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Pride Fest 2019 Mayor’s Reception
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, as well as mayors from the surrounding communities give a reception at the Duluth Depot for the 33rd annual Duluth Superior Pride celebration. The event includes live music by South of Superior, free snacks and beer (while it lasts), cocktails, a cash bar, and a brief presentation to honor contributors to the GLBTAQI2S community.
Find out more »Downtown Duluth Arts Walk
The Downtown Duluth Arts Collective presents this night of art and entertainment, featuring Downtown Duluth art galleries, eateries, bars and performance venues. The Downtown Arts Walk is a multi-location, walkable, year-round event held on the final Friday of each month. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m., but it does not begin at a specific location, and while some venues are open from 5 to 9, various venues are open at different times. Posters and flags bearing the logo…
Find out more »DS Pride Art Exhibition Closing Reception
The Duluth Superior Pride Committee and Zeitgeist host a reception for a group art exhibition with works displayed from 11 local artists: Eric Horn, Amy Hayes, Joe Sawle, Rachel Sipress, Bill Shipley, Max Brunner, Melissa Gerads, Shannon O’Nabigon, Jon Burke and Warrior Printress (Stacie Renne and Janelle Miller). There will be appetizers available courtesy of Zeitgeist. The exhibition will be up in the Zeitgeist Arts Atrium from August 1 through September 2, 2019.
Find out more »Leather Jewelry-Making Workshop
Learn the basics of working with leather and create tassel earrings, a tassel necklace and a leather catchall.
Find out more »Raku Firing with Pete Prudhomme
Learn the raku process from making work to firing in this eight-session class that meets on Wednesdays from Sept. 18 to Nov. 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m.. Experiment with glazes, horsehair and pop off slip. Produce and glaze pieces at the Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Building prior to firing off site. Cost is $250 for DAI members and $300 for non-members. A $10 non-refundable registration fee is included in tuition.
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One event on Jul 18, 2019 at 3:00pm
One event on Aug 22, 2019 at 3:00pm
One event on Sep 19, 2019 at 3:00pm
Crafternoons for Kids
One event on Jun 20, 2019 at 3:00pm
One event on Jul 18, 2019 at 3:00pm
One event on Aug 22, 2019 at 3:00pm
One event on Sep 19, 2019 at 3:00pm
Kids can make and take home a craft project. No experience or signup required.
Find out more »Indigenous Foods Expo
Duluth's first Indigenous Foods Expo will be an opportunity to learn about, engage with and taste test the region's first foods/indigenous foods. The event will feature healthy and indigenous food producers/farmers, art and organizational vendors, food processing and cooking demos in the park, family-friendly cultural art activities, music performances, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, games and more. This will be a zero-waste event.
Find out more »Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour 2019
This annual event, centered in the Two Harbors area, is a self-guided tour of local artists' personal studios. The participating artists represent a range of mediums that includes painting, drawing, ceramics, fiber, photography, wood, jewelry and more. For more information, including full list of participating artists and a studio map, visit lakesuperior2020.com.
Find out more »Fall Colors and Stream Photography Workshop
Duluth native and professional landscape photographer William Hurst offers instruction on digital photography equipment and techniques during this workshop exploring Duluth's most colorful season. The course includes a full day of shooting on Saturday and a three-hour Adobe Lightroom classroom session on Sunday morning to learn crucial photo finishing techniques and workflows. Each student also receives one 12x18-inch print of their favorite image from the day.
Find out more »Cooter Tonder & Friends Art Tour
The Cooter Tonder & Friends art sale takes place at two locations. The pottery, jewelry, leathers, clothing and other peices of functional artwork are handmade by full-time artists. The locations and featured artists are as follows: Blue Skies Glassworks: 4360 Thomas Lake Road, Two Harbors, MN 55616 blueskiesglassworks.com Featuring artists: Jody Freij-Tonder and Michael Tonder - Recycled glass jewelry and kiln formed glass Ken Dumdie - Fine leathers Brenna Klassen-Glanzer - Contemporary silver and copper jewelry Doug Becker - Blown…
Find out more »Duluth Junk Hunt: Fall 2019
Handpicked vendors from all over the state of Minnesota and beyond bring junk, repurposed treasures and rusty finds to sell at the annual fall Junk Hunt, which runs Nov. 1-2. Junk collectors can pay $10 for early admission to arrive an extra two hours early at 8 a.m. Friday. Early birds also receive free donuts. For regular attendees, the cost is $5.
Find out more »Duluth Art Institute Masquerade Gala 2019
The Duluth Art Institute’s Masquerade Gala celebrates contemporary art, artists and the community. This year's event will be held in the Duluth Depot's Great Hall. The Masquerade Gala is the Duluth Art Institute’s main fundraiser. Funding from the event supports the organization in bringing art to and inspiring art in everyone. The DAI serves 68,000 artists and art lovers in the region and throughout the state with visual art exhibitions, art classes for all ages, and artist services such as…
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