Art in March

It's MARCH!! The days are longer, the sun looks brighter, and the temps are colder ... brrr! It's an eclectic mix this month with art-related celebrations of Women's History Month, World Wildlife Day, Youth Art Month, and Dr. Seuss's birthday. There are art events for every age. Enjoy!

 Here's a quick peek at what I'm doing and where I'll be this month:

 Friday, March 8, 7-10 p.m.
WTF! Art Exhibit Opening Reception, Prove Gallery, 21 N. Lake Avenue
My art will be at the opening, but sadly I will not. Details below. Closing Reception, Friday, April 5 - I will be there!

Wednesday, March 13, 6:30-9 p.m.
Zentangle (R) & Wine with Esther Piszczek, CZT, Master Framing Gallery, 1431 London Road
Mondays, March 18 - April 15 (4 weeks; No class April 8), 6-8:30 p.m.
Advanced Zentangle (R) Pattern Drawing, Ordean East Middle School, 2900 E. 4th Street

Friday, March 29, 5-8 p.m.
Duluth Fine Pianos, 331 W. Superior Street (next to Starbucks!)
Ryan Frane & Friends, a Jazz ensemble, will play from 6-8 p.m. Downtown Duluth Arts Walk Google Maps

Details on all of these events, and more, below!

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All events, including my classes, are listed in chronological order, click on colored text throughout to link to more information. Visit the Creative Education Opportunities page to find classes to explore and the Reoccurring Events page for events that happen routinely.

 Friday, March 1, 5-7 p.m.
Duluth Art Institute's Youth Art Month Opening Reception, Denfeld Whole Foods Coop, 4426 Grand Avenue
Local artist Paul LaJeunesse will lead a collaborative painting project to celebrate the Duluth Art Institute's Youth Art Month Show. All are welcome!

Friday, March 1, 5-7 p.m.
Free First Fridays, Duluth Children's Museum, 115 S. 29th Avenue W.
The Duluth Children’s Museum’s First Fridays are back from September through May. The museum is free from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 3, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
World Wildlife Day, Lake Superior Zoo, 7210 Fremont Street
"Join us for this global event that is dedicated to bringing awareness to endangered species around the world! Local artist Brad Vanderbrook will be showcasing his giant portraits of endangered species around the Zoo and will also be creating his newest work of art LIVE! $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund!"

Sunday, March 3, 1-3 p.m.
SunFUNdays! Art for Children of All Ages, Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue
Everyone is welcome to join together for art making workshops at the Nordic Center with art professor Alison Aune, her UMD art education students and special guests. Pre-registration is encouraged, please email: aaune@d.umn.edu. $5.00 suggested donation per workshop. Next Workshop: April 28 – Ojibwe & Nordic Beading

Sunday, March 3, 1-3 p.m.
Sunday Funday: Fun with Fruits & Veggies, Glensheen Mansion, 3300 London Road
"Glensheen continues its “Sunday Funday,” offering parents and their young children the chance to learn and be engaged with art, history and fun. Free activities and crafts for kids. We will be kicking off National Nutrition month with fun activities with fruits and veggies. We will be tasting different fruits and vegetables to find our favorites or try something new. We will be making fun smoothies recipes to try. Most importantly we will learn all about how to eat healthy and be healthy." RSVP required HERE!

Sunday, March 3, 5-7 p.m.
Triple Moon Crafts, a painting experience, Lake Superior Zoo, 7210 Fremont Street
"In celebration of World Wildlife Day, Triple Moon Crafts is providing a painting experience at the Lake Superior Zoo: Tigers! You’ll be provided with an 11×14 canvas and all the supplies and materials you’ll need. Spots are limited. Adults only, please. Cost: $35; Register HERE."

Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:30 p.m.
Tangling Mondays, Mount Royal Library, 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
This group meets in the the old Yarn Harbor space, which was taken over by the library awhile back (on the left when you walk in). It is open to anyone, but primarily focused on pattern drawing. Bring your supplies and something you want to finish or start. No instruction, no fee, no organization. It's wonderful to tangle together, if schedules align, and lovely to tangle alone. If you find yourself alone, no worries, another Monday is right around the corner. Enjoy!

Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 12:30-3 p.m.
Open Studio at the Duluth Depot, 506 W. Michigan Street
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).

