Art
Duluth Area Artists! Win $1000!
Somebody has to win this prize money – why not you?
Enter the Arrowhead Regional Biennial by this Friday:
2010 Arrowhead Regional Biennial Exhibition entry form
Call or email the Duluth Art Institute with questions: 733-7562 or adugan at duluthartinstitute dot org
Kid’s Tye Dying in the Park
Using the fresh, cold water of Lake Superior we will twist and tie with dye a garment of your own or one of ours provided. You get $2 off if you bring you own item to dye.
*must call and register (218) 722-2919
Where: Meet at Pineapple Art Center
124 W. First St., Duluth
When: Sunday Aug. 15, 1:30-3pm
Cost: $10 or $8 w/own garment
Includes: Healthy Snack and a six-block walk
Chester Creek Artist
Can anyone tell me anything about the beautiful artwork under the Ninth Street Bridge on the east side of Chester Creek? I’m going back with a camera today!
Sex Change @ Zinema
Has anyone seen this yet? Is it a good show? I’m debating on going tomorrow evening.
Kid’s Art in the Park — Self-propelled Boats
Learn how to construct a boat that moves, all on its own! Weather permitting, we will also get the chance to try them out on Lake Superior. A healthy snack is included.
When: Sunday, Aug. 8, 1:30-3pm
Where: Meet at Pineapple Art Center
124 W. First St., Duluth
Must pre-register @ 218-722-2919
Arts Alive in Duluth! Opera on the Lake
Duluth Festival Opera invites everyone to a fun event at Nokomis Restaurant on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 4-6pm. See link for details: dfopera.org
Enjoy professional opera singing at table-side, delicious appetizers presented by Chef Sean Lewis, pretty views of Lake Superior and an opportunity to keep the arts alive in Duluth!
Coming up on August 22 is a free opera performance at Leif Erickson Park, also sponsored by the DFO. Spread the word and support our local arts community.
Free Range Film Festival presents: Large white animals!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwOcVO5qrYY
Wing Young Huie Retrospective at the Duluth Art Institute
Wing Young Huie: Retrospective opens July 29, 5 to 7 pm at the Duluth Art Institute Depot site in the Morrison Gallery. Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet Wing and see a special presentation of his university avenue slide show.
The 9th North Shore Iron Pour and Iron Casting Seminar
Do you want to learn how to make cast iron sculpture? Submit an application to attend the 9th North Shore Iron Pour.
Questions? Contact Jeffrey Kalstrom at jkalstrom@gmail.com 218-310-8411
When: Iron pour seminar and artists pour – August 14-22
Public pour – Sept. 11
Where: The iron pour seminar will be located at a beautiful rural site about 15 miles southeast of Duluth. The public pour will be held in Duluth.
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Figure Drawing for Teens
Teens will learn to draw the human form accurately with the help of skilled instructor and live, clothed model.
Where: Pineapple Art Center
When: August 2,3,4 Mon-Wed 12-1:30pm
Cost: $53 covers all
*Must pre-register by calling Pineapple Art Center at (218)722-2919
Kid’s Art in the Park
Kid’s get the chance to draw what they see on Lake Superior and then fit into a frame!
*Must pre-register by calling Pineapple Arts (218) 722-2919
*Includes walk to the park and a healthy snack
Where: Meet at Pineapple Art Center 124 W 1st St Duluth
When: 1:30-3pm July 25 -Sunday-
Cost: $10 includes all
Canine Heart Sounds, Dirty Horse and the 4onthefloor at R.T. Quinlan’s
The elusive progressive/art rockers Canine Heart Sounds will be joined with the pontoon rock of Dirty Horse and the 4/4 time signatures of 4 on the Floor at R.T. Quinlan’s Saloon on Saturday, July 24. Music starts at 10 p.m. and there will be a $3 cover. Rock!
For those of you who may be confused, we had to switch the date from 7/23 to 7/24. Hope to see you all out!
Art Auction
In an attempt to actually make money from the art we create, we invite you to join us for a fun evening of art, snacks, dress up clothes, and dance parties.
The art will be cheap and priced to sell, with many pieces starting as low as $5. Now is your chance to own work from these special artists:
Jennie Lennick
Ginny Maki
Suzanne Wyss
Dave Moreria
Sarah Worley
Morgan Pease
Adam Rosenthal
Chris Hagen
Savannah Villa
Maria Johnson
Michael Beachy
Katherine Lamb
Brent Erickson
Sean Elmquist
Rob Kaiser-Schatzlein
Melanie Sternberg
Brian Ring
Marisa Ring
Niki Burger
Sophie Gray
…and probably more!
