THE PLACE TO BE YOURSELF

Modus Locus is a flex-use space at 3500 Bloomington Ave in Powderhorn Park that hosts gallery shows, workshops and events. It is a place to celebrate arts and events by local residents, and guests from around the world.

MLX (Modus Locus Expansion) - is an expansion space at 3338 University Ave SE in Prospect Park with 4500 square feet of expanded possibilities.

Modus Locus's mission is to inspire and activate healthier communities through conscious, creative activities and conversations.

Our philosophy is to nurture a space that is accessible, safe and inviting to our diverse and ever-changing and expanding intergenerational communities, with a focus on supporting and showcasing BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists. 

Through affordable rental rates and programs and work share programs we are fostering an environment where people truly feel they can be accepted unhindered by financial abilities. All art openings at Modus Locus are free of charge to view and interact with the art and artists. 

Graffiti Art Garden - Hosts Flamenco, New World Night Market, Klezmer community Jams, yoga classes, dinner parties, and outdoor fundraisers to name a few. 

Marvin’s Listening Room - Speakeasy vibe, poetry readings, storytelling, open mic, experimental musings.

Ephraim Eusebio
Director/Curator of Modus Locus and MLX

Cosmic Light Gate: An Invocation of Hope

December 21 | 7–11 PM

The Winter Solstice marks the birth of the new Sun—a time of light, renewal, and hope. Together, let’s celebrate the return of the light and the power of love that shines brighter than fear.

Eventbrite link

What’s Happening.

*Gather and connect as we all explore the space filled with light and experiences.

*Craft your own herb bundle to keep or share.

*Enjoy snacks and refreshments.

*Capture the magic at a special photo corner.

* Join Rich for a captivating talk on Leaf Secrets and connect visually with the plant kingdom.

*Co-create a group mandala, a circle conversation

and an invocation for the new light of the Solstice.

*Relax deeply with a sound journey led by ShaamaahS and Mark ILaug -"Sounds of Himilaya"

*Experience the energy of dancers from The Pole Arts Studio.

*Move and mingle to music provided by DJ Eusexxua

Possible attire themes (fairly practical to add to the mandala on the floor): Come as your Reflection, Light, Cycles, or your Favorite Plant—whatever feels magical to you.

Suggested Donation: $40-60 (No one will be turned away for lack of funds.)

Please spread the good word with opportunity of helping: Come with friends. Consider volunteering.

Let’s come together under the longest night to welcome the light as a community of love, joy, and birthing the light for the timeline we all need.

The "MLX HOLIDAY MARKET" is coming up and it's gonna be a vibe!

When: Saturday, December th

Time: 11 AM to 4 PM

- Support your local artists

- Hang out in a cool space with great music

- Buy locally crafted gifts for your loved ones

- Get groovy with us Dress up, bring you holiday cheer, and don't forget to snap and adorable pic in "The Ritz" our cute pink camper

Mark your calendars, spread the word and join us for a free fun-filled day of creativity, community, and holiday magic.

Miko Simmons - Resistance/Resilience, An Afrofuturistic Journey into Liberatory Consciousness

Believing in art’s transformative potential, it opens the door to a multidimensional world, as well as transverses forms of knowledge and wisdom. It shapes the digital sphere as a co-creative, transcultural, and nonexclusive space of experimentation and exploration, and reveals our self evident truths.

My work has always been about healing...

Artists Night 11/21 8-10pm

Closing Night 11/24 6-9p

Legacy Dream Space Exhibit at MLX - 9/12/24-9/25/24

Do you Wonder about the Past?
Do you Dream about the Future?
Are you Curious about how our lives create what follows?

Legacy Dream Space is an immersive interactive multimedia exhibition, blending video projection, theatre, digital art, and music into a reflective multimedia environment about Hope, Loss and Legacy. In addition to the ongoing exhibition, this version of Legacy Dream Space includes music and theatrical performances, creative maker events, and opportunities to have facilitated conversations that enrich the experience.

