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We’ve got big news! We just launched two new call for arts on the blog – check out the details and apply here!

A MYSTERIOUS SNAIL MAIL SWAP

PANDORA’S BOX: This chest is filled with secrets, creepy crawlies, magical talismans, baubles, spells, spirits, poisons, potions, amulets, demons, dark and deadly items.

THE TOMB: This chest is filled with treasures, artifacts, maps, codes, ancient relics, weapons, items for the afterlife, lore, and relics from days gone by.

About once a year, Light Grey hosts a themed call for artists where each artist makes an edition of a work. Once at the gallery, we distribute one of each artist’s work into amazing packages containing ONE OF EACH OF THE ARTWORKS IN THE ENTIRE COLLECTION. Every participant gets the whole stash and gets to open a magical box full of mysterious goodies at home!!

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Just a few more days to sign-up for this weekend’s course!  Join us Saturday morning for a lecture and conversation with guest artist @jessicaroux as we discuss her recent book about the art of flower language, the Victorian Era, memento mori, and symbolism of the day!

Check out all of the details here: https://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/collections/light-grey-workshops

And a special discount code for followers: FLORAL20 for 20% off this class :)

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The Mysterious Symbols of the Victorian Era with Guest Speaker, Jessica Roux, Author / Illustrator of Floriography, An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers Join us online Saturday, March 20 @ 11am - 12:30pm CST

Join Light Grey Art Lab instructors Lindsay Nohl & Jenny Wells and guest speaker Jessica Roux, Author / Illustrator of Floriography, An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers, for an insightful workshop that wanders through the Victorian Era’s mysterious, romantic, ornamental, and symbolic icons.

The Mysterious Symbols of the Victorian Era The Victorian Era inspires thoughts of dark fabrics, top hats, corsets , and bustles, strict codes of courtship and romance, of arsenic-laced wallpapers with ornate patterns, of days when mediumship and alternative forms of spirituality spurred some of the most intriguing esoteric communities and how death was memorialized in photos, memento-mori, and monuments to the lost. And amongst all of these aspects of living, a language of symbols pervaded every aspect of life – from love to loss, hope to despair. In this course, we will cover some of our favorite Victorian symbols and their connection to the time, and speak with author/illustrator Jessica Roux about the stories behind her new book, Floriography, An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers.

Want to attend with a friend? Now there is a friend pack discount on the shop :)

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Join us tomorrow morning for a special guest lecture with artist Teagan White teaganwhite.com (last registration 3/13 at 10am CST) 

Teagan White is an artist and outsider naturalist devoted to the flora and fauna of a planet in decline. Their delicate gouache and watercolor paintings and intricate line drawings lament the fraught relationship between humans and the rest of the Earth, and explore the tenderness and brutality that coexist in all of Nature.

Teagan’s work is influenced by years of living in the bleak Midwest and Great Lakes region, burying roadkill, traveling by bike, and working with wildlife. They recently relocated to the Pacific Northwest, where savage coasts lined with dead seabirds and mossy old growth forests are creeping into their paintings.

The workshop is about the connection between one’s muse, and the eternal quest for connection to our creative inspirations in authentic, inspiring, and respectful ways. We hope to see you online :)

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WOW! We decided to create an impromptu Halloween Special Tarot Class in honor of the BLUE MOON happening this October 31st! Join us at 1pm CST!

REGISTER FOR THE CLASS HERE! GROWTH * POWER * WISDOM! This is a virtual workshop open to beginners and practiced mystics alike! The moon is a powerful ally – not only is it a window into our subconscious, but it’s a symbol of the cycles of life, the hidden realms beyond our visible world, and a symbol of the divine feminine. This workshop explores the meaning and power of the moon and our ability to connect with its presence and power in our own lives. We will be exploring setting intentions with Tarot cards, learning a simple, but effective spell / one-card manifestation exercise, and getting together to explore the most progressive and positive cards in the Tarot deck together and their relationship to the moon. You do not need to prepare anything - in fact, this is also an opportunity to get to know the topic and others that share your interests! This is one of a series of upcoming Young Mystics workshops where we will be investigating personal power through the use of Tarot and Mysticism. This class is taught by Light Grey Founder, Lindsay Nohl @paperbicycle and co-hosted by gallery manager, Jenny Wells @jennywellsstudio and will be a combination of lecture and interactive personal study! You’ll need a notebook, deck (if you have one) and something to write with :) 

This workshop is virtual and open to all (Beginners and practiced folks ALL WELCOME!) We are hosting on discord, so if you are interested in signing up, head to the link in our b*o to RSVP! There are a handful of student / need-based discount tickets as well as some “bring-a-virtual-friend” packs, so head on over to check it out and hope you can join us!

