Polly Norman’s show, “Tooled in Space” is presented by Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hopkins, Minnesota. Show dates are June 22- July 29, 2023. Image below, “Push Pull” pigment ink on fine art paper (digital).
"Abstract" Minnetonka Center for the Arts
Several of Polly Norman’s abstract works were selected by curators Bob Bowman and Ellen Richmond to be featured alongside other chosen regional abstract artists works in the show “Abstract.” “Abstract” runs from April 15- May 12, 2023. Minnetonka Center For the Arts, Minnetonka, Minnesota
“Arabesque” pigment ink on watercolor paper 18”X 24” cPollyNorman2019
Norman takes Second Place in International Exhibition
Abstract artist, Polly Norman won second place in the Print division of the Arts North International 28 Exhibition. Her New Media piece, “Juggling” is a 32”X22” pigment ink on fine art paper print.
“Juggling” Pigment ink on fine art paper, 32”X22” cPollyNorman
"Revolutionary" Art Show at Fresh Eye Gallery
"Future Tense" Gallery 13 Art Exhibition
Group show featuring abstract works by 6 artists
"Tooled in Space" New Media Works by Polly Norman
Tooled in Space, 30”X30” pigment print 2022
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"Circular Migrations" New Media Works by Polly Norman →
Polly Norman will exhibit her new collection of digitally-created abstract pigment prints at Robbin Gallery in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, September 9 - October 2, 2021. OPENING RECEPTION with the artist will be held Thursday, Sept 9th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Click on title of this article to view video that accompanies this show.
“Orange Pop,” pigment ink on archival paper, 18”X24” c2019pollynorman
Honorable Mention at “Arts North International”
Artist, Polly Norman was awarded Honorable Mention for her acrylic painting, “Splash” at Arts North International Art Exhibition, held at Hopkins Center for The Arts in Minnesota, January 11-February 13, 2021. 168 pieces out of over 700 were chosen for this show that includes art from across the globe.
“Splash” by Polly Norman, acrylic on canvas, 30”X30” c2020
Second Place "Arts North International”
Polly Norman was awarded Second Place at “Arts North International” art competition for her piece, “Face Float Over Imaginary Island.”
The exhibition was held at Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hopkins, Minnesota, USA from January 9 - February 15. Out of over 900 submissions under 200 were selected for the exhibition.
In it’s 25th year, this international juried exhibition showcases the work of thirteen different classes of media by artist from the United States and abroad. Norman won second place overall.
“Face Float Over Imaginary Island” pigment ink on canvas, by Polly Norman won Second Place at “Arts North International”
"Raging Art On" Group Show at Gamut Gallery
Polly Norman’s most recent paintings and new media digitals will be on exhibit December 4 - 21 at Gamut Gallery during the gallery’s group show, “Raging Art On.” Gamut Gallery is located at 717 South 10th Street in Minneapolis, MN. Opening Night Preview Party will be Wednesday, December 4 from 4-7 PM and will feature DJ James Patrick and a huge mix of many different styles of art for sale. More information at http://www.gamutgallerympls.com
New Media Works in Gallery 3
Abstract artist, Polly Norman will have her new collection “Circular Migrations” in Gallery 3 at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI September 13-October 20. Opening reception is Friday, September 13 from 6:30-8:30 PM. 109 Locust St., Hudson, Wisconsin, 715-386-2305, info@thephipps.org
Tropics Mirrored, pigment print, 20”X30” cPollyNorman2019
Paintings now available at Everett and Charlie
Polly Norman’s oil and acrylic paintings are now available for purchase at Everett and Charlie in Linden Hills. The gallery is located at 2720 West 43rd Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information visit the website’s Artists Page: http://www.everettandcharlie.com/artists/
Arbor Flaunt oil on canvas, 24”X24” cPollyNorman
Polly Norman, 'New Works on Paper' art at ALoft, Minneapolis, April 18 - August 18, 2019.
Polly Norman will have a small sampling of her latest work at the ALoft hotel in Minneapolis, MN.
Upcoming Shows
Polly Norman’s painting, “Razzmatazz” was selected for Gamut Gallery’s C4W Exhibition and abstract photo, “Triad” was chosen for Artistry’s Annual Juried Exhibition. Both shows are in October-November 2018. Also, included in this year’s State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, was Norman’s “Double Dancer.”
“Double Dancer,” colored B&W pigment print was selected for this year’s (2018) Minnesota State Fair’s Fine Arts Exhibition
"Dances Through Glass" on iTunes iBook Store!!! →
"Dances Through Glass" is a retrospective of 25 years of Polly Norman's art making. The book includes 44 full page images of her artwork. A personal essay at the beginning of the book, "Soaring and Crashing," describes her struggles with anxiety, depression and mania.
The artwork is divided into three groupings according to their reflected dance styles. Art historian and critic, Bianca Sandino writes an overall introduction and detailed descriptions introducing each section. An interview and essay by George Slade, Photography Historian is also included.
For more information and to order the book: www.pollynormanart.com/book/
New Collection at Art-A-Whirl
Polly Norman will present pieces from her new collection of abstract photography during Art-A-Whirl at ChinDian Gallery, 1500 E. Hennepin in Minneapolis. This group show also features work by 7 other local artists.
Art-A-Whirl is presented by NEMAA (Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association) and is a three day open studio event in Minneapolis. It is the largest open studio tour in the nation! Directories and Maps are available at https://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl.
Friday, May 19 - 5:00-10:00PM; Saturday, May 20 - Noon -8:00PM; Sunday, May 21 - Noon-5:00PM.
Tango in Space, pigment print, 18”X18” cPollyNorman2019
Public Art Profiles: Rock Dance by Polly Norman
This month, the City of Edina takes a closer look at Polly Norman's "Rock Dance."
"Rock Dance" lives at Edina City Hall in the Administration Office.
Norman talks about the piece as well as her process for making her newer abstract photographs. Included is a tour of Norman's studio.
"Dancing Through Glass" Words And Pictures by Rachel M. Anderson
Polly Norman is definitely her mother's daughter. From the same facial features and body type she and her mom share to the anxious minds they both bear, Norman considers her mom her "soulmate."
"I inherited anxiety disorder from my mother, which over the years has occasionally led me to suffer from panic attacks that left me paralyzed with fear. Then there was depression - long periods of it," she said.
And that wasn't all. For Norman, there was also craziness and chaos as she struggled to deal with mood swings she didn't understand until she sought treatment.
Star Tribune Review of “Abstraction in Action” show - April 2015
The show’s more conventional pieces are deftly executed, too. Polly Norman cleverly plays with scale in “Lifesavers,” a black-and-white photo that she has saturated with color and printed on canvas. At more than 3 feet square, it gleams with bright hues — orange, blue, olive — that enhance the visual puns in doughnut shapes that could be candies, swimming pool toys or both.
