About
Nothing makes us happier than helping our community spread love through the arts. We believe that art fosters community, that art is for everyone, and that everyone should have access to becoming a collector. We will be providing alternatives to in-person gallery visits, hosting online art talks, continuing to feature all artworks in our online shop, and making online shopping as easy as possible through online ordering, curbside pickup, and virtual shopping appointments.
Gamut Gallery is a visual art gallery gift shop and performance space in downtown Minneapolis. Our rotating exhibitions showcase the full spectrum of media, content, and styles. We focus on highlighting innovative local artists and are dedicated to bringing people together to experience art and stimulate dialogue. From traditional objects like paintings, photography, and sculpture to interactive new media, live music, and performance art, Gamut also acts as a cultural and social hub. We collaborate with artists of all disciplines to deliver thought-provoking programming that engages our audience in an immersive environment.
The principle that art fosters community, that art is for everyone, and everyone should have access to becoming a collector drives our inclusive philosophy. Gamut Gallery is an exhibition space as well as a gift shop filled with affordable works ranging from prints and originals to jewelry and housewares. Over the 10+ years, we have made a name for ourselves in the Twin Cities art scene as an accessible gallery, showing affordable artwork with a welcoming attitude. Awarded “Best Young Talent Showcase” by the Star Tribune in 2016, and multiple nominees for “Best Art Gallery” by the City Pages’ reader’s poll, Gamut Gallery continues to receive critical acclaim, promote artists, and develop a community of art collectors.
GALLERY LOVE
Meet Minneapolis –– Top 12 Places for Art in Minneapolis
Meet Minneapolis — East Town – Downtown East and Elliot Park Neighborhoods
Meet Minneapolis — Things to do with Teens
Meet Minneapolis — Women Owned Businesses
Mill City Times– “Small Business Spotlight: Cassie Garner, Co-Founder and Gallery Director, Gamut Gallery” by Becky Fillinger
REM5–Gamut Gallery: Minneapolis’ first truly virtual gallery
Secrets of the City “Long Read: Who Wants to Live Forever? Transition, Turnover and the State of the MPLS + STPL Art Scene” by Anthony Iverson
MinnPost “Shows on Nicollet Mall left me wondering: Why can’t we do that more often?” by Bobby Kahn
The Downtown Journal “Art that runs the Gamut“ by Eric Best
The Northerner “Gamut Gallery creates community in new location” by NCU Staff
Star Tribune Award “Best Young-Talent Art Showcase“
City Pages “Gamut Gallery Announce New Space” by Jessica Armbruster
City Pages “Century-old artist haven succumbs to luxury apartment craze” by Kristoffer Tigue
The Journal “Gamut Gallery will relocate to Elliot Park“ by Eric Best
MPLSART “Gamut Gallery Faces Changes” by Wahida Omar
EXHIBITIONS
Astroturf February 2023 curated by Cassie Garner, envisioned by Siobhan Mulloy
Midwest Home– “Gamut Gallery Channels a Palm Springs Vibe with “Astroturf”
Fox 9 KSMP– “New Art Exhibit in the Peak of Winter Transports Guests to Sunny Palm Springs”
Star Tribune– “Reviews: Three Twin Cities Art Exhibits Worth a Look Before They Close”
Coaction October 2022 curated by Derek Meier
CBS News– “It’s Visibility”: “Coaction” Display Highlights Artists With Disabilities
Art is for Everyone June 2022 curated by Cassie Garner
Mill City Times– “Gamut Galley to celebrate a decade of art and community in the Twin Cities with Art is for Everyone”
Conexion April 2022 curated by Gerardo Morardo
Mill City Times– “Gamut Gallery Presents Conexion”
MPLSART Sketchbook Project March 2022 led by Blaine Garrett, exhibit curated by Cassie Garner
Kare 11– “Traveling Sketchbooks made into a limited book to help Twin Cities artists”
Raging Art On – December 2021 curated by Cassie Garner
Kare 11– “Gifting Unique Twin Cities Art for the Holidays”
Star Tribune — “Holiday pop up markets are back this year, attracting shoppers around Twin Cities”
Setting the Groundwork May 2021 curated by Cassie Garner
MinnPost – “Artist Reggie LeFlore’s solo show; the Ordway to reopen in September” by Pamela Espeland (6/8/2021)
East Town Business–Gamut Gallery: Setting the Groundwork by EDC (5/27/2021)
MPLSART Sketchbook Project April 2021 led by Blaine Garrett, exhibit curated by Cassie Garner
MinnPost – “MPLSART Sketchbook Project’ surveys our visual arts community, supports local artists” by Pamela Espeland
Art Lini–The M makes a major acquisition: the MPLSART 2020 sketchbooks by Dela Cruz
