UMWC members and member artists enjoyed the annual Member Art Exhibit held at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in St. Paul during a reception on April 8, 2026
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Art
2026-27
We are a group of engaging, curious, art appreciating women, and we have access to special art-related tours, events and speakers. Some, but not all, participate in the Art Section’s UMWC Annual Art Show. We welcome everyone interested to join us! Reservations are required to attend events, as indicated.
Chair: Abby Marier
Secretary: Bonnie Marten
Membership and Treasurer: Roz Anderson
Meetings: Third Thursday, unless starred**
Time: 10:00 am unless starred* Arrive by 9:45 am
Dues: Five Dollars
If you are interested in attending an event or program contact the coordinator or send an email to [email protected] requesting contact information.
2026-2027 Programs
Check the Quick Updates button on the UMWC website for changes in these programs!
September 17 Cafesjian Art Trust Museum (CAT), 46 Churchill Street, Shoreview. MN 55125
A private talk and tour of the current exhibition, Meet Me in the Forest. This exhibit features twenty-two contemporary works, which invite you into the forests, gardens, and natural worlds artists create—places that hold mystery, mythology, and history. The exhibition foregrounds the complex and layered relationships between nature and humankind. Natural worlds are main characters in these stories, places where transcendent beauty, existential danger, and humanity converge and collide.
Time: 10 am
Cost: No charge
Lunch: Churchill Street Restaurant (right in back of museum)
Coordinator: Abby Marier
Reservations: Patti Cohen (limit 15, registration due by 9/15)
October 15 Studio and Gallery Tour
Our own Kathy Pratt (professional artist) has opened up her studio for us. Through lecture and demo, Kathy will be sharing her artistic journey .
Location: 160 Wedgewood Drive, Mahtomedi (NOTE: STAIRS from studio to gallery.)
Time: 10 am
Cost: No charge
Lunch: Bella Ciao
Coordinator: Kathy Pratt & Abby Marier
Reservations: Kathy Pratt (by 10/12)
November 19 Botanical Illustrations from the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden (A docent-led tour)
Location: Bell Museum
Time: 10 am
Cost: $13 for persons 65+
Coordinator: Janet Robb (Reservations Janet Robb by Nov. 17.)
2027
February 18, 2027 Art Inspired by Books
This is a private guided tour relating works of art in the MIA to the book James by Percival Everett.. The book is described as "A bold reimagining of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”. Winner of the National Book Award.
Location: Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Avenue So., Minneapolis
Time: 1 pm
Cost: No charge.
Coordinator: Abby Marier
Reservations:
March 16 Ikebana demonstration (Japanese flower Arranging)
Don Marier is a master teacher of this art form. Ikebana floral arrangements look sculptural, often only featuring a few flowers, with careful consideration given to shape, form and line. Unlike Western arrangements, which are largely a mass of flowers, ikebana's are precise, meaningful and often meditative.
Location: TBA
Time: 10 am
Cost: No charge
Coordinator: Abby Marier
Reservations: Abby Marier
April 7-May 25 UMWC Art Exhibit
Enjoy our very own amazing members’ art works in this exhibit
Location: St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2136 Carter Avenue, Saint Paul.
Reception: April 7
Time: 3-5pm
Other times to view exhibit: April 26 and May 5 Time 11am-noon
(optional lunch)
Cost: No charge
Coordinator: Carol Lowe & Jane LaFroth
No reservations needed
April: Art-In-Bloom
A sampling of the 150 joyful pairings of flower arrangements with unique pieces of art in the museum's collection 'tour'
Date: Two days, late April.
Time: on your own
Location: Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Avenue Minneapolis.
Members are invited to form groups or on your own to enjoy this event. A suggestion - meet at the coffee shop. Come early to find parking.
Cost: No charge
No reservations needed
May 20: Up North Scandinavian Art Adventure!!
Take a spring sojourn to Lindstrom, MN, for a delightful morning of art and artist talks at the Gladje Art Gallery. Enjoy decor and gifts as well as Lindstrom’s many shops and
special Scandinavian bakery!
Location: Gladje Art Gallery, 13125 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom.
Time:10:00 a.m.
Cost: No charge
Lunch: Box lunches ordered from Gustaf’s Eatery
Coordinator: Karen Eian
Reservations: Karen Eian (by 5/18)