I’ve been teaching guitar for more than 25 years and am taking new students 7 years to adult. I’m primarily a guitarist, but I also teach ukulele, electric bass, theory and improvisation, and am glad to work with students to learn the style of music that interests them. I enjoy teaching all levels, from total beginner to advanced, and encourage anyone who has always wanted to play an instrument to give it a try — it’s fun and it’s never too late.  I’m always open to discussing any questions or concerns you may have about lessons, my teaching style, how to choose an instrument, etc. Parents are encouraged and welcome to sit in on lessons anytime.
I have a Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Minnesota and was a first-place winner in the Schubert Club scholarship competition. I still play classical guitar for my own enjoyment, but these days I mostly perform jazz with my own bands Dean Harrigton Trio and Mill City Hot Club and as a side-musician with several local jazz groups. I post gigs regularly on Facebook and you can check out my solo guitar work at my YouTube page located on my website below.

Live Music located in IMS Atrium

Sip N Bloom is a hands-on floral workshop experience that brings creativity to life through flowers, drinks and fun! Founded in 2019, we host pop-up events and private parties that let guests design their own stunning bouquets. Join us at the Bellaserra showroom to create your own wrapped flower bouquet and unleash your inner florist!

Instagram url: @sipnbloom

Hosted by: Bellaserra Outdoor - Suite 189

A MANO means “ By Hand”

Louisa Podlich is the creator of A MANO and has been making and selling pottery since early 2014. In 2022 she started working in glass as well and has built up a large collection of functional and decorative homewares.

Every single ceramic and glass piece you see on the site is designed and worked on by Louisa. No detail goes unnoticed and each and every bowl, cup & rainbow is made with love.

Instagram url: @weshopamano

Hosted by: Shelter Architecture - Suite 292

My work seeks to capture the unique interplay of color, light and place. I am drawn to the way natural environments shift and change with the light, how color is transformed throughout the day and how each scene holds its own sense of time and atmosphere. Through my paintings, I aim to convey the emotion and energy of these places, inviting viewwer to pause and experience the beauty and serenity that I find in the world around us. My goal is to create a visual connection between the viewer and the landscape offering a moment of reflection and deeper appreciation for the natural world.

Hosted by: Zachary Ltd. - Suite 461

Christi Gereau is a distinguished international fashion model and actress. With a career spanning various facets of the modeling industry including runway, editorial, and print. She is represented by Liz J Models and The Nonagency Agency. Beyond modeling. Christi is a dedicated fitness instructor with over 20 years of experience, specializing in Pilates for the past 15 years. Her acting credits include a role in the 2020 film "Danny's Game." Passionate about empowering women globally. Christi also serves as a speaker focusing on confidence and style. Her multifaceted career reflects her commitment to promoting self-assurance and wellbeing among women worldwide.

Instagram url: @christi_gereau

Hosted by: DOM Interiors - Suite 145

My painting provides a sort of relief valve.  As I work to achieve mindfulness, I find painting a very natural avenue for seeking it out.  The world is so rife with demands to our attention that try to define our happiness. I prefer to define these things myself. I keep a journal, but additionally, I see my paintings as their own sort of “journal entry”. I depend on it. Progeny.

The art of taking three-dimensions and expressing them in two dimensions has always fascinated me. I began as a child with margin sized figures done with pencil,  I found that the emotive expression in the work was of more importance to me than detailed illustration, and as I explored different mediums, I loved the movement of oil paint.

My subjects are derived from design and fashion history. and nature around me. From that, my artistic license varies with each subject. I don’t start out having a need to portray a specific feeling, but as the work moves along, I try to embrace a sense of freedom. I let it complete itself. My present style has a rapport from my use of watercolor early in my career.  In the transition, I found it comforting to continue this stylistically with the oil.

If I put my adventure in words,  I would describe it as the interaction between formality and play.  Use of whimsey, vying for perceived detail.

Instagram url: @danraphartlife

Hosted by: Bellaserra Outdoor - Suite 189

My work captures and reveals the patterns and textures of my rural landscape. Each piece chronicles the seasonal cycles of growth and decay, as observed through a carpet of leaves in the woods or the contours of a freshly plowed field, serving as a reminder that our environment is constantly changing, yet resilient. 

As a trained journalist, I view my ceramic work as a record of interactions with my surroundings and the impacts of pivotal family relationships. My mother was an accomplished seamstress and musician. At an early age I became intrigued by the designs of the patterns and fabrics she used. My own studies of music imprinted a sense of cadence and harmony. My father was an exuberant craftsman in many disciplines, who taught me to appreciate the beauty of good design, such as the Airstream trailer and an anvil storm cloud. These influences have made their way into my work.

