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velocity 2: the art of motion

June 30 - August 3, 2012

Curated by Michael Jekot and Doug Meythaler

Velocity 2: the Art of Motion celebrates the art of the automobile through the eyes of contemporary American artists.  We have selected artists whose works capture the imagination, emotion, desire and excitement of all things automotive, just like early automotive innovators.

As you walk the exhibit you will see this demonstrated in cast bronze, photography, paintings on canvas or simple sketches.  Each Velocity 2 artist looks at the automobile, or in some cases motorcycle, in a different way, a push of clay to denote forward motion, the spray of spattered paint to demonstrate the splash of air rushing across a fender or the streak of taillights from a photographer’s point of view.  All are honoring the past while pushing the creative envelope today.

The invited artists of Velocity 2 are very special and at the top of their professions. The criteria for inclusion in this exhibit were that each participant artist demonstrates a strong understanding of the automobile or motorcycle and medium in which they work.  Each artist brings their passion to Velocity 2 and asks only that you spend a moment inside their vision.

--Michael Jekot, Founder of Velocity: the Art of Motion; Doug Meythaler, Co-curator

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Velocity 2 Artists

The exhibition includes work by the following artists. (Most of the work will be for sale. Exhibition hours are 8am-8pm Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm Saturday and noon-5pm Sunday.)

Supporting Events

Opening Gala Reception

Saturday, June 30, 7-10pm

• Free and open to the public
• Preview the art exhibition
• Invitational car show with grand entrance (vote for favorite automobile) on Mainstreet
• Light hors d’oeuvres and desserts
• Cash bar
• Wine tasting and lotto - proceeds support arts programming at the Center
• Music

Sunday Drive Event

Sunday, July 8, noon-4pm

• Vintage touring cars on display on Mainstreet
• Hopkins Arts Festival in full swing

Main Drag Event

Saturday, July 28, noon-4pm

• American hotrods on display on Mainstreet
• Classic motorcycles on display on Mainstreet
• Music

Sponsors

Sponsorship opportunities are available. View sponsorship packet or contact Lynn Anderson at 952-979-1107 for more information.

Exhibition Sponsors

Gala Event Sponsors

• Further Performance

Velocity: The Art of Motion (2008)

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