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Bing The Dragon

Making Spirits Bright – Meet & Greet Dale Lewis

Visit the MN Landscape Arboretum & check out Artist Dale Lewis’ sculptures!

Four of Artist Dale Lewis’ sculptures are being featured at the MN Landscape Arboretum’s Making Spirits Bright Lights Festival, November 23, 2018 – January 6, 2019.

Sculptures featured:

  • Bing, the Chinese Dragon which was moved from her summer location in the Chinese Garden at the MN Landscape Arboretum to the front of the Visitor Center.
  • Curler Pete, a sculpture named in honor of Olympic hockey player, Pete Fensen, is placed in the ice pools in front of the Learning Center.
  • Never Stop Pulling, a dog sled team in recognition of the Ididerod Race can be found in front of the Synder Building at the Winter Pond.
  • Cheery Cherry Tree is located at Morgan Terrace and MacMillan Garden.

Event Dates: November 23, 2018 – January 6, 2019

Great Hall Tree Lighting Event:  Thursday, November 29, 2018, 5:00-7:30pm 

Meet Artist Dale Lewis at the November 29th Great Hall Tree Lighting Event.
Light refreshments, music, S’more Village, indoor and outdoor activities. Tree lighting ceremony at 6pm.
Members $10, non-members $20, children 3-15 $5, children 2 and under free.

For more information about the many activities at the MN Landscape Arboretum during the Making Spirits Bright Lights Festival, contact Wendy Composto at the MN Landscape Arboretum.

For more information about the featured sculptures contact artist Dale Lewis or Mecca Page, Fine Art Representative for artist Dale Lewis.

Artist Dale Lewis
www.ArtistDaleLewis.com

Mecca J. Page, Fine Art Representative
FineArtRep4DaleLewis@gmail.com

Susie Hopper
MN Landscape Arboretum
515-529-3060

http://arbwinter.umn.edu/experience-joy-winter-lights-beginning-november-23

Dale Lewis and Sculpture

Vote for “Sasquatch” and “Beaver”!

Support your local artist Dale Lewis!

sculpture of SasquatchVote online or in person at various Sculpture Walks

Online voting:

“Sasquatch” – Eau Claire, WI

http://www.sculpturetour.org/vote/

“BEAVER!” and “Lighting the Way” – Mankato, MN

http://www.citycentermankato.com/walking-sculpture-tour/2016-cityart-voting/

“When Pigs Fly, the Pork Chopper” – Sioux Falls, SD

http://sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com/peoples-choice-voting/

“Statue of Liberty” and “Trellis” – Bemidji, MN

http://www.bemidjisculpture.org/

Sculpture Walks with paper ballots:

“Slim, the Elephant” and “Tree of Death” – Salina, KS

http://www.sculpturetoursalina.net/

 

Beaver“Crocodile” and “Saquaro in Bloom” and “Polar Bear” – Decatur, ID

http://www.decatursculpturetour.com/sculptures/2016

“Spinosaurus” and “Dogwood Tree” – Mason City, IA
http://www.sculpturesonparade.com/2016-17-walking-tour.php

“Choke Cherry Tree” and “Trapped” – Stillwater, MN

“Sturgeon” – Hastings, MN

https://www.rivercitysculptures.com/

“Hogzilla” – St Joseph, MO

http://www.stjoearts.org/sculpturewalk.html

Visit other sculptures on display:

“Poky and Gumby” and “Coffee Cup with Paint Brush” – Break Away Arts, Hastings, MN

http://breakawayarts.com/

“Kangaroo’s,” “Octopus” and “Tarantula” – Artisan Forge, Eau Claire, WI

http://www.artisanforgestudios.com/artisan-forge-metalworks

“Saw Fish” and “Baby Spoon Bush” – Steeple Center, Rosemount, MN

http://ci.rosemount.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=218

“When Pigs Fly, the Wright Way” – Hastings, MN. Hwy 42 and Lock Blvd (4 blocks West of the hospital)

Artist, Dale Lewis Photo Gallery:http://picasaweb.google.com/artistdalelewis

 

Dale Lewis and Sculpture

Hastings & Prescott Events this Weekend

Here is a quick list of a few ongoing and upcoming events:

David Cook's LadySolo Artist Exhibition at BreakAway Arts

In conjunction with “Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!,” BreakAway Arts is hosting a Solo Artist Exhibition: David Cook

“Art that will move, excite & Challenge You.” There will be Wine, beer and lemonade available. Read More

Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!

“Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!” is a new musical written by Greta Grosch and featuring the music of Jimmy Kennedy and Joe Weismann (of “The Smarts”). Based on the real life experiences of Hastings residents Janet Letnes Martin and artist David Cook, “Lemonade for the Lawnboy: The Musical!” explores the magical and often tangled intersection between the genius of art and the self-destruction of addiction.

