Art in July
Happy 4th! There is hardly a day in July that doesn't host something artistic and fun. Enjoy!
Here's a quick peek at what I'm doing and where I'll be this month:
Wednesday, July 10, 6:30-9 p.m.
Mondays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 5:30 p.m.
Tangling Mondays, Mount Royal Library, 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
"Long Night of the Floating Shell explores an overlap in themes between two artists’ experiences as contemporary Indigenous artists navigating their connection to their ancestry and communities: Zamara Cuyún with roots in the Maya Highlands of Guatemala and Jonathan Thunder from the Red Lake Nation in Greater Minnesota.
Thunder and Cuyún will be present to engage in dialogue about some of the underlying themes in their work and to answer audience questions. Refreshments will be served. On View through July 19
Friday, July 12, 7-8 p.m.
Friday, July 12, 9:05 p.m.
Greater Downtown Council's Movies in the Park: How to Train Your Dragon, The Hidden World (PG), Leif Erikson Park
Monday, July 15, 5-7 p.m.
Friday, July 19, 9 p.m.
Greater Downtown Council's Movies in the Park: Lego Movie 2, The Second Part (PG), Leif Erikson Park
Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Creative Crosswalk Painting with Moira Villiard, 15th Ave E & 6th St.
"The Hillside streets will become safer and more colorful this summer when local artist, Moira Villiard, in partnership with Zeitgeist and local residents, creates four creative crosswalks at currently dangerous intersections. The crosswalks and intersections will be painted to attract more attention to crosswalks and the people using them, promoting pedestrian and bicycle safety by slowing traffic in the residential area, while also highlighting neighborhood culture and identity through public art. Zeitgeist will lead community engagement efforts to allow residents to influence the design of the murals that they will be walking, biking, and driving through daily. Neighbors are encouraged to come out to help paint the design." For more information, contact Shawna Mullen, Zeitgeist Active Transportation Coordinator. 218-929-1908.; Shawna@Zeitgeistarts.com
"Hucklebeary will be popping up once a month at the Downtown Farmers Market this summer. Each month we will bring along different local artists to share their tips and tricks to offer a fun workshops experience. Mark your calendars for the following dates to come create with us! Next Dates: August 13; September 10
Friday, July 26, 8:50 p.m.
Greater Downtown Council's Movies in the Park: A Dog's Way Home (PG), Leif Erikson Park
Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Woman-Made, Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Avenue E.
"This fair has about 22 local female artisans with creative creations. Come shop locally on the main floor at the Peace Church."
Saturday, June 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
"A gathering for beer drinking and hymn singing on the last Sunday of every month."
June-July
Vintage Bikes and Bike Art, Duluth Folk School, 1917 W. Superior Street
"From the classic banana seat to steel road racers; from custom cruisers to tandem bikes, and even bikes from the turn of the last century. Visit Duluth Folk School for vintage bikes, bicycle art, and more! Music and hors d'oeuvres."
June 6-July 27
Color, Duluth Pottery, 1924 W. Superior Street
"The exhibit Color features works by artists of the Lake Superior Watercolor Society. Duluth Pottery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment: 218-606-1120."
May 30-July 31
Popular Opinions: A Cultural Discussion, Corridor Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"As a culmination of their internships, Rachel Feigal, Megan Finegan, Chieze Kaip, and Sierra Lundmark developed this exhibition from start to finish. Join us to celebrate the DAI interns' first curated exhibition. This exhibition will feature artists whose work intrigue thought and comment on the world around them. Interpretations of popular culture, the political climate, and everyday environments will be central themes. Concepts will range from icons and figures to consumerism and capitalism."
May 8-August 11
Strata, John Steffl Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Artists Susanna Gaunt, Russell Prather, Natalie Salminen Rude, and Juliane Shibata return to the DAI John Steffl Gallery, challenged to create new sculptural work inspired by one word: strata. Individually, they record the succession of time, nature, and experiences. Collectively, they offer stratified sculptures for the viewer to explore, revealing layers within the work as well as ourselves."
May 23-August 11
Allen Killian-Moore: I Am What's Wrong With The World, George Morrison Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Allen Killian-Moore is a moving image film and video artist, writer, and interdisciplinary performer. His work explores coexistence in many forms—individual and collective, social and political, life and death. The film and video pieces in this exhibition wrestle with the effects of power in our world while poetically exploring civilization, homelessness, ecology, urban blight, our human impulse to create, and the search for self-understanding in contemporary society."
