gold I’m sending it framed in my Commando Photozaic.
Hint of Gold:
Robert Frost wrote this perfectly: Nothing Gold Can Stay. Nature’s first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then the leaf subsides to leaf So Eden Sank to grief, so dawn goes down today. Nothing gold can Stay. This view recharges my soul, I love sitting on my parent’s shoreline watching the sunsets and June didn’t disappoint. There’s no better way to reflect on a beautiful day than watching the sunset, knowing tomorrow is going to be just as amazing. I enjoy my time spent with Mom especially after Dad passed away a few years back. It’s funny how life’s perspectives change after you lose a parent. I know that someday my time witnessing these beautiful sunsets on my parent’s shoreline will end but they will forever be locked inside my heart.
I’m including just the image and framed version.
Winter Solstice 2023
Various Artists
Exhibit dates: December 13, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Reception for the Artists – Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 4 to 6 pm
https://griffinmuseum.org/current-exhibitions/
Image selected this year Little Mechanic
Just a boy tinkering on his Jeep making sure it’s ready to drive. Learning that it’s never too early to start working with your hands.
Mosesian Center for Arts- Life in Photographs
Mosesian Center for arts – Life in photographs exhibition
Dates: September 15 through November 5, 2023
Address: 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, PA 02472
Website: www.mosesianarts.org
Patiently Waiting comes from two souls that found each other in human form; spending their days together. Until one day she passes on separating them into two. She lies patiently waiting for her true love to join her again.
Personal Territory: Annual Members virtual exhibition
Date: September 14th, 2023
Link to reception: https://lacphoto.org/events/personal-territory-opening-reception/
Image selected Pallet MTN:
My soul was itching to get out and wonder; but instead of looking at the natural landscape, a nudge from the universe to photograph industrial landscapes. I wanted to bring attention to human consumption and waste of our natural resources. What is man trying to do here? Create a mountain of trash for the gods? Or is it paying respect to Mother Nature trying to recycle what was taken from her? What do you see?
Out of Blue
National juried Exhibition
Presented by Gallery Underground
2100 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202
Exhibition dates: July 31st to August 25th, 2023
Juried by Susan O’Neill
https://www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org/
The accepted work of art is Breakpoint at Racepoint.
This image was taken in October 2022 in Massachusetts as I was blessed with another exhibition there and had the ability to explore this beautiful state. I will be going back this October again to explore more areas and even New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest.
Below is a quote that fits this work of art.
Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free. – Christy Ann Martine. I spend hours sitting on the sand becoming one with my surroundings listening to the sounds and watching the constant everchanging waves crashing the shore helping me recharge my soul. It’s nature’s symphony that warms my heart.
“Share your Art” by Big Screen plaza
I’m so grateful to be a featured artist in Big Screen Plaza’s “Share your Art” exhibition from June 15th to July 15th daily at 12:30 pm
Address: 851 6th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Website: https://bigscreenplaza.com/
Artists featured are @ceciliaanastosart @fi_marks_art @mzart22 @nmcguirestuio (me) @locuststreetstudios @pemthompson12 @larsen_tone and Ellen Strommen, Gerard Bozkurt, and Renee Bartlett.
In this post, I’m including other artworks of mine, the Commando series.
Works of Excellence
The Studio Door
3867 4th Avenue San Diego, CA 92103
Exhibition Dates: April 27 – May 27, 2023
Website: http://thestudiodoor.com/
My work is a mixed media joining together my two loves of photography and mosaics that I call Photozaics. Just recently I experimented with matte less print as it has been suggested in the past, but this time I listened to Emily Schiffer’s suggestion from a recent portfolio review, and this is the result. This line of photozaics, I’m calling commando-as for me its liberating to see my photo dancing in sync with the frame.
Four of my Commando photozaics were accepted into Works of Excellence exhibition at The Studio Door gallery. Wolf n Bear will be physically in the gallery; Gateway to Racepoint beach will be on their website and Breakpoint at Racepoint and Forest of Birch will be included in the catalog. Honored and humbled to not have just one accepted but four works accepted into this exhibition.
Wolf n Bear
Some people come into our lives and quickly go, some stay for a while, leaving footprints on our hearts and we are never the same- by Flavia Weedn. This image reminds me of the ones that left their footprints on my soul.
Wolf-n-bear WNBml7.5×13.5×12023-1
Gateway to Racepoint Beach
Gateway can offer up an over welcoming feeling of “come on in”. This scene offers that feeling with a side of warning to those that don’t pay attention to their environment. I don’t mind the locals and will respect their home. If I’m not meant to be in the ocean I will sit quietly on the shore watching a movie of waves play on repeat for my pleasure.
Breakpoint at Racepoint Beach
Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free. – Christy Ann Martine. Sitting at the ocean’s beach I spend hours just zoning out to the sounds and everchanging views of waves crashing the shore help recharge my soul. It’s nature’s symphony that warms me at my heart.