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IT’S COMING – THIS TUESDAY, SEPT 1ST! We are beyond excited and proud of this project and all of the talented folks who are a part of it!  150 Worlds by 150 Creatives – worldbuilding, concept art, illustrations, storytelling, and a worldbuilding compendium! :)

Get ready for the project release on Tuesday – we need your support to make this project a reality!

Please check out the link below and mark the Kickstarter for a notification when it goes live! 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldroulette/world-roulette-150-worlds-art-book-and-worldbuilding-guide?ref=discovery

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WORLD ROULETTE IS COMING TO KICKSTARTER! 150 artists + 150 worlds + challenges, worldbuilding resources and more! in one incredible art book! We are just putting the finishing touches on our @Kickstarter campaign and then we will begin the final count-down for #WorldRoulette!!! . Like many of the projects we do at LGAL, we created World Roulette with the idea that like a good holodeck, or time machine – there are infinite worlds to explore! We teamed up with 150 artists to create this incredible worldbuilding compendium, chock full of worlds, stories, creative challenges, advice from worldbuilding pros, and more! . CALL FOR WISDOM! Are you an artist / art director / creative with experience in worldbuilding? DO YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THE BOOK? We are EXPANDING our search and looking for individuals that have some worldbuilding pro-tips, sage advice, or interesting perspectives on worldbuilding to share their wisdom with us! If you or someone you know would like to be a part of the project and be published in the final book, we’ve put a l*nk in our b*o or the link below with more info on how to get involved! Please share with your creative friends! . INFO HERE>>> https://form.jotform.com/202304815680046 . Keep an eye out for more info on the Kickstarter launch time! We are so excited!! Please help us spread the word! More info will be posted as we have it! #lightgreyartlab #artistsoninstagram #worldroulette #artbook #callforart #callforartists #kickstarter #illustration #design #worldbuilding #animation #conceptart #visualdevelopment #worldbuildingart #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationartists #illustrate #illustrationart

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:D  Hi Everyone— We’ve got big news! August 28th we are launching a massive collaborative project online, a Kickstarter, and an exhibition here in Minneapolis! World Roulette includes 150 worlds by 150 creatives from around the globe! We could not be more proud of the great artwork, storytelling, imaginative lands, tales, mythology, and worldbuilding involved in this project 💛✨ We’ll be sharing more details and sneak peeks closer to the show, but for now, please save the date! This is a massive creative endeavor and takes lots of editing, organizing, fundraising, designing, and assembling to make it possible. We are excited to celebrate all the people involved in the project. Cheers to making big things happen in the midst of all the current situation. Let’s imagine all the new worlds together!

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Very small crop from my piece for @lightgreyartgallery’s World Roulette Show! I’m so excited to be a part of this show and I can’t wait to see everyone’s work!

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THANK YOU everyone for supporting Senior Show 2020 !!🌟 Thank you as well to all of the generous sponsors who came out in support of 2020 grads, and most importantly, to all of the graduates who shared their incredible work with us and the world! We couldn’t have done it without all of you. Stay tuned for our next show, World Roulette!!🌎In rows, from top to bottom:

Meet Dominique Ramsey dominiqueramsey.com / instagram.com/euqinimodart Dominique Ramsey is an illustrator from Atlanta, GA who has a passion for telling stories about animals, nature, and the whimsical-mysteries things in life. Her inspiration comes from animation, video games, music, and children’s books that have an animal focus including the Warrior Cats book series and the Pokemon game franchise. Her inspiration also comes from animals themselves, the spiritual connection they have, the relationship between animals and people, and what various animals mean to different cultures. Dominique strives for uniqueness; using bright colors, bold lines, shapes, and patterns that can excite and capture the viewer's eye. Her work focuses heavily on symbolism, where she explores themes such as mystery, culture, identity, and the subconscious mind.

Meet Kyros Barton kyros-barton.com / instagram.com/barton.avi Kyros Barton is an interdisciplinary artist currently working out of Cincinnati. Following a lifelong interest in the arts, mythology, and learning, his work focuses on the development of a self and the different forms of acceptance associated with his internal growth. Elements of the contemporary, his transgender identity, and the black experience pepper the work he produces. Keeping in tune with his motivation to constantly evolve his practice via education and experience, he is focusing on how his personal identity is being affected by living through a major historical event. His goal is to chronologize his own personal mythology, inspired by artists such as Catherine Graffam, James Joyce, and Shaun Leonardo, Greek and Roman mythology, and the study of Joseph Campbell’s theories.