Co-creator Candy Kuehn’s fiber artistry, large scale digital illustrations, and projections play a key role in the exhibition.  Used throughout to surround and expand upon the music and video experience, Kuehn’s work invites a type of self-tuning to the words and sounds audiences encounter in the gallery.  Collaboration with Art to Change the World and the Center for Creativity & Public Health also bring new dimensions to this second, evolving presentation of Legacy Dream Space.
 
“Our focus is to reflect upon our past and present in a collaborative community environment to create a legacy for future generations,” said Craig Harris, Artistic Director of Interference Arts.  With a decades long history of arts-based community development, Harris provided collaborative leadership to imagine and create a highly interactive exhibition that includes the invitation for attendees to contribute their ideas to the ever-evolving multi-media collage as a testament to the future.  

During the three-week exhibition and in addition to gallery hours each day, Legacy Dream Space events and activities will include: 

• A performance of “Carry the Mantle,” performed by Craig Harris and cellist Randall Davidson.  “Carry the Mantle” explores how personal experiences and cultural stories shape our fight for a better world. This multimedia theatrical presentation combines music, visuals, and memories of Bethlehem/West Bank with the struggles of life under occupation.

• A workshop called “Caring for Ourselves & Our Community hosted by the Center for Creativity & Public Health and featuring renowned teaching artist Ta-coumba Tyrone Aiken.  This event will take place on Saturday morning, September 21st and has been designed to explore the critical nature of self-care in community-building. 

• A variety of Creative Maker Events and facilitated conversations about both the exhibit and the production of “Carry the Mantle.”

• The premiere of “Voices of Isolation: Family Matters,” the newest theatrical video produced by The Remember Project.

• A special invited Art to Change the World art exhibit, curated by Sam St. John. Several ACW artists will share their work, including SAM Greene, Karen Daphne, Briauna Williams, Becca David, Paul Kellett, Lynette Black, Layl McDill, Catherine A. Palmer, Sam St. John and Frances Bates.
   

Legacy Dream Space visitors of all age are invited to explore this glorious sensory world, and to engage in the unfolding of our shared future. The Modus Locus Expansion space and the exhibition are ADA Accessible. 
 
An opening reception  with the artists will take place on Thursday September 12, 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

Visit our new Legacy Dream Space website for details and to make reservations.
 
Support Legacy Dream Space Project!
Please consider supporting the Legacy Dream Space project through our fiscal agent Art to Change the World. We invite you to join us in creating the legacy that we want to pass on to future generations.

About Craig Harris
Craig Harris is the Artistic Director of Interference Arts and is a composer, theater artist, writer and producer. Harris creates music, multimedia stage works, interactive sculptural environments, and creative story spaces. He has a decades-long commitment to arts-based community development, pursuing a wide variety of projects – incorporating new technological resources that serve artists; implementing publishing, conference and festival platforms to facilitate sharing of knowledge and collaboration; and advancing a variety of creative facilities development projects. He employs future visioning research approaches to examine current artistic practices, and to illustrate how improved technological resources could serve artists’ creative needs and audience experiences.

About Interference Arts 
Interference Arts employs music, inter-media performance work, arts-based community development and future visioning research to promote healthy individuals and vital, sustainable communities. We are built on the foundation that the arts play an important role in addressing human challenges and breaking down traditional barriers to communication and problem solving. Interference Arts applies the concept “interference” as a paradigm representing the way the company employs the arts to engage with the world – interfering with energy and action to make change – like a canoe paddle coming into contact with the water, or like a butterfly flapping its wings and causing something to happen on the other side of the planet.

LOMPAT PAGAR (Out of Box) at Modus Locus 9/20/24-10/19/24

L O M P A T P A G A R

( O U T O F B O X )

This exhibition presenting the new work of 29 artists from Malang City East Java Indonesia, that particularly the artwork created for this Project.

The LOMPAT PAGAR project were started on Early February 2024. And already exhibit in Malang City April 14th and 3~ 9 May 2024 in Yogyakarta special region Indonesia.

