2024 ART CRAWL
The Mankato Art Crawl is back for its 2nd year of art unity!
What is it?
It's a local art festival where you can explore various galleries, studios, and art spaces in Mankato. This is a great opportunity to support local artists and immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene in a community organized effort that presents a wonderful experience
Spaces become activated by local and regional artists in new and exciting ways — Including the Arch + Cable Lobby and Hotel Rooms!
This event is FREE and Open to the Public. from 10am - 5pm.
Arch + Cable’s Featured Artists:
B. North Photography: Landscape Installation
Ben Suker is the eye behind the lens, capturing breathtaking scenes across the nation, but particularly, Minnesota. He uses a Sony Mirrorless camera to capture stunning landscapes which will be on display at Arch + Cable Hotel.
Meli Made Artistry: Designer Sketching
Melissa will be doing Fashion Sketching in one of A+C’s bespoke hotel suites. She is a trained fasion designer, having received her Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design at the Art Institute of Denver, where she interned under Gabriel Conroy, designer at Gabriel and fashion designer Anne Fanganello, former CFO of Zac Posen and designer of AnnaFesta & AnnaFesta Sports.
Melissa moved back to Mankato and began by upcycling & redesigning vintage brooches and jewelry into one of a kind accessories. She worked with clients to create custom designs ranging from burlesque costuming, to a redesigned vintage wedding dress, and custom heirloom pieces. She assisted in the production and behind the scenes of various fashion arts events such as Aspen Fashion Week, Starz Film Festival, Riverfront Fashion Week, Raw Fusion Fashion Show, Starving Artist with TRCA and more.
Offbeat Artistry: “The Art of Intimacy”
Kyle Rose, Photographer with Offbeat Artistry will be featuring "The Art of Intimacy” Boudoir Collection during the event. Stop in to see examples of her work in the space itself and meet the artist! From 12pm-2pm, Kyle will be available to answer questions, book sessions, and share more about what to expect in a boudoir setting! If you’ve ever been curious about the experience, this opportunity is the perfect way to learn more.
In the vibrant heart of Mankato, Kyle Rose stands as a testament to the beauty of creativity, connection, and carefree living. With a lens that captures not just images but emotions, her photographs tell a story and speak volumes about the human experience. Her work shows there's power in imagination and beauty in taking risks.
As a photographer, Kyle has the privilege of capturing life's most beautiful and exciting moments. From the romance and magic in weddings, the intimacy and vulnerability of boudoir sessions, or the tantalizing beauty of culinary creations in food photography, each opportunity allows for her to tell someone's story through her lens.