Hosted by: CFG - Suite 50

“I see painting as a very physical act, and my paintings as a direct example of the creative process, containing within them the record of their realization and implementation. I am interested in separating my work from the imposing forces of commercial signification, from the things that attempt to undermine indeterminate meaning.

My work offers a reprieve from cluttered spaces and relentless action. Art, I believe, is separate from day-to-day existence. Art is a representation of thought without the necessity of explicit function. My work retains distance from the noise of the outside world and allows for a contemplative respite. My paintings invite the viewer to relate on an intuitive and spontaneous level; without irony or jest they manifest a gravity and beauty often absent in our daily lives.”

Hosted by: Roam Interiors - Suite 161

Emily Donovan is a Minneapolis-based artist who uses natural materials in her art and explores interactions in nature and the origins of color and pigments. Emily studied natural sources for color internationally in Europe and Peru and enjoys collaborating and foraging materials locally. Her award-winning work is shown nationally in galleries and art centers. She holds degrees in Visual Arts and Art History from the University of Minnesota.

Instagram url: @emaluna

emilydonovan@msn.com

Hosted by: Zachary Ltd. - Suite 461

Emily Williams-Wheeler's artwork can be found in homes and businesses around the world. She is known for her bold colors and whimsical style. A painter, potter, muralist, and sculptor, she also creates large public art installations. Williams-Wheeler made history by launching the first artist-in-residence program at a mall in the U.S., bringing art directly into public spaces. Her contributions to the arts have earned her the titles of Artist of the Year for North Dakota and Artist of the Year for the City of Fargo.

Hosted by: Cambria - Suite 167

Ciara is a relief printmaker based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was born and raised in West Bend, Wisconsin, and went on to study journalism, design, and business management at the University of Minnesota. Innately creative and a compulsive collector of hobbies, she stumbled into printmaking and immediately fell in love.

Hosted by: Tapis Decor - Suite 330 & 331

My name is Geri…I was a CFO in my previous life, and am currently a Mandala Artist and creator of Center Peace Art. Initially I was so drawn to this art form, I just knew I needed to learn more about it…how to create this beautiful art. While painting, I learned that my typically very busy mind got very quiet, much needed quiet. Mandalas are a sacred symbol used in meditation, healing and prayer. Every mandala is unique and hand painted and no two are identical. Each comes from a flow state of allowing the mandala to unfold and become what it is meant to be. Creating mandalas has truly brought me peace at the center of who I am.

Hosted by: CFG - Suite 50

Glassmaker; For the past 13 years, I've been immersed in the art of glassmaking. My journey began at Anoka Ramsey Communiity College, and I expanded my skills by assisting various artists throughout Minnesota. In 2020, I accepted a position as a studio technician and instructor at Foci, the Minnesota Center for Glass Arts, where I've been ever since. My continued passion for working with glass stems from a deep appreciation for the medium and its fluid nature.

Instagram url: @isaac_theobald_glass

Hosted by: Zachary Ltd. - Suite 461

Janella is a local multimedia artist and gallery director that has been involved in the arts her whole life; she expresses her creativity through painting, photography, and collage.

Instagram url: @janellafesenmaierart

Hosted by: Zachary Ltd. - Suite 461

JELLA World Artist Collections offers a collection of beautiful and unique home accents and jewelry. Each aesthetically pleasing piece reflects cultures from around the world, adding depth and warmth to your life.

Hosted by: Partners 4 Design - Suite 109

Jenna (Graham) Weix is a Midwest-based artist living and working in central Wisconsin.

Jenna’s abstract landscapes are informed by her sensory interpretations between what is real and felt. Through form and color, her work is meant to capture a memory, a feeling, a sense of place.

Instagram url: @jennagrahamweix

Hosted by: Shelter Architecture - Suite 292

Fueled by creativity, inspired by days crafting with her grandmother, and always coming up with new designs, Jewelry by Samy is your one-stop-shop for handmade earrings and more.

Instagram url: @jewelrysamy

Hosted by: Shelter Architecture - Suite 292

Jill Michell received a BFA in painting from the University of Minnesota. She works in a charming backyard studio, outside her home in St. Paul's Tangletown. Jill's botanical work suggests Chinese painting, given the delicacy of gesture, and the space afforded the figures. She's fascinated by process and the wonder of fluency in a time when the world is starved for it. And yet, she recalls Philip Guston's notion that "painting is more than a process, painting is being possessed". Along with numerous gallery shows, Jill's work has been featured at the Groveland Gallery, the Katherine Nash Gallery, and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She received her MA in Art Education from the University of MN and has been a Teaching Artist in the Twin Cities for 20 years.

