If you visit Olmsted Medical Center on 9th Street SE in Rochester, you will find several paintings and photographs by SEMVA artists.   Olmsted Medical Center has been redecorating its lobbies, hallways, and waiting rooms over the past few months with artwork purchased from local artists.

Olmsted Medical Center stated in a recent news letter that purchasing community art keeps their investment local, and the works significantly upgrade the healing environments within their facilities.  They currently have more than 70 pieces of local art in place, and plan to expand the program to feature additional media including ceramics, sculpture, and stained glass.

Semva artist Jeanne Licari is participating in the Outdoor Painters of MN All Member Show January 14 -February 26, 2010, at the Savage Art Studios in Savage MN.  The show features original works painted outdoors in whatever nature sends the artist’s way.  These landscapes feature many local and national locations.  There is a nice group of [...]

SEMVA artist Jeanne Licari is participating  in the “Drawn From Life, studies of the human form” group exhibition January 4th–21st at Crossings in Zumbrota MN.
The human figure has captured the attention and wonder of artists since the inception of sculpture and painting. 16 artists were challenged to create works with the human form as the focal [...]

When you shop locally you are making a strong statement of support for your community and your local economy.   A great opportunity to put this philosophy into action is on Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th, when The Friends of Quarry Hill present their 6th Annual Nature Art Show and Sale at the Quarry [...]

Semva’s annual Art & Hors d’oeuvres event will take place at the Gallery on Friday, October 16th from 7-9 pm. Artists will be displaying their latest creations and many will be on hand to meet and greet guests that evening. Everyone can look forward to a wonderful evening of stimulating conversation amid a feast for [...]