Meet Shuman Lu instagram.com/shumans_illustration Shuman is an illustrator from Taiwan. She loves drawing, storytelling, and expressing daily life through her drawings. She has experience in illustrating for children’s books and zines, and loves printmaking, making collages.

Meet Donte D'Amico dontedamico.com / instagram.com/donte.damico Donte is a Philadelphia based illustrator who loves plants, tea, and food. He loves using texture and vibrant colors in his work, just as much as he loves using explosions of that texture and color to create movement and patterning. He is interested in editorial work, surface design, and packaging.

Meet Mary Flora Hart maryflorahart.co.uk / instagram.com/maryflorahart Mary is a UK based digital illustrator originally from north London. She enjoys creating immersive scenes bursting with unexpected details, whether that be reportage illustrations or imaginary worlds. Alongside illustration, Mary is passionate about music, particularly within the genres of hip-hop and RnB. She loves immersing herself within the culture and my work often signifies this. She also has a keen interest in traveling and tackling feminist and environmental issues.

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There are just THREE MORE DAYS until Senior Show 2020 is here! Join us at 12pm CST for a virtual opening reception. In the meantime, take a look at some of our super awesome sponsors!

Meet Kat Lyons kaylyons.com Kat is an innovative, dedicated visual developer and background artist with years’ experience working in multi-functional teams for some of the top entertainment in the country. She is a skilled illustrator with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, and collaborating with fellow artists.

She is currently painting backgrounds at Rough Draft Studios on Netflix's hit medieval comedy Disenchantment. She has previously junior art directed for David Korins Design, working on projects such as the Hamilton Exhibition in Chicago, Mrs. Doubtfire and Beetlejuice on Broadway, the Oscars in Los Angeles, and the Elton John Tribute at Madison Square Garden.

Meet Chuck Olson visualisgood.com Visual’s motto is “virtual reality for a better reality.” We make virtual reality experiences that improve people’s lives, including WellnessVR. Visual was founded by creative technologist Chuck Olsen.

Meet Jerry Belich jerrytron.com Jerry has taught many game design courses, both creative and technical, but alternative controllers and creative computing was my specialty. Jerry is providing a one-on-one meeting with an aspiring game designer!

Meet Hannah Culbert hannaculbert.com Hannah is a small business owner and illustrator who has worked in product design, graphic design, and animation. Currently they perform on, design products, and run the online store for the podcast Dames and Dragons, as well as freelance illustrating for other tabletop RPG projects.

Hannah grew up with Greek myths, so the symbolism behind various flora and fauna is a common theme in their work, which is often narrative-based. They are an avid lover of stories and work during the day in a library, which suits their love of diving deep into research-based projects and experimenting with the design aesthetics of other eras.

Meet Matt Rockefeller mattrockefeller.com Matt Rockefeller is an illustrator and comic artist who grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and draws inspiration from its dramatic landscapes. His work has appeared in several formats including animation, book covers, and picture books such as Pop! and Poesy the Monster Slayer. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his partner and a small dog that may or may not be a fox.

Meet Martin Grider abstractpuzzle.com Martin is giving one graduating artist a one-on-on game industry Q&A session!

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ONLY 2 MORE DAYS TO APPLY TO SENIOR SHOW 2020-- check out all the details, application process for graduating artists and all of the sponsors here: lightgreyartlab.com/seniorshow2020

Current sponsorship count: As of this morning, we have raised over $8000 for student scholarships, over 60 sponsors, and well over 100 unique awards, sponsorships, mentorships, in-kind prizes, and more. THAT IS INCREDIBLE!!

If you know any art students graduating this semester, please let them know! There is still time to participate in the virtual gallery and be eligible for all of the creative awards and mentorships! This project is open to all graduating BA, BFA, BS, MFA artists joining the creative community – open to creatives from around the globe! This is a great chance to showcase your projects and creative voice

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NEW AWARDS UP TODAY! Check out all the incredible people showing up for the emerging artists and creative folks! You can check out all the Senior Show sponsors, become a sponsor, or apply for the show: lightgreyartlab.com/seniorshow2020

^^^^over 60 sponsors, 5k in awards, tons of great sponsorships, scholarships, in-kind donations and more!

