Welcome to The Art Closet Gallery

You can make a difference with the Arts in our community! 

The Savage City Council will be discussing a proposal from the Savage Arts Council to expand its roll in supporting the Arts in the city of Savage.  The Savage Arts Council has proved its merit by the successful execution of the Annual Savage Juried Art show, the Scott County art crawl, and most recently the Minnesota River Arts Fair. They would like to help facilitate the move of the Savage Art Studios from a for profit business to a non-profit Community Art Center.
The Savage Arts Council cannot do this alone, and that is why they are asking for support from the city.
Your attendance will give the city a visual representation of how many people in our community care about the arts. Ask yourself if a community art center is worth 45 minutes of your time.

Prior Lake Community Arts Council
Re-introduces....
COMMUNITY FISH ART
This year to celebrate tradition and the re-establishment of a Community Arts Council, wooden FISH are being sold to individuals, non-profits, and businesses in the community to decorate, display and to raise seed funds for the Prior Lake Community Arts Council.

How do you get a FISH?
The Art Closet, 16224 Main Street SE, Prior Lake has order Forms, Monnens Lumber (2nd building to the north of The Art Closet) has the wooden FISH. Turn in the attached form (including Name Plate Information) check, and pick up a receipt at The Art Closet (issued from the Prior Lake Community Arts Council) to give to Monnens Lumber to receive FISH. Each FISH is approximately 4 ft. and comes with a plaques delivered no later than July 10.
The price for a wooden FISH is $100. Proceeds from the sale of FISH go to the Prior Lake Community Arts Council to establish a non-profit status and to promote the talents of our community's gifted artists.

Benefits of Purchasing a FISH
  • Displays our Community pride, uniqueness, and ability to have FUN!
  • Advertises you and/or your organization or event in a very personal and creative spirit!
  • You can choose to do it yourself and/or give a local artist or young aspiring artists (under 18) an opportunity to display their talent. 
  • Proceeds from the sale of FISH help to launch the Prior Lake Community Arts Council.

What do I do with my FISH?
We encourage everyone to create their own FISH. However, we understand creative blocks and limited time. If you are in need of an artist to help you or would like to give a young artist (under 18) an opportunity, please contact Marisa Colby (952-232-9777 or marisacolby@gmail.com).
  • Let you FISH tell you or your organization's story. Then let our community tell your FISH story over and over again by displaying it.
  • Be creative in how you decorate your FISH (weather permitting). It is highly recommended that you decorate both the front and back sides of the FISH.
  • Make sure to properly protect your investment. If you paint, be sure to put a waterproof sealant to protect the colors from fading. Other materials used may also need additional protection given inclement weather if displayed outdoors.
  • Make sure to pick up your name plaque for your FISH. All FISH ordered by July 1 will have name plates available for pick up at The Art Closet by July 10.
  • Display it.
Idealy, we would like Fish displayed by Mid-July (Please display for Lakefront MusicFest on July 13 & 14).
Fish are welcome to be displayed on your property or property you have permission to display it on. If you choose to display it outdoors or on public property, be sure you comply with City Ordinances.
Look for information coming July 1 on a "Go FISH" adventure map to lead people to your FISH and a Community FISH Art contest that recognizes our community's creative FISH Artists/businesses.
Questions on where we can publicly display Fish? call or e-mail Marisa Colby

FISH QUESTIONS
Marisa Colby Cell 612-232-9777 or Email Marisacolby@gmail.com

Thank you for helping us launch the Prior Lake Community Arts Council. Together we will help the arts to thrive in our community for generations to come.
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Featuring many mediums:
  • Photography
  • Painting
  • Fiber
  • Wood
  • Pottery
  • Jewelry
  • Metal
  • and More!
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