Forest of Birch
“In Celtic Mythology the silver birch tree is sacred and symbolizes new beginnings and protection.” This quote speaks to me and helping me understand why I love Birch trees and my Irish Heritage. This image was taken at Jay Cooke State Park in February 2012 just a few months before this region received an unpreceded amount of rain in a 24-hour period; forever changing the landscape of this park forever.
Variations
Marblehead Arts Association
Date: April 22nd through June 18th
Address: 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Work selected:
Green photoziac- commando series (matte less metal print)
Green water, green Cattails, green lily pads. Green is the color of Harmony and health, it’s generous, relaxing color that revitalizes our mind, body, and soul. It also gives us hope, with promises of growth and prosperity along with a little luck.
Tribute to Small works 2023
Dates: April 1st– 27th 2023
MVA Gallery
Location: 35 E. Elizabeth Ave. Suite 35, Bethlehem, PA 18018
https://www.mvaartgallery.com/
Accepted photozaics (formal)
White Daisies photoziac 14x16x1
Daisies are a true sign of spring: A lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.
Sleeping Bear Beach photozaic 16x14x1
The Ashininaabek people used the Mother Bear as a landmark and tell the story about how she came to be there. Long ago, along the Wisconsin shoreline, a mother bear and her two cubs were driven into Lake Michigan by a raging forest fire. The bears swam for many hours, but soon the cubs tired. Mother bear reached the shore first and climbed to the top of a high bluff to watch and wait for her cubs. The cubs drowned within sight of the shore. The Great Spirit created two islands to mark the spot where the cubs disappeared and then created a solitary dune to represent the eternal vigil of mother bear. These images reminded me of gulf coast just minus the salty ocean air.
I watched as morning fog kissed the landscape, slowly burning off showing Lake Michigan’s beautiful teal blue waters. While I was exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, I had the story above playing around in my head; carefully documenting the landscape with both color and infrared cameras.
Sleeping Bear Beach
Contrast Orange
March 2nd, 5 pm to 9 pm First Thursday
March 11th, 12 pm to 6 pm Second Saturday
February 19th to March 12th, 2023
Address: 711 NE 15th ave, MPLS, MN 55413
Website: https://solarartsbuilding.com/
Co- exhibiting with Blue: an exploration of Color & Contemplation.
My image: Eruption
Photozaic 16x14x1
Let the Fire in the skylight the fire in your soul, let the beauty all around you inspire you! by Danett Britt- This image has been mistaken, by locals, for a Wildfire that took place in Forest Lake, MN. But instead, is a simple storm cloud developing overhead giving the impression of a Volcanic Eruption.
The favorite photograph you took in 2022
Favorite photo of 2022
Reflections of Fall, taken in Bolton, MA
Early in 2022, I was out with friends having dinner and I put my mirrored glasses down on the table and loved the reflected image. That sparked the idea that I would do this on my travels and create a new collection of “Reflected” works. The below image is filled with bright colors, shallow depth of field, and of course, no photographer reflected in the image. This you must stand in just the right place to avoid “capture”, LOL. I do most of my work in camera, so this has little editing down in Lightroom. Stay Tuned for more work to come…
The link
below of more images of all photographers that submitted to this exhibition.
https://lenscratch.com/2023/01/the-favorite-photograph-you-took-in-2022-exhibition/
Spirit of the Land
This collection is available for solo/ group shows, exhibitions, and gallery representation, or other events. Please feel free to contact me for more information about this collection.
Sanctuary for the Soul Collection
This collection is available for solo shows, exhibitions, and gallery representation. Please feel free to contact me for more
information about this collection.
WINTER SOLSTICE SHOW: Griffin Museum of Photography’s ALL Members Show
The Griffin Museum of Photography 10th Annual Winter Solstice Exhibition. Held in the main gallery from early December through early January.
Exhibit dates: December 8, 2022 – January 8, 2023
Reception: Thursday, December 10, 2022, from 4 – 6:00 pm
Website for more information about this show
https://griffinmuseum.org/show/ws_2022/
Image selected: Sleeping Bear beach -Photozaic
Sized 16x14x1 one-of-a-kind art
The Ashininaabek people used the Mother Bear as a landmark and tell the story about how she came to be there. Long ago, along the Wisconsin shoreline, a mother bear and her two cubs were driven into Lake Michigan by a raging forest fire. The bears swam for many hours, but soon the cubs tired. Mother bear reached the shore first and climbed to the top of a high bluff to watch and wait for her cubs. The cubs drowned within sight of the shore. The Great Spirit created two islands to mark the spot where the cubs disappeared and then created a solitary dune to represent the eternal vigil of mother bear. These images reminded me of the gulf coast just minus the salty ocean air.
I watched as morning fog kissed the landscape, slowly burning off showing Lake Michigan’s beautiful teal-blue waters. While I was exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, I had the story above playing around in my head; carefully documenting the landscape with both color and infrared cameras.
Photozaic statement:
How can I construct an image that moves beyond the surface? Photozaics, of course!
My award-winning Photozaics are inspired where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts out with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that I spark my eye may it be rolling hills, or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand taking smaller shards, and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art.
