May
9
to Jun 20

Neighboring.

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Neighboring.
On care, connection and the
quiet strength of showing up.
May 9 - June 20, 2026

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Opening Reception: Saturday, May 9, 4 – 7 PM
Douglas Flanders & Associates
5025 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410

Neighboring is a group exhibition featuring Minnesota artists whose work reflects on what it means to live in relation to one another — both within familiarity and beyond it. At once intimate and expansive, the exhibition considers community not as a fixed condition, but as an ongoing practice shaped by attention, generosity, and shared responsibility.

Bringing together an eclectic range of media — including drawing, painting, fiber art, textiles, Native American artworks, ceramics, and more — Neighboring highlights the richness of difference that defines Minnesota’s creative landscape. The works on view move between the personal and the collective, exploring how identity, place, and material culture intersect in everyday life.

In the wake of recent disruptions across the Twin Cities, Neighboring takes on added resonance. Without centering any single event, the exhibition reflects a broader truth: that communities are revealed — and often strengthened — through moments of strain. Across the works, care emerges not as abstraction, but as action — expressed in small gestures, sustained over time, and extended to both those we know and those we do not.

Artists featured in the exhibition include David Amdur, Todd Clercx, George J Farrah, Lisa Larson, Mary Lingen, Bernie McNally, Monkeybiz and many more!

In the spirit of this exhibition, we are continuing to accept monetary donations in support of Be Good MN (#begoodmn), an initiative focused on community care and mutual aid. Contributions can be made directly via Venmo at @Michelle-Connealy.

Neighboring reflects a shared awareness of what’s happening around us — and how we move forward together.

Exhibition Title: Neighboring. On care, connection and the quiet strength of showing up.
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 4 - 7pm
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, May 9 - Saturday, June 20, 2026
Live Painting & Collage Station, Edina Art Fair, June 5 - 7, 2026
Location: Douglas Flanders & Associates, 5025 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Regular Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 - 6 pm
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About Douglas Flanders & Associates Fine Art Gallery
Founded in 1972, Douglas Flanders & Associates has been a cornerstone of the Minneapolis arts community for over 50 years, representing both established and emerging artists from Minnesota and beyond. Located in the heart of the 50th & France business district, the gallery showcases a diverse range of artists, offering exhibitions, art consulting, and appraisal services. Passionate about artistic excellence, DF&A continues to inspire and engage audiences with its dynamic exhibitions and world-class collections. Visit flandersart.com for more information.

For press inquiries or images, please contact:
Syril McNally, Executive Director
Douglas Flanders & Associates
612-920-3497 / syrilmcnally@flandersart.com

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Oct
4
to Nov 29

John Grider

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Exhibition Opening - Saturday, October 4 from 4 to 7pm

In addition to Grider’s solo show, Douglas Flanders & Associates will present a group exhibition featuring works by Emmi Whitehorse, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Mario Reis, Leslie Holt, Mary Lingen, Donna Bruni and more. Together, these artists explore themes of landscape, memory, and cultural narrative through abstraction, symbolism, and material experimentation. The exhibition creates a layered conversation between Grider’s animal-centric urban mythologies and the broader artistic dialogue on place, identity, and the natural world.

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Aug
9
to Sep 27

State Fair Rejects + En Plein Air MN

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Exhibition Opening - Saturday, August 9 from 4 - 7pm


2025 STATE FAIR REJECTS

If you were rejected from the 2025 Minnesota State Fair Juried art competition,
show your work here at DF&A!

Drop off your artwork at the gallery
Between 11am - 6pm
Tuesday, July 29 thru Saturday, August 2

ARTWORK MUST BE READY TO HANG
Make sure to provide:
- your name, address, phone, email
- title of artwork
- year
- medium
- dimensions
- price

EN PLEIN AIR MN

Scott Lloyd Anderson
Carl Bretzke
Michele Combs
Louise Gillis
Don Holzschuh
Bob Matheson
Wayne Meineke
Richard Kochenash
Steve Levin
Joe Paquet
Joseph Theroux

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Jun
7
to Jul 26

Homage to Joan Prats, Barcelona: Artists of Spain

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Apr
5
to May 31

Fresh Paint - Todd Clercx + #citypics - Urban Photography by Chris Faust & Doug Johnson

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Todd Clercx - Fresh Paint
Todd Clercx - Fresh Paint
$20.00

