More about 'Foot in the Door 4'
I
love the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. I know that
is not a profound observation for anybody who has
ever visited the MIA, because anybody who has ever
visited it, also falls in love with it. It is a
friendly and welcoming arts atmosphere (which isn't
as common as you would hope), the art is terrific and
it is free. What's not to love?
Be that as it may, the 'Foot in the Door 4' is
shaping up nicely. I had the chance to visit a second
time before the public unveiling. The total
submissions were beyond all estimates and the lines
were long for nearly the entire four day submission
period. The final number is a closely guarded secret
until the public reception, but sources close to the
count have provided a range of between 4,700 and
5,000 entries (compared to 1,700 submissions ten
years ago, the last time this exhibit took place).
Three large gallery rooms will be filled and the raw
expression of creativity is almost overwhelming.
I managed to find my piece and two of the three
pieces I had submitted on behalf of friends and
offspring. It looked as if about half the art was up
and I did hear that all of the art had been
photographed for the online gallery.
