Art
ARAC Arts Awards
Two Arrowhead Regional Arts Council news releases below.
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council at its March 17, 2011, meeting approved grant applications totaling $13,500 to be awarded in Small Capital Grants. (more…)
Duluth Artist Workshops/Studios?
I’m wondering if Duluth has an open or rentable artist workshop space? I play with metals, so it’s big loud noisy art; a place where painters quietly do their thing isn’t going to be right for me. A place with a rentable oxyacetylene torch would be even more awesome. I already sent a message to the Duluth Art Institute but got no answer, so I’m hoping the people here can be some help. I currently have a “studio” set up in my dining room in my apartment … I’m sure the neighbors in my four-plex would be thrilled if I did my grinding somewhere else!
So, if you know someone/somewhere that has the space, or even know another avenue I can poke my nose down, please let me know!
Photo Contest Exhibit Opening Reception
The first Duluth Photography Institute Photo Contest will be having its exhibit opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the DPI, 405 E Superior St. from 5-8 pm. Over 30 images from local photographers will be on exhibit and the $1500 in contest prizes will be awarded! Snacks and beverages provided. Free and open to the public. Come on down and check out the winners of the 5 categories: Fine Art, Human Influence, Creative Expression, Natural World, and Student Work. C-ya there. Irentphoto.com provided prizes and mpix.com provided the printing and mounting for the winners — Thanks go to both!
New ARAC Grant Application Deadlines
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council’s upcoming deadlines and workshop dates:
August 26, 4:30 p.m. | Career Development and A&CHF Community Art Learning Grant Deadline (A postmark by 4:30 p.m. on this date is also acceptable.)
Guidelines and application forms are available at aracouncil.org. If you prefer hard copy, contact the ARAC office at 1301 Rice Lake Road, Suite 120, Duluth, MN 55811; call 218-722-0952 or 1-800-569-8134 or email info @ aracouncil.org.
Funding for these grant programs is made possible by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature, the McKnight Foundation, and with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
Arts Wisconsin’s Rural Arts Management Institute
From: Sam Black of ARAC Duluth and Anne Katz of Arts Wisconsin
The 5th season of Arts Wisconsin’s Rural Arts Management Institute 2011-2012 begins in October 2011. The resources, networking, and contacts gained from this experience are outstanding and invaluable, according to past participants. There are very few programs like this available for rural arts leaders — comprehensive learning communities that provide a foundation of knowledge and an enduring network of peers, friends and colleagues.
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Romeo & Juliet and West Side Story Summer Theater Intensive
One musical, one Shakespearean classic; both tales of unfaltering romances that go against all odds. At the beginning of July the directors, Kate Horvath and Liz Larson, started working with over 60 students to teach all aspects of the show, including stage direction, backstage assistance, technical requirements, costuming and front of house. The casts alternate performances while the opposite cast runs all the technical aspects during the performance, creating a complete theater learning experience for the students.
West Side Story Performances:
August 12, 18, 20 at 7 p.m. and 14 at 2 p.m.
Romeo & Juliet Performances:
August 11, 13, 19 at 7 p.m. and 21 at 2 p.m.
Adults: $10 | Students: $8
duluthplayhouse.org or 733-7555
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CyqgT7u1a0
‘Shelter’ modern dance performance
Kim Nofsinger’s Shelter Repertory Dance Theatre will be showing its current Minnesota Fringe Fest concert in Duluth this Saturday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m., at the Board of Trade Bldg, 301 W. First Street.
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Not impressed.
Spock is not impressed with the Cascade Park mural. Apparently neither are some of the Hillside residents.
Tweed Museum showing 30 rare and collectable concert posters
This link — Poster Show — is to the article running this week in the Reader (the website article has many more pictures) that contains information about nearly every poster in the show and interviews with almost every artist. In the article on my site you can read about each poster from the artists’ perspective and how they viewed the art and the era. Print it out and walk through the show! (more…)
The Wild Party
Renegade Theater Company Presents The Wild Party
Book, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed and Choreographed by Jenna Kase
Welcome to the Roaring Twenties. This is the story of one wild evening in the Manhattan apartment shared by Queenie and Burrs, a vaudeville dancer and a vaudeville clown. In a relationship marked by vicious behavior and recklessness that mirrors the time in which they live, they decide to throw a party to end all parties. As the guests arrive, we meet an assortment of people living on the edge. Queenie and Burrs set out to make each other jealous, but Queenie begins to fall in love with her conquest named Black. After a long night of decadence, Burrs’ jealousy erupts and violence rears its ugly head.
Sex. Violence. Sin … and Gin. These elements, along with show-stopping choreography and serious vocal fireworks, combine to fuel this bold, bawdy and mesmerizing musical.
August 4-6, 11-13 & 18-20
Tickets on sale now!
2104 Fest :: Music. Art. Friends.
The event that has been dubbed “Homegrown in July,” 2104 Fest will take place tonight at the notorious 2104 E. Superior St. The event itself begins at 8pm this evening and features live music from Two Beat Band, Big Wave Dave & the Ripples, 4onthefloor and Dirty Horse as well as new photography from Kip Praslowicz.
