Stay Human: Group exhibition in the Quarter Gallery

Stay Human brings together nine women and nonbinary artists who make the human figure a focus of their work.
Hand written text that reads Stay Human superimposed over a diffused circle and woven textured background.
Abstract painting of legs and arms in space
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Anna Lyle, Vigilance, 2022. Oil on paper, 58 x 68"
Abstract painting of two men
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Sarah Hubner-Burns, The Scabs, 2023. Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 48"
Painting of smiling woman with two pink children
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Natalie Shea, 20, 2023. Acrylic on panel, 24 x 24"
Painting of a turquoise blouse in front of block windows
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Jo Garrison, Silk Shirt, 2023. Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30"
Painting of a face with closed eyes and sections of quilting
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Natasha Warwick, Wistful, 2023. Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 18"
Abstract painting of two red and orange women
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Roya Nazari Najafabadi, The Female Voice in Art, 2023. Acrylic on canvas, 27.5 x 39"
Surreal painting of figures in a strange landscape
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Ekhlas Abdullahi, Conference of the Birds, 2022. Oil and acrylic on canvas, 46 x 46"
Painting of a Black woman putting in an earring in front of a mirror
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Kathryn Blommel, Ugomma, 2023. Oil on canvas, 34 x 24"

Stay Human

October 16 – November 11, 2023

Quarter Gallery, Regis Center for Art

The exhibition highlights painting processes on paper and canvas, including the use of mixed media and collage. Artists in the exhibition include Ekhlas Abdullahi, Kathryn Blommel, Sarah Hubner-Burns, Jo Garrison, Casey Grengs, Anna Lyle, Roya Nazari ​​Najafabadi, Natalie Shea, and Natasha Warwick. Stay Human is curated by Kathryn Blommel (BFA '25) and Sarah Hubner-Burns (MFA '25) who are both pursuing their degrees in the Department of Art at the University of Minnesota.

The Quarter Gallery spans 2,000 square feet for the presentation of student exhibitions and community partnerships.

Location
Regis Center for Art (East)
405 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Public Hours
Tuesday - Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm

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Regis Center for Art is accessible to visitors who use mobility devices or prefer to avoid stairs. Service animals are welcome in the gallery. A fully accessible, gender neutral restroom is available on the 2nd floor of the Regis Center for Art (West). To access this restroom, take the elevator to the 2nd floor and proceed across the skyway towards Regis West. As you exit the skyway the restroom will be directly across from you. Fully accessible gendered restrooms are located directly to the left hand side when exiting the gallery on the first floor of Regis Center for Art (East).

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