Special Event for Automotive Enthusiasts

[Michael Jekot]

Not specifically a 356 event or content for that matter but... if you are into cars at all this should satisfy.

Velocity: The Art of Motion
June 28-August 3, 2008
Hopkins Minnesota (suburb of Minneapolis)
http://www.hopkinsmn.com/_hca/velocity.html

This will be the largest, stand-alone automotive fine art exhibition in the United States and the first time such an event has occurred in the Upper Midwest. Given the history of the site of Hopkins Center for the Arts (former dealer lot of Suburban Chevrolet), nothing could be more appropriate than celebrating the automobile and the art it has inspired.

The invitational exhibition, curated by Michael Jekot, will include paintings, sculpture, photography, illustration and collage by an international roster of artists.

The Artists of Velocity:

Thomas Aitken (MI)
Jesse Alexander (CA)
Brian John Bale (Great Britain) - GMA
Mike Beane (MN) - HCA
Craig Allen Bell (MN) - HCA
Michael Billet (MN)
Larry Braun (CO) - AFAS
Todd Buschur (OH) - GMA
Brian Casey (Great Britain) - GMA
James Clark (MN) - HCA
Cliff Cramp (CA)
Sheridon John Davies (Great Britain) - GMA
Dave Deal (CA)
James Dietz (WA)
John G. Dunbar (Scotland)
Alexandria Easter (CA)
John Eyre (Sweden)
Gregg Felsen (MN)
Dana Forrester (MO)
Tom Fritz (CA) - AFAS
Jeff Gamble (AZ)
Robert Graham (MN)
Angel Granados (CA)
D.F. Gray (Canada)
Rich Herzog(PA)
Sylvia Horwitz (MN) - HCA
Nicolas Hunziker (NV)
M. Hillary Jekot (CO)
Michael Jekot (MN) - HCA, GMA
Jay Koka (Canada) - AFAS
Headlight Productions Inc.
Lory Lockwood (LA)
John Lovett (Great Britain) - GMA
Charlie Maher (MI) - AFAS
Ralph Mayer (Germany) - GMA
Robert Michaels (NY)
Bill Motta (CA) - AFAS
Niles Nakaoka (HI) - AFAS
J. Paul Nesse (MN)
Kelly Newcomb(WI)
Rod Organ (estate of)
(Great Britain) - GMA
Chris Phillips (Canada) - GMA
Richard Pietruska (CA) - AFAS
David Purvis (United Kingdom) - GMA
Donald M. Rowley (MN)
Jon Roy (MN)
Ben Schuh (IA)
Tony Sikorski (PA) - AFAS
Nick Sinclair (MN)
Larry Stephenson (KS)
Alexey Stroganov (Russia) - GMA
Louis C. Wendling (MN)
Debra Wenlock (N. Ireland) - GMA

[Michael Jekot]

Just updated the artists list. Go here for the full effect.
http://www.hopkinsmn.com/_hca/velocity.html

That said there are some very notable artists that will be exhibiting at this show. Many with 356 interests.
Jesse Alexander, William Motta, Jeff Gamble, Rich Herzog, Nicolas Hunziker to name a few.

Participating Artists
Over 50 artists will participate in the exhibition, representing 8 countries and 17 states of the U.S.
Affiliation key: GMA—Guild of Motoring Artists; AFAS—Automotive Fine Arts Society; HCA—Hopkins Center for the Arts

Thomas Aitken (MI)
Jesse Alexander (CA)
Mike Beane (MN) - HCA
Craig Allen Bell (MN) - HCA
Michael Billet (MN)
Larry Braun (CO) - AFAS
Todd Buschur (OH) - GMA
Brian Casey (Great Britain) - GMA
James Clark (MN) - HCA
Cliff Cramp (CA)
Sheridon John Davies (Great Britain) - GMA
Dave Deal (CA)
James Dietz (WA)
John G. Dunbar (Scotland)
Alexandria Easter (CA)
John Eyre (Sweden)
Gregg Felsen (MN)
Dana Forrester (MO)
Tom Fritz (CA) - AFAS
Jeff Gamble (AZ)
Michael Goettner (OH)
Robert Graham (MN)
Angel Granados (CA)
D.F. Gray (Canada)
Rich Herzog(PA)
Sylvia Horwitz (MN) - HCA
Nicolas Hunziker (NV)
M. Hillary Jekot (CO)
Michael Jekot (MN) - HCA, GMA
Jay Koka (Canada) - AFAS
Lory Lockwood (LA)
John Lovett (Great Britain) - GMA
Charlie Maher (MI) - AFAS
Ralph Mayer (Germany) - GMA
Robert Michaels (NY)
Bill Motta (CA) - AFAS
Niles Nakaoka (HI) - AFAS
J. Paul Nesse (MN)
Kelly Newcomb(WI)
Rod Organ (estate of, Great Britain) - GMA
Amila Perera (Sri Lanka)
Chris Phillips (Canada) - GMA
Richard Pietruska (CA) - AFAS
David Purvis (United Kingdom) - GMA
Donald M. Rowley (MN)
Jon Roy (MN)
Ben Schuh (IA)
Tony Sikorski (PA) - AFAS
Nick Sinclair (MN)
Larry Stephenson (KS)
Alexey Stroganov (Russia) - GMA
Louis C. Wendling (MN)
Debra Wenlock (N. Ireland) - GMA
Mike Wood (United Kingdom)

[Rich.Herzog]

...as we enter the last weeks before the event.

Joy and I are headed NW _very_ early next Monday to be in the Minneapolis area early-midday Tuesday, then we'll hang around the area doing tourist and rare summer vacation things until the Opening Day events.

Michael Jekot I know will be there, and I haven't heard from any of the other participants.

I will have Porsche art to show but, alas, no 356-oriented stuff this time.

Still - I hope you're able to check out the event if not on Opening Day (Sunday June 29) then at some point during its run. If you -are- at the Opening Day reception, or the supporting Nord Stern Region car show that afternoon, I'd be glad to talk with you.

[Craig Kenfield]

Hey, that's my hometown. And I'll be visiting during the run so I'll be able to check it out!

Not only is the site of the exhibit a former car lot, but the road it's on (main street) was one of THE places to cruise back in the day. Our house was a few blocks off the main drag, and I still remember the sound of big V8s winding out on summer nights. No A/C, I'd be in bed with the windows open... Before I had my license (early-mid 70's) my buddy's and I might spend a Friday night at the Dairy Queen, eating ice cream and watching the cars go by.

Somewhat ironic that the town actually reconfigured the street to discourage cruising at one point, and is now hosting an event on automotive art...

[Michael Jekot]

This show I'm proud to say will host over 50 artists including Rich Herzog and Jeff Gamble. If you will be passing through from June 29th through August 3rd. Let me know... I'll give you the Curators tour. Mike

[Rich.Herzog]

Just got back to the hotel from the "artists and sponsors" pre-opening reception. This is one cool show! The laptop can't read the camera's memory card or I could post some pictures shamelessly promoting my work - that will have to wait until I'm home in SEPA Tuesday.

But it's a great venue and a fine representation of automotive art. Check it out if you can.

[jeff gamble]

Rich,,, Great to learn Michael and Susan's fine curator efforts have a nice result. I'm honored to be apart of the show along with yourself and the worlds notable Fine Artist..... only regret not being able to attend to share in the fun and excitement.

Best of luck to Velocity and all the selected Artist

[Rich.Herzog]

so here is a picture of the overlarge old artist with a couple of paintings at the _Velocity_ show. The top one is a Porsche; the bottom one isn't. Neither is a 356...