Northern Lights.mn announces the recipients of the 6th round of Art(ists) on the Verge commissions (AOV6). AOV6 is an intensive, mentor-based fellowship program for 5 Minnesota-based, emerging artists or artist groups working experimentally at the intersection of art, technology, and digital culture with a focus on network-based practices that are interactive and/or participatory.

Artists:  Ryan Aasen, Molly Balcom Raleigh, Claire Barber, Daniel Dean, and Meredith Lynn

Congratulations from the jury: Cézanne Charles, Director of Creative Industries, ArtServe Michigan; Steve Dietz, Artistic Director, Northern Lights.mn; James Garrett Junior, AIA, Managing Partner, 4RM+ULA Architecture; Ben Heywood, Executive Director, The Soap Factory; Piotr Szyhalski, Professor, Media Arts, MCAD.

AOV6 artists will exhibit their work at the Soap Factory, March 2015.

Art(ists) On the Verge is generously supported by the Jerome Foundation.

Links to awarded artists

Ryan Aasen, NSA
Claire Barber, when you know you know
Molly Balcom Raleigh, Personal Appeal
Daniel Dean, Center for Advanced Applications
Meredith Lynn, West Fargo, MN