Uniquely EastSide Festival and Solidarity Street Gallery 2023
You are invited to SOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY 2023, a unique fine-art exhibition along Payne Avenue in St. Paul, MN, coming up on September 8 and 9.
In its fourth year - with the theme of 'Faces of Our Communities' - the exhibition gives a voice to a diverse group of over 60 visual artists who share what community means to them, and encourages all neighbors and guests to celebrate the tapestry of diverse cultures that make up our neighborhoods. The artworks, a good number of artist vendor tables, and several live art activities can be found at 5 main indoor/gallery locations and in about 30 storefront windows, encouraging guests to take a leisurely stroll up and down Payne Avenue.
Friday, September 8, 5 - 9 PM | PREVIEW PARTY AND ARTIST RECEPTION | 967 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55130
This opening event on Friday evening is public - all are invited to attend! Get a sneak preview of the many fabulous and poignant artworks in the exhibition. Meet and pay tribute to all the amazing and generous artists who responded to our invitation to share their thoughts on what facets of community are most important to them. And enjoy some light refreshments and a relaxing social time - as you get ready for the UNIQUELY EASTSIDE FESTIVAL on Saturday.
Saturday, September 9, 12 - 7 PM | UNIQUELY EASTSIDE FESTIVAL | Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55130, between Lawson Ave and Phalen Blvd
On Saturday, Payne Avenue will turn into a vibrant street fair and arts & cultural community celebration as the UNIQUELY EASTSIDE FESTIVAL and SOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY join forces to not only offer a full day of the fine-art exhibitions but also welcome neighbors and visitors alike to enjoy an exciting performance program of live music and dance; do some shopping and learning in expansive vendor marketplace featuring local entrepreneurs, makers, artisans, artists and non-profits; participate in a host of interactive children, youth and community activities; find out who won the youth art contest and take a look at the colorful artwork display from that contest; and taste some unique and delicious specials at local eateries and pubs - as part of the EATSIDE CHALLENGE - with a chance to win some great prizes!
Click here to volunteer for the UNIQUELY EASTSIDE FESTIVAL and SOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY 2023.
East Side Neighbors & Electeds: Building Community Forum
In 2023, Minnesotans saw transformational changes in federal, state, and local politics. In effort to have wider discussions about policies that will impact the East Side, East Side state, county, city, and school board elected officials are gathering to hear from YOU. Together, let's Build CommUnity!
Join us next month, on September 20, 2023 at 6PM at Arlington Hills Community Center. We will start with a community meal, and then we will station attendees into four groups. Each group will be assigned an elected that represents the government body they serve: state, county, city, and school board. Then, the electeds will rotate to ensure all attendees have access to connect with each government body representative.
The state body will include Minnesota State Representative Liz Lee. The county body will include Ramsey County Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong. The city council body will include Councilmember Jane Prince and Councilmember Nelsie Yang. And the school board body will include School Board Member Jim Vue and School Board Member Uriah Ward (executive director of SouthEast Community Organization).
Register for the East Side Neighbors and Electeds: Building Community Forum here. RSVPs are preferred, but not required. If you would like any special accommodations, we ask that you register and make any requests through the RSVP form.
SPPA Seeking Artists for Public Art at The Heights
The Saint Paul Port Authority is pre-qualifying artists to be part of public art at The Heights.
The Saint Paul Port Authority is partnering with Forecast Public Art to bring public art to The Heights. For this endeavor, there will be staggered installations between the years 2025 and 2029. Priorities include murals, benches, interpretive signs, and an interactive play area.
This plan came together after two years of active community engagement, identifying big picture concepts while leaving ample room for artist creativity. Each installation presents a fresh opportunity to showcase the rich cultural history of the Greater East Side, highlighting its past, present, and future.
Local artists are encouraged to apply at this link starting August 25th through September 25th for public art at The Heights.
Liu Ming Yuan Garden Poetry Contest
 Enter to win this year's Liu Ming Yuan Garden Poetry Contest! The theme this year is "friendship". Poems will be accepted in Dakota, Hmong, Chinese, and English. Open to all ages. Please submit your poetry here by September 15, 2023!
ESNDC Friendly Storefronts Program
Attention Ward 6 Businesses! Are you looking to refresh the appearance of your storefront this summer? Check out East Side Neighborhood Development Company’s Friendly Storefronts Program - Grant funding is available for façade improvement projects on a first come basis. See the flyer for general program guidelines, and send all inquiries to jmcgregor@esndc.org to start the application process!
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