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Jul 2024
Northern Haze Cannabis Festival 2024
The second annual Northern Haze Cannabis Festival is a celebration of all things cannabis, with live music, vendors, live glassblowing and more. New this year is the consumption tent -- BYOC (bring your own cannabis) and enjoy a safe and legal place to smoke. Live music from Rootz Within, Four Mile Portage, Lifted Vibrations and Blu Volta.
Find out more »Safe Haven Shelter Shirt Design Contest
Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center is calling all artists and designers to participate in its first ever Shirt Design Contest. Participants are asked to submit their designs by July 31, 2024, for a chance to have their work featured on shirts that will be available to order during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Design Guidelines: Maximum of 3 colors per design. No profanity. Any messaging must be inclusive. Should align with Safe Haven’s mission. Can be text, imagery,…
Find out more »Grand Marais Arts Festival 2024
The 33rd annual Grand Marais Arts Festival is a juried fine-arts festival on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It runs July 13-14.
Find out more »Painting Class at Bent Paddle
Northern Exposure Art presents this two-hour, step-by-step painting class in which participants complete a 16-by-20-inch project. All materials to paint are provided. To reserve a spot, visit northernexposureart.com.
Find out more »Sing, Play, Read: Musical Storytime
Children can engage with books through song, dance, instrument play and follow-up activities based on a story. This week: "Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay." Children can make their own instrument out of recycled materials. Some materials will be provided and children are encouraged to bring materials like cardboard boxes, cans, cartons, string and any other things that they may want to use to build their own instrument. Best for ages 6-10. Children should bring their…
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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 »The Fundamentals of Nature Photography
This three-hour Duluth Folk School class covers camera settings and how they affect photographs. In addition, the group will seek to unlock the secrets of successful photography from an artistic perspective and learn techniques to improve photographs. There will be time spent outdoors applying what the group learns. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Aug 20, 2024
Weekly Afternoon Open Studio
An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Aug 20, 2024
The Duluth Art Institute invites creators -- both seasoned and beginners -- to explore, create and connect during open studio hours. All mediums are welcome. Attendees should bring personal supplies and a vision for their project. No formal instruction is given. The space is for artists to create alongside other artists and join in an optional critique of work at the end of the session. The sessions run through Aug. 20. Open studio is best suited for adults, though children…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Dec 18, 2024
Weekly Evening Open Studio
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Dec 18, 2024
Open Studio is a flexible space designed for artists to make connections and foster growth in the local art community. Artists are encouraged to bring their artwork in any medium to create in the studio. In this supportive community space, artists can socialize or focus on their creations. Each meeting facilitates an optional group critique at 7 p.m. Artists may also request critique before they work. Scholarships are available. Email [email protected] for more information.
Find out more »Recycled Rag Crochet Creations
With fabric scraps, old t-shirts and a crochet hook, attendees can create a one-of-a-kind rag rug, bowl, or tote. Participants will learn to make a foundation and then make modifications. The class will go over making t-shirt yarn, how to do a knotless join and learning the two basic crochet stitches needed. Students should bring old t-shirts, cotton scraps, sharp scissors and a size N crochet hook. Additional fabric and rotary cutters will be available. Best for teen to adult…
Find out more »Traditional Textile Arts From India Demos
Demos of traditional textile arts from India, including weaving, painting, block printing and tie-dye.
Find out more »Flower Magic Design Workshop
Presented by Prairie Rose Farm and Floral. Enjoy a locally-crafted beverage, learn the art of floral design and create a locally-grown flower arrangement to take home.
Find out more »Intro to Wire-Wrapping
Presented by Flow It Out Creations. Learn the two different wire-wrapping techniques used to create a crystal pendant. Beginner-friendly. 21+.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Aug 30, 2024
Friday Night Glassblowing
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Aug 30, 2024
All summer long, glassblowers demonstrate a wide variety of techniques and products and make themselves available for questions.
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