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Amid the Dust, Art is in Full Bloom Inside this Linden Hills Gallery
Everett & Charlie Art Gallery celebrates its 6th Year with June 6 Fundraiser Event
MINNEAPOLIS – May 9, 2024 – Linden Hill’s vibrant intersection of 43rd and Upton became a veritable construction zone last month as the City of Minneapolis and Metro Transit begin overhauling sewer lines and bus stops. The summer-long project already has put a damper on local businesses.
But one local art gallery owner is growing hope amid the rubble, sowing wildflowers in her boulevard planter and displaying large original art with nature-centric subjects in her window.
“There’s a blooming trend in art,” says Everett & Charlie owner and curator Suzie Marty. “People want to connect with the natural world, and we’re seeing a growing interest in flora, fauna and landscapes.”
With many of Linden Hill’s trees scheduled to be removed in favor of new bus stops, a plea toward the preservation of nature feels particularly poignant, she adds.
Marty, one of Minneapolis’ most prolific local-artist advocates, is celebrating the gallery’s 6th year, hosting a fundraiser to support the business, and the more than 50 local artists she represents.
The June 6 event takes place 5 to 9 p.m. at the event space above Everett & Charlie and Wild Rumpus, and will feature live music, a silent auction, guest artists, food and beverages. Entrance fee is $20.
Marty adds that the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council also is working hard to keep pedestrian traffic flowing during construction. Throughout May, the Council is encouraging residents to “Walk, Bike or Roll to Linden Hills,” offering weekly gift cards and other prizes from local businesses as incentives.
About Everett & Charlie
Everett & Charlie, a Linden Hills art gallery where art meets experience, features original art from more than 50 Minnesota artists. Founded in 2018 by Minneapolis art curator Suzie Marty, Everett & Charlie is named for her grandsons. In 2021, 2022, and 2023, Everett & Charlie was voted as one of “Minnesota’s Best Art Galleries” by readers of Star Tribune. The gallery includes paintings, screen-prints, pottery, glass, jewelry, sculpture and woodwork, and it offers a calendar of openings, pop up shows, artists’ talks and workshops, demonstrations and live music. Last Thursday of each month is an informal “Meet the Artist” Happy Hour. The gallery also partners with The Edge Magazine for the annual Art on The Edge Festival. For more information, visit the gallery at 2720 W. 43rd Street or www.everettandcharlie.com.
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