Instagram url: @jilmich

Hosted by: Zachary Ltd. - Suite 461

I'm Leah, a passionate permanent jewelry artist based in my home state of Minnesota. My heart blooms with love for flowers, and you'll often find me in my garden. As a devoted cat lady, and proud boy mom, my family means EVERYTHING to me. My faith guides me through each creative endeavor. I am excited to share my journey with you, and cheers to all things that sparkle!

Instagram url: @leahnicole_jewelry

Hosted by: CFG - Suite 50

Liz Lang received a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Colorado State University and a Post-Baccalaureate in Studio Arts from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She moved back to the Twin Cities after living in Denver, CO for five years and works part-time as a gallery assistant. Her studio is in St Paul, MN at the Carleton Artist Lofts. When she is not painting, Liz can be found playing disc golf with her husband.

Hosted by: Art Resources Gallery - Suite 166

I find strong personal connections to the idea of collecting. Objects that - by physical identity, texture, pattern or color - represent my theories and observations about life concepts. The foundation of my work revolves around collecting appreciation and motivation from my observation of nature. I see nature as the ultimate artist. From its forms and color palettes to its functions; everything that nature produces is used as a motivational tool to create and expand on my artistic output.

Instagram url: @lynntanakadesign

Hosted by: Zachary Ltd. - Suite 461

Maddie Kadlec is a Minnesota-raised musician. As a multi-instrumentalist, she plays 5 instruments, but she is most known for her incredible vocal versatility. Recently performing as Ella in Theatre Cedar Rapids’ performance of Cinderella, she is also passionate about musical theater. She was a featured artist at Breezy Point Resort, performing in the musical duo “The Turtledoves”. She holds a degree in Vocal Music Education from Concordia College, and has enjoyed teaching over 350+ students in the past three years. You can hear her on sundecks, in restaurants, and in breweries with her unique acoustic style.

Instagram url: @maddiekadlecmusic

Hosted by: Buechel Stone - Suite 134

Like many of the ingredients we use, our brand has a single origin. Mademoiselle Miel was born when beekeeper and chocolatier Susan Brown began creating Honey Bon-bons by using honey from her rooftop hives and encasing it in 100% single origin, organic cacao.

Inspired by the desire to create exquisite sensory experiences that honor unrefined elements and flavors found in the natural world, Susan launched a brand and opened a storefront in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in April 2011.

Since then, new flavors and products have been created, garnering awards and accolades, including being named a Top 10 Chocolatier in North America - the first chocolatier ever to be awarded in that regard for using unsweetened chocolate.

Mademoiselle Miel is known for exceptionally created and artfully presented products enjoyed by all people.

Instagram url: @mademoisellemiel

Hosted by: DOM Interiors - Suite 145

Heather Lura will feature beautiful classic yet trend-forward jewelry and small accessories from Paris and NYC.

Instagram url: @luradesignpartners

Hosted by: Zachary Ltd. - Suite 461

Marlo Graham is known for her large-scale acrylic paintings that incorporate bright colors, bold forms, and utilize a unique approach to methodology.

Marlo graduated from Pratt Institute, in Brooklyn, New York in 2022. She has achieved a BFA in Interior Design as well as a minor in Sustainability. After graduating, she moved back to Minnesota and is currently located in Minneapolis.

Instagram url: @mmgraham_art

Hosted by: Tapis Decor - Suite 330 & 331

Mary Catherine Solberg is a contemporary figurative painter based in Minneapolis, MN, known for her powerful fusion of classical techniques with modern themes. Her work draws inspiration from Renaissance masters and religious iconography, combining their timeless beauty with contemporary narratives. This blend creates a unique interplay between the sacred and the profane, where vivid imagery, pop culture, and personal memories coexist.

Instagram url: @driftlessicons

Hosted by: DOM Interiors - Suite 145

Since 1996 I have been teaching art to children and adults at The Art Academy in Saint Paul, MN. I taught art to kindergarten through eighth grades at Holy Family Academy in St. Louis Park, MN for eleven years. The common thread is representational drawing and painting in the classical realist tradition. Now that my children are grown I am excited to spend more time with my brushes, paints and husband.

Hosted by: Zachary Ltd. - Suite 461

Through bold geometry, optical illusion, and symbolic imagery, my work investigates perception, transformation, and the tension between order and chaos. Utilizing high-contrast patterns and surreal figuration, I create visual spaces that challenge depth and orientation while invoking themes of mortality, duality, and mysticism. Whether abstract or representational, each piece invites viewers to step into a shifting psychological landscape—part meditative, part disorienting.

