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Galleries/Exhibits
Carlander Gallery
A 630 square foot canvas in which Juried Art Exhibitions are planned and shown annually by the Paradise Gallery Committee throughout the year. Paradise Center features local and regional Artists. A great venue for emerging and established artists to show and sell their work, and as well as an incredible gathering space for Paradise Center patrons.
Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery
Located on the main level of Paradise Center for the Arts as you enter the house left aisle of the Bahl family Auditorium, this gallery was established in April of 2011 in memory of Corey Lyn Creger, a Faribault High School class of 2007 graduate and freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Stout who was tragically killed when the small plane she was a passenger in crashed during a failed landing attempt at the Faribault airport on Sunday, November 25, 2007. Corey was a creative young woman who enjoyed art, music and theater. In her memory, this gallery serves as a student gallery in which students from our area schools are mentored by our Gallery Committee on the exhibition process and culminating on a six to seven week exhibit alongside emerging, established and professional artists.
Paradise Center for the Arts Healing Arts Gallery at District One Hospital
The Healing Arts Gallery at District One Hospital is a collaboration between the Paradise Center for the Arts and District One Hospital. The program features artist in a variety of two dimensional mediums and styles that promote healing and wellbeing. District One Hospital is located at 200 State Avenue Faribault, MN 55021. Exhibits are four months long, and are switched over every January, May, and September.
Exhibits
Gallery Opening Reception January 19 5-7pm
Carlander Family Gallery: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Theresa Harsma

Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: William Behne
Opening Reception March 2 5-7pm
Carlander Family Gallery: Layl McDill
Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Mary Ellen Frame
Opening Reception March 9 5-7pm
Opening Reception April 27 5-7pm
Carlander Family Gallery: Rebecca Tolle (SEMAC grant)

Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Julie Bronson

If you are, or if you've recently redecorated, moved, downsized, or inherited art, please donate to the Paradise Center's Recycled Art Sale. If you're looking for new artistic treasures, then shop the Recycled Art Sale- you never know what you will find!
Proceeds from the sale are split between the Paradise Center for the Arts and the Mural Society of Faribault.
Opening Reception June 15 5-7pm
Carlander Family Gallery: Jeffrey Hansen & Katie Teesdale
Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Members Show miniature challenge
Carlander, Vranesh, Creger: Blue Collar BBQ exhibit, 2018

Opening Reception/Award Ceremony Aug. 3 5-7pm
Awards announced on stage Aug. 11, 2018
Opening Reception Sept. 28 5-7pm
Carlander Family Gallery: Pottery Invitational – Fired in Faribault Carlander

Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery: Anna Segner

Corey Lyn Creger Memorial Gallery: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota
Holly Days grand opening of Sale Nov. 15 – 17, 2018
Carlander Family Galery & Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery
Nov. 15 - Dec. 22
Call for Artists
2020 Call for Artists Paradise Center for the Arts is seeking submissions of recent work from visual artists for exhibitions in the Carlander Family Gallery and the Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery for 2020. Submissions will be juried by members of the gallery committee of the Paradise Center for the Arts, which is comprised of artists, arts professionals, and art enthusiasts in the area. Submissions will be accepted any time before July 5, 2019 and final notification of the committee’s decision will be no later than August 31, 2019. Early submissions are encouraged. To submit work for consideration, send a CD or email to the following: Paradise Center for the Arts 321 Central Avenue Faribault, MN 55021 info@paradisecenterforthearts.org -6-10 images of recent work in JPEG format not to exceed 20 MB. Crop the images so that the entire artwork is visible with no extraneous background or framing. File names for image files should be in the form of last name, first initial, and image title. Abbreviate as needed. CD will not be returned. -Art Resume, Artist statement and Image List (Please list the sizes, medium, & price of your work). Text files must be in one of the following formats: MSWord, RTF (Rich text format), PDF, or Text Only. File names for text files should be in the form of last name, first initial and description. Eg. Smith A statement Gallery fee $100 per artist (this fee is not due until the artist contract is signed). This fee assists with production of marketing materials used for the exhibition. All gallery exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public, we appreciate all donations. Commission split is 65% to the artist/ 35% to the Paradise. For additional information call or e-mail Julie Fakler, Paradise Center for the Arts Gallery Committee, at 507-332-7372, 507-210-6027, info@paradisecenterforthearts.org
2018 summer Healing Arts Call for Artists
The Paradise Center for the Arts Healing Arts Gallery at District One Hospital is a collaboration between the Paradise Center for the Arts and District One Hospital. The program features artist in a variety of two dimensional mediums and styles that promote healing and well-being. We encourage all levels of artists to submit their work for consideration.
- Exhibits are 4 months long. •Next call for artists is for the 2018 summer exhibit May 9 - September 12, 2018. Call for Artist deadline for summer exhibit: April 24, 2018. • There are five separate galleries (areas) that can feature anywhere from 1 to 19 pieces, depending on the size of the piece(s). • There is no commission given to District One Hospital or the Paradise Center for the Arts if the artwork is sold, 100% of the sale goes to the artist. • The artwork must be 8X10 inches or larger and be ready to hang (with a wire).
- Low resolution image(s) in jpeg format of the completed piece(s) you would like the committee to consider. Please name your files with last name and title. 2. Image list including artist name, title, medium, price and size (height, width, and depth) of each piece. Image list will need to be a text file, MSWord, or PDF. Example: John Smith Untitled 1 Acrylic on Canvas $395.00 18X24X1 inches 3. Artist statement and/or artist’s resume in a text file, MSWord, or PDF, please include phone number and email. 4. All artwork must be framed and must have a wire for hanging, no saw tooth hangers or hooks.
Visual Arts Classes
Paradise Center for the Arts offers many different visual arts classes visit the education page for a complete list of visual arts classes.
Members Show
2017 annual members show showcases our members’ artwork in the beautiful Carlander Gallery. The Annual member’s show has been a tradition that dates back to the Faribault Art Center, the forerunner of the Paradise Center for the Arts visual arts programming.
The Paradise Center for the Arts Annual Members’ Show is open to all current paid members of the Paradise.
The 2017 Members’ Show will be held August 4 through September 11. There will be an opening night and Artists Reception on Friday, August 4 from 5:00-7:00pm.
Gift Shop
Welcome to the Hy-Vee Gift Shop. The Gift Shop features unique one of a kind handmade gifts created by local and regional artists. The Gift Shop has a wide variety of wares which may include pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber arts, paintings, prints, intarsia, handbags, wearables, and more. Gift Shop hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 12pm – 5pm and Thursday from 12pm -8pm.
If you are interested in selling your artwork in the gift shop please contact Jeanne Hatle at jhatle@charter.net
Volunteer at the Paradise
Our volunteer options span a number of departments. We offer positions at the center to help you get more involved at the Paradise and flex your leadership muscles.
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Teach at the Paradise
We offer a variety of teaching opportunities for you to get involved with our arts center in Faribault. If you are interested in teaching, contact us today!
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