Welcome to The Dayton's Project Embellished:
a collaborative installation where The Dayton’s Project and 9 Mile Gallery, curated by Embellish With Art, have transformed these windows into portals—gateways into the artists’ creative worlds.
This exhibition brings together bold artistic voices, extending their visions beyond traditional walls and into a space where tenants, visitors, and the community can encounter art in a fresh, unforgettable way. These portals are more than decoration—they are cultural experiences, invitations to pause, reflect, and connect in the heart of the city.

Portal 1 - "Unproblematic Beauty"
About the Artist
Gianna Tesone is a painter whose practice bridges anatomy, natural design, and emotional expression. With a BFA from Point Loma Nazarene University, she has studied under internationally acclaimed artist Ty Nathan Clark and exhibited her work across the United States. Tesone’s creative collaborations span artists, musicians, and designers, and she has participated in international residencies. Currently, she is expanding her network nationally and abroad, with a focus on fostering cultural exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue.

Portal 2 - "Gandy Dancer"
About the Artist
Asa-Azriel “Ace” Rice is a Minneapolis-based multidisciplinary artist and founder of PLOT Gallery. His work amplifies underrepresented voices and blends pop art, tribal influence, and Black storytelling traditions. Rice has curated major events including FLOW Northside Arts Crawl and Minneapolis MOSAIC, while his own practice explores permanence, identity, and collective memory.

Portal 3 - "Indoor Pool"
About the Artist
Mary Catherine Solberg is a Minneapolis-based painter whose work fuses Renaissance influence with modern culture. Exhibited nationally at museums and galleries, her pieces are held in both private and institutional collections. In 2025, her painting The Competition was featured on the cover of American Artwork. Her art bridges the sacred and the contemporary with striking originality.

Portal 4 - "Stories in Glass"
About the Artist
Welton began his career in publishing before moving full-time into oil painting in 1997. Based in the Northrup King Building, he co-owns Umbra Arts Gallery & Coffee with four partners. His portraits of Twin Cities architecture have sold thousands in print, earning him a reputation as a chronicler of urban memory.

Portal 5 - "Graffiti Cat"
About the Artist
John has a fine art degree from the University of MN and 20+ years of extensive creative experience including both fine art and commercial art. His fine art is all over the country and he is extremely pleased and blessed to have clients and collectors far and wide.

Portal 6 - "Juxtaposition"
About the Artist
A young Liberian-American artist, Kamara brings elegance and precision to her practice. Educated and deeply rooted in her heritage, she uses abstraction to tell cultural stories that often go unseen. Her work has quickly found recognition for its intimacy and strength.
All artist inquiries can be directed to artist representative and gallery curator, Brandon Michael, of Nine Mile Gallery in Edina.
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