119 North Weatherly
A contemporary virtual art gallery based in the heart of Minneapolis
“Not Aspiring to Be Humble” Juried Exhibition
Inspired by Kamala Harris’s memorable quote during the 2024 U.S. presidential election, “Not Aspiring to Be Humble” features 46 two-dimensional works of art by women-identifying artists from the U.S. and abroad. Opening during International Women’s Month, the show will run March 10-April 30, 2025.
Call for Solo Exhibitions!
119 North Weatherly is now accepting applications for seven upcoming solo exhibitions in the virtual gallery. Each artist chosen will be given a two-month exhibition and a $500 stipend. Click “Apply Now” to learn more and submit your work.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and culture heritage fund.
About the Gallery
119 North Weatherly is a contemporary online art gallery based in the heart of Minneapolis. Founded and curated by artist and musician Amanda Wirig, the gallery is named for the fictional address of the Kenwood Parkway house made famous in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” as the TV home of Mary Richards, Rhoda Morgenstern, and Phyllis Lindstrom.
119 North Weatherly was created in order to level the playing field for visual artists by charging only nominal fees for submission and making sure that 100% of each sale goes directly to the artist. By creating exhibitions in a virtual setting on VR gallery walls and eliminating the need for space rental, shipping costs, and liability insurance for artworks, 119 North Weatherly is able to give artists access to quality, affordable exhibition opportunities and reach art collectors anywhere in the world, not just in the Twin Cities.
Turn the World On, acrylic paint and digitally-created rub-on lettering on canvas, 30” x 24,” 2017. Original artwork by Amanda Wirig.
Meet the Owner
Amanda Wirig’s paintings and mixed media work utilize pop culture and humor to address social and political issues in a meaningful and forthright manner. In addition to her art, she is a musician, teaching artist, and nonprofit arts administrator. From 2018-2019 she served as a fine arts juror as part of the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars.
Wirig received a BFA in Art and a BA in Music from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and later received a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from the same university. She has exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout the Midwest, including the Minneapolis College of Art & Design, the Edward A. Dixon Gallery in Dayton, OH, and the David Leonardis Gallery and 33 Contemporary Gallery in Chicago, IL., as well as at Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA, Las Laguna Art Gallery in Laguna Beach, CA, and the Jen Tough Gallery in Santa Fe, NM. She recently acquired representation with TRiCERA contemporary art gallery in Tokyo, Japan.
She is the recipient of grants and fellowships from the Jerome Foundation, Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council/McKnight Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board, INFUSE Artists on Main Street, and the Split Rock Arts Program. Her artwork can be viewed at amandawirig.com.