Blank Slate August 2020 curated by Cassie Garner
Rem5 for Good– “Minneapolis’ first truly virtual gallery
Forgaed October 2019 art by Annie Hejny & Annabella Sardelis
MN Monthly “Foraged Uses Local Plants to Dye Gorgeous Works of Arts” by Lianaa Matt MecLernon
Shimmer June 2019 curated by Cassie Garner
Lavender Magazine “Quantum Quilting: Experiential Art Merges Magic And Mathematics” by Gabby Landsverk
MPLS Art “Shine On, You Crazy Polyhedron: John Foster at Gamut Gallery” by Juleana Enright
Writers, Rebels & Rejects September 2018 curated by Cassie Garner
MN Daily “‘Writers, Rebels & Rejects’ sprays Minneapolis art scene with new life” by Samir Ferdowsi
Cracked Pavement July 2018 curated by Jamie Owens
MPLS Art “Beyond the Board: Cracked Pavement at Gamut Gallery“ by John Herbert
Soft Boundaries April 2018 curated by Juleana Enright
MPLS Art “Soft Boundaries at Gamut Gallery finds community in vulnerability” by Bridget Kranz
Seven Warrior Women: March 2018 collaborative exhibition led by Kristi Abbott
Press Pubs “Hidden Images artist creates 7 Warrior Women series in garage” by
Seeing Voices February 2018 art by Jane Wunrow
City Pages “Migraine sufferer Jane Wunrow turns intense headaches into art” by Erica Rivera
Art is My Weapon: MN October 2017 curated by Nikki McComb of Pillsbury United Communities and John Schuerman
MPR News “In Mpls., busted-up guns become “surreal” art exhibit” by Jon Collins
Torched April 2017 curated by RepoMn
Southwest Journal “Functional” by Dylan Thomas
Glitch Art is Dead: Minneapolis March 2017 co-curated by Miles Taylor, Aleksandra Pieńkosz and Zoe Stawska
Minnesota Daily “Glitch art takes center stage in new Minneapolis exhibition” by Katie Lauer
Saatchi Gallery Magazine “Glitching Out with PFunkus” by Gabrielle Helmin-Clazmer
C4W:2016 November 2016 curated by Lindsay Nohl
MPLSART “Interview: Lindsay Nohl of Light Grey Art Lab” by Juleana Enright
7 Sins October 2016 art by Kate Renee
City Pages “Kate Renee’s children’s books characters explore dark themes” by Erica Rivera
Creative Combustion August 2016 art by Ilya Natarius
City Pages “Ilya Natarius’ bare portraits capture complex truths” by Erica Rivera
Ineffable May 2016 art by Ramses Alarcon
City Pages “Ayahuasca-inspired art at Gamut Gallery” by Andrew Ellis
Macro Machines April 2016 art by Russ White
MPLSART “Interview: Russ White” by Juleana Enright
StarTribune “In ‘Macro Machines’ at Gamut Gallery in Minneapolis, artist Russ White plays with ideas of toys” by Mary Abbe
Fluidity November 2015 art by Yuya Negishi
City Pages “Gamut Gallery’s first show in new space features Yuya Negishi” by Andrew Ellis
Middle Class Aspirations June 2015 art by Wundr, Biafra Inc., and Urban Camper
MPLSART “Middle Class Aspirations” by Josh Arbit
City Pages “Gamut Gallery gears up for one last show in its current space” by Andrew Ellis
Erin Sayer: The Tom Robbins Series April 2015 art by Erin Sayer
Rift Magazine “Interview – Erin Sayer – Painter, Muralist and Gallerist” by Rich Horton
City Pages “Erin Sayer on Meeting Tom Robbins, Exhibiting Work Inspired by his Writing at Gamut Gallery” by Sheila Regan
REVOLUTION NOW February 2015 curated by Ash Marlene Hane and Angela Sprunger
City Pages “Gamut Gallery Starts a Revolution” by Sheila Regan
Common Oasis January 2015 art by Rachel Andrzejewski and Krista Braam
StarTribune “Winter blooms on the Minneapolis gallery scene” by Mary Abbe
C4W:2014 October 2014 curated by Kristoffer Knutson
City Pages “Gamut Gallery’s ‘C4W’ Leads Kristoffer Knutson in New Directions” by Sheila Regan
CHIDO September 2014 art by Serene Supreme & Ramses Alarcon
Mill City Men “ABOUT TOWN | CHIDO @ GAMUT GALLERY” by Emily Chang
Minimum Wage March 2014 art by Rogue Citizen
Twin Cities Daily Planet “Art and politics intersect in March 8 minimum wage exhibit” by Joey Getty
City Pages “Gamut Gallery and Rogue Citizen present ‘Minimum Wage’” by Sarah Stanley-Ayre
Flag Show Group Show July 2013 curated by Lauren Thorson
Bad At Sports “Dreams of Flying: One View of Twin Cities” by Eric Asboe
EVENTS
Genrebeast Summer 2016 an anti-genre residency by Gus Watkins
One Girl, Two Cities “Q&A with Gus Watkins of ACTN” by Laura VanZandt
Curative October 2014 a group exhibition of work by Target Team Members
Juxaposition Arts “Snapshots of Target’s Curative Event @ Gamut Gallery” by JXTA
CoLab Art Night Ongoing 2012-2017 a night of collaborative art making
City Pages “Gamut Gallery’s CoLab Art Night offers an ‘art nightclub experience’” by Sheila Regan
Glam Slam Ongoing 2012-2014 a clothing swap dress up photo-shoot party
MPLS.TV “Glam Slam Clothing Swap“