Art heals the mind, body, and soul. Research has shown a correlation between participating in cultural activities, like Crafting, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts have increased rates of good health. By creating Photozaics, it is my hope to connect with you through a multi-sensory mixed media presentation that tickles sight and encourages your touch.
Solar arts – ACW in Fox Den
The Holiday Show – Light up the Night – Light up a life
Location:
Solar Arts Building
711 15th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Dates: December 1-4
Thursday 5 pm -9 pm
Friday 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday 12 pm – 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm
Website for more details:
https://solarartsbuilding.com/
This show is a Hybrid exhibition Spirit of the land leads to Sanctuary for the Soul. This Exhibition is a mix of my Photozaics framed art offered in color and infrared photographs images with a sprinkle of my black n white Infrared photos matted in black with simple black framing. and will be sharing this space with a few other talented artists.
A must-see show and get your holiday shopping done at the same time.
Praxis – International Juried photography exhibition
Black & White
Exhibition dates: November 19 through December 3rd, 2022
Opening Reception Saturday, November 19th
Time: 6 – 8 PM
Address: 2637 27th Ave S. MPLS, MN 55406
Website: https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/calendar
Lone Tree Fenced in Digital infrared photograph.
Standing alone doesn’t mean you are alone; it means you are strong enough to handle life’s challenges.
Your Work Here
November 11 – December 18, 2022
Gallery reception: December 9th, 6-8pm
FPAC Gallery
300 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Gallery hours: Friday through Sunday, 12 to 6 pm
Photozaic statement:
How can I construct an image that moves beyond the surface? Photozaics, of course!
My award-winning Photozaics are inspired where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts out with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye may it be rolling hills or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand taking smaller shards, and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape adding the texture to my art.
Photozaic below is sized 20x17x1- All are unique works of art that are a must-see and feel!
Pine Edged Road
Sometimes the path in life is not clearly defined. The only thing you can do is breathe deeply, put your faith in the universe, and take the first step. Life’s road will have curves, enjoy them as they will bring you to wonderful places if you surrender. Road trips allow my mind to wander and absorb what Mother Nature shows me. I especially love watching the landscape change from mountains to desert; from city to Rolling country farms; brightly colored flowers to drab gray foggy scenes. All of these are gifts from her, so give thanks. Get out in nature and recharge your soul!
Praxis – International Juried photography exhibition
Black & White
Exhibition dates: November 19 through December 3rd, 2022
Opening Reception Saturday, November 19th
Time: 6 – 8 PM
Exhibition dates: November 19 through December 3rd, 2022
Address: 2637 27th Ave S. MPLS, MN 55406
Website: https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/calendar
Lone Tree Fenced in- Digital infrared photograph.
Standing alone doesn’t mean you are alone; it means you are strong enough to handle life’s challenges.
War or Peace?
By ART IMPACT® INTERNATIONAL
Thursday, September 15, 2022, to Saturday, December 31, 2022
Artists illustrate their creative thoughts on this subject of War
or Peace. Their talents are showcased help raise funds for
Youth for Human Rights, Washington, D.C. Chapter.
3D Virtual gallery below:
https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/10658987/war-or-peace
online catalog of selected works links below
https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/10658987/catalog
My image selected is Refugee Trees- Story unedited
The Trees are walking away from the forest they’ve only known, fleeing invasive species that are killing them. Like refugees wandering into the unknown seeking safe grounds to flourish. I dedicate this picture to all the refugees worldwide who have endured this journey’s pain. I’ve donated money to humanitarian aides but still feel helpless as I watch this war unfold on Tv in my safe home. I will pay higher gas prices and bite my tongue as this is a small price for what Putin is doing to Ukraine and the world. I will cut back on other areas, like dining out, and buying unnecessary “stuff” and put that money towards Humanitarian Aid to help the people of Ukraine. I write that because I saw a Ukrainian woman on the news say to the world, “appreciate the little things in life like seeing blue skies and breathing fresh air.” I do appreciate the little things in life and do this also in honor of her request, as I have a roof over my head and food in my fridge and for that I’m grateful. My advice to you, the next time you bitch about inflation for the cost of food and gas think of Ukraine and what they are going through, and SHUT UP!
You And Your Camera
Cultural Center of Cape Cod
https://www.cultural-center.org/
Online Exhibition starting September 20th, 2022.
Training Day
An image is of a man and his best girl named Summit. This was her first time jumping off the pontoon to retrieve her favorite toy and my cousin, Tim wouldn’t allow her to swim on her own until she was ready! So, he jumped in grabbed the other end of the toy and they both Doggie paddled to the boat.
The Phipps Center for the Arts
The Enriching Arts Program
Location: Westfields Hospital & Clinic
in the Rotunda to Admin Hallway
Date: September 29th through December 20, 2022.
Phipps website
https://thephipps.org/visual-arts/enriching-art-exhibitions
The hospital website is below:
https://www.healthpartners.com/care/hospitals/westfields/
My exhibition will be a combination of my collections Spirit of the land meets Sanctuary of the Soul.
