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A must-seed exhibition: State Fair crop art is heading to the Mia
A must-seed exhibition: State Fair crop art is heading to the Mia originally appeared on Bring Me The News. You're not alone if you've always felt like the crop art at the Minnesota State Fair is worthy of a full museum treatment. Well, crop art is getting its due. The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has announced "Cream of the Crop: A Minnesota Folk Art Showcase," an exhibition of the "community-rooted tradition of crop art." The exhibition, which will open on Sept. 6 in the Mia Rotunda, will feature highlights from the Minnesota State Fair's crop art competition, including a pair of winners from the Mia's new crop art awards (Best Interpretation of an Artwork and Best Interpretation of a Minnesota Landmark, Story, or Figure), as well as eight pieces selected by the museum's curatorial team and museum director Katie Luber. The exhibit will recontextualize how many experience the meticulous art form that inherently speaks to the state's rural roots through its use of seeds and other grains. At the State Fair, artists are using exclusively Minnesota-grown materials to tell cultural stories that are both personal and shared. 'I'm excited to see Mia continue its embrace and celebration of folk art with this exhibition,' Marta Shore, Assistant Superintendent of Crop Art and Scarecrow at the Minnesota State Fair, said in a statement. 'Crop artists use their considerable talent and creativity to express themselves by using the agricultural product of our state, and we all appreciate seeing a Minnesota art institution recognizing our work. The artists who enter the crop art competition each year bring incredible talent, wit, and dedication.' As part of the exhibition, the Mia will host a series of events, including a workshop for adults, led by artist Marta Shore. The work will head to the Mia less than a week after the Minnesota State Fair closes on Sept. 1. "Cream of the Crop" will be on display and free to see through Sept. story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
18-04-2025
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Crop art exhibition at Minneapolis courthouse explores justice and community
At the Diane E. Murphy United States Courthouse, justice is taking on a colorful new meaning. The "Seeds of Justice" exhibit features 17 pieces of crop art created by local artists. "Crop artists have always used crop art as a way to share their passion and their advocacy," said Marta Shore, Assistant Superintendent of Crop Art and Scarecrows at the Minnesota State Fair. The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community, all through a lens of Minnesota's long-standing tradition of crop art. "I'm really proud to be part of this exhibit that brings together what different artists see as justice," said Shore. Among these 17 crop art depictions are portraits of Supreme Court justices, quotes about change, and others. Juventino Meza, a civil rights lawyer who helped create this exhibit alongside Marta Shore, is also one of the artists. "Three years ago when I graduated from law school, I wanted to do something relaxing and I decided I was going to do some crop art," said Meza. Meza's creation portrays Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a figure Meza looks up to. "Justice Sonya Sotomayor, came from a low income household, Puerto Rican, grew up and worked really hard to become a Supreme Court justice," said Meza. "Justice can mean a lot of things – in many ways." Through his work, he found connection with others. "It's been fun talking to people about the court system, talking to young people about their dreams," said Meza. The event will run until July 31, and will be featured in the Diane E. Murphy Courthouse foyer.
