Concurrent No. 1 acrylic, collected Minnesota and Mississippi River water and sediment on canvas 30” x 30” 2018

Confluencing No. 1 acrylic, collected Minnesota and Mississippi River water and sediment on canvas 30” x 30” 2018

Concurrent No. 2 acrylic, collected Minnesota and Mississippi River water and sediment on canvas 30” x 30” 2018

Confluencing No. 2 acrylic, collected Minnesota and Mississippi River water and sediment on canvas 30” x 30” 2018

Art at the Hewing Hotel: Annie Hejny And Jodi Reeb

A two-person exhibition curated by the Kolman & Pryor Gallery.

May 9 - July 31, 2018

The Hewing Hotel

300 Washington Avenue N,. Minneapolis, MN 55401

Annie Hejny is an abstract acrylic artist who paints with honorably harvested earth and water. Follow her art endeavors on Instagram:

I cannot count the number of times
I’ve run to this river and,
stopped suddenly at the shoreline,
gasping, “thank you, thank you for my life.”

I just finished this series as part of a partnership grant through the Capital Region Watershed District and the Summit Hill Association Environment Committee in Saint Paul. I was invited to be the guest artist for a Water-Stewardship Field Day with three 2nd grade science classes. In their classrooms, the students have learned about the water cycle, the ways in which rainwater flows and the need to protect our earth. As I taught the initial steps of my painting technique, I encouraged them to be creative about sharing their water stories and celebrating our rain and the river!
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This Wednesday, I am revealing these final paintings to the students and their families before they are separately installed at the elementary school, community center and the watershed district office. I am proud of this work and am grateful for the opportunity to share my art in the community. .
If you would like to hear my presentation, you’re welcome to join us at the Linwood Recreation Center at 5:30pm in the Rain Garden.
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“Linwood Rainwater No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3”
acrylic, collected rainwater and river sediment on canvas
36" x 36" each
2018
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(Not pictured: 90 2nd graders and a lot of chaperones.)

THIS SATURDAY! I am thrilled to present my seventh gallery three event, "Ruminating", with artist, Sarah Weiss (@camerahead) and musicians, @abbylandes of Hazel Howl and @dahliajonesmusic!
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5 - 8PM, live music from 5-7PM, artist talk at 7PM.
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Every spring I reopen gallery three, my single-stall-garage-converted-gallery, to host one-off art events. Named as an homage to my assigned garage number and to the three walls that hold artwork, gallery three has played a significant role in my art life. I first opened the door in July 2015 because I needed an exhibition space to showcase my latest large-scale paintings. After I considered other local venues available to me and their competitive application processes, I chose to create my own alternative exhibition space rather than stay confined within a traditional gallery system.
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Over the years, my work for gallery three has shifted from artist to curator. I focus on interdisciplinary collaborations, specifically highlighting art made by women. Partnering with a variety of artists, I gain insight into their creative processes and career goals which inspire my own art aspirations. This work is about offering opportunities to individuals who are ready to manifest a solo exhibition, experiment with new curiosities or gain professional-level installation experience. My next step for gallery three is to expand my outreach and exposure within the arts community, to offer even more support for local artists. I love this space and I'm excited to showcase these incredibly talented women for "Ruminating."
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All are welcome to this pop-up party on June 2nd, 5- 8PM.
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“Ruminating” is an experiential installation of photographs installed as floating sculptural prints capturing the emotions of life created by Sarah Weiss. She will give an artist talk at 7PM.
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Heartfelt musical performances by Abby Landes of Hazel Howl at 5PM and Dahlia Jones at 6PM.
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gallery three
633 Dayton Avenue, garage #3, Saint Paul, MN 55104
rain or shine | all ages | BYOB | free street parking
📷: @camerahead

“When you do things from the soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.” — Rumi