” Spirit of the Land” was documented in infrared black and white photography. They portray an otherworldly, surreal, almost dreamlike state that feels three-dimensional. These images are matted and framed in simple black, and they blend nicely with my award-winning Photozaics from the “Sanctuary from the soul “collection. The inspiration came from Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts out with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye may it be rolling hills or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand taking smaller shards, and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled into the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape adding the texture to my art.
Small Stones Festival of the Arts
The Festival will once again be held at locations around the newly renovated Grafton Common including the Great Hall, Apple Tree Arts at One Grafton Common, the Grafton Public Library at 35 Grafton Common, and the Grafton Congregational church at 30 Grafton Common.
Dates: October 14th through October 23rd
Location: Grafton, MA – I will post later where my photograph’s display location is.
Wishes or Weeds? Matted in black with simple satin black metal frame 16x20x1
Wishes or Weeds?
This image reminded me of my childhood and every time I saw a Dandelion, I would pick it and make a wish. So, in this image, I see wishes and choose to hold on to my innocent belief that they are not weeds but wishes delivered to the Universe via a simple breeze. Next time you see a Dandelion, stop, pick it, and make your wish! Only true believers will see their wishes materialize! Today I wish for peace and equality for all.
Gallery owners and art collectors I will be in Massachusetts from October 9th through 29th if you would like to see samples of my work, I will have some with me. Some samples will be from both collections Spirit of the land Infrared images and Sanctuary for the soul photozaics.
Sanctuary for the Soul
In this collection, the works of art are Mixed media; a combination of my loves of photography and mosaics that I call photoziacs. The artwork is available in various sizes, from 16×14 to 30×26 (long edge). These works of art change and exhibitions can be customized to fit the gallery’s space. They sell quickly so this is just an example of what I have to offer.
Contact me for Exhibition and Gallery representation at ncmguirestudio@gmail.com or call me at 651-470-0872.
*Art4Good* fundraiser
The Fulton Group will be hosting an *Art4Good* fundraiser for the
exhibition on *Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 6- 9 PM *at The Q.arma
Building <http://www.qarmabuilding.com/> located in Northeast Minneapolis.
NOTE: THIS IS A ONE-DAY-ONLY EVENT!
Q-Arma
1224 Quincy St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
I will have the two works of art below for sale for this Fundraiser, as a fellow member of Art to change the World, I’m honored to donate my artwork to the Fulton Group’s upcoming exhibition.
Why are they doing this? details below about future exhibition:
Herman Milligan is co-curating along with *Art4Good* artist, Howard Oransky, an upcoming photography exhibition at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’ Katherine E. Nash Gallery
(Department of Art) entitled, *A Picture Gallery of the Soul
https://cla.umn.edu/art/galleries-public-programs/katherine-e-nash-gallery
Howard is the Director of The Galley. The exhibition focuses on a
historical review of Black American photography from the 1800s to the
present and will run from *September 13 – December 10, 2022,
Campering Life is a 5×7 matted photo that is framed in an 8×10 simple black
frame and matt.
Green is a 5×7 matted photo that is framed in my photoziac. OD is 16x14x1-
this work is a mixed media of photography and mosaics. An original work of art.
Spirit of the Land
I call this collection” Spirit of the Land” documented in infrared black and white photography. They portray an otherworldly, surreal, almost dreamlike state that feels three-dimensional.
Contact me for Exhibition and Gallery representation at ncmguirestudio@gmail.com or call me at 651-470-0872.
Griffin Museum presents- Vantage Point Exhibition
Dates: June 21st- September 12th, 2022
Downtown Boston’s Lafayette City Center, MA
Online: https://griffinmuseum.org/show/vantage-point-the-view-from-here/
16×20 metal Frame only- Crissy Beach Digital infrared bnw photograph
Price $499.00
Crissy Beach
Sometimes you just need to surrender to the scene and get pulled into the wonders it has to offer your senses. That is what happened to me when I came upon this boardwalk while walking the beaches in San Francisco’s Marina District. The boardwalk pulls me to the water and my eyes circle around the remnants of old docks, Sausalito, and Alcatraz off in the distance. I can still smell the salty sea air and hear the foghorn sounding off warning ships of the bridge when I look at this photo.
Charity art Exhibition- support Ukraine
I would like to thank Margo Grant for putting this great online Exhibition to support Ukraine and am proud to take part in this event.
I will personally donate 50% percent of my sales from this exhibition to humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Support Ukraine
https://art.kunstmatrix.com/en/artist/natalie-mcguire
Refugee Trees and Campering Life are matted photos in a simple black frame sized 16×20 for $499.00 each, will have the ability to sell multiple works
Coming up Peachy is an original photozaic- Mixed Media sized 16x14x1 $599.00- DO NOT WAIT THESE GO FAST!!
Danger and Tree Framed Aurora are also original photozaics- Mixed Media sized 20x17x1 $1299.00- DO NOT WAIT THESE GO FAST!!
Art- A- Whirl 2022
https://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl/
Location: Solar Arts Building
Address: 711 15th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Website: https://solarartsbuilding.com/
I will be on the 3rd floor with many other artists selling my Art.