July 9-August 31
Duluth Youth Creative Challenge Art Display (Ages 5-16), Blue Cross Blue Shield Duluth Retail Center, 425 W. Superior Street
"Blue Cross Duluth Retail Center is excited to sponsor the 3rd annual DYCC. The artwork will be judged by a panel of professional and impartial local artists. Artist Reception: Friday, August 23, 4-7 p.m.
October 2018-August 2019
Wednesday, July 10, 6:30-9 p.m.
Friday, June 26, 5-8 p.m.
Downtown Duluth Arts Walk, Duluth Fine Pianos, 331 W. Superior Street (next to Starbucks!) Downtown Duluth Arts Walk Google Maps
Music: 6-8 p.m. Ryan Frane on piano, Matt Mobley on bass, and Joe Mayo on tenor saxophone
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, the Reoccurring Events page for events that happen routinely, and the Farmer's Markets page for where to find local and organic produce/products.
Saturday, July 6, 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, July 7, 12-4 p.m.
Blubby Clubhouse with artist Heidi Blunt, Prove Gallery, 21 N. Lake Avenue
"Blubby Clubhouse is a two-day-only exhibition of new work by local artist Heidi Blunt, whose emerging voice delights at the intersection of marginalized large bodies and a secret clubhouse of a feminine kid circa 1985. Blunt’s paintings of rounded fat bodies (called “blubbies”) come pouring off the wall with an open invitation for viewers to interact with the abundance of joy and playfulness in her current improvisational studio practice where a “more is more” mentality reigns. Blunt has a B.A. in Art, with an emphasis on painting and drawing, from the College of St. Scholastica and is currently an MFA candidate in visual arts at Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier, Vt."Mondays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 5:30 p.m.
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, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 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).
Wednesday, July 10, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
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.
Thursday, July 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
Artist Talk: Jonathan Thunder and Zamara Cuyún: Long Night of the Floating Shell, Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, AICHO, 202 W. Second StreetFriday, July 12, 7-8 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, 7-8 p.m.
Dances on the Lakewalk, a festival of dance in Duluth, Lake Place Park/Gichi-ode’ Akiing, 214 E. Superior Street
"Under the artistic direction of Doris Ressl and Freshwater Dance Collective, the annual Dances on the Lakewalk returns featuring Minnesota choreographers, dance companies and dancers performing a variety of dance styles in a city park overlooking Lake Superior. Lake Place Park is located above the Lakewalk at Superior Street and Lake Avenue, with entrances either on Superior Street or from a staircase on the boardwalk at the corner of the lake. For more information, contact Doris Acosta: dorismarieressl @ gmail.com."
Dances on the Lakewalk, a festival of dance in Duluth, Lake Place Park/Gichi-ode’ Akiing, 214 E. Superior Street
"Under the artistic direction of Doris Ressl and Freshwater Dance Collective, the annual Dances on the Lakewalk returns featuring Minnesota choreographers, dance companies and dancers performing a variety of dance styles in a city park overlooking Lake Superior. Lake Place Park is located above the Lakewalk at Superior Street and Lake Avenue, with entrances either on Superior Street or from a staircase on the boardwalk at the corner of the lake. For more information, contact Doris Acosta: dorismarieressl @ gmail.com."
Greater Downtown Council's Movies in the Park: How to Train Your Dragon, The Hidden World (PG), Leif Erikson Park
Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, July 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
"The 50th anniversary Moose Lake Agate Days features more than 100 vendors displaying Lake Superior agates, rocks, gems, minerals and crystals, along with other jewelry and art. There will also be a children’s play area and concessions inside and outside the arena."
Free shuttle service on Saturday
Featured Vendor: Erik Rintimaki – “Yooperlites”
Saturday: Famous Agate Stampede Down Elm Avenue
Sunday: Drawings for vendor bucks and other contests
Free shuttle service on Saturday
Featured Vendor: Erik Rintimaki – “Yooperlites”
Saturday: Famous Agate Stampede Down Elm Avenue
Sunday: Drawings for vendor bucks and other contests
Saturday, July 13, 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
Sunday, July 14, 3-5 p.m.
Driftwords, Wisconsin Point, Spot #9
"The Duluth Poetry Chapter is hosting an outdoor poetry event available to writers of any experience level. Permanent markers are provided by the chapter for writing poems on driftwood collected from Wisconsin Point beach, and sidewalk chalk for writing poems in the street. Poems and photos taken during the event will be shared at the Duluth Poetry Chapter’s fall “Meet the League” event with the permission of the writers in attendance.
