TAIKOARTS MIDWEST’S Teo Nguyen Art Fundraiser RSVP

SATURDAY JUNE 1st 2PM-5PM
L’USINE GALLERY
1107 South Washington Avenue, Minneapolis 55415

About Teo Nguyen

Teo Nguyen was born and raised in a fishing village in Vietnam, the son of a poet and a glass painter. Nguyen moved to the United States when he was sixteen years old, and in his work, he takes into account both the culture from his country of origin, as well as that of America: “There is beauty in the reverence that defines the culture of my ancestors, but also in the brave and unapologetic curiosity of my adopted homeland.” His large-scale paintings range from abstraction to photorealistic landscapes. He likes to sketch on the prairie, and he aspires to create moments “when ordinary things become remarkable and beautiful.” He studied art and design at De Anza College (Cupertino, CA); Fresno State University; and École des Beaux-Arts (Paris). He currently resides in Minneapolis. Nguyen’s work has been exhibited at many galleries, and had a solo exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. His paintings can be found in the permanent museum and corporate collections of: Minneapolis Institute of Art (Minneapolis, MN); Minnesota Museum of American Art (St. Paul, MN); North Dakota Museum of Art (Grand Forks, ND); Minnesota History Center (St. Paul, MN); Weisman Art Museum (Minneapolis, MN); General Mills Corporate Collection (Minneapolis, MN); and the Walker Art Center (Minneapolis, MN).

Join us for an afternoon of Asian-American Art at the L'Usine gallery.

Artist Teo Nyguen will host an exclusive private exhibit featuring a performance by TaikoArts Midwest along with his unparalleled paintings. 

Half of the proceeds from art sales as well as money raised at the event will go towards building TaikoArts Midwest's new home in North End St. Paul. It will also support taiko artists and programs which create space and build community through taiko, with extra love for our queer & BIPOC communities.  Learn what it takes to fulfill the TaikoArts mission and how you can get involved. 

Drinks and appetizers served. Metered Street Parking.
Please RSVP by May 25th.
Tickets are free and proceeds of sales and contributions at the event will benefit TaikoArts.
Space is limited for this intimate event. 
2PM drinks and appetizers
3PM special program

Questions? Contact info@taikoartsmidwest.org

HUGE THANK YOU to our SPONSORS:
CHRISTOPHERSON ADVOCATES, URBAN GROWLER, and STAIGER, VITELLI AND ASSOCIATES