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Apr 2024
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 »UMD Student Art Reception
The University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Art and Design presents its Annual Student Exhibition: Authentic Intelligence, now on view at the Tweed Museum of Art through April 21, with a public reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, April 20, at 1 p.m. Preceding the reception, from 10 a.m. to noon, will be Art in Ordean Court, an annual market of art available for sale created by UMD students.
Find out more »Ms. Cupcake’s Cosmo Night Special Edition: Down the Rabbit Hole
Celebrate 4/20 with Ms. Cupcake and her friends for a trippy night of top-notch drag, burlesque and dancing. 21+.
Find out more »Altar Box Painting Jam Session
Duluth Folk School hosts an altar box painting workshop. Participants will create their own altar box in two phases: on the new moon they will pick out and paint their alter box. Then, on the full moon, participants will gather again to finish their creations. Registration is required.
Find out more »Art Walk
The Art Walk is a self-guided tour through Tower Hall and the College of Saint Scholastica Theatre. Attendees can view visual art showcasing the work of senior art students and music provided by the St. Scholastica Choirs, String Orchestra, Steel Band, and Handbell Ensemble. The tour begins at Mitchell Auditorium, with programs and maps available directing attendees to various art and music stops throughout campus. General admission is $7, with free admission for students pre-K to college and Sisters of…
Find out more »Modern Collage Painting Workshop
This workshop is tailored for artists interested in modern collage painting techniques. It's a perfect blend of traditional painting and contemporary collage methods, offering a unique, creative experience. The class will cover techniques in modern collage such as layering, texture creation and color blending. Use various materials like paper, fabric and found objects in conjunction with painting to create a personal collage painting to take home — all supplies is provided.
Find out more »Mixed Media Painting Essentials
This streamlined workshop focuses on the essentials of mixed media painting. Designed for artists of all levels, the class offers a hands-on experience in creating mixed media art. Participants will learn fundamental techniques to combine various materials and mediums to create unique, expressive paintings. The session includes two hours of instruction by David Austin and all the materials to create a mixed media painting to take home.
Find out more »Luminate
An evening to benefit Life House Duluth featuring music, film and performances by young artists from Life House Duluth, the Music Resource Center and local schools. This event features the premiere of Light Holder, a short film documentary by Jeremy Gardner following Life House alum Jasmine Clark's journey from loss, abuse, unstable foster care and youth homelessness to stability, entrepreneurship and community activism.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Apr 26, 2024
Spirit of the Lake Homeschooler Art: Exploring Cultural and Creative Art Forms
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Apr 26, 2024
Alison Aune and University of Minnesota Duluth art and education students lead art lessons for children during this 12-session course. Sessions are on Fridays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per class, per child ages 6-13. Children ages 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult; the cost is $5 per adult. Register at zeffy.com. January - Painting 1/12 - Miriam Shapiro Mixed Media Pattern Painting 1/19 - Sonia Delaunay inspired Shapes & Colors Painting 1/26 -…
Find out more »Sound Lab: Asteroid Rice, Seiballul, Kenneth Bressler, Nocturnal Groaner
The next iteration of sound lab includes experimental music sets performed by Asteroid Rice, Seiballul and Kenneth Bressler. Visuals are provided by Nocturnal Groaner.
Find out more »Fur Trade Nation: Book Release Celebration
Celebrate Carl Gawboy's new book, Fur Trade Nation: An Ojibwe's Graphic History. This beautiful publication is the debut of Animikii Mazina’iganan: Thunderbird Press, from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. The evening will include a feast, a performance from Oshkii Giizhik Singers, brief remarks from the author and a book signing.
Find out more »Twin Ports Poetry Showcase
The Twin Ports Poetry Showcase highlights 30 poetic voices within the Duluth/Superior and surrounding region. A panel of local writers spread throughout the Twin Ports will read and review submissions to select the 30 readers. Poets are selected through a blind reading (without the author's name attached) by the review team, and performers will be informed if they've been selected within the first couple weeks of April. Deadline to send in entries is Sunday, March 31 at 4 p.m. Those…
Find out more »May 2024
Annual Student and Instructor Exhibition
The Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art hosts its 8th annual exhibition featuring new works by students and faculty. This event is free to the public. The open house will be held on Friday, May 3rd, from 5 pm to 9 pm and Saturday May 4th, from 12 noon to 5 pm. This event will feature live music opening night and a food truck on site both days. Work will be available for purchase to support the students.
Find out more »Annual Student and Instructor Exhibition
The Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art is hosting its annual exhibition featuring new works by students and faculty. This event will feature live music on opening night and a food truck on site both days. Work will be available for purchase to support the students.
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