NHCC is delighted to showcase the work of fine artist and NHCC alumni, Scott Kutney this fall with his exhibit, Hidden Portraits, opening October 19 and continuing through November 21 in the Joseph Gazzuolo Fine Arts Gallery (FAC 135).
In his Hidden Portraits exhibition, Scott uses the word portraits in a broader definition that may include inanimate images to make a more personal connection for the viewer. He combines photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media, where unplanned imagery may appear.
Hidden Portraits Exhibit Schedule
- Monday, October 19, 2026 - Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Located in the Joseph Gazzuolo Gallery at NHCC in the Fine Arts Center (FAC 135)
- Join us for the Reception in the Gallery! Thursday, November 5, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Art Gallery Hours: Open 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 pm Monday-Friday, Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday.
Scott Kutney is a fine artist of the Oglala Lakota and Oneida people. As he writes about his work, "I can richly remember the most visually impactful times between four and six years old that launched me into a world of creative discovery, taking me to places I otherwise could not get to. Going through the years, exercising visual creations has empowered me to go further into my explorations of visual communications".
Scott graduated from North Hennepin Community College, where he received a Graphic Design degree, studying with Jean Swanson, Frank Schreiber, Lance Kiland, and Joseph Gazzuolo. He has shown his artwork at the Two Rivers Gallery, located in the Minneapolis American Indian Center. We are delighted to welcome him back to campus and exhibit his artwork.
This exhibition is a collection of Scott's ongoing project titled “Hidden Portraits”. He uses the word portraits in a broader definition that may include inanimate images to make a more personal connection for the viewer. He combines photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media where unplanned imagery may appear. He sees his work as visual stories that interact with the environment that surrounds him, with an intuitive focus, listening to his inner voice for what the subject matter, images, and his heart is saying to explore the creation of each story.
Artist Statement
My name is Scott Kutney. I am a fine artist of the Oglala Lakota and Oneida people. I can richly remember the most visually impacting times between four and six years old that launched me into a world of creative discovery, taking me to places I otherwise could not get to. Going through the years, exercising visual creation has empowered me to go further into my explorations of visual communications.
This exhibition is a collection of an ongoing project titled “Hidden Portraits”. I like to use the word portraits in a broader definition that may include inanimate images to make a more personal connection to the viewer. My creations come through applications such as photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, and sometimes combinations of mixed media in which unplanned imagery may appear. I see my work as visual stories that I read and create as I interact with the environments I am in. I have an intuitive focus as I listen to my inner voice for what the subject matter, images, and my heart are saying to me as I go through the tangible creation of each story. At times, some of my creations are not explained in a summary of words, as they may go beyond the limits of human explanation.
I am always exploring new creative methods that express my subject matter for the purpose that my heart in some way relates and connects with people commonly through hardships and peace, victories, seasons of life, and environments they may encounter that we may discover the positive purposes inside us for each other.
I pray the best for your life journey.
Reception & Awards Ceremony
A reception and awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 5, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Joseph Gazzuolo Fine Arts Gallery (FAC 135). This event is free, open to the public, and includes refreshments and cookies.
We hope to see you there!