Crop Art

Learn the basics of creating a crop art piece and inside info on entering the fair. You will be guided through the process of transferring images, creating an underpainting, and recreating your image in seeds. We will discuss the history of crop art along with details about technique and points of interest concerning materials. You will leave with the knowledge and materials to finish your piece, along with info on how to enter the MN State Fair. Students are asked to bring the following materials with them: An image to recreate in seeds Your supply fee covers the following: Primed ½-inch plywood Assorted seeds Graphite paper Pencils Elmer’s glue Toothpicks Watercolor and acrylic paints Art Colony Student Lodging Starting August 16 and moving forward, the Art Colony is thrilled to be able to offer affordable student lodging. Access to lodging is one of the most practical barriers facing visiting artists and students. By offering below-market-rate housing, we can open our doors wider to emerging artists, rural participants, young creatives, and those for whom the full cost of travel can feel out of reach. Visit our GiveMN fundraiser to learn more about our capital campaign. Where is Ella’s Inn? 118 West 3rd Avenue, directly next to the Art Colony’s Founders Hall Studio. What is the nightly rate? Registered Art Colony students will pay $85/night. How do I reserve a room? As we get our ducks in a row with an online system, we invite you to reserve a room by reaching out to Emma at in**@******************ny.org. Include the class you are signed up for along with your arrival and departure dates