These experimental works created on canvas or paper, in specification of 35 X 45 cm sizes. (approximate 13,5 X 17,5 inches) with monochromatic color, generaly in Black and White. Some artist created their work in a collage.

Thought and Idea :

In the journey of life, we often encounter stagnant situations for various reasons and circumstances. This also applies to our creative energy. At times, we find ourselves trapped in a stagnant and a lack of inspiration. Moreover, what makes it even more interesting is that when our career reaches an establishment, we tend to feel a sense of "FEAR" towards change. However, if we are looking back on the early stages of our career, we realize that we were once fearless in exploring different expressions and mediums without the fear of making mistakes or producing unfavorable outcomes. It is from this perspective that the concept of the LOMPAT PAGAR = OUT OF BOX project emerged, offering an alternative solution to address concerns and anxieties in unleashing our creative potential. As artists, we have undoubtedly exposed various trial and error processes, not merely for the sake of creative energy, but also for the sake of experimentation. However, it is crucial to approach the LOMPAT PAGAR experimentation project with the utmost seriousness, drawing from the flight hours collective experiences.

Opening night is Friday September 20th from 7-9pm
Gallery hours by appointment and TBD

Angela Maki North, Painting Spells at Modus Locus

The collected art work of Angela Maki North
Opening night is Thursday August 1st from 7-9pm
Gallery hours
Sat and Sunday 11am-4pm
Weds 7-9pm
Closing night Friday August 30th 7-9pm

Angela Maki North is a local artist who has lived and raised her family in the Powderhorn neighborhood the last 25 years. Angela has been creating art for most of her life. She is a painter as well as a community artist and is a regular contributor to the Art Shanty's, Barebones Halloween Extravaganza and the Saint Urho's day Parade in Finland MN. Her day job for the last 20 years has been in HIV/AIDS Housing and is a long time proponent of Harm Reduction/ Housing First. Angela is a practicing Witch in the reclaiming tradition and approaches her paintings as spells. Painting has always been a tool of self care as well as a way to address her own personal challenges and victories. Each piece has a deeply personal intention behind it.

The work presented here reflects the life experience of a woman who has gone through her Maiden and Mother phase and is dipping her toes into the crone years. The Era's of a Women's lived experience; from birth, through death, raising children, divorce, partnership and always following that dream, wherever that dream may lead.

Shea Maze - Grandma’s Garden

Shea Maze is an emerging sculptor, painter, and chef based in Minneapolis, MN. Shea was born in 1997, as the newest member to family of creative minds. His Mother’s knack for precision, harmonious color palettes, and abstractive flow guided by subconscious intention blended seamlessly with his Grandmother’s high level of craftsmanship, resourcefulness, and adoration of the natural world. His Fathers “Do It Myself” mentality instilled the confidence to never shy away from a concept, no matter how daunting the process might seem. These roots laid the foundation for the Artist he is today.

Surprisingly, Shea’s path wasn’t always so clear. Growing up in an environment where creatives were plentiful, but their resources few, Shea didn’t believe that art could ever be a viable career path. Luckily as an adult, a brief but formative period in the restaurant industry would help reignite his creativity. In the kitchen, Shea found a passion for balancing the qualities of different ingredients in order to create a memorable experience for the consumer. While he still throws down in the kitchen regularly, his ideology regarding cuisine has been adapted to feed into his visual artistic process. Allegorically, Shea believes, “some of the best meals are made when you think there’s nothin’ good to eat.” 

 In his work, Shea embraces the bizarreness of speculative fiction and employs metaphorical representation in order to process emotion and better understand the human psyche. These concepts manifest largely through sculpture, painting, and drawing. He is taught by his community and is in constant collaboration with his environment by using what’s available, whether sourcing from the natural world or a trash heap. Shea believes that we can simultaneously stand against throw away culture and make art more accessible to our communities by not viewing “up-cycling” as niche, but our responsibility, whenever applicable.