"Participants are encouraged to bring poems that capture the theme of “drifting towards” or “drifting away. Interested photographers are welcome to collaborate on the project and can contact Jessica Morgan at morgan.jessicamarie@gmail.com for more information. In the case of poor weather, the event will be rescheduled."
Sunday, July 14, 7-9 p.m.
"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."
July Guest Artists: Barb Staffon: hand knits and felting, it's Christmas in July! and Lanae Rhoads: Mix Cosmetiques custom cosmetics
Saturday, July 13, 1-3 p.m.
Intersections Family Day 2: Native Art, Tweed Museum of Art, UMD Campus, 1201 Ordean Court
"Join Alison Aune and Wendy Savage for the second Family Day at the Tweed Museum of Art, tied to Intersections, an exhibition of contemporary Native art by Minnesota-based artists.
This time, bring the family to create Makuk-style paper baskets, Cray-Pas art inspired by the late George Morrison’s artwork and watercolors based on Carl Gawboy’s paintings. In addition, there will be a station to create Prisma Colors drawings inspired by Frank Big Bear.
The event is free and open to the public. There will be light refreshments in the Special Events gallery space."
Sunday, July 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Meet on the Street for the Lincoln Park Midsummer Celebration!, Lincoln Park, 1900 and 2000 blocks of W. Superior Street
"This year, the Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative‘s annual Meet on the Street event is joining forces with Ecolibrium3 and the Duluth Folk School, for a celebration of the Lincoln Park neighborhood! Come down to Lincoln Park for a Fun, Free event! Climbing Wall! Bounce House! Resource Connections! Arts & Crafts! Warrant Resolution! Music! Food! DPD Cars & K9 Officer! Firetruck! Fender Blender! Big Red Bookshelf! Voter Registration! Aerial, Yoga, & Zumba with Ignite Studio, Facepainting!"
July Guest Artists: Barb Staffon: hand knits and felting, it's Christmas in July! and Lanae Rhoads: Mix Cosmetiques custom cosmetics
Saturday, July 13, 1-3 p.m.
Intersections Family Day 2: Native Art, Tweed Museum of Art, UMD Campus, 1201 Ordean Court
"Join Alison Aune and Wendy Savage for the second Family Day at the Tweed Museum of Art, tied to Intersections, an exhibition of contemporary Native art by Minnesota-based artists.
This time, bring the family to create Makuk-style paper baskets, Cray-Pas art inspired by the late George Morrison’s artwork and watercolors based on Carl Gawboy’s paintings. In addition, there will be a station to create Prisma Colors drawings inspired by Frank Big Bear.
The event is free and open to the public. There will be light refreshments in the Special Events gallery space."
Sunday, July 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Meet on the Street for the Lincoln Park Midsummer Celebration!, Lincoln Park, 1900 and 2000 blocks of W. Superior Street
"This year, the Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative‘s annual Meet on the Street event is joining forces with Ecolibrium3 and the Duluth Folk School, for a celebration of the Lincoln Park neighborhood! Come down to Lincoln Park for a Fun, Free event! Climbing Wall! Bounce House! Resource Connections! Arts & Crafts! Warrant Resolution! Music! Food! DPD Cars & K9 Officer! Firetruck! Fender Blender! Big Red Bookshelf! Voter Registration! Aerial, Yoga, & Zumba with Ignite Studio, Facepainting!"
Sunday, July 14, 3-5 p.m.
Driftwords, Wisconsin Point, Spot #9
"The Duluth Poetry Chapter is hosting an outdoor poetry event available to writers of any experience level. Permanent markers are provided by the chapter for writing poems on driftwood collected from Wisconsin Point beach, and sidewalk chalk for writing poems in the street. Poems and photos taken during the event will be shared at the Duluth Poetry Chapter’s fall “Meet the League” event with the permission of the writers in attendance.
"Participants are encouraged to bring poems that capture the theme of “drifting towards” or “drifting away. Interested photographers are welcome to collaborate on the project and can contact Jessica Morgan at morgan.jessicamarie@gmail.com for more information. In the case of poor weather, the event will be rescheduled."
Sunday, July 14, 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. Cost: $5 at the door."
Listen to previous Gag Me With A Spoon podcasts.
Listen to previous Gag Me With A Spoon podcasts.
Monday, July 15, 5-7 p.m.
