All Ming Chiao in person classes and workshops are postponed until further notice.
Ming Chiao is offering and supporting
Bob Schmitt, a Ming Chiao member, is launching an experiment with distance learning!
March 2020: Beginning March 24, he will be posting a weekly video lesson on his Laughing Waters Studio YouTube Channel. Each Tuesday morning he will post a new instructional video for the week. See more information on the Ming Chiao Classes and Workshops page.
May 2020: See Bob’s updated message on the Ming Chiao Classes and Workshops page for additional information on distance learning options.
June 2020: What’s Next: A new series of 10 week classes will start on June 16, 2020. See our Ming Chiao Classes and Workshops page. Start at any level.
Ting Mei, a 2019 SSA Exhibition donor and fellow SSA member, is offering free instructional videos through her art supply Sumi E Store website. Begin learning at the Sumie School.
MISSION
Ming Chiao Chapter builds on the mission of the Sumi-e Society of America
to promote the education and enjoyment of traditional and contemporary
ink-brush art using East- Asian tools and materials.
While appreciating classical approaches, Ming Chiao also encourages experimentation and non-traditional techniques.
MING CHIAO CHAPTER MEMBERS WIN MANY AWARDS
AT THE 56TH ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION
OF EAST ASIAN BRUSH PAINTING
&
CALLIGRAPHY
August 9 to September 20, 2019
Held at The Artistry, Bloomington, Minnesota
THE SUMIE-E SOCIETY AWARD
BEST – IN – SHOW FOR BRUSH PAINTING
Endowed In Honor of Lily S. Weinshilboum by her Family
THE SUMIE-E SOCIETY AWARD
BEST – IN – SHOW FOR CALLLIGRAPHY
Endowed In Honor of Lily S. Weinshilboum by her Family
JOYFUL PIG
by Amy Bounds
LAND OF TEN THOUSAND LAKES
by Gail Threinen
Beautiful Ten Thousand Lakes State,
Minnesota my home state, year of the pig, Gan Li
MEMBERS IN ACTION
the seven allusions: the journeys within
the brushwork of Bob Schmitt
January 2, 2020 thru April 30, 2020
Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality
Carondelet Center
1880 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN
Bob will host Conversations with the Artist as part of this exhibit:
Opening Night and Conversation on January 28, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Artist’s Reflections: “Allusions or illusions?”, February 25, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Please RSVP for Conversations
The Spirit of Asian Brush Painting
December 9, 2019 thru March 28, 2020
125 Live/Art Gallery
125 Elton Hills Drive NW
Rochester, MN
MING CHIAO CHAPTER
MEETINGS 2020
Non-members welcome
All meetings begin at 10:30am, unless otherwise noted, end at Noon
Pot luck or bring your own lunch followed by painting demonstration and/or paint on your own
January 18, 2020 – canceled due to bad weather conditions – see you in March!
Edina Art Center
March 21, 2020 – canceled – see you in May! Do some painting of year of the rat on your own.
after meeting paint: year of the rat
Plymouth Library
May 16, 2020 – canceled due to Corona Virus Stay at Home orders
The new Chinese Garden will be open
Bring your paintings for show and tell that you have done over the winter
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
July 11, 2020
note date is one week earlier than usual schedule
Member’s home TBD
September 19, 2020
Rochester, MN venue TBD
November 21, 2020
after meeting paint: with Ikebana group
Ridgedale Library
Email: Membership Inquiry
or ‘message’ Amy at Ming Chiao of Minnesota Facebook