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FRESH Water New Look Preview Party

  • Minnesota Marine Art Museum 800 Riverview Drive Winona, Minnesota 55987 United States (map)

Friday, July 12, 2024  |  6:30 - 10p  

Tickets: $20   |  Member Tickets: $15 

Celebrate three current exhibitions at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) with the FRESH Water New Look Preview Party. Explore the large scale mythical portraits in Kajahl: Ultra Mare, inspired by the sea and ancient heritage; immerse yourself in Judy Onofrio’s Deep Dive with larger than life sculptures inspired by underwater flora and fauna; and meet the author Kao Kalia Yang and illustrator Khoa Le, of The Most Beautiful Thing, one of two books featured in the current Book Arts exhibition, Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity. This evening celebrates the artists, exhibitions and stories behind the artworks. With curatorial-led tours, a staged social discussion with the exhibiting artists, and a dancehall to close out the night, this will be an evening you will not want to miss.

This program is part of the FRESH Water New Look Weekend: July 12-14, 2024.

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FRESH Water New Look Weekend Programs + Events

July 13 - 14 General Admission Rate: $5  |  MMAM Member General Admission: Free

Tickets are required for some programs and events.

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FRESH Water New Look Weekend
Jul 12
FRESH Water New Look Weekend

Celebrate three exhibitions with the FRESH Water New Look Weekend, with a New Look Preview Party, artist led tours, a lecture, book signing, artist demonstration, and more. Some programs require advance ticketing.

FRESH Water New Look Preview Party
Jul 12
FRESH Water New Look Preview Party

Ticket $20  |  Member Tickets: $15 

This evening celebrates the artists, exhibitions and stories behind three exhibitions. With curatorial-led tours, a staged social discussion with the exhibiting artists, and a dancehall to close out the night, this will be an evening you will not want to miss.

A Morning of Inspiration with Kao Kalia Yang & Khoa Le
Jul 13
A Morning of Inspiration with Kao Kalia Yang & Khoa Le

Tickets: $5

Be immersed in MMAM’s Book Arts Gallery and the current exhibition, Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity, with a deep dive into one of the two featured books, The Most Beautiful Thing, and connect with author Kao Kalia Yang and illustrator Khoa Le as they speak about their collaborative efforts creating this magnificent book.

FRESH Water New Look Weekend
Jul 13
FRESH Water New Look Weekend

Gallery Admission $5 | Member Gallery Admission: Free

Celebrate three exhibitions with the FRESH Water New Look Weekend, with a New Look Preview Party, artist led tours, a lecture, book signing, artist demonstration, and more. Some programs require advance ticketing.

H20 Artist Lecture Series: Exploring the Historical Evolution of Oil painting Techniques with Kajahl
Jul 13
H20 Artist Lecture Series: Exploring the Historical Evolution of Oil painting Techniques with Kajahl

Tickets: $5

Join artist Kajahl, as he examines how oil painting techniques have adapted and evolved throughout history. Kajahl will touch on how these techniques have influenced his own work and style.

FRESH Water Artist Tour with with Kao Kalia Yang, Khoa Le, and Kajahl [Saturday]
Jul 13
FRESH Water Artist Tour with with Kao Kalia Yang, Khoa Le, and Kajahl [Saturday]

Tickets: $5

Don’t miss your chance to tour the new exhibition Ultra Mare with the exhibiting artist, Kajahl, and to experience Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity, with author Kao Kalia Yang, and  illustrator Khoa Le. Assistive listening devices will be used on this tour.

Refugee Panel Discussion
Jul 13
Refugee Panel Discussion

Tickets: $5

Join us to learn the culture, traditions and stories of local refugees and immigrants. A panel of storytellers will share their experiences with the group, highlighting their journey and adjustment to life in the United States.

FRESH Water New Look Weekend
Jul 14
FRESH Water New Look Weekend

Gallery Admission $5 | Member Gallery Admission: Free

Celebrate three exhibitions with the FRESH Water New Look Weekend, with a New Look Preview Party, artist led tours, a lecture, book signing, artist demonstration, and more. Some programs require advance ticketing.

Digital Illustration Demonstration with Khoa Le
Jul 14
Digital Illustration Demonstration with Khoa Le

Free with admission

Join Khoa Le on Sunday, July 14 at MMAM for an artist demonstration. Discover the techniques and tools of Khoa Le’s digital illustration practice and watch as one of Le’s digital illustrations comes together from concept sketch to final rendering.

FRESH Water Artist Tour with with Kao Kalia Yang, Khoa Le, and Kajahl [Sunday]
Jul 14
FRESH Water Artist Tour with with Kao Kalia Yang, Khoa Le, and Kajahl [Sunday]

Tickets: $5

Don’t miss your chance to tour the new exhibition Ultra Mare with the exhibiting artist, Kajahl, and to experience Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity, with author Kao Kalia Yang, and  illustrator Khoa Le. Assistive listening devices will be used on this tour.

Support comes from

This exhibition project is presented by the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, a nonprofit mission-driven art museum located on the shores of the Upper Mississippi River. MMAM gratefully acknowledges sustaining support from our Board of Directors, the Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation, Elizabeth Callender King Foundation, Merchants Bank, and other generous contributions from foundations, corporations, individuals, members and volunteers.

Carl & Verna Schmidt Foundation

Elizabeth Callender King Foundation

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

Earlier Event: July 12
FRESH Water New Look Weekend
Later Event: July 13
A Morning of Inspiration with Kao Kalia Yang & Khoa Le