Twins launch partnership with local artists for special T-Shirt Tuesday giveaway series
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – Celebrating the thriving local art scene by bringing a new twist to their classic marks, the Minnesota Twins today announced a special, five-date “T-Shirt Tuesday Artist Series” at Target Field. For one Tuesday game each month from May through September, these one-of-a-kind T-shirts, each showcasing an iconic Twins logo element through the unique style and personality of a Twin Cities-based artist, will be given to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.
The series begins on May 10 with a T-shirt designed by Alxndr Jones, featuring his take on the Minnie and Paul logo, as the Twins face the Houston Astros. It then continues June 21 (Twins vs. Cleveland) with Lindsey Made This’ ballpark-inspired art; July 12 (vs. Milwaukee) with Emiko Rainbow’s look at the “TC” mark; and August 2 (vs. Detroit) with Sotagraphics’ view of the Twins’ post-win outfield celebration of recent seasons. The series wraps up on September 13 (vs. Kansas City), when Jimmy Longoria brings a new spin on the Twins’ current primary logo.
Tickets for the Twins’ inaugural “T-Shirt Tuesday Artist Series” are available for purchase now at twinsbaseball.com/artistseries. More on each of the artists is below:
- May 10 – Alxndr Jones (@alxndr_illustration): Alxndr Jones is an illustrator living and working in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Inspired by vintage album covers and traditional tattoos, he tells visual stories through his signature line-driven compositions. When not creating illustrations, Alxndr can be found getting lost on a run, writing terrible indie rock songs, exploring state parks with his partner, or singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” with his daughter.
- June 21 – Lindsey Made This (@lindseymadethis): Lindsey is an illustrator born, raised and based in Minnesota. Her stye is colorful and undeniably light-hearted. She has created work in all scales and of all mediums – from animations to custom fashion to wall murals. Her biggest inspiration is making people smile and having fun doing it.
- July 12 – Emiko Rainbow (@emikorainbow): Emiko grew up in Minneapolis and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She has owned and operated her own design company since 2016, has designed for numerous local companies and her work has been featured in major retail stores across the country. Today her art can be found worldwide in children’s books, décor, gift sets, stationery, party decorations, pet products and more!
- August 2 – Sotagraphics (@sotagraphics): Carter is the young talent behind Sotagraphics. With a passion for creativity and the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” his illustration work often combines Minnesota sports with different trends and pop-culture references. His design and merchandise shop offer fans unique apparel often on the more humorous and playful end of the team-wear spectrum.
- September 13 – Jimmy Longoria (@jimmylongoriaartist): Jimmy is the artist behind many Minneapolis murals that showcase his unique style of bold colors, vivid contrast and hundreds of layered brush strokes. He is widely celebrated through numerous awards and distinctions for his fine art and his commitment to activists, community art, youth mentorship and his Chicano/Hispanic heritage. Outside the studio, he mentors the next generation in the mural process in deterring gang graffiti through his organization, Mentoring Peace Through Art.