• Andrew Moore - The Promised Land, Connecting the Uncomfortable Truth. On display July 5-Sept 9

As a 26-year neighbor of Andrew Moore, it is my honor to host this extraordinary art installation that embodies the culmination of his artistic journey. "The Promised Land" is a provocative exhibition that unveils the hard truths and intense imagery surrounding racial injustices towards BIPOC communities and the persistent systemic racism that plagues our nation and world.

Andrew Moore, as an artist, understands the transformative power of art to evoke emotions, challenge perceptions, and spark introspection. He firmly believes in the boldness of his art, allowing it to speak for itself and draw people in, inviting them to engage in a profound dialogue with the themes he presents. In "The Promised Land," Moore intentionally creates an immersive experience where viewers are encouraged to spend time with each sculpture, allowing their own interpretations and connections to emerge, and to embrace the discomfort that accompanies conversations about race and systemic oppression. By providing a space where the polltcal, spiritual and emotional art to engage in conversation, Moore empowers individuals to navigate through their discomfort, confront their own biases, and actively engage in the pursuit of a deeper understanding and empathy of the current condition, urging us to ask ourselves. “what has changed, and what can we will to change?”

Moore, a multifaceted artist, father, grandfather, Black Panther, ex-convict, and sculptor, has devoted over three decades to crafting sculptures that intricately intertwine thematically rich narratives. His unyielding message has been refined over the years, ingeniously linking various themes through color-coded PVC pipes and collaborating with a talented friend to manifest his visions into tangible visceral installation art. A true outsider artist, Moore has persistently defied marginalization and societal constraints. As an artist pushed to the periphery, he boldly exhibited his larger-than-life sculptures on the corner lot of his property at Bloomington Avenue and 33rd Street for many years. However, due to mounting complaints and citations from the city, he was ultimately forced to vacate. Yet, the urgency for his message to be fully received remains long overdue.

"The Promised Land" serves as a catalyst for introspection, challenging viewers to confront their own biases, assumptions, and complicity in perpetuating systemic racism. Through his art, Moore seeks to help individuals become comfortable within their own uncomfortableness, fostering a safe environment for self-reflection and growth. By engaging with his sculptures, visitors are encouraged to question their own perspectives, expand their empathy, and deepen their understanding of the racial injustices that persist in our society

Moore's sculptures are carefully crafted and rich in symbolism, inviting viewers to delve into their intricate details and messages. By providing visual narratives infused with hard truths and intense imagery, he compels visitors to confront uncomfortable realities. Yet, rather than imposing his conclusions upon them, Moore aims to create a space for personal exploration and contemplation. He understands that genuine growth and understanding arise from within, as individuals grapple with their own discomfort and arrive at their own conclusions. Moore's intention is to create a profound and lasting impact on each person who engages with his art. He believes that by allowing individuals the freedom to draw their own connections and arrive at their intended conclusions, he can empower them to become active participants in the ongoing fight against systemic racism. Through this process, Moore hopes to facilitate a transformative experience that leads to greater empathy, awareness, and ultimately, positive change. Prepare to be challenged, moved, and transformed by the creative power of this installation, a testament to enduring spirit of resilience, hope, and the unwavering fight for justice.

July 5- September 9

Opening reception Wednesday July 5 from 6--9pm

Gallery hours 12-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays and by appointment

Please call Ephraim at 612-382-9477 for an appontment

South High Spring Art Show

Experience masterpieces in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture and digital arts at South High's Spring Art Show, Thursday, May 11, 4-7p.m. at Modus Locus. Can't make it? Come during gallery hours, 4- 7 p.m., May 12-18. Saturday and Sunday hours 12-4pm.

Opening May 11 4-7pm

Closing May 18

"What is Home?" is an art exhibit featuring the works of four talented Realtors who are also artists. The exhibit explores the artists' unique perspectives on what "home" means to them. The exhibit encourages visitors to reflect on their own ideas of what makes a place feel like home. Is it the people we share it with, the memories we make there, or the physical space itself? Through their art, these Realtor/Artists invite us to explore the emotional and psychological dimensions of home. Each artist brings their own distinctive style and medium to the exhibit. The themes of homelessness, warmth, loved ones, family, shelter, and time and place are just a few of the themes that the artists address in their work. Overall, the "What is Home?" exhibit offers a rich and diverse exploration of the theme of home, touching upon a range of emotions and experiences that are universal to us all.

