SmartArt Program
The SmartArt Program by Art Force provides rotating artwork from local professional and emerging artists. These pieces of fine art are on display throughout the hallways of the Convention Center and are available for purchase.
Minneapolis has a wealth of creativity and artistic talent. The SmartArt Rotating Art Program introduces visitors of the Minneapolis Convention Center to rich artistic offerings from local visual artists living and working in Minneapolis.
Walking Guide
Take a self-guided tour at the Minneapolis Convention Center to see all the artwork. Use the guide below to navigate through the hallways and see all your favorite pieces!
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Art Force
Art Force is an art consulting firm located in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. In 2014, Art Force partnered with the Minneapolis Convention Center to develop and implement the SmartArt Rotating Art Program.
Gallery
Artwork is collected biannually through an open Call for Artists with specific parameters in alignment with the City of Minneapolis Public Art Policies & Procedures Guide and the Minneapolis Arts Commission Selection Process. All images received are reviewed by a committee of panelists who are appointed by the Office of Ward 7 Councilwoman Lisa Goodman, Citizens for a Loring Park Community, and the Minneapolis Arts Commission.
To inquire about purchasing a piece of art contact Art Force at info@artforce.org or call 763-567-2200
Level One
1.0) "Levi Stubbs" by Shawn McNulty. Mixed Media 48" x 48”
1.1) "Varsity" by Lisa Drew. Photograph 48" x 36”
1.1) “The Painting that Smiles Back” by Savior Allen-Knight. Acrylic, Oil Stick 56” x 56”
1.2) “Railroads & Ladder” by Savior Allen-Knight. Chalk Pastel, Oil stick, Oil Paint, Oil Pastel 64” x 72”
1.2) “Dialogues no. 2” by Savior Allen-Knight. Oil, Oil Pastel, Acrylic Underpainting 64” x 36”
1.3) “Wallters Gone Wild III & IV” by Michelle Plombon. Acrylic on Canvas 40” x 30”
1.4) “Night Vision” by Lisa Drew. Photograph 36” x 48”
1.4) “Geometry” by Lisa Drew. Photograph 36” x 48”
1.5) “Blueprint” by Meg McWilliams. Acrylic on Canvas 72” x 72”
1.6) “Compass to Mud” by Meg McWilliams. Acrylic on Canvas 72” x 72”
1.7) “Chaotic” by Meg McWilliams. Acrylic on Canvas 72” x 72”
Level Two
2.0) “Puttin on the Ritz” by Lisa Drew. Photograph 48” x 38”
2.1) “Algae” by Eleanor Carlson. Oil on canvas 55” x 37”
2.1) “Weeping Willow” by Eleanor Carlson. Oil on canvas 39” x 39”
2.1) “Berries” by Eleanor Carlson. Oil on canvas 52” x 38”
2.2) “King Friday” by Shawn McNulty. Mixed Media 36” x 36”
2.2) “Yorba” by Shawn McNulty. Mixed Media 36” x 36”
2.2) “Tokyo” by Shawn McNulty. Mixed Media 36” x 36”
2.3) “Wallters Gone Wild XI” by Michelle Plombon. Acrylic on Unstretched Canvas 48” x 36”
2.3) “Wallters Gone Wild XII” by Michelle Plombon. Acrylic on Unstretched Canvas 48” x 36”
2.4) “Tettegouche Pillar” by Dan Petrov. Oil on Canvas 36” x 48”
2.4) “Sugar Beach” by Dan Petrov. Oil on Canvas 36” x 48”
2.4) “Palisade” by Dan Petrov. Oil on Canvas 36” x 48”
2.5) “Mill District Rainbow” by Lisa Drew. Photograph 48” x 36”
2.5) “Stones at Stone Arch” by Lisa Drew. Photograph 48” x 36”
2.6) “Blue & Yellow Beaches” by Marjorie Schalles. Acrylic on Board 24” x 102”
2.7) “Artist’s Point” by Dan Petrov. Oil on Canvas 48” x 36”
2.8) “Wallters Gone Wild III & IV” by Michelle Plombon. Acrylic on Unstretched Canvas 40” x 30”
2.9) “Coyote Moon” by Arch Jones. Acrylic on Cardboard 32” x 60”
2.10) “Children’s Tree” by Kelly Anderson. Mixed Media 72” x 42”
2.11) “Rainbow Skies 1” by Lauren Strom. Varnished Acrylic on Wood Panel 36” x 48”
Mezzanine Level
M1) “Sooline” by Lisa Drew. Photograph 48” x 36”
M1) “Hennepin Bridge” by Lisa Drew. Photograph 48” x 36”
M2) “At the Hands of Minneapolis” by Annet Chautla-Suastegui. Photograph 40” x 30”
Lower Level
L1) “Shadowplay” by Lisa Drew. Photograph 36” x 48”
L2) “Spoon & Cherry” by Lisa Drew. Photograph 36” x 48”
