Wojahn's film Trampoline released on Youtube!

Dear fans of my documentary Trampoline, I'm releasing the movie today on youtube. It's been 5 years since we previewed at the MSPIFF in 2010 and 10 years since filming ended in 2005. It's time. Please watch it again, comment and repost. 

Wojahn Directs Music Video

In the wake of the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri,  Mark Wojahn sought out local MN rapper Muja Messiah to direct a video for his song, "It Goes Down". The song is off his new album, "God Kissed It, the Devil Missed it".  "It Goes Down" addresses Police Brutality in Minnesota. Wojahn thought it was important to bring some more attention this issue on a local level. Teaming up with Wojahn to create this video was Director of Photgraphy, David Schnack, editor Cathy Kostova, Make up was done by Deanna Johnson, Art Dept by Jeff "Tex" Schell and kraft service by Dawn Ulrich. The video was produced by Wojahn and Jon Jon Scott.  THe video was recognized by City Pages as one of the MN videos of the week, here is a link. 

The video premiered on World Star Hip Hop and currently has thousands of views. Wojahn says , "This video is an example of my political activism and how I like to inteact with the community. Art doesn't always have to be on the gallery walls. It exists everywhere and in many forms. This month, the art I made was a collaboration with musicians and a film crew".

We hope you can check out this video on the many places it has been posted or here on Wojahn's Youtube channel; 

"Getting Lost" plays Driftless Film Fest

Mark Wojahn's film, "Getting Lost" will be playing this Sunday, 11/9/14 at the Driftless Film Fest in Wisconsin!

This is a great little festival in a charming artist town, Mark will be at the screening to take questions after the screening. For tickets and more info please go to: Driftless Film Fest

 James Bakkom painting in his studio. (Photo by Mark Wojahn)

Wojahn debuts new series at 801 Gallery

801 Washington Lofts Saturday, February 22nd, from 6pm to 9pm.

  Alla Nazimova, Silver Nitrate Series, 18x24", 2014 Price $450.00

Mark Wojahn presents 9 new photo paintings that explore portraits and film stills from the silent film era.The title of the work, ‘Silver Nitrate’ refers to the fragile film stock that was used in silent films. The film itself was very flammable and decayed after a short time.The antique process Wojahn uses in the paint finishes is a nod or compliment if you will,to the natural decay of the film but also how many of these gods of their time have now faded into obscurity.  801 Washington Lofts presents art openings three times a year in their Art at 801 Gallery.The three-story atrium and public space at 801 Washington Avenue North in The North Loop Neighborhood is a gallery to local and national artists. Join us for bites, beverages, wine from North Loop Wine & Spirits, Music by   DJ Ryan Simatic  & an evening of art by these fine artists: For future shows at Art at 801 Gallery please sign up at:http://www.801washingtonlofts.org/art-at-801

Cine-A-Whirl

Mark Wojahn will host a resptrospective screening of his film work at the 2014 Art-A-Whirl. In addition to his films,  there will be a special short film showcase with films by Michael Thomsen, "Cento", and Michael Rivard, "Scott Seekins" on Friday night at 8pm. The directors will be present and local art star Scott Seekins will be in attendence. Saturday's premium event will be a Casket Cinema premiere of "Tattoo Nation" by Eric Schwartz on Saturday at 8pm. Local tattooists will be in house for a special Q&A afterwards. 

This event has been highlighted in the online magazine 

 go to this link to see the write up. 

The address is 681 17th Ave NE#145 Mpls,MN

To RSVP please go to this Facebook event link.