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J. M. CULVER (Fine Artist)

Create like a god, command like a king, work like a slave - Brancusi

About Me

I'm a fine artist: painting, drawing, sculpture.

I live and work in East Saint Paul.

I have a BFA in Painting from MCAD (Minneapolis College of Art and Design).

You can view my professional fine art portfolio at: JMCULVER.COM .

I also list work for sale on JMCULVERGALLERY.COM

and on JMCULVER.ETSY.COM

and accept commissions.

You can view an extensive portfolio, including past work and commissions at: JMCULVERPORTFOLIO.COM

You can view my blog at JMCULVERGALLERY.WORDPRESS.COM

I like to travel, attend art openings, galleries, and museums. I like spending hours in used book stores, especially Magers & Quinn in Uptown. I like to watch independent films, documentaries and cheesy 80s films.

I like to feed squirrels. :)

My Interests

Fine Art, Dancing, small dogs, feeding squirrels, and frozen coconut cream pie.

I'd like to meet:

I'm interested in meeting other visual artists in or outside of Minneapolis. I feel it's very important for artists to keep a close connection and support one another. I also would like to use myspace as a channel to introduce my work to different art galleries, patrons, potential buyers, or just anyone who enjoys art. I will try to update my profile as much as possible with new exhibition dates and any other updates about my work.

JMCULVER.COM

Music:

I listen to music when I'm working in the studio. Usually industrial, goth/synth pop, 80s dance type music, and also when I go out dancing. I don't like going to concerts and am not interested in myspace bands at all. Classical, jazz, etc.. is fine at art openings as long as its not too distracting. Otherwise.. I'd say music really isn't that important to me.

Movies:

Dangerous Liasons, Grizzly Man, Weather Man, The Princess and the Warrior, Amelie, Quills, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Pollock, Valley Girl, Heathers, Rock N Roll High School, Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Machinist, Dolores Claiborne, May

Television:

I went about 5 years without having or watching tv. Now, I am guilty of watching CSI shows, Law and Order, Crossing Jordan, Criminial Minds, etc... when I want to just zone out and relax

Books:

Most recently: Flush (Virginia Woolf), The Life of Pi, Stuffed Animals and Pickled Heads. I like to read mostly non-fiction art related books, mental illness, and anatomy and dissection. ArtNews, ArtForum.

Heroes:

squirrels

My Blog

Viscera by J. M. Culver - This Friday, Feb. 22nd @ Java J’s


Posted by J. M. CULVER (Fine Artist) on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:23:00 PST

"Clash of the Artists" - Please Vote For Me!

This is an important one. I've submitted my artwork for the "Clash of the Artists" competition. I need your vote online. All you have to do is go to the link below and scroll down the page until you s...
Posted by J. M. CULVER (Fine Artist) on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:40:00 PST

VOTE FOR MY ART ONLINE - Saatchi Gallery Showdown!

Please take the time to vote for my painting on the Saatchi Gallery website. Please forward to your friends for voting if possible. It's an online competition with monetary awards and possible exhibit...
Posted by J. M. CULVER (Fine Artist) on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:28:00 PST

Upcoming Exhibition - Anxiety Dreams

With stress and its management becoming an ever more integral part of our culture, we find most people have experienced an anxiety dream at some point. Such a common place experience draws the attenti...
Posted by J. M. CULVER (Fine Artist) on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:18:00 PST

Ephemerality Show- SATURDAY, TONIGHT!

One Night Only Group Exhibition - Art Party"Ephemerality" @ Tonnage Studios1331 Tyler St NE, MinneapolisTonight! Saturday, May 12th8pm until Latemapquest for directionsI'll be there all night. See you...
Posted by J. M. CULVER (Fine Artist) on Sat, 12 May 2007 07:44:00 PST

Photos from the "Earthscapes" Opening @ AZ Gallery

 Bonnie Ploger Teri Christianson Chuck Avery Mark Ryan Marla Gamble Heatherjo Gilbertson JM Culver JM and Frank Brown AZ Revelers Alexandra Sangr...
Posted by J. M. CULVER (Fine Artist) on Mon, 08 May 2006 11:29:00 PST