Also! music by Red Mountain!
Please come, bring your friends and enemies, and support young artists!
Kid’s Art in the Park!
Meet at Pineapple Art Center, 124 W. First St., Duluth, and walk a few blocks to a park. This week we will be painting a reusable bag that each child will get to keep. A light and healthy snack will be provided.
When: 1:30-3pm, Sunday, July18
Cost:$10 per child covers all
*Must pre-register by calling Pineapple Arts and getting on the list — (218) 722-2919. You can call right up to 1pm on Sunday.
Darin Bergsven
Jazz Guitar
Chester Creek Cafe Wine Bar
This Friday evening
Last call for Expedition Train!
Friday, July 16
8:30pm doors open | 9:30pm board train | 1am return home
Put on your best dress khakis and hiking boots for the Duluth Art Institute Expedition Train! Inspired by the National Geographic Greatest Portraits exhibit currently on view, the Duluth Art Institute is sending visitors on assignment into the wilds of Duluth.
Your adventure begins at the Depot train station where you’ll enjoy live music by local favorites Tryke and two free drink tickets. This is also the last chance to view the Smithsonian exhibit “In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits” for free. The train will depart the Depot station at 10pm and bring explorers deep into Duluth’s unexplored backcountry (if by backcountry you mean Emily’s Eatery to hear music by Kip Jones).
You’ll be given a number of adventure assignments during your trip, so choose your fellow traveling partners well! The train will return home by 1 am. The ticket price includes music, train ride, viewing of the Smithsonian show, and drink tickets.
Call or email the Duluth Art Institute to get your tickets today – 218-733-7560 or getart @ duluthartinstitute.org
Art Exhibit and Show at the Encounter
There is a fantastic showing of arts on Saturday, July 10, at the Encounter, being put on by Nate Adelson.
Art from Duluthians will be displayed starting at 3pm in a gallery upstairs at the Encounter for free. There is a wide array of fine arts as well as photography being shown. There is also a show happening in the red room starting at 6pm that will be $3, featuring 6 bands.
Ashton George
Preston Gunderson and the Crew
Loup-Garou
Polis (from Mankato)
Amauros
Lions&Creators
Come out and support some fantastic local art and enjoy a cheap show with incredible bands. It should be a fun and interesting event, hope to see many of you there.
Exhibit by writer/photographer Brenda Paro opens Friday
Duluth writer and photographer Brenda Paro is presenting new work at the Washington Gallery beginning Friday, July 9. Subtle Cargoes is an exhibit of complex photographic collages paired with poetry, presented using a variety of printing techniques and materials.
The opening reception takes place Friday, July 9 from 6 to 8 pm at Washington Gallery; the exhibit will also be open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm (or by appointment) through July 25. Washington Gallery is located at 315 N. Lake Ave. in Duluth. For more information visit brendaparo.com, or call Paro at (402) 740-5122.
July 1 Art Opening at Beaners Central
New Paintings by Ed Newman at Beaner’s Central
The Many Faces of Ennyman
Original paintings by Ed Newman will be on display at Beaner’s Central in Spirit Valley during the month of July. The public is invited to an art opening July 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. The title of the event will be The Many Faces of Ennyman.
The opening will include live music by Perfectini, a jazz duet comprised of Robert Linnemann on sax with Darin Bergsven, electric guitar, their soothing sounds offering hints of Miles and Wes Montgomery or Billy Bernard. An original film showing the Act of Creation will also be shown during the opening with portions of the soundtrack being original contributions from John Heino of Centerville All Stars fame.
To see examples of Ed’s work, The Many Faces of Ennyman blog can be found at ed-newman.blogspot.com where a new picture is posted each morning. For more information: ennyman @ northlc.com
A portion of proceeds will donated to the Art for a Cure fight against cancer and for the Modest Home Makeover project.
Market Day in the Plaza: SFA Farmers Market at UMD – Every Wednesday!
Fill your market bag with fresh vegetables, breads, bakery, flowers, meats, fruits, berries, eggs, transplants, herbs, spices, canned goods, nuts and lots more all fresh from your neighbors.
Stay to browse handmade treasures from local crafters and artisans while taking in the live local music every week!
EBT/Food Stamp Cards are Welcome!
Every Wednesday!
May 19 – September 29
1:30-4:30
On the UMD campus at the Kirby Plaza Bus Hub
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The Ojibwe Experience – Learning Opportunities
This week I had a chance to glimpse some of the immense cultural riches of the Ojibwe people who along with other Native American people have occupied this area for thousands of years. And you can check them out too, if you want.
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