I create multi-sensory wall art that engages your curiosity of what lies beyond; what you see is personal to you. Creating art helps me connect with you, exhibiting my ability to make you feel like you are there with me. They inspire your desire to touch my art, so you can view and feel it at the same time. My surroundings play a big role in my photography story. When I’m out in nature with my camera, it’s through texture, lines, colors, etc., that I get my inspiration. I primarily use color images to capture the vibrancy of Mother Nature’s glory, but when the mood and setting are just right, I will photograph in infrared. This style of photography brings another worldly look, almost a dreamlike state that has a 3D effect.
My photozaics are a perfect mixture of Van Gogh meets Ansel Adams and Bob Ross. My technique is a labor-intensive process and starts out with my journey into nature; capturing the images that I will make into a photozaic. With print in hand, I head to the local stain glass store, making sure to color match glass to the image. All glass cutting is done by hand, smaller pieces are tumbled with larger pieces and sanded by hand before assembling into the finished work.
Come on out and see what new works of art I have and along with that I’m selling infrared matted prints and offering them in simple elegant black frames, and photo cards.
Saint Paul Art Crawl
Schmidt Artist’s Lofts: Brewhouse building
Dates: April 29 through May 1st
Hours: Friday 6 – 9 pm
Saturday 12 – 7 pm
Sunday 12 – 5 pm
Website for more information
https://stpaulartcollective.org/event/schmidt-artist-lofts/2022-04-29/
Natalie McGuire
I create multi-sensory wall art that engages your curiosity of what lies beyond; what you see is personal to you. Creating art helps me connect with you, exhibiting my ability to make you feel like you are there with me. They inspire your desire to touch my art, so you can view and feel it at the same time. My surroundings play a big role in my photography story. When I’m out in nature with my camera, it’s through texture, lines, colors, etc., that I get my inspiration. I primarily use color images to capture the vibrancy of Mother Nature’s glory, but when the mood and setting are just right, I will photograph in infrared. This style of photography brings another worldly look, almost a dreamlike state that has a 3D effect.
My photozaics are a perfect mixture of Van Gogh meets Ansel Adams and Bob Ross. My technique is a labor-intensive process and starts out with my journey into nature; capturing the images that I will make into a photozaic. With print in hand, I head to the local stain glass store, making sure to color match glass to the image. All glass cutting is done by hand, smaller pieces are tumbled with larger pieces and sanded by hand before assembling into the finished work.
Come on out and see what new works of art I have and along with that I’m selling infrared matted prints and offering them in simple elegant black frames, and photo cards.
Arts Elevated UPDATE
Dragonflies sold! And I dropped off two more works of art.
Harriet Island Eagle and Alone in the Fog
Both are for sale at $599.00
The exhibition has been extended…. End date?
The Rochester International Airport (RST) team provides exceptional,
Customer-First service. We care for each and every customer and strive to
create a unique, positive traveling experience.
The Arts Elevated program is an opportunity to provide an enhanced airport
experience, lift spirits
and provide comfort and care to customers through
dynamic showcases of local and regional artists.
The mission of the Arts Elevated Advisory Committee is, “To manage an art
collection of style, diversity, and beauty to be enjoyed by our customers and
employees that also promote public art and enhance the airport environment.”
Arts Elevated
https://rochartstrust.org/contact
Green / Light Online Exhibition
https://www.cultural-center.org/
Starting April 14th, 2022.
As the wood rafters decay, they provide a source of life for future plants to grow on. Mother Nature has been working hard to eliminate the man-made structure but it’s not going down without a fight. Awe-inspiring to see nature reclaiming Her space that humans abandoned a long time ago. My eye immediately caught sight of the lime green moss, but when I approached to get a closer look, I was surprised that the nails were still intact, standing the test of time.
First Thursday
Solar Arts Building located on 2nd floor in the Fox Den
Solar Arts Building 711 15th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Date: April 7th, 2022
Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
https://solarartsbuilding.com/
Come check out my hybrid exhibition One last road trip leads to Sanctuary for the Soul. This Exhibition is a mix of my Photozaics framed art offered in color and infrared photographs images with a sprinkle of my black n white Infrared photos matted in black with simple black framing.
As we approach 1 million deaths from Covid in our country, we are all challenged with finding ways to process our grief. In 2019 I lost my father and decided to take his ashes on one last road trip. Or, at least, that was my plan, but I then decided to include him in every trip I’ve taken since. The photographs I am taking are my way of thanking him for giving me my eye for photography. Going on these road trips is a memorial to him in appreciation of the ever-changing landscapes. I went out into the world with an open but broken, heart looking to find peace in Mother Nature’s arms. I’ve found her to be a great place to recharge my soul in the past.
The viewer will be surrounded by nature photos with mosaics that will open them up to another plane of consciousness. The addition of mosaic frames will awaken your curiosity about what lies beyond the frame. Each viewer will have a different experience. This exhibition is a place for visitors to recharge their souls from daily stresses, sparking their senses and curiosity. As I create my photozaics I often lose myself in the process. The viewers of my work also find the details of the mosaic will draw them into the photo where they will find a sanctuary for their soul. I truly believe art heals the mind, body, and soul. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology discovered a definite correlation between participating in cultural activities, i.e. creating art, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts with increased rates of good health.
