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Christmas & New Year’s 2012

Paul Lundgren — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:33:49 +0000

Entries into the guest books at lodges tend to be kind of boring, but I like how this group made a comic out of their stay at Heston’s Lodge on Gunflint Lake a month ago. Flipping through the stack of archives reveals this group has been making the trip for at least a dozen years, and they always leave a comic behind.

Robert Hughes, Art Lover.

annied — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:37:55 +0000

If you haven’t heard, the Duluth Art Institute will soon be starting screenings of Robert Hughes’ Shock of the New, which is a fantastic eight-part series on the rise and fall of the modern art movement. Not only will you be able to rest your eyes on the handsome and talented Robert Hughes, but you will be able to do it for free.

Screenings will be every Saturday at 11 a.m. from Feb. 11 to March 31.
Now for the even more fun stuff:

Have you dudes and dudettes ever heard of Ryan Gosling, museum lover? Well if you haven’t, here’s a link: museumheygirl.tumblr.com

We got a little inspired after logging way too much time on this site, and this blog was a product of that time well wasted:
roberthughesartloverdai.blogspot.com

Adam Carr Send-Off

rnarum — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:13:18 +0000

He’s been clogging up the airwaves with his “January in Duluth” posts … now it’s time to bid him farewell.

(januaryinduluth.wordpress.com/).

Before he flees, he has agreed to give us a presentation on what he’s been up to.

Please join us in celebrating our Fair City, and Adam too, at a reception in his honor, with drinks and social and a presentation by the blogger himself.

Thursday, Feb. 2, 8 to 10 p.m. @ 2104

All friendly people welcome.

** Original Photography by @Kip Praslowicz

** 8 p.m. – The Monday Night Player’s Club (Jazz Quartet)
** 9 p.m. – Adam Carr

Dance Party to follow @ Rex Bar with Big Wave Dave and the Ripples.

The Facebook event is here.

Call for Art

rhetoricguy@gmail.com — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:05:35 +0000

Prøve Gallery announces an open call for submissions for the show “Strange Objects.”

Prøve Gallery, Duluth, Minnesota’s independent and artist run contemporary gallery is proud to announce “Strange Objects,” opening March 9, 2012. Strange Objects will showcase pieces that are the product of performance, a performance process/action, or an unusual, unnatural, and intense process. The type or style of art is not important, but the reason for the object’s existence is.

Show Description: “Strange Objects” will explore what is physically left over from a piece of art that utilizes some kind of action, process, or performance. The piece of art cannot be the main focus of the original work but must be the product of the original act. An example would be the Han dynasty urn from AI Weiwei’s “Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn.” Prøve seeks to display the “left overs” of the act along with a description of the original act as a way for the art community to understand the importance and vitality of performance in contemporary art.

Prøve Gallery: Prøve Gallery is a cultural organization dedicated to the role of art exhibition as a conduit of powerful ideas and diverse viewpoints. Our mission is to foster a greater appreciation of the contemporary arts, to bridge cultures, create and expand community, and provide cultural exchange, networking opportunities and educational outreach through regular interaction with the contemporary arts. It is the goal of PRØVE Gallery to present monthly gallery shows, collaborate with like-minded artists and arts organizations, and provide an arts retail environment.

Work Guidelines:
• Any form and style of art is acceptable. A video simply documenting the performance is not, however.
• Work cannot exceed 8’ wide and deep, and 10’ tall.
• Work hung on the wall cannot exceed 10’ tall. These works should also be supported by conventional means and must be able to be supported by a standard residential wall.
• Gallery staff will be installing all pieces.
• Work MUST be complete and ready for installation at the time of submission.
• Work hung from ceiling cannot exceed 50 pounds.
• Work displayed on the floor must be free standing and cannot be attached to the floor.
All application materials must be submitted in English. We provide publicity, exhibition invitations, mailings, and an opening reception. We do not provide insurance coverage for work exhibited at Prøve Gallery. Prøve Gallery claims a 40% commission from all work sold while at Prøve Gallery. All work is shown at the artist’s own risk. All work shipped to Prøve Gallery must have paid return shipping.

