For Immediate Release May 24, 2012

Velocity 2: The Art of Motio n

Automotive fine art exhibition kicks off with car show featuring rare and exotic cars.

Opening Reception Saturday, June 30 7:00-10:00 pm Free and open to the public. Exhibition open June 30-August 3, 2012 Hopkins Center for the Arts 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343

Gallery hours: 8 am-8pm Monday-Friday, 10am-8 pm Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday

(Hopkins, MN)

Velocity 2: the Art of Motion celebrates the art of the automobile through the eyes of contemporary American artists. “Selected artists feature works which capture the imagination, emotion, desire and excitement of all things automotive, just like early automotive innovators. “--Michael Jekot, Founder of Velocity: the Art of Motion; Doug Meythaler, Co-curator

The Opening Gala Reception: Saturday, June 30 from 7-10 pm will feature an invitational car show, selected for rarity and interest. 30 vehicles will travel down Mainstreet Hopkins, ending at the Center. In addition to the grand entrance of the show cars, the exhibition will be open and attendees can vote for their favorite car and artwork. There will also be a cash bar, wine auction, light hors d’oeuvres, and dessert. Entrance is free, proceeds will support the exhibition and other arts programming.

On view during the opening only include:

1905 REO 1965 Mini Cooper Special 1929 Packard Touring 1965 Porsche 911 (Monte Carlo Rally replica) 1930 Stutz Weymann-Versailles 1968 Maserati Ghibli 1932 Stutz - shown at Amelia Island Concours 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 1941 Cadillac Convertible 1971 Lamborghini Miura 1942 Lincoln Continental Convertible 1989 348TS 1949 MG Y T 1989 Rolls-Royce Corniche II 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE 1991 BMW M3 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible 1995 BMW M3 1959 Buick Electra 1995 BMW M3 CSL (Lightweight) 1959 Morris Minor Traveller 2001 SuperPerformance Coupe 1961 Jaguar E-Type 2005 Aston-Martin DB7 1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible 2005 MG F Type 1964 BMW 2002tii 2005 Porsche GT3 RS 1964 VW Notchback Roadster Also on site that day, Kevin Clemens’ record breaking electric motorcycle. This is a rare opportunity to see this unique combination of green and speed!

“After viewing the cars, walk the exhibit to see art works in cast bronze, photography, paintings on canvas or simple sketches. Each Velocity 2 artist looks at the automobile, or in some cases motorcycle, in a different way, a push of clay to denote forward motion, the spray of spattered paint to demonstrate the splash of air rushing across a fender or the streak of taillights from a photographer’s point of view. All are honoring the past while pushing the creative envelope today.

The invited artists of Velocity 2 are very special and at the top of their professions. The criteria for inclusion in this exhibit were that each participant artist demonstrates a strong understanding of the automobile or motorcycle and medium in which they work. Each artist brings their passion to Velocity 2 and asks only that you spend a moment inside their vision.” --Michael Jekot, Founder of Velocity: the Art of Motion; Doug Meythaler, Co-curator

Velocity 2 Artists The exhibition includes work by the following artists . Most of the work will be for sale. Michael Billét (St. Louis Park, MN) Doug Meythaler (Golden Valley, MN) Todd Buscher (Urbana, OH) Joel F. Naprstek (Park Ridge, NJ) Jim Clark (Hopkins, MN) J. Paul Nesse (Stillwater, MN) Cliff Cramp (Buena Park, CA) Dan Reed (Hamburg, PA) Fred Dingler (Burnsville, MN) John Roy (Little Canada, MN) Alexandria Easter (Plymouth, MN) Tony Rydell (Minneapolis, MN) Chris Endres (Apple Valley, MN) Tom Sachse (Collierville, TN) Andy Evansen (Vermillion, MN) Ben Schuh (Des Moines, IA) Mateo Goosetafson Nick Sinclair (New Prague, MN) Mark H. Jekot (Denver, CO) James Smith (Maple Grove, MN) Michael Jekot (Minneapolis, MN) Bryan David Snuffer (Muskegon, MI) Lory Lockwood (New Orleans, LA) Jane Strauss (Minneapolis, MN ) Joanne Mariol (Massillon, OH)

Two other car shows will compliment the exhibition:

Sunday Drive: Sunday, July 8, noon-4pm will take place during the Hopkins Arts Festival and will display vintage touring cars on display outside the center.

The Main Drag: Saturday, July 28, noon- 4pm will focus on hotrods and classic motorcycles on display on Mainstreet.

For more information: Visit http://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/velocity2 Like the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Velocity2

Art and artist information: Michael Jekot, Co-Curator [email protected] Sponsorship opportunities: Amanda Birnstengel, [email protected] , 952-979-1101

Exhibition Sponsor

Gala Event Sponsor

Further Performance

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