Art
Art Needs You!
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council is currently accepting applications from individuals wishing to serve on its Board of Directors. There are currently openings for the following two Board positions: an At-Large representative and a Student Ad-Hoc representative.
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Carolyn Olson Exhibit @ Lizzard’s
Opening Reception
Thursday, Jan. 27, 6-8 pm
Lizzard’s Gallery, 11 W. Superior St., Duluth
Exhibit runs through Feb. 28.
Rubber Chicken Theater Presents “Smudge” by Rachel Axler
Come see “Smudge” at the Duluth Playground at 7:30pm, January 27-29
SkatRadioh at Ochre Ghost Gallery
Ochre Ghost Gallery · Saturday, January 22nd · 6-10PM
Local artist, David Moreira (SkatRadioh), is having a gallery showing of hand screen printed poster art.
It consists of the past two years of artwork promoting local and national bands + more. Graduating soon from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, this show marks an achievement as a student and a view of what’s to come in the future. Posters and artwork will be for sale at the opening. Plus music (unknown, but probably some kind of Mike Wilson something). David will also be demonstrating the screen print process during the opening.
If you haven’t been to Ochre Ghost, this should be a great show. It’s just up from Hippie Dick’s place. Ochre Ghost plans on hosting openings every two weeks. Every two weeks!
Ochre Ghost Gallery, 22 2nd Ave. E. (715-498-2599)
Review of Duluth Playhouse’s Production of Picnic
The Duluth Playhouse kicked off 2011 with William Inge’s Picnic, a drama that reflects on beauty and its uses, restrictive gender roles, and identity. Though Inge’s play grapples with such profound philosophical themes, it does so with plenty of sultriness and a surprising amount of fun. Through its strong performances and an absorbing plot, Picnic transports the audience to the lazy, fleeting days of summer. (more…)
Chili and Shadow Puppetry?! Wha? How?
That is not a typo. If you weren’t in the know about this cosmic to-do, don’t worry. It’s tonight at Harbor City School’s auditorium. The Chili Feed is a fundraiser for something-or-other, and the shadow puppetry is being performed by Harbor City kids guided by (local) master puppeteer Jim Ouray. 5:30- Feed ($5), 6:30- Sleep-themed puppet show (free!).
How to Use a Condom / Owner’s Instructions for Rainshow’r Model RS-502
As published in Duluth’s Ripsaw newspaper, Jan. 17, 2001.
Duluth Art Institute Gallery Party
Free Reception, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 6:30 to 8pm
Duluth Art Institute Galleries in the Depot
506 W. Michigan St.
Sean Elmquist, Symbiosis
UMD Emerging Photographers
Duluth Art Institute Annual Membership Show 2011
Music by Healthy Band Music Club
The Duluth Art Institute will celebrate three exhibits with one awesome band this Wednesday from 6:30 to 8pm. Free food, free drink, free entertainment plus a whole heaping helping of the visual arts.
Renegade Improv at Teatro Zuccone
Hey you. Yes, the guy sitting at his computer in his underwear “working from home.” Need an excuse to put some clothes on and do something? Renegade Theater Company has live improv comedy every Friday and Saturday night at 10:30 at Teatro Zuccone. It only costs $5. Details at renegadetheatercompany.org.
Short Circuit at Teatro – Saturday
An evening of experimental electronic music featuring Tim Kaiser, Low Gain and Talking Computron. Ethereal sonic landscapes, 8-bit Game Boy mayhem and circuit-bent mash ups for all ages. Tell your nerdy neighbor!
Dr. Martin Luther King Through Kindergarten Eyes
I meant to post this last year, but I forgot. This is a picture that my daughter made in kindergarten. I found it in with some papers when I was cleaning her room and it just struck me right between the eyes. First, I thought it was all wrong: “What is that school teaching my daughter about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr? I mean, she took away his whole essence, she’s stripped away his race, she’s missed the whole point …”
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Photo exhibit anyone can enter
And it will test your creativity! The Duluth Photography Institute calls it “4x: A Print Exhibit” and the rules are simple and few: submissions must be photographic prints with one side being 4 inches and perimeters (distance all the way around) 60 inches or less. Deadline is Jan. 31 and the exhibit will be held in mid Feb. For all the other details and for questions, go to the DPI website at duluthphotographyinstitute.com.
Shawn Thompson Photography Exhibit
Featured photographer Shawn Thompson’s natural landscape photography will be exhibited at the Duluth Photography Institute, 405 E. Superior St. in Duluth through mid-February. There is a free public reception at the DPI facility on Friday, Jan. 14, from 5-8pm.
