Spring Swing Gallery Art Auction
Bid on original paintings, photographs, and sculpture by extraordinary local artists. New for 2026, the Art Auction is available for viewing – and bidding – online or in person at our 2026 Spring Swing Gala!
Come and view the art! The Gallery will be open for viewing at the Capri: Wednesday April 15, 3-6pm; Thursday April 16, 3-6pm & 7-9pm; Friday, April 17, 6-8:30pm; Sat, April 18, 7-9pm.
Online bidding has closed, but you can support PCYC and the Capri HERE.
Featured art and artists:
Daphne
Daphne is a clay craftsperson whose work is rooted in collaboration. Her practice moves between solitude and partnership—working with chefs, designers, scientists, and cultural institutions to create pieces that respond to place and people.
At its core, Daphne’s work draws on found forms, salvaged materials, and the conditions of each environment. Whether made independently or collaboratively, her pieces offer a sense of permanence—simple, tactile forms that hold space and meaning.
In addition, Daphne has spent 20+ years building strategic partnerships and leading initiatives across arts, cultural, educational, and public sectors. She has worked with HBO (The Black List, Latino List, Women’s List), The New School University, The John F. Kennedy Center, and the Hip-Hop Theater Festival, cultivating collaborations with Scholastic, Target, NPR, PBS, UNCF, The Walker Art Center, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, and American Craft Council.
Suzanne Tacheny Kubach
The more I paint—then experience how others respond to my work—the more I recognize I’m contributing to a conversation about the deepest experiences that connect us all. A collective yearnings for comfort, connection, love, and joy; experiences of sadness and loss; and of the draw toward beauty that often leaves me at loss for words—these themes surface as stories in my paintings.
My designs emerge from my soul and intuition—my sense of wonder about the natural world. My most recent abstract works explore energy and movement in the style of abstract lyricism and gestural landscape. Some bring an atmospheric quality while others convey the same dynamic flow found in wood grains, veins and transparent layers in natural stone, or patterns left in a creek bed when the water ebbs.
I practice in three styles and one teaches the next. I began with abstract acrylics, then was drawn toward gestural landscapes. Working with encaustics influenced my abstract work, introducing more movement. In either medium, color, texture, and movement are all elements in my designs. All my piece contain dozens of layers with rich textures and understory. In my abstracts, I begin with a sense of play, often with no initial intent beyond exploring a color or palette. Because encaustic paints are cured with heat, I partner with that heat source in a way that feels spiritual. I know a piece nears completion when I sense a connection to some metaphor, memory, or atmosphere. At that point, I stand back with more discernment to edit while examining principles of design.I am also a writer, so an added lyrical element comes through the titles of my work, which suggest the short stories about each piece that I share on Social Media. Please follow if you appreciate a good yarn.
Contact:
SuzanneKubach.com
Follow: FB & IG: @SuzTachArt
Ken Rumbaugh
Ken Rumbaugh is a longtime sports artist, and a new Minnesotan who has long loved Minnesota. He and his wife Emily moved to Minnesota from Portland, OR in 2024… A very happy homecoming for Emily (originally from Grand Rapids, MN) after 30 years on the west coast.
Sports and art have always been two of Ken’s great passions. He has spent the last few decades bringing them together to help tell stories too often untold. These passions have opened doors to collaborate with professional athletes, franchises, leagues, and sports museums across the sports world.
His goal is simple: to honor the people who have inspired so many, and use art as a way to spark conversation, connection, and community. He is especially excited for the opportunity to do so in his new community of North Minneapolis in support of the incredible work happening at Plymouth Christian Youth Center (PCYC) and the iconic Capri Theater.
Contact:
kenrumbaugh.com
IG: @kenrumbaugh
Peyton Scott Russell
Minneapolis-based artist Peyton Scott Russell holds a B.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has worked as a professional artist and arts educator for over 40 years. His passion for graffiti began in 1984 after watching Style Wars, the documentary that introduced him to the art form.
Since then, Peyton has been committed to advancing graffiti as a legitimate and teachable fine art. He is the founder of SPRAYFiNGER®, a graffiti arts community dedicated to elevating the art and culture of graffiti through educational programs and collaborations. Peyton has worked with individuals of all ages across Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Kansas, Nevada, New York, and Puerto Vallarta (Mexico).
Contact:
houseofdaskarone.com
Miko Simmons
Pioneering the Intersection of Art and Technology, Miko Simmons is a visionary multimedia artist and projection designer whose work transcends the boundaries between art and technology, theater and cinema, music, and fine art. With over 25 years of experience, Miko has garnered international acclaim for his innovative contributions to the convergence of film, animation, and theatrical production, but traditional oil painting remains his passion.
Throughout his illustrious career, Miko has left an indelible mark on the world of theater and film production, collaborating on a diverse array of projects spanning opera, musicals, and experimental theater, ranging from designing stage productions for the legendary group Earth Wind and Fire, and Rock Opera Musicals in Seoul Korea, to grand operatic productions including his recent work with Grammy winner Karen Slack (African Queens at the Kennedy Center), the Nashville Symphony Opera (The Jonah People), where his innovative use of multimedia elements brought new depth and dimension to the Opera stage. Miko has collaborated with renowned theaters such as Theatre Works Palo Alto, Alliance Atlanta, Seattle Children’s Theater, Guthrie Theater, Indiana Rep, and Penumbra Theatre, pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling, captivating audiences with immersive and visually stunning experiences.
In addition to his theatrical endeavors, Miko has exhibited his fine artwork in prestigious galleries and museums around the globe. His solo shows at The African American Heritage Museum and Gallery, Modus Locus Gallery in Minneapolis, and his digital installation exhibit at the Renewal National Art Show at MSP Airport showcase his mastery of immersive and transformative art experiences. Miko’s work has been featured at the MSP Airport, Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Visual Collaborative Galleries in Miami, the Walker Art Center, and the Soviet National Academy of Sciences in Moscow, among others.
Miko’s artistic journey is characterized by a relentless pursuit of innovation and experimentation. He has received numerous grants and accolades, including MN State Arts Board/WalkerWest permanent collection, the 2023 Wakpa Triennial Artist Grant and the 2022 Innovation Labs Jerome Fellow award. His commitment to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression has earned him recognition and admiration from peers and audiences alike.
Artist Statement
In practice, I view my Art in the form of Visual Jazz, it is free expression, it is collaboration and improvisational co-creation within the boundaries of structure and order, it is spiritual and contemplative connecting us to familiar memories, it is dedication to honoring the history of our traditions as it celebrates the Ancestors while hopefully inspiring the future. It creates the atmosphere that gives permission for moments to arrive. At its core, my work is about Healing.
Contact:
IG: @mikosys13
FB: @miko.simmons1
Tom Wallace
Photojournalist and freelance photographer Tom Wallace has photographed United States presidents, international dignitaries, world-renowned artists and musicians, weddings, and kindergarten graduations.
Tom’s work has appeared in National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, on the cover of Strad magazine, and in newspapers across the country, including the MN Star Tribune, where, for 20 years as a photo editor, he covered local theater and restaurants for The Taste Section. Tom lives in Minneapolis with his wife. He continues to take images worthy of your wall space or bookshelves. See his photos in “Kitchens of Hope” and the award-winning “Minnesota Cookie Book.”