Instagram url: @m.aberart0

Hosted by: Cambria - Suite 167

The artwork I make is reflective of the centered pursuit of a unified body and mind; dynamic yet quiet, strong and soft, hopeful. I explore ideas of balance, strength of center, and connection through form and color expression. I am curious about a calm mind in service of our physical beings-- freeing my own body in this world, my hands in the process, and the body of this work.

Hosted by: Sawhill Custom Kitchen & Design - Suite 157

I believe discovery happens over and over again. I first started photographing rare books in 1993 – this is when I got hooked on taking pictures of pictures, making new pictures from hand writing, musical sketches, marginalia, and the small, richly preserved paintings of illuminators. In my work I have met with great collectors and tried my best to enter into the unique world each collection creates. I usually feel like I am on a treasure hunt, that I am uncovering valuable images that have their own longing to be seen and to be relevant today. For my photography there is no better landscape for this discovery process than the library.

Hosted by: Zachary Ltd. - Suite 461

Handcrafted bags in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

Hosted by: Shelter Architecture - Suite 292

We are a group of women from the same family who love making art together. Each bringing their own passion & skills, creating unique & personal items.

Hosted by: Tapis Decor - Suite 330 & 331

Peter Ross is the author and illustrator of the children’s picture book Uh-Oh! We’ve Got Birds!

Peter grew up in the quiet, little town of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, and spent much of his childhood exploring nature, delighting in all the animals that dwell there. At an early age he started painting, taking inspiration from nature, and using his imagination to give each piece a life of its own. His art can be whimsical and childlike with creative undertones that tell a story. Each piece is like a seed that sprouts and blossoms differently for each viewer. For Peter, the next step seemed obvious, he wanted to write and illustrate entire children’s picture books. That is what he has done, and he absolutely loves it. Peter lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota with his wife Leslie. They have two grown children, and lovely grandchildren.

Hosted by: Firm Ground Architecture & Design - Suite 368

Our focus is creating beautiful candle options that are made with high-quality and sustainable materials — and that add a modern touch to your home.

Hosted by: Shelter Architecture - Suite 292

Richard Reynolds Ward has spent much of the past 40 years as a landscape painter, an exhibition and display proprietor/coordinator, and an interior designer/conceptual visualizer. In all three areas he has explored the use of color, balance, and composition. He draws inspiration from his multiple experiences living and traveling abroad.

Instagram url: @rrwardart

Hosted by: Zachary Ltd. - Suite 461

Sebesta Apothecary is an all natural, eco-friendly bath and body product company based in Minneapolis, MN. Founded in 2016, as a clean alternative to traditional products, each product is made small-batch with wholesome ingredients that are beneficial for your skin and the environment. We focus not only on providing high quality products, but the education about transitioning to a natural regime, and to a low or zero waste lifestyle. 

Instagram url: @sebestaapothecary

Hosted by: Art Resources Gallery - Suite 166

Sue Mooney's journey as an artist has been intricately intertwined with her passions in life. Initially embarking on an artistic venture as a means of channeling the intense emotions and joy she experienced in her professional life, Sue's artistry has since evolved into a beautiful portrayal of color and vibrancy.

Hosted by: Art Resources Gallery - Suite 166

Susan is a former ballerina with a passion and deep appreciation for fine art, fashion and beauty. She began designing her jewelry collection in 2008 as a therapeutic outlet and now sells her stunning pieces in select boutiques and events throughout the Twin Cities. I was able to ask her a few questions about her designs and business.

Instagram url: @susan_o_horowitz

shexclusive@gmail.com

Hosted by : DOM Interiors - Suite 145

I am an abstract artist from the Twin Cities, and I use art to mirror my emotions. My work is in Best Buy commercials, and I was interviewed about mental health and art on PBS.

Instagram url: @stefanie_schmid_artist

Hosted by: Knobbery Minneapolis - Suite 131

My Artistic expression explores ways in which Yocum Woodworks was founded by Clinton Yocom, a chef for more than 20 years who uses his wood creations in food service and beyond. Clinton sources, creates and preserves old-growth wood slabs with attention to grain, color and detail. All wood is sustainably harvested from northern California and Oregon. Perfect for a variety of uses, these one-of-a-kind wooden accessories add a dramatic, warm, natural effect to any interior, dining room or kitchen. While each piece is unique, Clinton focuses on supportive customer service making sure each piece is right for those that purchase his pieces.

Instagram url: @yocomwoodworks

Hosted by: Buechel Stone - Suite 134