Art Exhibit
2017 Karen Women’s Weaving Project: A Closing Celebration
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to "2017 Karen Women’s Weaving Project: A Closing Celebration" on Wednesday, November 29 @ 6:00PM–9:00PM. Join us for the closing celebration of the 2017 Karen women's weaving project. The weavers will demonstrate their techniques and there will be beautiful cloth items to buy -- perfect for holiday presents! […]
“Then in Now: The East Side,” Ben Greilanger’s Photography Exhibit
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to "Then in Now: The East Side," Ben Greilanger's Photography Exhibit on Saturday, December 2 @ 4:00PM-8:00PM. Ben Greilanger has called the East Side home for 9 years. As a realtor and handyman, he has seen many different types of properties all around the East Side. The inspiration […]
Nidoto Nai Yoni: Opening Reception of John Matsunaga’s Photography Exhibition
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesTitle: Nidoto Nai Yoni: Forgetting and Remembering the Wartime Incarceration of Japanese Americans Artist Statement: This exhibit presents photographs of the physical remnants of the ten American concentration camps that were used to incarcerate Japanese Americans during World War II. In 1942, approximately 110,000 Japanese Americans that lived within the western United States were forcibly removed from […]
Experiences of Wartime Displacement, Dispossession, and Confinement: the Japanese American Incarceration and Beyond
"Experiences of Wartime Displacement, Dispossession, and Confinement: the Japanese American Incarceration and Beyond" is a discussion panel that will include members of Minnesota’s Japanese American, immigrant, and refugee communities discussing their communities’ experiences of confinement, displacement, and eventual resettlement in Minnesota. Audience members will be encouraged to share their experiences. Hear from a panel including […]
Representing and Resisting Historical Injustices through Art
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States“Representing and Resisting Historical Injustices through Art” will be a panel of artists from diverse communities joining featured artist John Matsunaga in a conversation about how they have used their artistic practices to engage the historical injustices which have challenged their communities. The artists Nikki McComb, Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay, and Alessandra Williams will bring the experiences of […]
And Then They Came for Us: A Film Screening and Discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesAnd Then They Came for Us(2017) is a film by Abby Ginzberg and Ken Schneider. Seventy-five years ago, Executive Order 9066 paved the way to the profound violation of constitutional rights that resulted in the forced incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. Featuring George Takei and many others who were incarcerated, as well as newly rediscovered […]
St. Paul Art Crawl
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: St. Paul Art Crawl Friday, April 27 6-10pm » Saturday, April 28 12-8pm » Sunday, April 29 12-5pm ESFL is one of six East Side sites, more than 35 St. Paul sites, for this spring's Art Crawl. We will host six separate artists' displays, including the Karen weavers, who […]
St. Paul Art Crawl
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: St. Paul Art Crawl Friday, April 27 6-10pm » Saturday, April 28 12-8pm » Sunday, April 29 12-5pm ESFL is one of six East Side sites, more than 35 St. Paul sites, for this spring's Art Crawl. We will host six separate artists' displays, including the Karen weavers, who […]
St. Paul Art Crawl
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: St. Paul Art Crawl Friday, April 27 6-10pm » Saturday, April 28 12-8pm » Sunday, April 29 12-5pm ESFL is one of six East Side sites, more than 35 St. Paul sites, for this spring's Art Crawl. We will host six separate artists' displays, including the Karen weavers, who […]
National Night Out
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to join us for National Night Out! Tuesday, August 7th, 2018, 5 to 8pm Join your neighbors for music, art, refreshments, and solidarity. We will hear from wonderful musicians who have performed at ESFL before -- folk music by Renee Vaughn and Adam Kiesling; jazz by Steve Hirsh […]
Karen Student Weaving Showcase
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the Karen Organization of Minnesota invite you to: The Karen Student Weaving Showcase Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 3 to 8pm With the generous support of the Minnesota State Arts Board, this summer the Karen women's weaving circle has been mentoring a dynamic group of high school students at the […]
Sensible Gun Reform: Exhibit Opening and Discussion of Art and Political Activism
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special art exhibit and public conversations SENSIBLE GUN REFORM WHAT DO WE NEED? WHEN DO WE NEED IT? featuring work by Melanie Bethke Last year, Florida high school students called out for national action in response to shootings at their school. Their passion and commitment seemed […]
East Side Stories: A Selection of Digital Videos by East Side Youth
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special event EAST SIDE STORIES A SELECTION OF DIGITAL VIDEOS BY EAST SIDE YOUTH Saturday, October 13, 1 to 3PM Over the past four years, members of East Side communities have come to ESFL to tell their stories. They have used visual art, weaving, music, dance, […]
Sensible Gun Reform: Panel Discussion on Gun Violence and the Possibilities of Reform
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special art exhibit and public conversations SENSIBLE GUN REFORM WHAT DO WE NEED? WHEN DO WE NEED IT? featuring work by Melanie Bethke Last year, Florida high school students called out for national action in response to shootings at their school. Their passion and commitment seemed […]
Human Proof Fence: Opening Celebration and Discussion (Art Exhibit)
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to join us for the opening celebration and discussion of the commissioned art exhibition "HUMAN PROOF FENCE" FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7PM ESFL founders have long been haunted by the 2002 Australian film, "Rabbit Proof Fence," which told the story of three mixed race Aboriginal girls who escaped from […]
“Human Proof Fence” Community Panel
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to tour the exhibit "HUMAN PROOF FENCE" and continue the conversation prompted by this art Saturday, November 10th, 1:00pm Community panel with members of several immigrant and refugee communities ESFL founders have long been haunted by the 2002 Australian film, "Rabbit Proof Fence," which told the story of […]
“Human Proof Fence” Conversation with Artists and Closing Celebration
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to tour the exhibit "HUMAN PROOF FENCE" and continue the conversation prompted by this art Friday, November 16th, 7:00pm Conversation with artists and closing celebration ESFL founders have long been haunted by the 2002 Australian film, "Rabbit Proof Fence," which told the story of three mixed race Aboriginal […]
“ISIS is Not” Art Exhibit Opening Reception and Art-Making Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to the opening of ISIS IS NOT an art exhibit about refugee experiences by Shiloh Clamons Saturday, January 26th, 2019 3-5pm: interactive art-making workshop for children 6-8pm: opening reception The exhibit will remain up through Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Shiloh is an artist and humanitarian service worker, who employs art […]
Panel Discussion: ISIS is Not
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to ISIS IS NOT an art exhibit about refugee experiences by Shiloh Clamons Monday, February 4th, 2019, 7-9pm A panel discussion about the immigrant and refugee crisis in the world today, including, of course, the United States. We will hear from lawyers, policy makers, immigrant rights activists, and […]
Closing Celebration for “ISIS is Not” Exhibit
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to ISIS IS NOT an art exhibit about refugee experiences by Shiloh Clamons Wednesday, February 13th, 2019, 7-9pm A closing celebration of Shiloh's work and this art project. Join us for refreshments and informal conversation. Shiloh is an artist and humanitarian service worker who employs art therapy with […]