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Oct 2022
SunFunDay: Robbie LaFleur’s Stories in Tapestry
Stories in Tapestry is aimed towards children to express their own stories using the colors and textures of fibers. Pre-registration is required. Organizers suggest a $5 donation per person to help with supply costs.
Find out more »Art Night Out: Shared Bodies, Home of Memories, Currents
Listen to an artist talk panel featuring Avigail Manneberg, Jaafar Alnabi, Ahmed Alshaikhli and Robert Patrick in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum event space, just downstairs from the Duluth Art Institute galleries. Light food and cash bar available. Limited space, no-cost registration required.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Paint With Me Livestream
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Featuring David and Kristen Austin, their four-year-old Hugo and other local artists every Saturday morning. Streaming live on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. Explore new abstract and modern art techniques in a family-friendly atmosphere, with viewers watching and asking questions live from around the world. Use new media and tools to create paintings and art together.
Find out more »Robbie LaFleur’s Stories in Tapestry Special Guest Talk
Margit Carson Johnson will talk about her work as a board member of the Valley Grove Preservation Society, and her close work with Robbie LaFleur developing support for commissioning tapestries. The society and surrounding community worked together to preserve a church and landscape, through grant writing, upkeep, restoration and re-use of the church buildings. Carson Johnson will relate her experience and answer questions.
Find out more »One event on Oct 18, 2022 at 5:30 pm
One event on Oct 25, 2022 at 5:30 pm
One event on Nov 1, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Oil Painting with a Limited Color Palette with Matt Kania
One event on Oct 18, 2022 at 5:30 pm
One event on Oct 25, 2022 at 5:30 pm
One event on Nov 1, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Over the course of four sessions, create beautiful oil paintings with the simplicity of a limited color palette. Students will be in charge of bringing their own supplies. Email Emma at [email protected] with questions.
Find out more »An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
David Austin Gallery Studio Open House
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
Austin and his family open their studio to the public on the third Saturday of every month. Visitors can enjoy light food and refreshments, shop original abstract expressionist artwork and network with artists.
Find out more »Watercolor and Negative Painting with Jennifer Stone
This Duluth Art Institute class explores new ways of painting to create depth and intrigue. Using a variety of unique props provided by the instructor, students will learn the process of painting roses. This process can be applied to a variety of subject matter, making pieces that are one of a kind. Jennifer Stone has been painting for more than 25 years. Her expressions are primarily water media and feature unconventional methods to enhance design, color and texture. The art…
Find out more »Duluth Art Institute Masquerade Gala 2022
The Duluth Art Institute’s Masquerade Gala celebrates contemporary art, artists and the community. The event offers several opportunities to support the DAI financially through its silent auction, fund-a-need campaign, and general donations. Attendees should bring cash for games and busker tips. Free parking is available in the Sixth Avenue ramp. To register for the gala visit duluthartinstitute.org/gala
Find out more »Nov 2022
Oil Painting from a Photograph with Matt Kania
Participants in this Duluth Art Institute class create an oil painting based on a photograph of a favorite place or memory. They bring a photograph to class -- perhaps a beloved family dog, a landscape scene or an event in their life. The students are led through the process of learning to look at a photograph through the eyes of a painter, how to transfer a drawing of the image onto a canvas, and how to fully develop an oil…
Find out more »Duluth Junk Hunt: Fall 2022
Handpicked vendors from all over the state of Minnesota and beyond bring junk, repurposed treasures and rusty finds to sell at the fall Junk Hunt, which runs Nov. 3-5. There will be more than 125 booths of vintage finds and repurposed treasures, as well as a special makers area filled with jewelry, candles, cupcakes and more. General admission is $5 online and $7 at the door. Junk collectors can pay $15 online or $17 at the door for early admission…
Find out more »Get Great Stuff Local Art and Gift Fair 2022
The 13th annual Get Great Stuff Local Art and Gift Fair is a marketplace featuring the work of about 20 local artisans and authors. A variety of items will be for sale from jewelry to books to ceramics to winter wear and more.
Find out more »Festival of Trees 2022
The Junior League of Duluth welcomes nearly 125 vendors, a variety of live entertainment, raffle baskets, decorated holiday trees and Santa to the Edmund Fitzgerald Hall and Lake Superior Ballroom at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Nov. 12-13 for the annual Festival of Trees arts, crafts and gifts show. The event is the Twin Port's largest arts, crafts and gifts show with vendors offering handcrafted home décor, clothing, jewelry, beauty products, homemade foods/treats, toys and more. Santa arrives with his…
Find out more »Dec 2022
Get it Local Art and Gift Fair 2022
The 15th annual Get it Local Art and Gift Fair features more than 20 vendor booths with Duluth and Superior artisans selling jewelry, pottery, books, watercolor paintings, knitted items and more.
Find out more »Neighbor-Made Local Art and Gift Fair 2022
This local gift fair features more than 20 artisans displaying art ranging from pottery to soap to artwork to jewelry and more.
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