PAINTING SALE! These paintings are from my collection of older works/studies. I would love to find them a new home! Message me if you’re interested. 🌟 (tax and shipping not included)
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“Red and Black Abstract”
acrylic on canvas
30” x 24”
$250 (or best offer)
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“Red and Green Shoreline”
acrylic on canvas
12” x 24”
$220 (or best offer)
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“River Study No. 3”
acrylic, collected river water and sediment on canvas
16” x 24” x 0.75”
SOLD
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“Erie and Noble, Chicago”
acrylic on canvas
24” x 30”
$300 (or best offer)
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“Abstract Cityscape (purple)”
acrylic on canvas
36” x 48” x 0.75”
$250 (or best offer)
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“Abstract Cityscape (green)”
acrylic and wax on canvas
36” x 48”
$350 (or best offer)

Flow with me and Amanda THIS Sunday 12:30-3pm at our Yoga + Painting workshop. .
We’ll start with a 45-min vinyasa class and then roll up our yoga mats and roll out tarps for art-making! I’ll teach my painting technique with Mississippi River water & sediment and you’ll leave with your own piece of art!
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You won’t want to miss this! 💙 Preregistration link in bio.
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I’ve been inspired by the countless water stories I heard last weekend at Art-A-Whirl. We are all deeply connected by water and we cannot live without it. This Yoga + Painting workshop is a wonderful opportunity to give attention to the water in our bodies and all around us. Together, let’s honor the waters by creating art that raises awareness for our most precious resource. 💙
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📷: @alida_louise

Join me today for my Art-A-Whirl mini artist talks 1:30 and 3:30pm! I’ll share my journey of painting with honorably-harvested local waters, and open space to hear your beautiful water stories. Can’t wait to see you!

Art-A-Whirl continues allllll weekend! I would love to see you and show you my new petite paintings in-person. .
Water Studies
acrylic, collected Lake Superior water and sediment on canvas
12” x 12” each
$160 each (special weekend Art-A-Whirl price)

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who gathered for my Art-A-Whirl preview party and fundraiser on Wednesday. It was a beautiful evening and I am humbled by your generosity. Your attention, reflection and affirmation encourages me to be vulnerable and take risks like this. The more that I share my water stories, the easier it is to express my deep connection to this element. And the more that I connect with the earth, the more that my paintings radiate the truth of the waters.
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Standing in front of you, my loved ones, family, friends and art community, I was excited to share my inspirations and ask for you to witness my dreams. As I pursue paintings, bigger than my body, I am challenged to embody this work in a new way. June and July will be a physically and emotionally demanding time but I am committed to this 6’ x 9’ project and I cannot wait to share the resolved paintings with you. If you were not able to attend and would still like to donate and be a part of this project, please message me.
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Thank you for everything! 💙
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This beautiful photography was captured by the one and only: @byrebeccastudios She’s incredible. 🌟

Are you ready to Whirl? I’m SO ready to share these new paintings for Art-A-Whirl weekend! Fri 5-10pm, Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-5pm.
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Come fill up on my water-inspired mini artist talks at 1:30 and 3:30 on Sunday in studio 213. 💙 Can’t wait to see you!

“Said the river: imagine everything you can imagine, then keep on going.” — Mary Oliver
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Tonight I installed these new river paintings for a lovely St. Paul family. My wish is to let this art soothe and inspire a water-filled life. Live your dreams beneath these blues. Imagine everything, and then more.

Art-A-Whirl 2018 is this weekend! Come by and visit my studio from Friday - Sunday. The Casket Arts Building is beautiful (but the art is even more stunning! 😍)

Open your heart beneath my art.
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Tonight is the final class of the Spring Medicine Series led by @amandaleaveck, @terrasuraphotography and @lauren_irenic at @findinform and I am grateful to have been a part of this experience!
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Join us for a beautiful, healing evening of live music, plant medicine and yoga flow. TONIGHT! 7 - 8:15 PM. .
📷: @terrasuraphotography

“I love my home, I love my home, I love my home” is the daily mantra that I recite as I enter my front door.
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I’ve lived in this space for seven years and it continues to evolve alongside me. Caring for my intimate, inner life requires attention to my external environment. And so I cleanse, rearrange and reawaken my home DAILY to create balance with my art life.
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How are you loving your space today?

Sharing my art in this sacred space has expanded my thinking about ceremony and ritual. I am honored to be included in this community and I hope that my paintings have reciprocated beauty and healing.
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“Rivers to Change,” is on-view until May 13th.