Thursday, March 7, 21, 4-7 p.m.
Winter Farmer's Market, Duluth Folk School, 1917 W. Superior Street
"Community Action Duluth’s Seeds of Success program is partnering with the Duluth Folk School to host the Lincoln Park Winter Farmer’s Market. Come down on the first and third Thursday of the month, from November through March!"

 Thursday, March 7, 4-7 p.m.
Seussville Family Fun Night, UWS Jim Dan Hill Library, 907 N. 19th Street, Superior, WI
"The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host an evening of free family fun with the sixth annual Seussville Family Fun Night. Dr. Seuss’s birthday is in March and it’s also National Reading Month. The evening will include music and an assortment of classic books from Dr. Seuss and other childhood classics along with a visit from The Cat in the Hat and a couple Sneetches. Children will also receive a free Dr. Seuss book while supplies last. The event has several activities for children of all ages, including the opportunity to make and take home their own Seuss-themed crafts."

Friday, March, 8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Art of Weaving ... Together, St. Scholastica Monastery, 1001 Kenwood Avenue
"Facilitators Marilyn Mayry and Ann Carlander teach participants about a variety of traditional weaving practices around the world. Each person will learn to warp an Inkle loom and will create his or her own colorful belt. A traditional story and dance related to weaving will be shared. Weavers will be led to reflect on how these art forms allowed them to connect more deeply to themselves, to one another, and to the Divine" Cost: $75, includes materials and lunch. RSVP required.

Friday, March 8, 7-10 p.m.
WTF! Art Exhibit, Prove Gallery, 21 N. Lake Avenue
"WTF! (What The Feminist!) is a community art exhibit focusing on feminism and equity for all. Artists are from Duluth and surrounding areas." On View: March 8-April 5
Note: My collaborative piece, May you live ..., created with calligrapher Brenna Jordan, has been accepted into this show! I will be out of town for the opening on 3/8, so if you attend, I'd love to hear about it! I will attend the closing reception on Friday, April 5. Save the Date! Prove Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 4-7 p.m.

 Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nice Girls of the North 2nd Saturday Marketplace, Lakeside Lester Park Community Center (the former Lakeside Library), 106 N. 54th Ave. East 
"Free coffee, cookies, and a friendly atmosphere await while you browse a collection of handcrafted clothing and bags, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, photography, personal care products, baby items and much more. One central checkout, most major credit cards accepted." 

Sunday, March 10, 1-4 p.m.
imagineAday, Creativity Retreat, The Duluth Women's Club, 2400 E. Superior Street
"Led by Artist Creativity Coach Clare Cooley, each retreat  includes a creative presentation, 'Flowga' gentle movement & breath awareness for all levels, & examples of the retreat's creative project. Cost: $25 covers materials, tools, instructions, & light refreshments. Participants take their creations home with them. For questions contact ClareCooleyCollection@gmail.com." Future Retreat Dates: April 14, May 12, June 9

 Sunday, March 10, 7-9 p.m.
Gag Me With A Spoon - A Community Storyshare, Teatro Zuccone, 222 East Superior Street
"Adeline Wright hosts this evening of storytelling and open mic journal sharing in the style of the Moth and Mortified podcasts. There will be featured storytellers and a musical guest. Member of the audience are also welcome to sign-up on the night for an 8 minute open mic journal-sharing segment. Suggested Donation: $5 at the door."

Tuesday, March 12, 6 p.m.
Artist Talk: Vern Northrup: Akinomaage, George Morrison Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, The Depot, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Vern Northrup honors the land’s ability to act as a story teller, using his photography as an interpreter to communicate what is effectively described in Ojibwe as Akinomaage - to gain knowledge from the Earth." On View: January 17-May 5

Wednesday, March 13, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Zentangle (R) & Wine with Esther Piszczek, CZT, Master Framing Gallery, 1431 London Road
Come experience the fun and relaxation of drawing simple, repetitive line patterns with pen and ink and pencil shading. No previous drawing experience necessary. Class Cost: $35; Supplies: $10 (or use supplies provided without additional cost). RSVP to episzczek@gmail.com. Seats are limited.

Friday, March 15, 5-8 p.m.
Brad Vanderbrook Artist Reception, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Duluth Retail Center, 425 West Superior Street, Suite 1060
"This exhibition features select works from Brad's extensive collection. Brad will be available to discuss his work. We are excited to share his work with the community."