Art of Beauty Exhibition
Exhibition dates: April 8th through May 4, 2022
Address:
MVA Gallery
35 E. Elizabeth Avenue
Suite 35
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Accepted works of art: Pine Edged Road and Golden Gate Bridge- Photozaics
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Sometimes the path in life is not clearly defined. The only thing you can do is to breathe deeply, put your faith in the universe, and take the first step. Life’s road will have curves, enjoy them as they will bring you to wonderful places if you surrender. Road trips allow my mind to wander and absorb what Mother Nature shows me. I especially love watching the landscape change from mountains to desert; from city to Rolling country farms; brightly colored flowers to drab gray foggy scenes. All of these are gifts from her, so give thanks. Get out in nature and recharge your soul!
I headed to San Francisco for an art show and decided to give myself a few extras days to explore this great City by the Bay. As the fog lifted, I snapped photos of the various areas in the Marina District. When the fog burnt off, I walked the area again up a long hill to capture this photograph. Nature really makes all these colors work together.
2022 Photospiva- Exhibition
Pallet Mountain was picked from a field 890 of images by 144 photographers, only 96 images were selected.
Spiva Center for Arts
222 W. Third Street
Joplin, MO 641801
Exhibition Dates: March 19th through May 14th, 2022
Pallet Mountain- IMAGE
My soul was itching to get out and wonder; but instead of looking to the natural landscape, a nudge from the universe to photograph industrial landscapes. I Waited to bring attention to human consumption and waste of our natural resources. What is man trying to do here? Create a mountain for the gods of trash? Paying respect to Mother Nature trying to recycle what was taken from her? What do you see?
Cultural Center of Cape Cod’s Winter Magic
Online exhibition
Date: March 3rd, 2022
https://www.cultural-center.org/onlinegalleries
image selected- Campering Life
Campering life is to be out in nature recharging your soul appreciating the simple pleasures that life gives you. Make sure the paths you take in life have dirt, grass, rocks, and mud. The quote below speaks to me. Now I see the secret of making the best person, it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth. By Walt Whitman.
THE 2/22/22 EXHIBITION: PAIRS AND DIPTYCH
http://lenscratch.com/2022/02/the-22222-exhibition/
2nd Annual artist member showcase
Praxis Gallery
Exhibition dates: February 19th through March 5th, 2022
Location: 2637 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
This scene captivated my eyes as the hint of lime green sprouts just breaking the jet-black soil accompanied the Seeds Mother Nature planted earlier in the Spring.
Winter Solstice at the Griffin!
UPDATE: THIS PIECE SOLD- MORE ARE AVAILABLE
Exhibition Date – December 9, 2021 – January 2, 2022
Reception Date December 9th – 6 pm
It was a well-visited exhibition. We had over 200 people during our artist reception and over the course of the month, we saw 273 people during regular business hours. With covid keeping people home, this was a great showing I think.
We featured the work on our Instagram stories and posts, and those posts received collectively around 1k views.
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Farms Across America
Alex Ferrone Gallery
25425 Main Road, Cutchogue, New York 11935
National Juried Small Works Exhibition
Exhibition dates: December 4, 2021 – March 13, 2022
Opening reception: Saturday, December 4 from 3 pm-6 pm
http://www.alexferronegallery.com/
Red Farm Landscaped in Corn
Heading south on Wisconsin’s highway 35 I explored the Driftless area (definition-having no aim or direction: free from glacial drift a section driftless except for loess deposits). Highway 35 winds along the Mississippi River following its path south. I made it to Alma and headed back north on county roads like I, KK, and 25 which snaked through the Driftless area hills and valleys. I explored this region capturing the farm life landscapes from corn crops to cattle grazing in the fields as my soul recharged from the stresses of my work week. I love to get lost on country roads and just absorb the scenery like a sponge.
Farming is not just for growing crops; it is for the cultivation… of human beings! – Masanobu Fukuoka. I admire those who choose the greater good and create nourishment for everyone to enjoy. In conclusion, I was humbled by all the hard work the farmer put into his field and blessed to be able to capture such a picturesque scene which reminded me of a Folk-art painting.
It is a creative process; we must first plant the seeds and nurture them along the way to ensure their full growth, as they will in turn provide us with nourishment, which is essential not just for survival but for success.
UPDATE!!!!
Chat with artists that are Exhibiting at “Farms Across America”. The link below for more information: REGISTRATION REQUIRED!! I will be attending on February 9th.
http://www.alexferronegallery.com/farms-across-america
Light and Shadow Exhibition 2021
UPDATE: 2-15-22 AWARDED JUROR’S CHOICE FOR THIS IMAGE
Juror Dr. Christopher C. Oliver. Driftless Bluff was 1 picked out of 596 total entries with 59 other artists selected.
