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An event every week that begins at 12:30pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Open Studio at the Duluth Depot
An event every week that begins at 12:30pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
The Duluth Art Institute offers a regular Tuesday open art-studio session at the Depot. People of all abilities practicing all artistic mediums are invited to bring their own supplies and join the weekly group. Cost: $5 plus a DAI membership (first session is free).
Find out more »Artist Talk and Closing Reception for “Suspension of Disbelief”
The term "suspension of disbelief" has been defined as a willingness to suspend one’s critical faculties and believe something surreal. Artist Jonathan Thunder’s exhibit at the Duluth Art Institute features sound and what he calls "animated canvases," a hybrid of hand painting and animation.
Find out more »An event every month that begins at 6:00pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Jun 19, 2018
One event on Aug 16, 2018 at 6:00pm
One event on Sep 20, 2018 at 6:00pm
Member-Guided Tour
An event every month that begins at 6:00pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Jun 19, 2018
One event on Aug 16, 2018 at 6:00pm
One event on Sep 20, 2018 at 6:00pm
Duluth Art Institute Curator Jason Pearson guides a one-hour members-only tour of current exhibitions every third Tuesday of the month. Attendees are invited to tour the gallery, ask questions and engage in discussions about the exhibitions. Pearson will also discuss his role as curator for the the DAI. Pearson also holds open office hours once a month, the first Thursday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Email him directly at jpearson @ duluthartinstitute.org to learn more or set up a…
Find out more »Full Moon Plein Air Painting with Karen Savage Blue
Karen Savage Blue grew up in the Hartley Park area and is excited to share this natural sanctuary with painting-class participants of all levels. Paint with an award-winning artist whilst sipping a beverage under the full moon. All supplies and one beverage are included in the cost.
Find out more »Amanda Breitbach: Land/People
Photographer Amanda Breitbach presents an opening reception and artist talk for her exhibit Land/People. When Breitbach started this project three years ago, she wanted to make images that could speak about the growth of corporate agriculture at the expense of family farming and the cost of the industrial agriculture model to the environment and to people. Land/People investigates the decline of family farming and the emotional and spiritual issues that underlie the human relationship to land, making large, universal relationships…
Find out more »Aaron Squadroni: Mesabi Land Portraits
Designer and artist Aaron Squadroni presents his latest works during an opening reception and artist talk. Squadroni is from the Mesabi Iron Range in northern Minnesota. His work is centered on mining imagery and metalpoint drawing techniques. His most recent work focuses on the Hull Rust mine in Hibbing, which is one of the largest open-pit mines in the world.
Find out more »Arrowhead Regional Biennial Exhibition 2018
The 62nd Arrowhead Regional Biennial features juried art work from the Upper Midwest produced within the past five years. The opening reception will include announcements of three awards totaling $2,000 in cash prizes. The exhibit will remain on display until March 31. Jehra Patrick is juror for 2018. Patrick is a visual artist, curator and independent arts program producer who works out of Minneapolis. She is a 2016 recipient of the Knight Arts Challenge and the Jerome Travel and Study…
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