Zara Gonzalez
Designer, Illustrator, Girl.

Lets kick of 2012 with a happy hour with friends from 07/08

It's chilly out, so get cozy with us at the Delancey next Thursday night. We'll commence rocking at 9pm. Hope to see you there!

The lineup:
7pm tba (fingers crossed, it's ZZ Top)
8pm Fleming
9pm Tigerwood
10pm Barkhouse
11pm The Rouge Royale

P.s. The bands are downstairs. Upstairs there will be a Smiths dance party. I know where...

It's a Winter/Holiday/Anti-Holiday poster show, just in time for the Holidays. Come check out posters by some of our favorite designers and printers, including DWITT, Nick Zdon, Zara Gonzalez Hoang, and many more.

Our November MN.swf meeting will be on Tuesday, November 8th from 7-9pm. Once again the meeting will be held at Zeus Jones. We don’t have a pizza sponsor for this event, so please bring a couple bucks to throw in the hat for pizza and soda.

At the meeting we'll be taking a look into the world of physical computing with the Arduino open...

Scary Ink!
October 29th - November 19th

Scary Ink! will be the first of what we hope will be an annual poster show, dedicated to one of our favorite holidays, Halloween.

Come help us kick off Halloween weekend proper and check out completely original posters, designed and printed by local artists including: Amy Jo, TOOTH, Adam Turman, DWITT,...

Continuing with the mobile theme, the MN.swf meeting this month features two mobile apps build by local developers. Zara Gonzalez Hoang will be demoing an iOS app called Monster Coloring Book. Adam Zucchi will be showing off an app built with AIR called Zubopp. Dustin Tauer will wrap everything up by sharing his experiences at Adobe MAX.

The...

The IMS Films Showcase is an evening inspired by design. Six films will premiere at the event, all from different genres, but each with design as the central defining theme. Each film is directed by a local director and is being independently produced with Minnesota talent.

Twin Cities broadcasting icon Robyne Robinson is the MC of the event. ...

Grand Opening Party this Friday, September 23rd.

7pm until 10:30pm.

This is a combination event: Our official Grand Opening AND the official opening for Hamilton Woodtype Museum Gallery show.

Hamilton Woodtype Museum will be on hand to print proofs for the public. Donations recommended.

There will be refreshments.

Come help us celebrate!

For the monthly MN.swf meeting we’re holding an AIR Mobile Showcase & Discussion. The meeting will be from 7-9pm on Tuesday, Sept 13th.

We’re going to be changing things up a bit with MN.swf. First, we’re going to be meeting at Zeus Jones in uptown. We’ve heard from a number of people that they’d like the get back to meeting in...

We're open for business, as of 6pm, Thursday, September 1st, 2011. Come help us celebrate!

After 10 or so months of planning, it's a relief to say that Big Table Studio will finally be open for business at 6pm on Thursday, September 1st, 2011. It's been a long time coming.

Drop by and help Big Table Studio celebrate from 6pm to 10pm.

You'll be able to buy posters, t-shirts, and other items, too!

Gallery 122 and The Barkery are teaming up to host a benefit for The Pet Project. “Bark at Art” will feature limited edition, signed and numbered prints by local and national artists that are inspired by our furry, four-legged companions. “BARK at ART” will run from August 19 through September 10, 2011, with a pet friendly** opening...

When everyone is gone and god's not looking, we need to pick up some sweet stereo equipment and maybe some new furniture for the mansion we're going to squat in.

We're gonna do a lap around Calhoun and a lap around Lake of the Isles. Super slow or I'll die.

Studio On Fire's pre-Valentine's open letterpress studio party

We'll be serving up Surly for those who are of age. Dogwood Coffee is sending over caffeine and a barista!

http://www.beastpieces.com/2011/01/love-machine-letterpress-open-house/

If you wanna attend, i can give some people a ride to and from, but you need to let me know in advance!!

YUMMY Tamales ands Rice/Beans from yummy mexican place will be served and lots of cake... Not very many kids so bring yours!!!! The more kids the more kid activities i will plan for!!!!

RSVP by Nov 29th so we can have a good head count!!!...

ARTENBRU is a first-of-its-kind amateur brewing and graphic design event taking place at the Black Dog Cafe in Lowertown, St. Paul on Friday, November 19 from 7:00 p.m. - late.

We challenged brave local homebrewers and designers to collaborate, create and showcase their limited edition wares at the inaugural ARTENBRU event. We’re excited to...

It's the one year Anniversary of Lowertown's First Fridays so Jessica and Zara are opening up their studio. There will be some beer and some snacks and of course awesome company. So stop on by have a beer (or bring a beer) and hang out with us for awhile.

Poster Offensive 5 will be held October 29th through November 7th at GALLEY, the space formerly occupied by Frank Stone Gallery at 1224 Second Street NE.

The opening reception will be Friday, October 29th at 7pm. Anthem Heart will be spinning tunes all night. Munchies will be provided by Chowgirls. There will be free coffee and chocolates from our...

Join Zeus Jones for a Housewarming Party

In case you haven’t heard, Zeus Jones has moved. We now occupy a cozy space next to the Soo Visual Arts center on Lyndale Avenue. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean we’ve abandoned our all-staff table for a set of cubicles. We’ve just upgraded to a bigger one.

Among our other new amenities are orange...

Aaron Draplin's "Thanks MPLS" art show @ CO Exhibitions

October 23rd - November 19, 2010

***Grand Opening:
Saturday, October 23, 2010
7-10pm
all ages / free admission
live music from The Evening Rig
Special Guests: Jim and Lauren Draplin

Closing party
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Thanksgiving dinner in conjunction with Gastro...

REGISTRATION FOR MNTORS and MNTEES CLOSES AUGUST 6th

*Please note that you must be registered to participate in the MNtor Program as there are a limited number of spots available. For more information and to register, visit mntor.minnesota.aiga.org

The MNtor Program is a four-month mentoring program designed to fertilize the career growth and...

Apparently all my friends have their whole summers booked, so i'm trying to get on your calendar for my 30th birthday. Make it happen.

$10–$20 CASH DONATION AT THE DOOR
(though no one will be turned away)

Featuring presentations from the March FEAST Mpls grant winner:
Help Wanted
( http://worksprogress.org/current/we-work-here/ )

Live Musical Performance by makeready
( http://www.myspace.com/makereadymusic )

visit www.feastmpls.org for more information
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I'm finally doing what I've been talking about forever ... moving to New York City! I'd love to have a moment to catch-up, say hello and goodbye to all before I leave. Feel free to invite anyone I missed on the invite list.