Friday, March 15, 7-8:30 p.m.
Adult Story Time, Zenith Bookstore, 318 N. Central Avenue
"Zenith Bookstore staff and friends read short stories, poems and book excerpts. There will be wine, chocolate and comfy chairs."

 Friday, March 15, 7-8:30 p.m.
Travel Talk and Open House, Hostel du Nord, 217 W. 1st Street
"Hostel du Nord is hosting monthly Travel Talks to show off its space and give a traveler an opportunity to tell stories of high adventure in the wild world. Each event will feature a performance by a local musician and a cash bar by the Red Herring Lounge."
Evening Schedule: Music starts at 7 p.m., talk at 7:30, Q&A at 8:15 and socializing at 8:15.

Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Douglas County Historical Craft Fair, Douglas County Historical Society, 1101 John Avenue, Superior, WI
"New Monthly Event at DCHS! Visit the fair and receive free admission to our museum that day. For more information email dchs@douglashistory.org."

Sunday, March 17, 1-3 p.m.
Sunday Funday: The Legacy of Clara Congdon, Glensheen Mansion, 3300 London Road
"In honor of Women’s History Month, we will be learning about the life and legacy of Clara Hesperia Bannister Congdon. We will be taking a personalized tour around Glensheen learning about the highlights of Clara Congdon. After the tour, in honor of Mrs. Congdon, we will be painting portraits of the inspirational women in our own lives in the Winter Garden." RSVP required HERE!

Mondays, March 18 - April 15 (4 weeks; No class April 8), 6-8:30 p.m.
Advanced Zentangle (R) Pattern Drawing, Ordean East Middle School, 2900 E. 4th Street
This class is open to anyone who has taken Zentangle Pattern Drawing with me in the past. Cost: $45; Minimum: 5 students; Maximum: 10 students. Bring $30 fee to class. Register with Julie Gandt by calling 218-336-8760 x 1 or emailing her at julie.gandt@isd709.org

 Thursday, March 21, 3-4 p.m.
Crafternoons for Kids, Blue Room, Mount Royal Branch Library, 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
"Drop in for a fun make-and-take craft project. No experience or sign-up required. Age Group(s): Preschool, Kids, Tweens"

 Thursday - Saturday, March 21-23, 7:30 p.m.
What She Said: One-Act Festival, Duluth Playhouse, 
"The celebration of original one-acts returns for its third year. Written by women all over the world and directed by women from across the Twin Ports, this series of short plays highlights women voices and everything they have to say. Tickets are available anytime online, by calling 218-733-7555 or in-person at the box office during regular business hours."

Friday, March 22, 5-8 p.m.
Artist’s Reception: Sirpa Särkijärvi, Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street
"Sirpa Särkijärvi is a painter from Turku, Finland. More than 20 of her newest paintings will be on display in this exhibit."

Friday, March 22, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 24, 3 p.m.
Minnesota Ballet presents: Coppelia, DECC, Symphony Hall, 350 Harbor Drive
"This sunny, family-friendly ballet is a lively tale set in a tiny European village a century ago. Spunky Swanilda loves Franz, but he falls for a beautiful mechanical doll made by the reclusive toymaker Dr. Coppélius. Spirited villagers dance. An experiment explodes. Toys whirl out of control. The entire village turns out for a wedding. Tickets: $12-$44."

 Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Treasures of the Earth: Green Art Fair, Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Avenue E.
"Shop from local artisans and businesses who make items from natural or recycled materials. This is one of the most creative fairs in town!"

Wednesday, March 27, 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Colors of Minnesota with author Ryan J. Shroeder, Duluth Public Library, Main, Green Room, 520 W. Superior Street
"Join author Ryan J. Schroeder as he explores the state of Minnesota and the colors that surround us. Every state has colors, people just view them differently. Did you know that in Minnesota the color of rain is purple? Or that when Minnesotans see blue they see a land of 10,000 Lakes? Through a reading of his book, Colors of Minnesota, and a discussion as to how he chose which objects to represent which colors, his presentation will entertain and engage children as they learn more about colors and the state of Minnesota. Paid for in part by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund." Event Type: Storytime; Age Group(s): Baby/Toddler, Preschool

