Jonathan Thunder’s solo exhibit showcases a new body of paintings dedicated to deities in Ojibwe mythology placed in a contemporary context. The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue. The adjacent gallery features “Play” — showcasing the work of artists Robert DeWitt Adams, Elizabeth Lapensee, and Chris Sellek — who explore games, gaming and game mechanics in their work.

From June 29 through September 4, 2017, the Duluth Art Institute will display two new exhibitions. A solo exhibit by Jonathan Thunder, “Peripheral Vignettes,” features all new paintings and will be accompanied by a color catalog, an animation screening and an artist talk and book signing. “Play” showcases the work of three artists -- Robert Dewitt Adams, Elizabeth LaPensee and Christoper Selleck -- who all explore games, gaming and game mechanics in their work. Artist Robb Quisling has been commissioned…

A monthly arts and crafts show featuring work by local women, also known as the Second Saturday Marketplace. Jewelry, clothing, photography, pottery, candles and soaps. A new guest artist every month. Free parking, coffee and cookies.

Plein Air Duluth artists can be seen painting at Glensheen Historic Congdon Estate. Look for their easels set up on the manicured grounds and watch them in action.

The Duluth Art Institute’s Plein Air Duluth: Paint du Nord festival will culminate in an exhibition and reception with Juror Matt Kania announcing the cash prize winners. Up to three paintings per artist will be showcased. See Duluth’s land and seascapes, as well as industrial scenes, through the eyes of 40 artists!

Paul LaJeunesse is the first Artist-in-Residence in the Duluth Art Institute’s new Lincoln Park Craft District artist residency program, and he is creating a large-scale mural. The permanent, iconic image is intended to be representative of the people who live and work in the neighborhood. The mural will be installed outdoors on Frost River’s Lincoln Park building. See the mural unveiled and join Lincoln Park neighbors for Meet in the Street, an annual block party hosted by the Duluth Children…

Jonathan Thunder is a painter and digital media artist who was born on the Red Lake Reservation and raised in Minneapolis. He studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico and the Art Institute International Minnesota. He has a solo exhibit at the Duluth Art Institute this summer, accompanied by a catalogue, and his animations will be showcased with a special screening at Teatro Zuccone.

Robert Dewitt Adams speaks about his process in the galleries where his work is on view.

Jonathan Thunder’s solo exhibit reveals a new body of paintings dedicated to deities in Ojibwe mythology placed in a contemporary context. A catalog with color images will be created for the exhibit and will include an essay by Mason Riddle, a Saint Paul-based arts writer.