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Jul 2022
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Sep 16, 2022
Indigenous Art by Shaun Chosa
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Sep 16, 2022
AICHO Galleries presents “Indigenous,” artwork by Shaun Chosa, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa citizen and painter, who uses historical photographs and sepia tone images and transforms them into color paintings with pop cultural themes and iconography. The exhibit can be viewed on Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. until Sept. 16. Chosa’s work embraces the diversity of Indigenous experiences: the pride of culture and tradition, the celebration of victories and blessings, and the painful memories and realities lived by Indigenous…
Find out more »AICHO’s Indigenous Food and Art Market
The American Indian Community Housing Organization is hosting 21 local food and art vendors in the parking lot at One Roof Community Housing. Linda Winter will teach how to work with birchbark. All are welcome to watch the demonstration, only registrants are allowed to participate. Registration for the workshop is closed. Entrepreneurs will be selling items such as garden-grown produce, frozen meats, smoked white fish, wild rice, fermented foods, Indigenous teas, maple syrup, jams and jellies, herbs, honey, wild rice…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until Aug 29, 2022
Growing Little Loves Art Playgroup
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until Aug 29, 2022
An art-based and sensory weekly experience for children ages 2-6. Playgroup is open-ended, exploratory and child-led, allowing children and caregivers to explore new and engaging activities together.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Sep 13, 2022
Weekly Open Studio
An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Sep 13, 2022
Duluth Art Institute members are invited to bring supplies and artistic visions to the Lincoln Park facility from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays to connect with other creative people and spend time experimenting with their medium of choice. Each session includes time to create and optional end-of-session group critiques. Non-members can attend one free session of open studio before becoming a member. Members receive three free sessions. The ongoing cost is $5 per session. Visit duluthartinstitute.org/membership, visit the DAI…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Jul 24, 2022
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until Jul 24, 2022
One event on Jul 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm
One event on Jul 24, 2022 at 10:00 am
James and the Giant Peach Jr.
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Jul 24, 2022
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until Jul 24, 2022
One event on Jul 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm
One event on Jul 24, 2022 at 10:00 am
Based on Roald Dahl’s quirky original tale, James and his new insect friends roll their peach into the ocean and embark on a fantastic voyage that crosses paths with seagulls and sharks, then lands them on top of the Empire State Building. Performance on July 23 at 1 p.m. includes American Sign Language interpretation. Performance on July 24 at 10 a.m. is sensory-friendly.
Find out more »Artist Talk: Sirpa Särkijärvi
Sirpa Särkijärvi, a painter from Turku, Finland, will discuss her newest exhibition, (to) Reason | (to) Sense. It contains six new paintings, all completed in 2022, that are on display in Joseph Nease Gallery B.
Find out more »Teen Art Camp: Wild Clay with Ashley Hise
From slab-building to wheel-throwing, students will learn the techniques for creating unique clay vessels. A six-session camp for ages 14–18. All staff, renters, instructors, and students are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination. Please bring your child's vaccine card on the first day of camp.
Find out more »Comics, character design and soft sculpture with Lauren Faherty
Lauren Faherty will teach children to bring their stories to life. Learn about comics, character design and soft sculpture. The class includes five sessions. All staff, renters, instructors, and students are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Please bring your child's vaccine card on the first day of camp.
Find out more »Teen Open Studio
Duluth teenagers are invited to this free afterschool art program, to which they can bring works-in-progress or create something totally new. College art students are present to help. All supplies are provided and no previous art experience is required. Snacks included. Registration encouraged online, but drop-ins are welcome. Masks are required, except while eating or drinking. Teen Open Studio meets bi-weekly. Registration is limited to artists 13-18 years old. December 7th, February 5th and June 7th are guest workshops with…
Find out more »Fairlawn Mansion’s Ice Cream Social
Featuring an accordion concert sponsored by the Harrington Art Center, a melodrama by Time Arc Theatre, magic and balloon animals from The Amazing Charles and music from The Fractals. Also: food, ice cream, free tours of Fairlawn, kids' games, face painting, an art fair, a cakewalk and more. Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Proceeds from this event will benefit new exhibits in the Mansion.
Find out more »AICHO Indigenous Food and Art Market
Featuring a dreamcatcher workshop. Entrepreneurs will be selling items such as garden-grown produce, frozen meats, smoked whitefish, wild rice, fermented foods, Indigenous teas, maple syrup, jams and jellies, herbs, honey, wild rice cupcakes, salves and cannabidiol products. Artwork on sale includes prints, apparel, beadwork, jewelry and more. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted. Rain location: Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, 212 W. 2nd St., Duluth.
Find out more »Aug 2022
Printmaking Exploration with Megan Watkins
This five-session Duluth Art Institute camp teaches the ins and outs of various printmaking methods including monoprints, collagraphy, linoleum block printing and T-shirt screenprinting. It is designed for ages 12-16. Sessions are from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 1-5. The cost is $150 for Duluth Art Institute members and $200 for nonmembers. To learn more or register visit duluthartinstitute.org. Students are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on the first day of camp.
Find out more »Art on the Edge
The 16th annual juried exhibit at the Edge Gallery in Bigfork opens with a reception and award presentation. Attendees can meet the artists, visit with the juror, and vote for their favorite piece for the People's Choice award. This year’s Art on the Edge juror is Ann Klefstad, a Duluth sculptor who has worked for more than 25 years in arts journalism and public sculpture. Her work mainly explores the interface between nature and culture and is installed in cities…
Find out more »Art in Bayfront Park 2022
Art in Bayfront Park is a two-day art fair offering an opportunity to purchase works from more than 100 regional artists, including jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramics, metalwork, glass and more.
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