Kaddatz Galleries Art Reception

Please join us Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 5PM - 7PM for the joint opening reception of Jess Schmidt: IGNITE and Kaddatz Galleries’ 15 Year Anniversary Group Exhibition. This event is free to attend and open to the public. (Beer available for purchase from Fergus Brewing Company) Opening Reception & Remarks 5:00 - 7:00pm, Thursday, January 25, 2024 6:00pm, Remarks Our 15 Year Anniversary Group Exhibition is on view in the Main Gallery January 23 - March 2, 2024. Jess Schmidt: IGNITE is on view in the Studio K January 11 - March 2, 2024 About the Exhibitions: 15 Year Anniversary: With “celebrating the work of area artists” at the core of our mission, Kaddatz Galleries is excited to kick off our 15th Anniversary by showcasing work that exemplifies the rich talent and creativity of our community and beyond! Having reviewed over 250+ artworks, our Artistic Director has carefully curated this group exhibition of 2D & 3D works by artists with a strong connection to our region. Artists with work featured include: Michael Aasness, Rebecca Albright, Jona Brown, Marlys Buchholtz-Pearson, Lisa Burns, Blayze Buseth, Charles Christianson, Kim Embretson, Jenny Field, Karla Gallagher, Tim Green, Ruth Hanson, Mitchel Hoffart, Kent Kapplinger & Malcolm Thompson, Phena Keil, Kandace Creel Falcon, Rebecca Krueger, Kristi Kuder, Mandi Magnuson-Hung, Maggie Mehan, Katy Olson, Karan Ouren, Vicky Radel, Dawn Rossbach, Eric Santwire, Naomi RaMona Schliesman, Amy Schmidt, Les Skoropat, Kate Swenson, Bruce Thompson, Laura Vonbank, Michael Weatherly, Mary Williams, Carl Zachmann, Jeff Zachmann Jess Schmidt: IGNITE: "IGNITE" is an exploration into the profound value of authenticity, aiming to ignite conversations on the beauty of being true to oneself. Each piece in this collection serves as a meditation, delving into diverse facets of self-acceptance and joy. By fostering radical self-love, the artist behind this exhibition hopes to spark a societal shift toward embracing individuality and initiating dialogues for those concealing their genuine identities. "IGNITE" marks the commencement of this transformative journey toward embracing and celebrating our true selves.