Shawn will be available to discuss his work and refreshments will be served. RSVPs are encouraged, but not necessary — e-mail dpi @ duluthphotographyinstitute.com, go to the DPI website at duluthphotographyinstitute.com, or look for the DPI on Facebook. For more information on Shawn and his work, go to shawnthompsonphotography.com.
Huck Finn
Just wondering what the PDD community’s thoughts and opinions are on taking the n-word out of “Huck Finn.”
Duluth Artist Paints Abroad
You may recall Ken Marunowski, former UMD faculty member and local artist (who premiered his work locally in an unconventional venue, the gallery space at Chester Creek Books and Antiques, last Spring).
Ken has been painting abroad: France, then South Africa, then France again.
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Maria Bamford is officially a freak
Former Duluthian Maria Bamford and her series of Target ads made AdWeek’s 30 freakiest ads of 2010. (more…)
Survival of the Funnest
Here’s another t-shirt gift idea for the person that has everything from former Duluthian Emily Kuznia. Emily lives in Florida now but she is a product of Duluth’s Central Hillside (began her artistic career at Nettleton, in fact). I was just thrilled to see that this t-shirt design of hers was a “derby” winner on shirt.woot.com
Ah crap … I guess you can’t buy it anymore, it’s a competitive t-shirt design site, and man are they ever competitive. Much to my own chagrin, it looks like her shirt was only available for a couple weeks, not nearly long enough for a procrastinator like me to get them into the various stockings that I host. But as long as I’ve gotten this far I might as well leave the post up, Hey, maybe it will generate enough demand to get more available. Or you could also contact Emily via her blog and tell her how cool the shirt is.
New work by Sean Elmquist at the Duluth Art Institute
"Fill the Slot with Reverence" by Sean Elmquist
New work by Sean Elmquist is on view now at the Duluth Art Institute located on the 4th floor of the Depot. It will probably blow your mind.
Admittance is free if you are coming just for the art.
Depot hours:
Monday – Saturday, 10AM – 5PM
Sunday, 1PM – 5PM
J. J. Summers Agency, 1973
I got one for the Duluth History Detectives. Where was the J.J. Summers Agency located?
I just received an art book of the famous photographer Stephen Shore, and it was the following photo.
Caption reads: J.J. Summers Agency, First Street, Duluth, Minnesota, July 11, 1973.
I enjoy the rare opportunity to track down the locations of old famous photographs in the area to rephotograph and want to find this one. A quick cruise through Google Street view show a could of store fronts which still looks similar (Glenwood Signs) that I’ll go inspect, but any first hand accounts of the location, or records of an actual address would be great. Visual identification may be hopeless if it has been tore down or remodeled in the past 37 years.
Jewelry trunk show at Sivertson Gallery
Jewelry trunk show with Alicia Randazzo and Rachael Schultz of Oreb Lram from Ashland, WI. Saturday, December 18, 10am-6pm.
Sivertson Gallery
361 Canal Park Drive
[email protected]
723-7877
Arts Smorgasbord – A Sensory Delight — Dec. 11 at Washington Studios
For one Saturday each holiday season, the artists of Washington Studios Co-op come alive, showcasing their artistic talents and opening up their home to the community. Everything from paintings and photography to jewelry and homemade dog biscuits will be available for viewing and purchase.
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Grace Press Design Holiday Card Sale
Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11, 9am-6pm
Holiday treasures by Gayle Friday, local Lakewood honey, Lake Superior smoked fish (new this year!)
Grace Press Design is at the home of Sara Curwin, 4726 Pitt St., in Duluth’s Lakeside neighborhood.
Elegant hand-made year-round cards, complete holiday line, thank you notes, place cards and gift tags. Perfect for sending and gift giving.
Stop by for a cup of tea or call 218.525.0145 or e-mail sara.curwin @ gmail.com for an appointment on another day!
Bring a friend!
Children Welcome!
Art Opening Thursday @ Goin’ Postal
The Many Faces of Ed Newman will be on display at Goin’ Postal in Superior, from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. Live music by Mark Anderson, finger food and a broad array of visually stimulating new paintings by Ed Newman will be on display for enjoyment or purchase. Art Card collectibles also available, a great stocking stuffer for artsy loved ones.
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2011 Lake Superior Photo Calendar by Shawn Thompson
I wanted to share my 2011 Lake Superior Photo calendar with you as I think many of you will enjoy looking at the images found within. This Calendar features images captured by me and showcases the North Shore of Lake Superior and surrounding areas.
The calendar is $19.99 but can be had for $15 until 12-31-10 if you use this code: GREATGIFT355
Duluth jeweler Sally Cavallaro at Sivertson Gallery in Canal Park
Join us for a jewelry trunk show with Duluthian Sally Cavallaro. She’ll have earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets galore! All made of recycled sterling silver with gems and wool. Saturday, December 11, 10am-4pm.