The Nature of Place + Hybrid Forms– Healing the Soul, by Martin DeWitt and Andrew Webster, Zeitgeist Atrium Gallery, 222 E. Superior Street
"Martin DeWitt’s new paintings are inspired by the nature of place and recent travels exploring hybrid elements, multi-generation expressions, digital imagery scrambled, enamel and acrylic paint layered in compound color, texture and image integration on canvas.
"Martin DeWitt’s new paintings are inspired by the nature of place and recent travels exploring hybrid elements, multi-generation expressions, digital imagery scrambled, enamel and acrylic paint layered in compound color, texture and image integration on canvas.
"Andrew Webster explores the resiliency and vulnerability of nature while using locally sourced material, especially inspired by Lake Superior. An avid recycler and upcycler, Andrew is drawn to the elemental interplay between wood, stones and minerals ~ their interconnectedness and interaction and his relationship with them."
Wednesday, July 17, 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17, 6-8 p.m.
Foreign Film: Shoplifters (foreign/subtitles), Mount Royal Library, 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle
"Explore the world through three different documentaries and foreign films. Next Film: August 14, Three Identical Strangers (documentary
"Explore the world through three different documentaries and foreign films. Next Film: August 14, Three Identical Strangers (documentary
Saturday, July 18, 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"
"Drop in for a fun make-and-take craft project. No experience or sign-up required. Age Group(s): Preschool, Kids, Tweens"
Friday, July 19, 9 p.m.
Greater Downtown Council's Movies in the Park: Lego Movie 2, The Second Part (PG), Leif Erikson Park
Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Creative Crosswalk Painting with Moira Villiard, 15th Ave E & 6th St.
"The Hillside streets will become safer and more colorful this summer when local artist, Moira Villiard, in partnership with Zeitgeist and local residents, creates four creative crosswalks at currently dangerous intersections. The crosswalks and intersections will be painted to attract more attention to crosswalks and the people using them, promoting pedestrian and bicycle safety by slowing traffic in the residential area, while also highlighting neighborhood culture and identity through public art. Zeitgeist will lead community engagement efforts to allow residents to influence the design of the murals that they will be walking, biking, and driving through daily. Neighbors are encouraged to come out to help paint the design." For more information, contact Shawna Mullen, Zeitgeist Active Transportation Coordinator. 218-929-1908.; Shawna@Zeitgeistarts.com
Tuesday, July 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Downtown Farmer's Market Pop-up, Lake Superior Plaza, corner of Lake Avenue and Superior Street"Hucklebeary will be popping up once a month at the Downtown Farmers Market this summer. Each month we will bring along different local artists to share their tips and tricks to offer a fun workshops experience. Mark your calendars for the following dates to come create with us! Next Dates: August 13; September 10
Friday, July 26, 12 p.m.
School of the Minnesota Ballet Student Summer Showcase, Duluth Public Library Plaza, 520 W. Superior Street
"Spend lunch hour with upper-level students of the School of the Minnesota Ballet as they demonstrate styles from ballet to jazz to musical theater dance to tap. Choreography class students present their own works-in-progress. Free Public Presentation. For more info: 218-529-3742."
Friday, July 26, 5-8 p.m. School of the Minnesota Ballet Student Summer Showcase, Duluth Public Library Plaza, 520 W. Superior Street
"Spend lunch hour with upper-level students of the School of the Minnesota Ballet as they demonstrate styles from ballet to jazz to musical theater dance to tap. Choreography class students present their own works-in-progress. Free Public Presentation. For more info: 218-529-3742."
Downtown Duluth Arts Walk, Duluth Fine Pianos, 331 W. Superior Street (next to Starbucks!)
Music: 6-8 p.m. Ryan Frane on piano, Matt Mobley on bass, and Joe Mayo on tenor saxophone
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! 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. Downtown Duluth Arts Walk Google MapMusic: 6-8 p.m. Ryan Frane on piano, Matt Mobley on bass, and Joe Mayo on tenor saxophone
Friday, July 26, 8:50 p.m.
Greater Downtown Council's Movies in the Park: A Dog's Way Home (PG), Leif Erikson Park
Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Woman-Made, Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Avenue E.
"This fair has about 22 local female artisans with creative creations. Come shop locally on the main floor at the Peace Church."
Saturday, June 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Superior Artisan Market Pop-up, Hucklebeary, 106 E. Superior Street
"This pop-up market features local makers showcasing their goods in the creative space at Hucklebeary, a gift store in Downtown Duluth."
