Closing Reception 3/23/12

On March 23, 2012 the Fade 2 Blaq art exhibit came to a bittersweet close. 16 artists who went on a singular journey to show the Twin Cities their talents were together for one last night. Hundreds of patrons came through to enjoy fabulous art, music and convivium.

On the Twin Cities Social Scene!

Christopher Spong and the Twin Cities Social Scene were at the Fade 2 Blaq closing reception. Check out the link!

http://tcsocialscene.com/2012/03/25/fade2blaq/

More photos from opening.

Top - Opening reception attendees
Middle - Lorenzo Crockett (aka Dell Shuga) and Ana Luara Juarez (artists)
Bottom - Stephanie Morris (artist) with attendee

Fade 2 Blaq Opening Reception 3/9/12

Fade 2 Blaq (Clip 1)

Fade 2 Blaq, Art show Promo from Todd Caldwell on Vimeo.

Strong Connection at Fade 2 Blaq Opening.

Illustrator/Artist Melodee Strong connects with her middle school art teacher.

Thank you Webster-Windsor Insulation!

An artful thank you to Webster Windsor Insulation for supporting the Fade 2 Blaq art exhibit!

For your residential or commercial insulation needs call Webster-Windsor Insulation at 763-560-2013.

Webster-Windsor Insulation

9320 Evergreen Blvd NW, Suite A

Coon Rapid, MN 55433

www.websterwindsor.com

Fade 2 Blaq (Sean Garrison Studios)

Fade 2 Blaq opening reception was a success.

On March 9, 2012 over 500 attended the Fade 2 Blaq opening reception. The artwork was well received and I was told by one of the attendees, "...this reminds me of New York." I replied "...New York will remind you of this." It was a night where the artists were well received and the attendees enjoyed themselves. The closing? Well...if this night were a bang, the closing will be a boom.

- seangarrison

Counting down to Fade 2 Blaq.

We are three days away until the show. Many artists have been at studio getting ready for hours on end. Interest and anticipation is growing. A great show is on the horizon.

Christopher-Aaron Deanes: Fade 2 Blaq artist

Strong art at F2B.

Melodee Strong getting ready for Fade 2 Blaq.

Photographer Ayanna Muata prepping for Fade 2 Blaq.

Barbara Thomas getting ready for F2B.

Daisy Giles Planning for Fade 2 Blaq

Daisy Giles in her "process" moment.

The Artist

We create to allow the world to see us from the inside out. Each stroke or shutter click a block that sets itself up as the one that supports the success of the next to follow. We get to "complete" a part of us for the world to see without fear and with something to say, no matter how intellectual or youthful, it is us. Come see us.

Fade 2 Blaq Art Exhibit Opening Reception

March 9th, 2012 7pm-12

822 S 3rd Street, Suite 200

For info call:1.877.810.9466 or visit

www.fade2blaq.blogspot.com

* "For A Thousand Ships" Daisy Giles

Thank you! Break-Thru Home Care

Fade 2 Blaq would like to send an artful thank you to Miss Debra Burke and Break-Thru Home Care. Your support is appreciated!

Break-Thru Home Care

6574 University Ave NE

Fridley, MN 55432

763-502-1505

www.breakthrucare.com

Thank you! Sorella Wines & Spirits

Thank you to Sorella Wines & Spirits for supporting Fade 2 Blaq. It is appreciated. For your wine needs for any occasion go to Sorella!

Sorella Wine & Spirits

1010 Washington Ave S.

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415

612-339-4040

www.sorellawines.com

Thank you - Valspar!!!

Thank you to the Valspar Corporation for supporting Fade 2 Blaq. You're support is appreciated!

www.valsparpaint.com

Thank you! Jason Moore - Edina Realty Agent

Fade 2 Blaq would like to extend an artful thank you to Mr. Jason Moore of Edina Realty. For a picture perfect home solution call Mr. Moore at 612-251-3229.

Jason Moore (jasonmoore@edinarealty.com)

Edina Realty

4100 Minnetonka Blvd

Minneapolis, MN 55416

www.jasonmooremn.com

Stoneking Law - Thank You for your support!

Stoneking Law has come on board as a partner of Fade 2 Blaq. A artful thank you to Mr. Gary Stoneking for his support of this exhibit of emerging and established artists.

Gary Stoneking

Stoneking Law

12 South Sixth Street

1225 Plymouth Bldg

Minneapolis, MN 55402

612-294-1888

www.stonekinglaw.com

Elsworth Menswear - Thank you for your support!

Elsworth Menswear has become a sponsor of fade 2 blaq. An artful thank you to Mr. Keith Dorsett, owner of Elsworth Menswear, for the sponsorship of this showcase of emerging and established artists.

Like a canvas, your body deserves the most inspiring art you can place upon it. Keith is a sartorial artist that expounds on what is you through his medium - clothing. He can be reached at:

Elsworth Menswear

Highland Bank Court

811 LaSalle Ave

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

612-339-0763 (tel.)

612-605-3269 (fax)

www.elsworthmens.com

What is fade 2 blaq?

fade 2 blaq is a coming together of artists of color from various backgrounds whose collective soul breathing offers a refreshing view of art. From painters, illustrators, photographers, etc. these artists are "the yesterday, the here, the now, the tomorrow, and forever will be" in the worldwide art community; offering pieces of their souls, to add peace to a world where color is often lost among the achromatic moments of time.

Participating Artists - Thank you!

For the artists I have spoke with via phone or email and have committed to the show, I say "Thank you". Your presence and energy will make the show. It will be big!!!

Call for Artists

Fade 2 blaq an art exhibit of some of Minnesota's finest artists of color is looking for artists to exhibit. For more information please contact curator Sean G. Phillips at seangphillips@gmail.com or 952-240-8103. Deadline for participation is January 31, 2012.