The Gallery

Founded in 1973, Groveland Gallery is located in a restored 1890's mansion on the edge of downtown Minneapolis. Groveland Gallery showcases contemporary art by Midwestern artists and specializes in representational painting and drawing. Groveland artists are considered by collectors and curators to be among some of the most talented in the U.S.

Exhibitions at Groveland change every six weeks and are featured in two distinct spaces. The Main Gallery, located on the first floor of the mansion showcases the work of Groveland artists in a large and elegant environment. The smaller Annex Gallery is located in the carriage house behind the mansion, providing intimate quarters for cameo exhibitions by both new and established gallery artists. Exhibitions are frequently complemented by artist’s talks and demonstrations. Opening Receptions are held on Friday nights and are free and open to the public. Event information can be found on the Exhibition Schedule page of this website.

Work by Groveland Gallery artists has been placed in corporate, museum and private collections locally and throughout the United States. Museum collections include the Walker Art Center, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, the Minnesota Museum of American Art and the Minnesota Historical Society. Groveland artists’ work can be found in the corporate collections of Securian, 3M, Wells Fargo Bank, Dain Bosworth, Target Corporation, St. Paul Companies, Medtronic, US Bank, Cargill, and General Mills.

In addition to regularly changing exhibitions, the gallery offers a wide range of consulting and curatorial services including appraisals, collection management and development, and artist commissions. Whether currently on exhibit or not, work by all Groveland artists can always be found in the “back room” of the gallery. We invite you to join us at the gallery to view a show, enjoy an opening, or discover our constantly changing backroom inventory. You can also browse the Artists page to view current works in our inventory.

Personnel

Sally Johnson has been the director of Groveland Gallery since 1983. As director of Groveland Gallery she curates gallery exhibitions, selects artists for representation at the gallery, and works with clients to develop collections. In addition to her role as director of Groveland Gallery, she has acted as the consultant for numerous corporate collections. Sally is actively involved in the Twin Cities art community and is a frequent advisor and guest curator to various arts organizations, colleges, and art centers throughout the region. She most recently served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the College of Visual Arts in Saint Paul.

Gallery Manager, Jane Becker Nelson, joined Groveland Gallery in 2006. Jane graduated from St. Olaf College in 2004 with a BA in studio art and art history. Upon graduating, she was awarded an apprenticeship with the college’s art department. The year-long residency allowed her to pursue her artwork, along with her professional interests in exhibition design and teaching. From there, Jane taught at Highpoint Center for Printmaking and served as an intern to the Walker Art Center before joining the Groveland staff.