Connections, above all, have been such an important part of the LGAL mission, including fostering an atmosphere where emerging artists connect with established folks, opportunities to learn and grow, and giving a financial boost to those in need. Individuals looking to sponsor a new grad can choose their level of support by contributing time, monetary scholarships, one-on-one conversations, or providing gifts to encourage or coach a person at the beginning of their creative journey.

Through small actions and inspiration, we know that each of us can have a greater individual impact on the world around us. The connections between sponsors and grads remains at the top of our mission and we hope to foster meaningful relationships within the global community, and expand the web of support we know already exists in the greater creative landscape.

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WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!!  CALLING ALL GRADUATING ARTISTS + CREATIVE SPONSORS <3

At a time when meeting up in person is difficult, we’ve found a way to come together to give hope and inspiration to emerging artists and the creative community! JOIN US THIS MONTH IN OUR NEWEST PROJECT : SENIOR SHOW 2020: A Virtual Exhibition Celebrating Grads and The Love of the Greater Creative Community! Opening virtually, May 22 @ NOON CST!

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Light Grey Art Lab is headed to Bryce Canyon & Zion! :D Check out the details here to be a part of the new adventure! 

JOIN US THIS SUMMER FOR ANOTHER ADVENTURE! We’re headed to Bryce Canyon & Zion! APPLICATIONS GO LIVE TODAY, Thurs. Feb. 27th @ NOON CST! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS or to apply!!

We invite you to join us out west this summer for our LGAL Art Camp program to Bryce Canyon National Park + Zion National Park! We are thrilled to create a unique program centered around astrology and the night sky, the geology of the land, native history, plein air painting and making-on-the-go, hiking around the hoodoos, viewing stars like never before, and traveling with a great group of creatives! If you are looking for some inspiration this summer, let’s explore the colorful canyons and of the national parks! 

Applications filled on a first-come, first-served basis – check out all the details and send us a note if you have questions or would like to join us for both programs! Head to lightgreyartlab.com/travel for details! 

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APPLICATIONS OPEN TOMORROW, 2/27 at 12pm CST

SURPRISE! We’ve got two new U.S. based travel programs launching this THURS. FEB. 27th @ Noon CST! BRYCE CANYON & ZION National Parks are back on our roster and we’re excited to pair them up for the perfect mix of cosmic and terrestrial. • BRYCE CANYON (June 18-22) - Join us for a cosmic journey into one of the US’s most incredible dark sky sanctuaries! By day, Bryce Canyon boasts thousands of unique orange rock formations called Hoodoos, trails that weave through canyons and caves formed by fierce erosion! By night, you can see the bright lights from far away stars in our very own Milky Way, and during our trip, we’ll be hiking, sketching, and visiting during the Astronomy Festival, where we’ll learn about the science of the universe via awesome talks and workshops, as well as a chance to view some celestial bodies through some of the 80+ high-powered telescopes! • ZION (June 23-27) takes us to a series of gorgeous vistas, birds-eye views of the Earth’s majesty, and intimate walks through the cool waters of the Narrows between the towering canyon walls. We’ll be learning about geology, gemstones, and all-things terrestrial. We’ll stop by local ghost-towns, visit the colorful optical-illusions of Red Cliffs recreation area, and enjoy workshops on western typography, native history, and the mythology of the area. • Check out the full details on our link in our bio, or head to lightgreyartlab.com/travel and click on the programs for details! • If you’re not on our travel mailing list, you can sign up there to make sure you’re notified when applications go live! We hope you can join us this summer for a local adventure to some of our favorite national parks! :D . #lightgreyartlab #lightgreyartcamp

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Holy crap— our newest and most exciting program is almost ready to launch! Join us in May for a IRL/RPG adventure through the lands that have inspired everything we know and love about fantasy! 🏰 ✨ . Stay in a CASTLE, Buff up your ARCHERY skills, craft your own paints from NATURAL PIGMENTS + binders, build your own LEATHER-BOUND TOMES, craft your own GEMSTONE AMULETS and talismans, explore RUINS, ride HORSES, learn about MEDIEVAL WEAPONS and FEAST on local produce and game meats like in Medieval times and so much more!!👑 ⚔️ 🦌🌳🥧💎 . And… of course, get ready for the most epic RPG adventure with the most appropriate backdrop ever:) So bring your RPG alter ego and let’s go! . Applications open Wed, Nov 20 @ Noon cst— first come first served, details are coming shortly on the site so you can preview all of the awesome things we are up to! Www.lightgreyartlab.com/travel . Questions? Hello@lightgreyartlab.com