Exhibition Catalog
48 pages
6 × 9 inches
Limited Edition
Signed by the Artist

Chris Faust - #citypics
Chris Faust - #citypics
$10.00

#citypics - Urban Photography by Chris Faust & Doug Johnson
Curated by Doug Johnson
Exhibition Catalog
Limited Quantity
Signed by the Artist

Doug Johnson - #citypics
Doug Johnson - #citypics
$10.00

#citypics - Urban Photography by Chris Faust & Doug Johnson
Curated by Doug Johnson
Exhibition Catalog
Limited Quantity
Signed by the Artist

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Ginny Bueide, Gayle Cole and Joan Porter Einsman
Apr
6
to May 11

Ginny Bueide, Gayle Cole and Joan Porter Einsman

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Celebrating Three Wonderful Local Artists

Ginny Bueide

Gayle Cole

Joan Porter Einsman

Exhibition Opening Saturday, April 6, 4 to 7 pm

Douglas Flanders & Associates Fine Art Gallery, the oldest gallery in Minnesota, is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the remarkable talent of three Minnesota-based women artists: Virginia Bueide, Gayle Cole and Joan Porter-Einsman. Set to take place from April 6 to May 11, 2024, at the gallery's prestigious location in Minneapolis, this showcase promises to captivate art enthusiasts with its diverse array of primitive styles and profound artistic expression. Each artist brings her unique vision to the forefront, drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of folk and naïve art, while infusing their work with contemporary sensibilities.

Virginia Bueide
Virginia Bueide's art emanates a profound connection to nature, capturing the essence of Minnesota's open landscapes with quirky details and emotional resonance. Through her vibrant paintings, she invites viewers to immerse themselves in the simple beauty of the natural world, evoking a sense of wonder and reverence for the environment. Bueide's work reflects her deep appreciation for the land and its inhabitants, celebrating the symbiotic relationship between humanity and nature.

Gayle Cole
Gayle Cole's striking works transport viewers into a world where both imagination and the objecthood of things play upon the painted surface. Ordinary moments have hints of magic and wonder that evoke a sense of mysticism, nostalgia and new beginnings drawn from the everyday. Cole's playful use of color and form invites viewers to rediscover the newness and wonder of the ordinary, sparking curiosity and igniting imagination.

Joan Porter-Einsman
Joan Porter-Einsman's art exudes a timeless elegance, blending elements of primitive art with a contemporary aesthetic. Through her bold brushstrokes, she explores themes of symbolism, identity, memory, and cultural heritage, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of the human experience. Porter-Einsman's work resonates with a sense of authenticity and raw emotion, capturing the essence of Minnesota's rich cultural tapestry while offering a glimpse into the artist's soul.

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Lawrence Gipe
Oct
7
to Nov 18

Lawrence Gipe

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Exhibition Opening Reception – Meet the Artist!

Special Musical Guest – Briand Morrison, Jazz Guitarist (and Son of George Morrison)

Exhibition Catalog will be Available for $25

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Oct
16
to Nov 27

Grand Opening + NEW 22: George Halvorson Recent Paintings

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Opening Party: 5 – 8pm!

The upcoming show NEW 22 at Douglas Flanders & Associates Fine Art Gallery introduces 22 recent works by contemporary painter George Halvorson. Capturing the essence of a simple moment, George illuminates the extraordinary story of everyday life.

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Photographs by Jack Spencer
Feb
6
to Mar 13
photography

Photographs by Jack Spencer

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Douglas Flanders has acquired a beautiful collection of Jack Spencer’s work over the years.

Jack Spencer is an award winning and internationally recognized fine art photographer whose work has been shown in over 100 solo gallery and museum exhibitions as well as a great many group shows. His work is in major private and public collections, including the Museum of Fine arts, Houston; the Berkeley Museum of Art; the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; the Ogden Museum of Souther Art, New Orleans; the Brookings Institute, Fairfax, Virginia; the Tennessee State Museum, Nashville; the Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson; and the Cleveland Museum of Art. In 2005, he received the Lucie Award for International Photographer of the Year in the nature category. Jack also recently was given The Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Award. His work has been published in the monographs Native Soil by LSU Press, Jack Spencer by 21st Editions and Jack Spencer: Beyond the Surface by Vanderbilt Press, as well as the 2017 release for This Land – An American Portrait by the University of Texas Press and Mythologies by 21st Editions. Spencer lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee.

All pieces are for sale.

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