"This pop-up market features local makers showcasing their goods in the creative space at Hucklebeary, a gift store in Downtown Duluth."
Sunday, June 30, 5 p.m.
Beer & Hymns, Sir Benedict's Tavern, 805 E. Superior Street"A gathering for beer drinking and hymn singing on the last Sunday of every month."
Art on View:
June-July
Vintage Bikes and Bike Art, Duluth Folk School, 1917 W. Superior Street
"From the classic banana seat to steel road racers; from custom cruisers to tandem bikes, and even bikes from the turn of the last century. Visit Duluth Folk School for vintage bikes, bicycle art, and more! Music and hors d'oeuvres."
June 6-July 27
Color, Duluth Pottery, 1924 W. Superior Street
"The exhibit Color features works by artists of the Lake Superior Watercolor Society. Duluth Pottery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment: 218-606-1120."
May 30-July 31
Popular Opinions: A Cultural Discussion, Corridor Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"As a culmination of their internships, Rachel Feigal, Megan Finegan, Chieze Kaip, and Sierra Lundmark developed this exhibition from start to finish. Join us to celebrate the DAI interns' first curated exhibition. This exhibition will feature artists whose work intrigue thought and comment on the world around them. Interpretations of popular culture, the political climate, and everyday environments will be central themes. Concepts will range from icons and figures to consumerism and capitalism."
May 8-August 11
Strata, John Steffl Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Artists Susanna Gaunt, Russell Prather, Natalie Salminen Rude, and Juliane Shibata return to the DAI John Steffl Gallery, challenged to create new sculptural work inspired by one word: strata. Individually, they record the succession of time, nature, and experiences. Collectively, they offer stratified sculptures for the viewer to explore, revealing layers within the work as well as ourselves."
May 23-August 11
Allen Killian-Moore: I Am What's Wrong With The World, George Morrison Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Allen Killian-Moore is a moving image film and video artist, writer, and interdisciplinary performer. His work explores coexistence in many forms—individual and collective, social and political, life and death. The film and video pieces in this exhibition wrestle with the effects of power in our world while poetically exploring civilization, homelessness, ecology, urban blight, our human impulse to create, and the search for self-understanding in contemporary society."
July 9-August 31
Duluth Youth Creative Challenge Art Display (Ages 5-16), Blue Cross Blue Shield Duluth Retail Center, 425 W. Superior Street
"Blue Cross Duluth Retail Center is excited to sponsor the 3rd annual DYCC. The artwork will be judged by a panel of professional and impartial local artists. Artist Reception: Friday, August 23, 4-7 p.m.
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."
May 18-August 31
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."
May 18-August 31
William Pagel Archives Bob Dylan Exhibit, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 902 E. 1st Street
"Items from Mr. Pagel's extensive Bob Dylan collection have been displayed in books, magazines, and documentaries and have been featured in various exhibits. The Karpeles Manuscript Museum and will feature many additional items not shown elsewhere, including rare handwritten manuscripts, inscribed yearbooks, books, and photographs."
Karpeles Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm; Saturday - Sunday: 11am - 4pm; Closed Mondays & Holidays.
June 21-September 7
June 21-September 7
Friday, I’m in Love, Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street
"Matthew Kluber’s new show includes new and recent work and features three large-scale paintings with computer projections. Several new, smaller-scale paintings and works on paper will also be shown. Kluber has long been interested in the color-field painters and the light and space artists from the 1960s and 1970s. His paintings are carefully-striped colored lines and bars on thin aluminum supports."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:
Monday, July 29, 6-8 p.m.
Acrylic Painting Basics with Mark, Duluth Maker Space, 3001 W. Superior Street
Take home a completed acrylic painting. No Refunds. Empty Class cancels 24 hrs before start. Last minute signups/walkins allowed space permitting. Ages 15+.
Learn a Tangle! Monday, July 29, 6-8 p.m.
Acrylic Painting Basics with Mark, Duluth Maker Space, 3001 W. Superior Street
Take home a completed acrylic painting. No Refunds. Empty Class cancels 24 hrs before start. Last minute signups/walkins allowed space permitting. Ages 15+.
Jago (pronounced Jag-o) created by Canadian tangler Cyndi Knapp is a fun grid tangle with many possibilities for adding creative fill or color. 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 and many more on Linda Farmer's, CZT, blog at tanglepatterns.com.
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.
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.
Places to find my art in the Twin Ports:
Duluth Fine Pianos, 331 W. Superior Street (next to Starbucks)
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
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.