Submission Guidelines:
Email submissions to Steven@provegallery.com or mail with enclosed return postage to
Prove Gallery
21 North Lake Ave
Duluth, MN 55802
Include:
• Artist Statement as a pdf and statement for each submitted piece if needed.
• Artist Resume as a pdf.
• Up to ten images or video of work for consideration in pdf or jpg format.
Deadlines:
• Submission due by Feb 27, this is not a postmark date but an arrive by date,
• Selected artists will be notified by the end of the day on Feb 28.
• Drop off dates are March 1st through the 3rd from 3pm-7pm.
• “Strange Objects”, will have its opening reception on March 9 from 7pm to 11pm.
• Pick up will be March 29 through the 31 from 3pm-7pm.
Any questions can be directed to Steven J Read, Steven@provegallery.com

Zenith City writers share their work

ennyman — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:16:46 +0000

Last night I attended a very special evening of area writers sharing essays, poems and stories at Teatro Zuccone. It’s really exciting to see this kind of event assembled. Kudos to all involved. If winter is the off-season for the Duluth arts and culture scene, you’d never know it by all the things happening in our community these days. Here’s a link to my review of the event last night and the writers who alternately made us laugh or think more deeply about the meanings of our lives, sometimes at the same time.

The Podium at Teatro Zuccone

Duluth Underground Bass at UMD

Evian_Rave — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:49:20 +0000

Duluth Underground Bass is a new student organization at the University of Minnesota Duluth. For the most part, we really like bass music. Anything and everything with lots of bass and funky rhythms. Some of us like it so much that we put on parties and shows and such and try to share our love for the bass with other people.

We have done pretty well, but there is a lot of room for improvement. So far we’re hosting a monthly gig at Stargate Nightclub called BassGate. It’s on first Thursdays of every month and it’s 18+. My favorite thing about BassGate is that it’s for the bass heads. The regular crew doesn’t come out and we completely take over the club, have our own DJs play the music they want to play and we all dance how we want to dance. Everyone has a good time.

If anyone is interested in seeing what we’re about, come on out to February’s BassGate next Thursday. “Dress Your Best” is the theme and we’ll be blessed with selections from Andrew Koch, Matt Harris, Cam Dickison, Jimmie Townsend, and Jordan Berndt.

Ten Minutes with Simon Gray

ennyman — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:17:23 +0000

If a man is worth knowing at all, he is worth knowing well. Simon Gray has been doing fascinating creative work for quite some time. Many here have appreciated his whimsical paintings and cartoons. He was willing to be interviewed for Ennyman’s Territory this past week. It’s a good read. With pictures.

Drop in and check it out.

UWS Student Exhibition

Patz13 — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:03:48 +0000

The Superior Council for the Arts and North End Arts Gallery are showing University of Wisconsin-Superior student-artist paintings, weaving and sculpture until Feb. 11.

North End Arts Gallery is in the Red Mug Building at 1323 Broadway St. in Superior. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. T-TH-F-S.

Duluth Art Institute event was very special

ennyman — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:36:00 +0000

Wednesday evening at the Depot there were four art openings in one … including the Member Show, and exhibits by Kathy McTavish, Steve Read and Emerging Photgraphers. Here is my take on the night. The DAI is a gift to our community in so many ways. Check in and check it out.

View from the balcony down into the Great Hall. Music by Tangier 57 permeated the scene as friends of the arts enjoyed the Member Show below.

Tiny Art Show Call for Entry

PROVEGallery — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:52:34 +0000

The Tiny Art Show, a large group exhibition at the Prøve Gallery showcasing small pieces of artwork, will be held Friday, Feb. 10. All mediums are welcome, including but not limited to; canvases, prints, custom toys, stickers, and sculptures. As long as it fits in a 12-inch by 12-inch box, it qualifies as tiny art.

Artists interested in submitting artwork for consideration, please make sure to include images and details of artwork and contact Richard Hanson at richard@provegallery.com

As the days pass, we will gradually release more information about the show. Stay tuned!

SUBMISSIONS:
Please email six recent images of your “tiny” art (fits in a 12 in X 12 in box) that will provide us with a good representation of your work, along with a brief bio. Feel free to send us a link to your website, Flickr page, Facebook or any other online collection of your work.

Below is a nice example of a sculpture piece that would make it into this show.