Northwest Metro Artists Gather at Uptown Art Fair
The prestigious Uptown Art Fair celebrates art and showcases the work of some of the most interesting artists in the nation. Since 1964, festival organizers wanted to increase awareness of the arts while raising money for Uptown projects. The event has grown and changed, but the core mission remains the same.
The Uptown Art Fair Takes Place August 3-5
This year the fair includes about 350 artists from across the United States. Selection is very competitive, but six local artists proudly represent the northwest metro. Their artwork ranges from paintings to jewelry.
Booth 1113: Colorful flowers and garden scenes pop in this original works of art by Christina Hankins.
Christina and Robert Hankins, Maple Grove
Medium 2-D Mixed Media
Booth 105: Graceful sculptures by Samathna Longley are imaginative and beautiful.
Samantha Longley & Jessica Reno, Brooklyn Park
3-D Mixed Media
Booth 2408: United Goods features Small, graphic images that remind you of home.
Christy Johnson, Golden Valley
Drawing
Business Matters featured Christy Johnson and United Goods in her Golden Valley studio his week.
Booth 1206: Kelly Frost crafts custom art jewelry out of precious metals including gold, platinum, and silvery.
Kelly Frost, Golden Valley
Jewelry
Booth 2108: Creative, unique jewelry pieces made by Kerri Norman are made of mixed metals, stones, gems, and pearls.
Kerri Norman, Brooklyn Park
Jewelry
Booth 315: Expect to see a few familiar places and landmarks in the prints made by Dogfish Media’s Brian Geihl.
Brian Geihl, Crystal
Printmaking
