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<h1>ReVisión: Art in the Americas</h1>
<div style="margin-top: 20px"><span style="font-size: x-large">Ancient and contemporary artworks help us connect to land, people, and place in this exhibition from the Denver Art Museum&#8217;s Ancient and Latin American collections.</span></div>
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<h2 style="margin-bottom: -.31rem">Caravaggio’s Judith and Holofernes</h2>
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<em>Caravaggio’s Judith and Holofernes</em>, on loan from the Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica (Palazzo Barberini, Rome), is displayed alongside fourteen interpretations of the Judith story from Mia’s collection.</p>


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<h2 style="margin-bottom: -.31rem">Become a Mia Member</h2>
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<h2 style="margin-bottom: -.31rem">Pride at Mia</h2>
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Celebrate the exceptional historical and creative cultural contributions made by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with art, stories, virtual events, and more—curated by Mia’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Staff Work Group.</p>


<div style="display: none";><strong>General admission is free.</strong> Special exhibitions, classes, and some talks and special events do require <a href="http://tickets.artsmia.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tickets</a>: reservations are recommended.</div>
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<li>Monday: Closed</li>
<li>Tuesday: 10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Wednesday: 10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Thursday:  10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–9<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Friday:  10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Saturday:  10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Sunday: 10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
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<p><i>The museum is closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.</i></p>
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Plan Your Visit

Family Day: Peace, Love, Revolution

Art &#038; Wine After Dark

<p>Celebrate Pride Month at Mia this June! Try out various media in a still-life workshop led by local queer, non-binary artist Lindsey Cherek Waller, featuring floral arrangements by Ergo Floral. Experience Drag Story Hour with Old Man Zimmer and Sid Sity, whose mission is to celebrate diverse, creative, and healthy gender expression for children and their caring adults using the arts. Enjoy a selection of short films celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, curated by the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival Society (MSPIFF). Take home coloring sheets designed by local queer artists Noah Lawrence-Holder and Harper Steinbach. And explore Mia’s huge collection of art celebrating various identities as you go on a gallery hunt.</p>
<h2 class="border-top-3">About Lindsey Cherek Waller</h2>
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<p>Lindsey Cherek Waller (they/she) is a queer, non-binary artist who centers pleasure and joy. Through portraits and still life paintings, Lindsey envisions a future beyond binaries &#8211; encouraging us to take up space, embrace play and imagine the possibilities to construct a better world. Find out more about Lindsey on their <a href="https://www.lindseycherek.com/">website</a>.</p>
<h2 class="border-top-3">About Ergo Floral</h2>
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<p>Ergo Floral is a queer led floral shop and studio in St. Paul MN, organized by David Miller. Their goal is to be curious and playful when collaborating with the natural world &#8211; always being brave enough to reinvent the wheel. Ergo works to create intentional moments and vibrant spaces in the event industry, and also help connect people with one another with fleeting design and elusive yet impactful expressions of love. Find out more about Ergo on their <a href="https://ergofloral.com/">website</a>.</p>
<h2 class="border-top-3">About Drag Story Hour</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dragstoryhourmn/">Drag Story Hour</a> is a constellation of artists who love sharing stories, songs, and extravagant outfits with young audiences and families of all descriptions. At their Drag Story Hour MN shows, you can expect to see the familiar faces of regular performers Sid Sity, Old Man Zimmer, and Doña Pepa in different combinations. Join best friends as they embark on new adventures and help each other move through challenges. Glean wisdom from beloved favorite books and new stories that dream of a world where child&#8217;s play is honored as an artform and everyone can be their authentic self. Shows welcome audiences of all ages and celebrate the beauty and power of the young imagination.</p>
<p>Sid Sity (left) was born out of love in Oakland, CA. They love supporting their friends, dancing, eating great food, sequins, and great music. Sid loves a great book and making original songs!</p>
<p>Old Man Zimmer (middle) was born at a very young age. He loves books, gardening and sorting recycling. He keeps things simple by wearing the same outfit all season long. His favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip.</p>
<h2 class="border-top-3">Best of MSPIFF Family Pride Shorts: Lineup</h2>
<p><strong>Tank Fairy</strong>, directed by <a href="https://www.tankfairy.com/directors-note">Erich Rettstadt</a>, Taiwan, 2021, 10 min<br />
<strong>The Rainbow Dung Beetle</strong>, directed by <a href="https://www.ellenmowat.com/">Ellen Mowat</a>, USA, 2022, 7 min<br />
<strong>solvitur tondendo</strong>, directed by <a href="https://www.willisweinstein.com/">Willis Weinstein</a>, USA, 2021, 3 min<br />
<strong>Stand Out</strong>, directed by Keshon Hughes, USA, 2022, 7 min<br />
<strong>Kina DeRose</strong>, directed by <a href="https://www.maribethromslo.com/">Maribeth Romslo</a>, USA, 2022, 6 min<br />
<strong>Wendy</strong>, directed by <a href="https://www.marenlavelle.com/">Maren Lavelle</a>, USA, 2022, 10 min<br />
<strong>Girl Next Door</strong>, directed by Danna Gilberston &#038; Jocelyn Rose Sanchez, USA, 2023, 8 min<br />
<strong>Sam</strong>, directed by <a href="https://www.jenstafford.com/">Jen Stafford</a> &#038; <a href="http://www.ryanthielen.com/about">Ryan Thielen</a>, USA, 2023, 10 min</p>
<h2 class="border-top-3">Coloring Pages: Queer Icons</h2>
<p>Learn more about queer icons by coloring! <a href="https://new.artsmia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021.-06-June-FD_Queer-icons.pdf">Click here</a> to download the coloring sheets featuring Marsha P. Johnson and Audre Lorde. The coloring sheets have been designed by local queer artists Noah Lawrence-Holder and Harper Steinbach.</p>
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A painting of young kids from different backgrounds sit in a circle. On the vibrant blue backdrop are gold shapes that represent the constellations.

