Art Shanty Project 2008
This unique to Minnesota art event is worth the field trip...
http://www.artshantyprojects.org/
Opening Day: Saturday, January 19, 2008
Closing Day: Saturday, February 23, 2008
Last year was the fourth and to date biggest Art Shanty Projects organized by David Pitman and Peter Haakon Thompson as a program of The Soap Factory in Minneapolis, some 65 artists built Shanties, performed, created sculptures and interacted with the public. Over 3000 visitors braved the artic chill as temperatures ranged from –12 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit to interact with artists and shanties, see Art Cars and participate in activities from boggle to knitting to karaoke. The show received extensive media coverage, bringing a large and diverse audience including lake residents, ice fishers, suburbanites, city dwellers, artists and snow-mobilers.