Performances run June 1 – 5, 2016, at the Hastings Arts Center. Read More

“Colors of Summer Exhibit” at Orange Dragon Art Gallery

Visit this ongoing exhibition until July 24. Next opening reception will be June 10 from 5-7:30 p.m.

Gallery hours: 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. More Info

Prescott’s Kick-off the Summer Celebration

Friday, June 3, 2016 from 5-8pm Public Square Park (across the street from the Middle School) Read More

Rhubarb Festival at the LeDuc Historic Estate

On June 4, 2016 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. the Friends of LeDuc and Historic Hastings will sponsor their Annual Rhubarb Festival.

Rhubarb will reign as the main feature of this event – bunches of fresh rhubarb, potted rhubarb plants and baked rhubarb treats will all be offered for sale. Sharing the stage with rhubarb this year will be herbs. There will be demonstrations on how to use various herbs in salads and cooking and suggestions for which herbs to include in your own garden to provide sanctuary and food for bees and butterflies. A variety of potted herbs will be offered for sale as well. Read More

Outdoor River City Sculpture Tour of FREE public art!

Original sculptures by Artists Dale Lewis and John Hughes are now in display in Hastings and Prescott.

All artwork for this exhibit was created by regional and national artists. The pedestals are sponsored by local business and groups.
This FREE public art will be up all summer long.  Read More

Pioneer Press article: Giant sculptures take up residence in Stillwater, Hastings by Mary Divine

 

 

“Trojan Horse” wins the People’s Choice Award

Trojan HorseArtist Dale Lewis received the people’s choice award for the “Trojan Horse” in Eau Claire’s Sculpture Walk. The Horse will be purchased by the program and donated to the city for permanent display.

“A big thank you to everyone who voted for the Trojan Horse.” Dale Lewis.

Read the story in the Hastings Star Gazette: Dale Lewis wins ‘People’s Choice’ in Eau Claire art show

Artist, Dale Lewis Photo Gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/artistdalelewis

“When Pigs Fly – The Pork Chopper”

the pork chopperSee Artist Dale Lewis “When Pigs Fly, The Pork Chopper” at the River Falls, WI Library exhibit.

The library’s Gallery Show “Taking Flight”  will run October 28 – November 25, 2015

When Pigs Fly, The Pork Chopper – “The helicopter is a ½ scale Bell model 47. You can see them on Mash reruns. The tail section is a wind mill from my father in-law’s back yard. Just think, when pigs fly, pilots may have 10 nipples!” Artist Dale Lewis

River Falls Public Library

Artist, Dale Lewis
Photo Gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/artistdalelewis

St. Joseph Sculpture Walk Award Winner – Artist Dale Lewis

Congratulations to the 2015-16 St. Joseph Sculpture Walk Award Winners!

Cherry-TreeFirst place went to Dale Lewis, with “Cherry Tree,” second place went to Jamie Burnes with “9 Piece Ring,” and third place went to Alan Detrich with “Mirage.”

Artist statement: Minnesota folk-artist Dale Lewis turns bright silver, cast-off utensils into lovely organic forms. Such a sensitivity to nature and a catchy sense of humor.

Please visit St. Joseph Sculpture Walk website for more information.

 

 

cherry-tree-2

Artist, Dale Lewis

 

Vote for Trojan Horse, The Rhino, or Emu!

Vote for Artist Dale Lewis’ Sculptures Trojan Horse, The Rhino or Emu!

trojan horse process

Trojan Horse Process

Trojan Horse is complete and part of Sculpture Tour in Eau Claire. “…The sculptures are owned by the artists who created them and are loaned to Eau Claire’s exhibit for 48-50 weeks.” Read More.

Artist Dale Lewis has three sculptures on display: Trojan Horse, The Rhino and Emu. Please visit Sculpture Tour Eau Claire to view and vote for the sculptures

Direct link: Vote for the Sculptures

Link to: Sculpture Tour Eau Claire

Artist, Dale Lewis Photo Gallery:http://picasaweb.google.com/artistdalelewis

Vote for Godzilla!

Sculpture Godzilla

Vote for ME!

Vote for Artist Dale Lewis’ Sculpture Godzilla!

Godzilla was installed in Mankato’s CityArt Sculpture Walk last weekend.

Mankato Free Press News Story: “Artists shine as their work unveiled for Sculpture Tour”

Read Full Article and see photo of “…Artist Dale Lewis of Hastings helps volunteers drag “Godzilla” off of his trailer while installing the sculpture in North Mankato …”

Direct link: Vote for Sculpture #31

Link to: City Center Mankato Walking Sculpture tour

Artist, Dale Lewis