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Contact: Frank Petrovic, Communications Assistant
Phone 952-927-8861 • fpetrovic@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina Art Center Launches New Outreach Program to Display
Talent of Local Artists
Edina, Minn., Feb. 5, 2014 – Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is the first in line to host “Art in the
City,” an Edina Art Center outreach program to showcase the work of local artists – both emerging and
professional – in areas of painting, pottery, drawing, watercolor and photography at new and exciting venues.
“Art in the City” is the idea of Arts & Culture Commissioner Ray Meifert and Art Center General Manager
Michael Frey. “There is so much beautiful work created by artists within the city, it is hard to see it all,” said
Frey. “I hear from artists all the time that they would like a place to show their work.”
The original plan was to have a roving gallery and invite different venues to host exhibitions of a local artist for
a period of two months. Artist Ray Meifert approached Pastor Scott Searl of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran
Church in Edina to see if he would be interested. Searl liked the idea so much that he designated a permanent
space at the church for artwork display. Furthermore, he purchased a new hanging system and painted walls
with a fresh coat of paint so that churchgoers could see the art in the best light.
In the words of Meifert, “We are looking to bring the artwork out into the community for everyone to
enjoy.”
Artist Louise Gillis is currently featured at Shepherd of the Hills. Gillis’ opening reception was held 4-7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 7.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is located at 500 Blake Road S. If you have a venue to showcase
artwork, or if you have questions, contact Michael Frey at 952-903-5729 or mfrey@EdinaMN.gov.
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