EXHIBITION LOCATION: MFA Online Curve Gallery
EXHIBITION DATES: December 15, 2021 – January 31, 2021
https://mdfedart.com/mfaentry/artistgallery.php?myid=6FKGZPA9&evtid=237
Craft Boston Holiday Online
November 12, 2021, through January 30, 2022
https://societyofcrafts.org/artist/nmcguirestudio-nmcguirestudio/
Your Work Here 2021
A PRC Members online exhibition and collecting opportunity
November 9, 2021 – January 7, 2022
Website:
Link:
https://www.prcboston.org/product-category/your-work-here-prints/
The image I have is Wishes or Weeds matted in black with a simple black frame
11×14 print matted to 16×20 frame
Artwork statement
This image reminded me of my childhood and every time I saw a Goatsbeard, I would pick it and make a wish. So, in this image, I see wishes and choose to hold on to my innocent belief that they are not weeds but wishes delivered to the Universe via a simple breeze. So next time you see a Dandelion, stop, pick the weed, and make your wish! Only true believers will see their wishes materialize!
#FrameYourRights Exhibition focusing on Voting, Reproductive Rights, Policing and other social justice topics will be staged.
Nov 4-7, 2021, During Art this Way show
Location: Solar Arts Building, Address: 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Event hours:
11-4 5-9 pm
11-5 5-9 pm
11-5 noon – 8 pm
11-6 noon – 4 pm Details:
ACW leader, Natalie Mcguire, submits her unique photography merging into her mosaic frameworks to galleries all over the country. The work, Bridge to Wonder, was accepted into the exhibition at the Arcadia Art Show in Tyler, Texas. When Texas passed the law denying the marginalized their reproductive freedom (the wealthy can travel across state lines), Natalie felt compelled to take action. She wrote to the curator of the exhibit that, respectfully, she could not send her art into a state which would support such a trampling of “the right to choose”. Much to her amazement, the curator of Arcadia Art Show, Dace Kidd, responded that she understood and asked if she could install her statement on a black background, framed, in the place her work would have been hung. This was an encouraging outcome, but then so what? Who is this punishing? ACW is going two steps further to help those who need reproductive services NOW.
ACW is also aware that a boycott of all things Texan punishes all Texans. If you would like to help the women currently in crisis, please send a donation to The Lilith Fund – supports the right of all Texans to make their own reproductive choices, regardless of income. https://www.lilithfund.org/donate
Read More: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/10781-2/
ARTEXPO 2021 – EXHIBITING WITH NYC4PA
Location: Pier 36 299 South Street, New York, NY 10002
Dates: October 28th – 31st
Booth S400– NY Center 4 photography
https://redwoodartgroup.com/brands/natalie-mcguire/
About Danger:
I found this sign walking along Mississippi River Road in Saint Paul; I found this sign warning me of the appending Danger of the cliff’s edge. This sign defines Covid-19 and Civil unrest and now attacks Women’s right to choose. We are entering dangerous times and need to stand up for all Equality.
Engage your Curiosity
Natalie McGuire’s Solo Exhibit at Hallberg Center for the Arts
Date: October 21, 2021 – November 13, 2021
Venue: Hallberg Center for the Arts
Address: 5521 East Viking Blvd., Wyoming, MN 55092
Website: https://wyomingcreativearts.org/
Reception Thursday, October 21st, 4 PM to 8 PM
Natalie will be speaking at the opening reception
I would like to personally thank Sue and John Johnson for sponsoring my exhibition, this couldn’t happen without your support.
Want to engage your curiosity? Then stop by Natalie’s solo exhibition at Wyoming Center for Arts. She will have all available works of art ranging from simple framed infrared to color photozaics in various sizes.
Belmont Gallery of Art
Exhibition: Nourish
Dates: Mid-October – Through November 2021
In-person reception October 21st, 2021.
Virtual reception October 29th, 2021 7-8:30 pm via Zoom
Location: Online see link below
https://virtualbga.org/nourish
https://www.belmontgallery.org/
Images selected:
Seeds Planted and Red Farm landscaped in Corn.
My perspective on Nourish:
Seeds Planted: Planting seeds and nurturing them, making sure that they grow, is the key to nourishment of one’s mind, body, and soul.
Red Farm landscaped in Corn: As you can see, nurturing and caring for your seeds will ensure that they provide you with nourishment.
It is a creative process; we must first plant the seeds and nurture them along the way to ensure their full growth, as they will in turn provide us with nourishment, which is essential not just for survival but for success.
Saint Paul Art Crawl
Schmidt Artist’s Lofts: Brewhouse building
Date October 15th through 17th
Hours: Friday 6 – 10 pm
Saturday 12 – 8 pm
Sunday 12 – 5 pm
Artist Statement: Natalie McGuire
Photozaic Artist
I create multi-sensory wall art that engages your curiosity of what lies beyond; what you see is personal to you. Creating art helps me connect with you, exhibiting my ability to make you feel like you are there with me. They inspire your desire to touch my art, making you try to view it and feel it at the same time. My surroundings play a big role in my photography story. When I am out in nature with my camera, it’s through texture, lines, colors, etc., that I get my inspiration. I primarily use color images to capture the vibrancy of Mother Nature’s glory, but when the mood and setting are just right, I photograph in infrared. This style of photography brings another worldly look, almost a dreamlike state that has a 3D effect.