Collin Moses is a ceramicist whose focus for this exhibit is mainly on hand-built works that portray her family and the idea of proximity and and feelings of closeness. Ephraim Cruz Eusebio is focusing on large scale paintings for this exhibit that evoke a sense of rootedness and belonging. He graduated from Knox college with a major in Studio Art. Since 1991, he has created and participated in countless creative projects the Twin Cities art scene. He owns and directs the Community Art Gallery/Realty office that is Modus Locus.

Korla Molitor has been carving 3 dimensional architectural landscapes out of clay since 2007. She is fascinated by local architecture, dwellings, and the inhabitants within. She received her Bachelors in Fine Art and Art History from the Kansas City Art Institute and her Masters in Fine Art with a focus in Ceramics from the University of Minnesota.

Mackenzie Owens’ artwork combines elements of Black history, identity and the cosmos to create an Afro-futuristic look and story told through a feminine voice. By creating imagery celebrating the liberated consciousness of Black folks throughout history, she gives thanks to the ancestors of her blood, who guide her inspiration. Mackenzie is focusing on smaller paintings for this exhibit.

In addition to the opening reception on April 14th from 5-8pm, a soup potluck will be held on May 4th from 5pm to 8pm. This event will provide an opportunity for visitors to connect with the artists and each other over a tasty bowl of soup. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite soup to share, creating a communal and welcoming atmosphere of home.
The "What is Home?" art exhibit will be on display at Modus Locus at 3500 Bloomington Ave in Minneapolis The exhibit will be open to the public during regular gallery hours on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4pm and by appointment. Contact Ephraim at 612-382-9477 or moduslocus@gmail.com to request an appointment beyond these days and times.

Alondra M Garza

Trenada Al Rio (Braided To The River)
Join us for the reception March 3, 7-9p
Come look at my exploration of borders, multiple identites and cultures, family, and healing using multimedia art

-Del Rio Bravo Al Rio Mississipi,
-De la frontera de Mexico-Texas a la frontera de Minnesota-Canadá,
-De cruzar el puente entre dos paises a cruzar el puente entre las ciudades gemelas,
-Del calor intenso al frio insufrible,
-De Español y Spanglish, a mayoría Inglés.
-De ver a mi familia seguido a ahora verlos en una cámara online.

From the Rio Grande River to the Mississippi River.
From the Mexico-Texas border to the Minnesota-Canadian border.
From crossing the bridge between two countries to crossing the bridge between the Twin Cities.
From intense heat to insufferable cold.
From Spanish and Spanglish to mostly English.
From seeing my family all the time to now seeing them on an online camera.

Opening Friday, 10/7 from 6-9pm! Multi-hyphante artist, Kristen Froebel reveals her photography work for the first time in the SLOW GAZE solo exhibit. So excited for her to share this talent and passion with the world! Show runs 10/7 t0 10/23 Gallery hours are 5-7pm Thursday through Sunday.

Dish and Dance

A dialogue about interracial friendship at Modus Locus, featuring mindful movement, a vegan meal, Character Values exhibit and a live DJ.

About this event

Join us for an evening to talk real about interracial friendship with community champion Jewelean Jackson and author Kate Towle over a meal prepared by Vegan Chef Thandisizwe Jackson-Nisan, featuring mindful movement by Kirsten DeHaven (@kirstendehaven) and Gabrielle Roberts (@yogabrielle.elle). @kavabarmpls will be serving kava drinks and a fancy sparkling water on a pay what you want/can basis. Our grand finale will be a dance to music by DJ Miss Britt. General admission includes dancing. This is a donation-based event, with tickets based on what you can pay.

You may purchase a separate ticket to join us for the dance only.