Water is our everything. You are invited to celebrate this truth at my Art-A-Whirl Preview Party.
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Please RSVP TODAY! (link in bio)
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This private event is my way of showing appreciation for the incredible enthusiasm and encouragement you’ve provided me throughout my most formative, emerging art years. Thank you.
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Our evening’s events will include: an artist talk with Q&A, a donation station, the revealing of several never-before-seen paintings, hor d'oeuvres and live music by @lauren_irenic. .
Wednesday, May 16th, 7 - 8:30 PM
Casket Arts Building
681 17th Avenue NE, Mpls 55413
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As I prepare for my major solo exhibition, “Waterlines”, at The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (opening August 30th), I am working with many different bodies of water. Waterlines, alludes to how we are not separate from water, it is our lifeline. This exhibition truly is a career catalyst, an opportunity for me to exhibit the most number of my paintings to-date, 30-35, and to push my artistic practice into a large-scale format.
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I am asking for financial support to finish this body of work, including two 6’ x 9’ paintings, the largest I have ever undertaken. The production of these two canvases will easily exceed $2,000. As a full-time working artist, it is humbling for me to ask for this kind of support from others. My relationship to community is one of reciprocity, so I have designed a number of personalized, water-themed art gifts for you to enjoy.
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Painting with honorably-harvested material is how I live out my responsibility for our environment. The most powerful truth is that we are all connected through water. This is an opportunity for you to have a direct role in supporting my creative process as I develop a new style of painting to bring awareness of reciprocity and stewardship. I look forward to seeing you and toasting to your generosity.
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If you are unable to attend, please consider RSVPing to receive my list of donation levels with corresponding gifts. When shared in the spirit of reciprocity, the support we give to our local artists is a beautiful and necessary endeavor.
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Thank you,
Annie .
📷: @byrebeccastudios

My Dear Ones,
You are cordially invited to a special Art-A-Whirl preview evening, to support my artwork and artlife. This private event is my way of showing appreciation for the incredible enthusiasm and encouragement you’ve provided me throughout my most formative, emerging art years. Thank you.
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As I prepare for my major solo exhibition at The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (opening August 30th), I am deepening my understanding of the waters. The most powerful truth is that we are all connected through water. I’d like to raise a toast and offer you an opportunity to continue supporting my creative career.
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Our evening’s events will include: hor d'oeuvres, live music, an artist talk with Q&A, a donation station and the revealing of several never-before-seen paintings.
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Please RSVP (link in bio) by Monday, April 30, including the number of attendees and a mailing address where you will receive a formal invite with important details and drink tickets
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Wednesday, May 16th, 7 - 8:30 PM
Casket Arts Building
681 17th Avenue NE, Mpls 55413
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In the spirit of my upcoming solo exhibition, I am asking for financial support to finish the 30 - 35 paintings that will be displayed in the museum gallery. I am on track with my goal of creating an impressive number of new works, including two 6’ x 9’ paintings, the largest that I have ever undertaken. The production of these two canvases as well as other necessary materials will easily exceed $2,000. As a full-time working artist, it is humbling for me to ask for this kind of support from others. My relationship to community is one of reciprocity, so I have designed a number of personalized, water-themed art gifts for you to enjoy in return.
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If you are unable to attend, please consider RSVPing to receive my list of donation levels with corresponding gifts. When shared in the spirit of reciprocity, the support we give to our local artists is a beautiful and necessary endeavor.
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Truly, this is more than just an Art-A-Whirl preview party. This is an evening designed to connect and inspire the water-lovers of my community.
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Until then,
Annie

Damn it’s still good to be a painter.

Tonight from 7:00-8:15pm! Join me in this beautiful space beneath my water paintings for a very special spring yoga series with the Medicine Team : @amandaleaveck @lauren_irenic @terrasuraphotography.
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The focus tonight is Violets & Cleavers which help us to cleanse and restore. We will learn more, enjoy a tincture/tea and move through a yoga flow with live music. Bring your own mat and a donation for the class. 🧘🏼‍♀️🌱🎵 Let me know if you have questions!

Big things are happening at the studio today. My new 4” workhorse is taking on two, 5’ x 5’ paintings.