Come on out and see what new works of art I have and along with that I’m selling infrared matted prints and offering them in simple elegant black frames, and photo cards. These items make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season.
AASH
Opening October 1st, 2021, through January 7th, 2022.
Arcadia Theater
121 N Spring Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
Short Bio – Artist statement: Protest due to recent laws passing in Texas
Replacement artwork titled: Empty frame formally known as “Bridge to Wonder”
The image you see before you is an empty frame instead of “Bridge to Wonder,” an image that captures my soul and the way I see life to be; as a female artist, I cannot with goodwill send my art to a state that doesn’t recognize women as equals or allow them control over their own bodies. I choose to stand in Solidarity with the women of Texas and other states.
Empty frame is priced at $10,000.00 and all money I make on this frame or exhibition will be donated to The Litlith fund. Link below
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Wil Talk with Artists
September 21st, 2021
Maryland Federation for Arts
Today at 5 PM Eastern Time Wil Scott and I will be talking about my Photozaics and infrared photography. Hope you can join me, questions will be allowed at the end.
Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88087621139
Arts Elevated at RST (Rochester International Airport, MN)
The Rochester International Airport (RST) team provides exceptional, Customer-First service. We care for each and every customer and strive to create a unique, positive traveling experience.
The Arts Elevated program is an opportunity to provide an enhanced airport experience, lift spirits, and provide comfort and care to customers through dynamic showcases of local and regional artists.
The mission of the Arts Elevated Advisory Committee is, “To manage an art collection of style, diversity, and beauty to be enjoyed by our customers and employees that also promotes public art and enhances the airport environment.”
I will have this artwork (below) on exhibit here for the next 9 months starting September 27th,2021.
Griffin Museum of Photography
This event was presented by Winchester Cultural District and the Griffin Museum of Photography.
Date: September 11th,2021
Time: music starts 5:30 pm Projections of photographers’ images at 7 pm
Location: Griffin Museum of Photography
67 Shore Road, Winchester MA 01890
https://www.facebook.com/events/4359385814125439?ref=newsfeed
more to come- hoping they have an online live stream so stay tuned for more information as it’s presented to me.
Below are the images selected that will be projected on the outside wall of the museum.
Solidarity Street Gallery-2021 Indigenous Sovereignty & Environmental Justice
One-of-a-kind art and cultural festival centered around Justice, Equity and Solidarity
Build Community. Stand in Solidarity. Create a Just + Equitable Future.
Dates: September 23-25, 2021
Location: Payne Avenue, Saint Paul, MN
MNI SOTA MAKOCE
https://www.solidaritystreetgallery.org/
I’m humbled and honored to be a part of this event. I will have one of my photographs located at the Gallery (967 Payne Ave) and two photographs printed on large vinyl hanging outside Wilbur’s Auto Service.
Below are the images I captured in my hometown of Saint Paul; both were taken at the Mounds Park area.
Chugging into Fog and Saint Paul view with Prairie grasses.
MVA- Nature — Landscape Serene and Savage
Exhibition Dates: September 6 through September 28, 2021
Website is https://www.mvaartgallery.com
Address: MVA Gallery
35 E. Elizabeth Ave.
Suite 35
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Cider Werks Outside Pop Up AD Palette Party Meet and Greet Socially Distanced Gathering at Sociable Cider Werks. 20 plus artists will be selling their original art. Meet your neighbors and the NE Artists. August 8, 2021, 12:00-8:00. Art. Food (Sammy’s and Minnesota Nice Cream), Libations. Door Prizes and MUSIC!
12:30 PM Charlo (Charlie Henrikson)
2:30 PM Matt Yetter
3:30 PM Enso Daiko
5:00 PM Marko Fields
6:00 PM Ngange Akale accompanied by Daniel Lenz
7:00 PM Dave Dvorak
Read More about the project: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/touchstone-for-people
Online Exhibition Textures, Patterns, Shapes or Forms
Exhibition: August 5 – 28, 2021
https://www.laslagunaartgallery.com/
https://www.laslagunaartgallery.com/current-show
I discovered these weathered floorboards at the old Hamm’s Brewery in Saint Paul as I walked the grounds and explored the exterior of the building. It was exciting to see the contrast of the lines, texture, and contrast in this photo.
Currently On Display
Providence Art Club National Open Juried Exhibition
May 30th to June 17th, 2021
Past Exhibits
7th Annual Allegany National Photography Competition & Exhibition (ANPCE)
April 3rd to 24th, 2021
Real or Imagined
Published May 24, 2021
Attleboro Arts museum
Dates: June 16th through July 15th
86 Park St, Attleboro, MA 02703
Landscape: Exploring the Built and Grown
Published June 14, 2021
Online exhibition juried by Jennifer Mcgregor
Dates: June 17th – July 17th, 2021
MVA Gallery – Self – Expression (Open Theme)
Published May 25, 2021
MVA Gallery is located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Exhibition Dates: June 3 – June 27, 2021
