Upcoming Events

  • Saint Paul After Dark: A Night Photography Exhibit by Jared Arvin

    On view: April 25 – May 25, 2025, Weekends 10AM – 4PM ; During St. Paul Spring Art Craw, Friday April 25,  5PM – 9PM, Saturday April 26, 10AM – 8PM & Sunday April 27, 10AM – 5PM; and Lowertown First Fridays May 2, 6PM – 9PM

    Opening Reception:  Friday April 25th, 5PM – 8PM

    Over the course of a year, across hundreds of miles and countless late nights, photographer Jared Arvin has explored Saint Paul after dark—capturing its streets, buildings, and landscapes in the quiet glow of night. His latest exhibition, Saint Paul After Dark, debuts this April at Calendula Gallery, offering a cinematic glimpse into the city’s transformation after sundown.

    With an average of 30 miles a week on foot, Arvin has immersed himself in Saint Paul’s nocturnal landscape—traversing the East Side, West 7th, the West Side, Downtown, and Lowertown through every season and condition. His lens captures not just places, but the way they change after dark. A familiar street, empty and humming under flickering streetlights. A historic building, its past whispering through neon reflections. A late-night bus, moving through the last stretches of a city that never truly sleeps.

    The exhibition features a striking blend of color and black & white photography, all taken after dark. Whether rendered in vivid neon hues or stark monochrome contrasts, each image tells a unique story—highlighting the mood, texture, and character of the city when the lights take over and the streets quiet down.

    “In daylight, we take the city for granted. At night, it reveals something deeper—a history, a presence, a different kind of beauty,” says Arvin. “The same streets we rush through during the day become stories waiting to be told when the lights come on and the crowds disappear.”

    A co-owner of Calendula Gallery and a monthly contributor to The Downtown Saint Paul Voice, Arvin is known for his atmospheric, noir-inspired photography that blends realism with a sense of mystery and depth. His work has been featured in public and private collections, with installations in local businesses and galleries throughout Saint Paul.

    The exhibition is free and open to the public, with select works available for purchase.

  • It’s the biggest weekend of the year! Join us Friday from 5 - 9, Saturday 10 - 8 and Sunday from 10 - 5. Lots of Calendula Artists will be on hand, and we will have ten Artist Pop Ups as well as the opening for Jared Arvin Saturday from 6-8 PM.

  • Lowertown First Fridays are BACK in 2025. Join all the galleries and studios of historic Lowertown to explore, experience and expand your views. Calendula Gallery, AZ Gallery and the Lowertown Underground Artists are open, as well as local restaurants and bakeries. Calendula has pop up artists and new events each month, so join is for the fun and entertainment.

  • Lowertown First Fridays are BACK in 2025. Join all the galleries and studios of historic Lowertown to explore, experience and expand your views. Calendula Gallery, AZ Gallery and the Lowertown Underground Artists are open, as well as local restaurants and bakeries. Calendula has pop up artists and new events each month, so join is for the fun and entertainment.

  • Opening reception scheduled for May 6, 6 - 8 PM. More info coming soon.

  • More Info coming soon

    Opening reception scheduled for Friday August 1, 6 - 8 PM