Cultural Perspectives: An Exhibit to Accompany the International Festival of Burnsville The International
Festival of Burnsville and Burnsville Visual Arts Society are proud to present Cultural Perspectives: An Exhibit
to Accompany the International Festival of Burnsville at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Paintings, letterpress,
prints, sculpture, photography, ceramic, and textiles will display an assortment of glimpses into and perspectives of cultures
and countries around the world. Visit the floating markets in Bangkok, explore the architecture of Angkor Wat through traditional
Lao weaving, experience the excitement of a sailboat race in Panama, discover the significance of Tonantzin Talli (Mother
Earth) for the Mexihca culture, and much more in this truly diverse exhibit. The free and public opening reception and awards
ceremony for Cultural Perspectives will be held at the Burnsville Performing Art Center’s beautiful
2,000 square foot art gallery on Thursday, June 18, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Appetizers have been generously
donated by Stephano’s Italian Cuisine in Burnsville, music will be provided from 7:00 – 8:00 pm by Tre Corda Trio,
and the artists will be on hand to discuss their work. Cultural
Perspectives will also be open for an artist meet-and-greet
during the International Festival of Burnsville on Saturday, June 20, 2009 in the gallery from 3:30 – 5:00 pm.
Participating artists include
Bounxou Chanthraphone, Natalia Cornelius, Steven Edmundson, James Flint, Jean Fournier, John Heckman, Laddavanh Ladda Insixiengmay,
Seexeng Lee, Judy Leipnitz, Gustavo Lira, Shakun Maheshwari, Jan McLandsborough, Livia Mosanu, Gera Pobuda,
Deborah Ramos, Rabi Sanfo, John Shier, Robyn Stoller Awend, Jane Strauss, Linda Taylor, and Mary Trenkle.
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