Maybe it’s the first step to resurrecting the “gallery crawl” nights of the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis. Now open at the corner of 1st Avenue and 5th Street, Kickernick Gallery is a street-level gallery featuring works from 12 Minnesota artists, including Sarah Edwards, Emily Donovan, Ben Labuzzetta, and James Gabbert.
When it came to selecting a curator for the new art gallery, the Kickernick Building’s owners set their sights on Christy Frank, an art historian; self-proclaimed art lover and collector; and owner of since-closed furniture, art, and décor shops Frank Modern and Covet Consign.
Frank’s core mission? “To keep art affordable and accessible,” she says. The current exhibit, slated to run through the end of January, features original works and prints starting at $175.
“Downtown used to be a hub for art for many decades,” she adds. “We’re all about revitalizing its art presence by bringing it back and showcasing a rotating assortment of local talent.”
