Upcoming events.
“Reconstructing the Self” Art Exhibition
On Display: March 14- May 18, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, March 14, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 pm
This immersive installation explores body dysmorphia, self-perception, and identity through large-scale charcoal drawings and interactive sculptures. Delving into the dissonance of internal self-image and external perception, this provocative exhibition invites viewers to explore their own interpretations of body and self. We hope our guests leave feeling inspired to see themselves with curiosity and kindness rather than judgment.
Living in the Disconnect
On Display: April 4- June 8, 2025
Opening Reception: April 4, 2025 5-7pm
Living in the Disconnect is a powerful, immersive paper-based art installation that combines large-scale drawings and interactive sculptures to explore the complexities of body dysmorphia, self-perception, and identity. This exhibition aims to provoke thoughtful discussions around how we perceive our own bodies, how others perceive us, and how these two perspectives often clash.
Trust the Hours: An Art and Poetry Group Exhibition (Copy)
On Display: April 26-June 7, 2025
Opening Reception: April 26, 2025 6-8pm
This Art and Poetry Collaborative exhibition will demonstrate how voices of poets and artists who self-identify as affected by mental illness can heal and create empathy in Rochester, Minnesota.
Making Space: A Panel Discussion on Creative Practices and Mental Health
Join us for an inspiring evening that explores the healing power of creativity and its role in supporting mental well-being. This event brings together artists and mental health professionals for a meaningful conversation at the intersection of art, expression, and emotional health.
Reconstructing the Self: Figure in Motion
Step into a space where visual art comes alive through movement. Reconstructing the Self | Figure in Motion is a powerful, one-night-only event that fuses contemporary dance with visual art in a site-specific performance. Set within Jessalyn Finch’s exhibition Reconstructing the Self, the evening features a modern dance performance that responds to and reflects the artwork’s emotional and visual themes.
"Reconstructing the Self" Art Exhibition
"Reconstructing the Self" is a powerful large-scale drawing exhibition that explores the complexities of body dysmorphia, self-perception, and identity. Through 8 ft expressive drawings, the exhibition seeks to provoke thoughtful discussions about how we perceive our own bodies, how others perceive us, and how these perspectives often clash. This show invites viewers to engage with the internal struggles of self-image, expressed solely through the medium of drawing.
“Echoes Within” Artist Talk and Closing Reception
Join us for the Artist Talk and Closing Reception of Echoes Within — an introspective journey into self-perception, identity, and the fluid boundaries of the inner self. Don’t miss this final opportunity to engage with the artists and their thought-provoking works that delve into the complexities of self-awareness and the universal yet deeply personal echoes of our inner worlds.
Mindful Collage: Inner Self Portrait Workshop with Jessalyn Finch
Join artist and yoga teacher Jessalyn Finch for a hands-on creative journey of introspection and self-expression. This workshop invites you to explore and articulate your inner self through art. The session begins with a calming 10-minute guided mindfulness exercise to help center your thoughts and connect with your inner world. Using a variety of materials such as magazines, books, markers, and paints, you'll be guided step-by-step to create a unique collage portrait that reflects your inner self. No prior artistic experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind!
“Echoes Within” Art Exhibition
An interactive art exhibition exploring themes of self-perception, identity, and internal dialogue through multi-sensory, large-scale installations. Featuring the works of Jessalyn Finch, Tatyana Monzon, Anthony Monzon, Moon King, and Rya Wu.
“Echoes Within” Opening Reception
Meet the artists and view the exhibition at the opening reception of Echoes Within on January 10 from 6-9pm at Slip Gallery in Seattle, WA.
Enjoy light snacks and music provided.
Out of Body: New Narratives in Figurative Art
The human body will never cease to be a source of creative inspiration. The artists in our first exhibition of 2025 use figurative art as a springboard to share personal narratives, create visual metaphors, probe identity issues, and question the status quo at a time when bodily autonomy is under attack, and teachers can be fired for showing a slide of Michelangelo’s “David.”
NOT REAL ART is an LA Based nonprofit that provides a virtual platform for artists with their First Friday Exhibitions.