Our event will feature the exhibit "Character Values: Upholding Our Beloved Community," photo and poetic profiles of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie® recipients from 2014 to the present.

We'll be discussing themes from Kate's book, Sweet Burden of Crossing. You can purchase a copy before the event at: https://sprkl.es/Sweet-Burden-of-Crossing, or at: www.sweetburdenofcrossing.org. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Scholarships are available by emailing sweetburdenofcrossing@gmail.com. You may use the same email to let us know if you have food restrictions.

Finally, tickets are limited. Depending on demand, we may do this again soon!

South High Art Show

We are here 4-7 pm Tuesday - Sunday

May 5-12

Come by and see this amazing work!

The Art of Healing

The Family Enhancement Center is delighted to host a special fundraising event, “The Art of Healing” art exhibition at Powderhorn’s Modus Locus gallery.

This week-long exhibition will showcase works of art created by the teens in our group therapy programs. Join us opening night – Saturday, April 23 – to support youth impacted by trauma & abuse and celebrate their journey of healing!

The Opening Reception is a hybrid event, carefully designed to be an engaging, interactive experience for an in-person and virtual audience.

Enjoy a personalized gallery tour, silent auction, LIVE music featuring DeTrell Melodies, “local eats” from All Square Restaurant’s food truck, and complimentary beer and wine.

In-Person Tickets ($20)
*Early Bird Tickets before April 1st ($15)
Social hour is 6:00pm to 7:00pm and the program begins at 7:00pm. *In-person capacity is limited to 50 attendees. Face masks are recommended. Proof of vaccination and/or negative test results required.

Virtual Tickets (FREE!)
Individuals outside the Twin Cities, or those limiting their in-person activities, are invited to stream the event and participate in a pre-recorded gallery tour and virtual auction via our “The Art of Healing” event page. Virtual attendees will receive a link and event reminder the day of the event via email.

Do you have any questions about our upcoming event? Feel free to contact us at info@mnpreventabuse.org.

Support Us this April!
Every April, The Family Enhancement Center hosts an annual fundraising campaign in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month. Our goal is to raise $60,000 this Spring! To donate, visit: donate.onecause.com/theartofhealing

The mission of Family Enhancement Center is to create lasting solutions to prevent and heal child abuse.

We strive to build strong children, strong families and support communities to create a society where children are safe, respected and valued. Child abuse robs children of their childhood—we help give it back.

To learn more about our mission to prevent & heal child abuse, visit our website at familyenhancementcenter.org

Adnil Designs Art Show

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday April 9th @ 1pm
FOOD BY: Pie & Mighty and Jakeenos
MUSIC BY: Brass Solidarity!

Modus Locus
Gallery Open Hours:
Saturday, April 9: 1-5pm
Sunday, April 10: 1-5pm

Miss Linda faced displacement from her home in Powderhorn Park until the entire community stepped up. She is now fundraising to purchase her home of 18 years.

Come connect with Miss Linda and take in her lifetime of artwork. Art will be on display and available for purchase and for bidding on at Modus Locus during open hours!

Can't come? Sign up for updates and Donate here: https://savelindashome.wordpress.com/

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MIKO SIMMONS - Just Us, Awakening Liberatory Consciousness

Ended 4/22

“Just Us” is an “outstellation” of a series of multimedia paintings designed to be viewed from outside the gallery display windows at night.

Blurring the lines between art and technology, theater and cinema, music and art, Miko Simmons is an international, award-winning Multimedia Artist, Theatrical Projection Designer who has been transforming the worlds of theater, opera, dance, museums and fine art installations around the world, returns to his original passion for painting.

*Liberatory consciousness is a force that enables an individual to live their life in oppressive systems and institutions with awareness and intentionality.” These pieces speak volumes about what it feels like to face and overcome these everyday challenges and still be able to free oneself from the grips of injustice.

In-person appointments to view this immersive work of Miko Simmons inside the gallery.

Email moduslocus@gmail.com or call Ephraim at 612-382-9477 to schedule your visit.