Port Huron to Home: Bryan Hansel’s 800-mile kayak adventure photography exhibit and presentation
During the spring and early summer of 2011, Bryan Hansel kayaked from Port Huron, Michigan to Grand Marais, Minnesota. His journey took 45 days, and he covered 800 miles. On the trip, he traversed the two largest Great Lakes, averaged 22 miles a day, paddled in waves taller than a refrigerator, visited Isle Royale and even ordered pizza delivered to his tent. Bryan will exhibit print and digital images from his experience and talk about his adventures. You don’t want to miss this! Hansel’s prints from the trek will also be on exhibit starting in early August! (more…)
An evening to celebrate the arts
Thursday, July 28, 6-8pm
222 E. Superior St.
Choice, Unlimited is hosting an evening to highlight the artists involved in its Arts Program. The event will include a collection of dynamic visual art pieces, theater and dance performances.
$5 suggested donation. All proceeds will go to support Choice, Unlimited’s Arts Program.
Individual artists will be selling their artwork as well.
Cribbage at the Walker Art Center
The last time I ate at the Burrito Union, I had no idea they hosted a cribbage tournament. If I’d known, I would have bought a Starfire Pale Ale and signed up. I don’t live in Duluth anymore, but I’d like to play some crib with Duluthians (and even our neighbors in Superior).
I’d also like to invite everyone to a fantastic event at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis — on Saturday, August 20, the Walker’s Open Field program is collaborating with me on an event called Cribbage in the Field.
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Twist of Noir
Local creative writing enthusiast and editor Chris Grant edits Twist of Noir, a website of noir-style mystery fiction.
Twist of Noir Logo by Walter Conley. Copyright 2011
Chris wants to see stories that are well-written, engaging and interesting crime and noir stories.
Hell has frozen over, Eric Dubnicka has a blog!
Inspired by a previous post, and feeling a desperate need for external validation, I figured it’s about time to formally introduce my blog to the PDD community.
An angst-ridden New Years drove me to finally get a website going, and shockingly, I update it with new artwork near daily, commentary and links to art, design and oddities that I’ve come across. It’s a work in progress and I encourage any comments and suggestions you may have.
Woman-Made: Marvelous Things Made by Northland Women – Art & Gift fair
Over 30 artists will be attending and creative items ranging from photography, glass, jewelry, clothing, home decor, ceramics to items made of natural and recycled materials will be for sale. This is the 3rd year for this local artist fair.
Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
New location: Unitarian Church, 835 W. College St. (on the bend of the road in between UMD and CSS). Free parking – above ground and below ground.
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I Am Anne Frank
The Duluth Festival Opera presents an innovative music drama that re-visits Anne Frank’s diary in this inspiring story of a young girl standing tip-toe on the edge of her future during a time of hatred and intolerance. Produced by the award-winning Nautilus Music Theater of St. Paul.
WHEN:
July 21-23, 7:30 pm and July 24, 2:00 pm
WHERE:
Teatro Zaccone
TICKETS:
$16 per adult/under 18 free
(218) 336-1414 or online at teatrozuccone.com
Musicians Wanted
Do you play an instrument? Well good for you, you frigging braggart.
Wait … let’s try that again.
Do you play an instrument? Want to get paid to play it and hang out with some cool people? Renegade Theater Company’s upcoming production of THE WILD PARTY needs the following musicians:
- Trumpet player
- 2 Reed players
- Guitarist
- Bassist
If you or anyone you know might be interested in playing some sweet jazz / rock / pop music while earning some cash and having some fun, please contact Artistic Director Katy Helbacka at katyhelbacka@gmail.com.
Le Cirque Rouge Cabaret & Burlesque Show Tickets and/or Contest Thingy!
Were you planning on going to Friday night’s Le Cirque Rouge show but don’t have your tickets yet? You’re in luck! I’m a dumbass and accidently bought 4 tickets when I meant to buy 2! Take advantage of my error in resubmitting browser form data by winning or buying 2 tickets to Friday night’s show!
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Recollections – Paintings by Emma Rustan
Recollections – New artwork by Emma Rustan
Art Reception Friday, July 8, from 6pm – 9pm
Washington Studios Artist Cooperative, 315 N. Lake Ave.
Live music with violinist Wendy Dane
Charity Huot CD Release Party
Charity Huot CD Release P
arty, Community Celebration, and Ness Campaign Kick-Off
Pizza Luce
Today, June 30th @ 9:30 PM
$5 / 21+
-Join Charity Huot as she releases her 2nd Album “A New Beginning.” She will be joined by the musicians on the Album: Summit Hill Band- Denise Guelker, Ryan Kimm, and Justin Korhonen.
-Toast to the success of Mayor Don Ness, his support for the arts, and help him kick off his campaign!
Fresh Filmmakers Production Grant 2011
IFP Media Arts is pleased to announce the call for entries for the Fresh Filmmakers Production Grant for emerging directors. The deadline for application is Sept. 12. Applicants must submit a 7-page screenplay, a reel, a budget, a production plan, a resume, and other supporting documentation. For application and instructions please visit: ifpmn.org.
Putting out my shingle?
My husband and I are returning to our Minnesota roots by moving to Duluth in the next week or so. I’ve been a piano teacher for 16 years now. I’ve got friends and contacts in Duluth that keep assuring me that if I “put out my shingle” I’ll have a full studio in a snap.
What I can’t figure out is how exactly I do that. In my old neighborhood in Chicago I made a pretty flier and put it on people’s doorstep the first year I taught — after that it’s been word of mouth.
Anybody have any ideas for me?
Drew Digby vs. Esther Bubley
Don’t miss the greatest showdown since Ali vs. Foreman.
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Tonight (Monday, June 27) at 5:30pm in the Duluth Art Institute Galleries join Drew Digby for a free tour and talk of the Esther Bubley exhibit. Journalism, photojournalism, and the dignity of work: discuss.