Friday, March 29, 5-8 p.m.
Jazz@DFP with Ryan Frane & Friends, a Jazz ensemble (6-8 p.m.), Duluth Fine Pianos, 331 W. Superior Street (next to Starbucks!)
Musicians: Ryan Frane, piano; and friends TBA
Duluth Fine Pianos is participating in the Downtown Duluth Arts Collective's night of art and entertainment, featuring Downtown Duluth art galleries, eateries, bars and performance venues. Email manager@josephneasegallery.com or call 218-461-8380 for more information. My framed work on paper, glass, mirrors, and clay decorates the walls of Duluth Fine Pianos. Come out to hear some music, see the art, or just say hi! Downtown Duluth Arts Walk Google Map

Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
March Madness Shop Till You Drop Craft & Direct Sales Show, AAD Shrine Auditorium, 5152 Miller Trunk Highway, Hermantown
"The third annual March Madness Shop Till You Drop Craft and Direct Sales Show features roughly 50 vendors showcasing mostly handmade items, along with a limited number of direct sellers. The Daughters of the Nile will serve lunch."

Sunday, March 31, 1-3 p.m.
Sunday Funday: The Legacy of the Congdon Sisters and Yarn Bracelets, Glensheen Mansion, 3300 London Road
"In honor of Women’s History Month, we will be learning about the life and legacy of the Congdon sisters. We will be taking a personalized tour around Glensheen learning about Marjorie, Helen and Elisabeth Congdon. After the tour, we will be making personalized bracelets to give to the inspirational women in our lives, whether it be our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, cousins, or friends." RSVP required HERE!


Art on View:

 March 8-April 5
WTF! Art Exhibit, Prove Gallery, 21 N. Lake Avenue
"WTF! (What The Feminist!) is a community art exhibit focusing on feminism and equity for all. Artists are from Duluth and surrounding areas."
Note: My collaborative piece, May you live ..., created with calligrapher Brenna Jordan, has been accepted into this show! Both Brenna and I will attend the closing reception. Save the Date! Prove Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 4-7 p.m.

 February 1-March 2
Carla Hamilton, Kool Aid, Zeitgeist Arts Atrium, 222 E. Superior Street
"Artist Statement (partial): During her 18 years in Stuttgart, Germany, Hamilton observed the complex history and culture of Germany through her experiences growing up in Wrenshall, MN. This intersection allows Carla’s art to accentuate the projection of humans in a desocialized state. She explores themes of identity, race, and nationality, showing how representations throughout history continue to perpetuate falsehoods and misconceptions."

January 2-March 5
Ray Allard: Jazz Forest, Corridor Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, The Depot, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Ray Allard’s improvisational mark making embraces the moment, recording a response to his environment; capturing movement and purpose. Allard’s prints and drawings reflect energy and emotion, carrying musical undertones as he takes the viewer on a walk in the Jazz Forest."

February 10-March 31

January 24-March 31
Arrowhead Regional Biennial Exhibition, Duluth Art Institute, The Depot, 506 W. Michigan Street 
"The 62nd Arrowhead Regional Biennial features juried art work from the Upper Midwest produced within the past five years. Artists in the 62nd Arrowhead Regional Biennial are Andrew Amundsen, Shelley Breitzmann, Patricia Canelake, Soojin Choi, Richard Colburn, Wynn Davis, Matt Drissell, Lisa Gordillo, Richard Johnson, Stefanie Kiihn, Jennica Kruse, Araela Kumaraea, Dale Lucas, Eric Mueller, Karen Nease, Cathryn Peters, Kip Praslowicz, Robb Quisling, Thomas Rauschenfels, Wendy Rouse, Juliane Shibata, Larry Turbes, Yuta Uchida, John Ulrich, Kimberlee Whaley, and Joshua Wilichowski."

January 17-May 5
Vern Northrup: Akinomaage, George Morrison Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, The Depot, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Vern Northrup honors the land’s ability to act as a story teller, using his photography as an interpreter to communicate what is effectively described in Ojibwe as Akinomaage - to gain knowledge from the Earth." Artist Talk: March 12, 6 p.m.
March 21-May 5
Emerging Photographers, Corridor Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, The Depot, 506 W. Michigan Street
"The Duluth Art Institute continues its ten-year relationship with the photography department at the University of Minnesota Duluth to showcase emerging voices in the medium of photography. This year, DAI welcomes Anne Dugan, independent curator and adjunct art department faculty at the College of St. Scholastica and University of Wisconsin-Superior, as juror. Dugan states, 'The artists in the 2019 Emerging Photographers exhibition are striving for balance between a constructed reality and a search for what lies beyond perception. They employ historic techniques and contemporary digital manipulation to execute these experiments in their chosen medium.'"