<h3>An Art-Inspired Wine Adventure</h3>
<p>Art and wine have long made the perfect pairing, celebrating creative expression from from field and kitchen to studio and museum. Elevate your experience of Mia with an evening of art and wine after-hours in the galleries. </p>
<p>The evening includes a private, curator-led walkthrough of the exhibition and wine tasting with acclaimed sommelier Bill Summerville. Guests enjoy curated wine selections, small bites from Paris Dining Club, and a lively discussion inspired by the exhibition theme.</p>
<p>Your purchase supports the museum’s mission.</p>
<p>Cost: $125</p>
<p>Register by calling (612) 870-3000 or <a href="https://tickets.artsmia.org/events?category=Mia%20After%20Dark">reserve online</a>.</p>
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<h2 class="border-top-3">Upcoming Dates and Themes</h2>
<p>Tuesday, May 16, 2023 &#8211; Caravaggio</p>
<p>Tuesday, June 20, 2023 &#8211; Caravaggio</p>
<p>Tuesday, July 25, 2023 &#8211; Caravaggio</p>
<p>Tuesday, August 22, 2023 &#8211; ReVision</p>
<p>Tuesday, September 5, 2023 &#8211; TBD</p>
<p>Tuesday, October 10, 2023 &#8211; TBD</p>
<p>Tuesday, November 14, 2023 &#8211; TBD</p>
<p>Tuesday, December 12, 2023 &#8211; TBD</p>
<h2 class="border-top-3">The Culinary Team</h2>
<h3>About Chef Jamie Malone &amp; Paris Dining Club</h3>
<p>Paris Dining Club (PDC) is a dining club in Minneapolis by James Beard nominated Chef Jamie Malone. You can find Malone at her North Loop Paris Dining Club Studio hosting events and creating new experiences for people who love food. PDC also makes dinner parties and date nights at home easy and beautiful.</p>
<p>Malone has gained national attention and earned a place as a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for “Rising Star Chef” for 2013 and “Best Chef Midwest” for 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019. In 2013, Malone was named one of Food and Wine magazine’s “Best New Chefs.” In 2017, Malone opened her first restaurant, Grand Café, and the following year, it was a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for “Best New Restaurant” and was also named Food and Wine magazine’s “Best New Restaurant.” That year, Malone was also awarded Food and Wine magazine’s “Dish of the Year.” Malone has written for Esquire’s “Eat Like a Man” blog and been featured in many magazines including GQ, Saveur, and Elle. In 2014 she won Cooking Light’s “Trail Blazer Award” for her work with sustainable seafood.</p>
<h3>About Bill Summerville</h3>
<p>Bill Summerville has been an influential force in shaping the Twin Cities restaurant scene, plying his trademark style of charm and brashness at such notable restaurants as D’Amico Cucina, La Belle Vie, and Spoon and Stable. During his tenure as partner and front man of La Belle Vie, he was a three-time semifinalist for the James Beard Award for “Outstanding Wine Program” and a semifinalist for “Best Service.” A year on the Tuscan Coast traveling to far-flung wine regions had a major impact on his Euro-centric palate. He doesn&#8217;t make wine lists as much as he creates collections of wine he really wants you to drink, to take a chance on. The Boston-born Summerville blames his mother for his career in food and wine. She loved food and she knew how to make it taste good. Her gravy was legendary.</p>


A bottle of red wine being poured into a wine glass.

"An Italian Renaissance Wedding Feast by Botticelli” at Mia.

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ReVisión: Art in the Americas

Caravaggio’s Judith and Holofernes

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Pride at Mia

Plan Your Visit

Upcoming Events

Family Day: Peace, Love, Revolution

Art & Wine After Dark

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Staff art picks for Pride Month

New! Take this self-guided tour of Pride Month art at Mia

“Expressions of Joy” hits the stage at Mia, celebrating the creativity of older adults

Tina Blondell on strong women, correcting Caravaggio, and showing her art beside his

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ReVisión: Art in the Americas

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Caravaggio’s Judith and Holofernes

Become a Mia Member

Pride at Mia

Plan Your Visit

Upcoming Events

Family Day: Peace, Love, Revolution

Art & Wine After Dark

Blog

Staff art picks for Pride Month

New! Take this self-guided tour of Pride Month art at Mia

“Expressions of Joy” hits the stage at Mia, celebrating the creativity of older adults

Tina Blondell on strong women, correcting Caravaggio, and showing her art beside his