October 2018-August 2019
Intersections, Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota Duluth Campus, 1201 Ordean Court
"A new exhibition derived from the Museum’s collection, features a selection of contemporary artworks by 19 Minnesota-based Native artists, including George Morrison, Jim Denomie, Patrick DesJarlait, Carl Gawboy, Dyani White Hawk, and Andrea Carlson, among others whose artworks have continued to influence each other in recent decades. The exhibition is organized in consultation with Anishinaabe artist Jim Denomie and includes Manifest'o, a multi-media installation by Jonathan Thunder."

December 4 2018-August 2019
Tweevening: Native American Art with Wendy Savage, Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota Duluth Campus, 1201 Ordean Court

 February 19-September 22
Space: Time and Place, Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota Duluth Campus, 1201 Ordean Court
"An exhibition of photographs selected from the collection which demonstrate numerous ways in which photographic artists represent space in their imagery and how such compositions influence the viewer to become invested in and moved by the image. The photograph is not only a representation of an occurrence and something present at that time, but an abstraction of the spatial dimension of time and place. The exhibition will include the work of local, regional, and nationally recognized image makers."

 Creative Education Class Opportunities in the Twin Ports! 
Featured Class: 
Saturday, March 9, 2-4 p.m.
Leather Jewelry Workshop, Hucklebeary, 106 E. Superior Street
"Join Carli from CRAVEbyCRV to learn the basics of working with leather as you create your own tassel earrings, tassel necklace & leather catchall. You’ll leave the workshop with your handmade collection, of tassel earrings, adjustable tassel necklace, and leather catchall storage bin. Cost: $65. Register HERE."
Find additional Creative Education Class Opportunity venues HERE!

Learn a Tangle! 
Maryhill created by Vancouver, WA CZT Betsy Wilson, is a wonderfully dimensional aura tangle that looks far more complicated than it is. If you can draw a line, you can draw Maryhill. Notice how Betsy drew it in a circle, while Linda Farmer's example appears in a square. Evenly divide the space you are using, circle, square, rectangle, and aura the outside edge of each section. Click the link to learn how to draw this tangle line-by-line. Add some simple shading or a touch of color and use it to decorate envelopes, birthday cards, and bills. You can learn how to draw this tangle on Linda Farmer's, CZT, blog at tanglepatterns.com.

**  And a quick note for all you tanglers out there. Linda Farmer, CZT, recently released her 2019 Tangle Patterns Guide that compiles all of the tangles to-date on the site in one handy downloadable, printable, bind-able e-book. Click the link for more information.

Book & Film
Patterned Peace, by Esther Piszczek, CZT, published by Whole Person Associates, Duluth. Available on Amazon.com, at The Bookstore at Fitger's, Zenith Bookstore (next to Beaner's Central in West Duluth), and Duluth Fine Pianos. Original, hand-drawn artwork ready to color. Includes full pattern index.

Life & Art Entangled, a 17 minute art documentary created by Lola Visuals featuring Zentangle (R) inspired artwork on a piano created by fine-line pattern artist Esther Piszczek, CZT, and the improvisational jazz piano music of Peter Brown. Life & Art Entangled debuted at the 2016 Duluth Superior Film Festival. Watch at YouTube.com.
Places to find my art in the Twin Ports:
Master Framing Gallery, 1431 London Road, Duluth

And, a huge thank you to Brian Barber of Perfect Duluth Day for featuring my artwork in January: Perfect Duluth Day Selective Focus: Esther Piszczek

Zenith News, E.P. Designs, is a semi-regular Zentangle (R) inspired art feature in this newspaper, which can be found at various public locations around the Twin Ports and online.

Where to find more local art events and profiles: Ed Newman's blog: Ennyman's Territory.

Connect with me on Facebook and stay updated on my classes/events, HERE!

Thank you to Ed Newman, Perfect Duluth Day, and all others who contribute to this list.