Art in April!
Hello April!
Well ... this was unexpected ... a new kind of art email this month. One that lands in your living room and stays put. Art, movement, music, and museum tours are coming to you from many talented local artists, performers, and venues. This is a developing list. I will post new events as I discover them.
A huge thank you to Amanda Hunter at Joseph Nease Gallery who put together 59 second videos for all participating artists of the Downtown Duluth Arts Walk's first virtual tour on March 27. Here is a link to the video she made of my work.
If you would like to create a video to entertain all of us at home, visit Virtual Duluth to post your content!
Scroll down for a list of North House Folk School offerings online!
I am now teaching Zentangle (R) Pattern Drawing classes via Zoom! Here are the upcoming classes and you can check my website for future class offerings at: eternalpossibility.com/classes
Well ... this was unexpected ... a new kind of art email this month. One that lands in your living room and stays put. Art, movement, music, and museum tours are coming to you from many talented local artists, performers, and venues. This is a developing list. I will post new events as I discover them.
A huge thank you to Amanda Hunter at Joseph Nease Gallery who put together 59 second videos for all participating artists of the Downtown Duluth Arts Walk's first virtual tour on March 27. Here is a link to the video she made of my work.
If you would like to create a video to entertain all of us at home, visit Virtual Duluth to post your content!
Scroll down for a list of North House Folk School offerings online!
Monday, April 27, 6-8:30 p.m., Zentangle on Zoom! (for those with some knowledge of the ZT method); RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by Friday, April 24
Wednesday, April 29, 6-8:30 p.m., Zentangle on Zoom! Introduction (for beginner students); RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by Monday, April 27
Monday, May 4, Zentangle on Zoom! (for those with some knowledge of the ZT method); RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by Friday, May 1
Until we are are able to meet out and about once more, stay home, stay healthy, stay safe.
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All events are listed in alphabetical order, with date specific events listed first. Click on colored text throughout to link to more information.
Wednesday, April 8, 7 p.m.
Virtual Artist Talk with Sue Rauschenfels: Sisterhood on Instagram @duluthart
Corridor Gallery*, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Powerful female figures dominate Sue Rauschenfels Sisterhood series. Raised in a household with six sisters, Rauschenfels grew to understand the bond between women as well as barriers that can prevent strong supportive relationships. In Sisterhood she challenges women to connect, 'I paint my sister figures side by side, and they are often intertwined and overlapped. This reflects the everyday world for women as we journey to create pathways and opportunities for our sisters from all cultures to achieve gender equality - economically, politically, and socially.'
"Working in watercolor and acrylic, Rauschenfels builds forms from organic shapes, vivid colors, and rich textures. The forward-facing figures interact with viewers while standing together in solid compositions reflective of their communities."
Virtual Artist Talk with Sue Rauschenfels: Sisterhood on Instagram @duluthart
Corridor Gallery*, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Powerful female figures dominate Sue Rauschenfels Sisterhood series. Raised in a household with six sisters, Rauschenfels grew to understand the bond between women as well as barriers that can prevent strong supportive relationships. In Sisterhood she challenges women to connect, 'I paint my sister figures side by side, and they are often intertwined and overlapped. This reflects the everyday world for women as we journey to create pathways and opportunities for our sisters from all cultures to achieve gender equality - economically, politically, and socially.'
"Working in watercolor and acrylic, Rauschenfels builds forms from organic shapes, vivid colors, and rich textures. The forward-facing figures interact with viewers while standing together in solid compositions reflective of their communities."
*The Duluth Art Institute is closed until further notice.
Friday, April 17, 4-6 p.m. via Zoom
Visual Arts on Camera with Philip Gilpin Jr. from Catalyst Stories
FREE online Via Zoom (will send meeting ID and password upon registration)
"This in-depth seminar guides you through the creative process of making a
Friday, April 17, 4-6 p.m. via Zoom
Visual Arts on Camera with Philip Gilpin Jr. from Catalyst Stories
FREE online Via Zoom (will send meeting ID and password upon registration)
"This in-depth seminar guides you through the creative process of making a
scripted story/video series, even if includes one episode! It includes practical
details on the steps of development, writing, physical production,
post-production, and distribution. These important fundamentals will guide your creative journey through creating a story / video series."
Classes Compliments of North House Folk School
"We are working with our instructors to develop content to bring us together, keep craft alive, and keep our community strong despite the adversity we are all facing. If you subscribe to our channel on YouTube or follow us on Facebook, you may have seen Jim Sannerud turning a bowl. If you follow us on Instagram, you saw the live crafting with Liz Bucheit. We will keep these programs coming your way while we can't come together in person.
April 13: Seed Starting with Ian Andrus of Creaking Tree Farm video on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10 a.m.
April 14, Live at Noon: Lunch and Learn: Assembling Perching Stools with Mike Loeffler Live on Instagram and Facebook
April 15, Live at Noon: Lunch and Learn: Wool Mending with Elise Kyllo Live on Instagram
April 16: Get to Know Beans! with Beth Dooley video on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10 a.m.
April 16, Live at 7 p.m.: Life Aboard a Sailboat with the Gordon Family Zoom Webinar
April 17: In the Sugarbush Video with Marybeth Garmoe and Caleb Mattison on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10 a.m.
April 20: Video: Photographing Your Craft with Available Light with Bryan Hansel on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10 a.m.
April 13: Seed Starting with Ian Andrus of Creaking Tree Farm video on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10 a.m.
April 14, Live at Noon: Lunch and Learn: Assembling Perching Stools with Mike Loeffler Live on Instagram and Facebook
April 15, Live at Noon: Lunch and Learn: Wool Mending with Elise Kyllo Live on Instagram
April 16: Get to Know Beans! with Beth Dooley video on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10 a.m.
April 16, Live at 7 p.m.: Life Aboard a Sailboat with the Gordon Family Zoom Webinar
April 17: In the Sugarbush Video with Marybeth Garmoe and Caleb Mattison on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10 a.m.
April 20: Video: Photographing Your Craft with Available Light with Bryan Hansel on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10 a.m.
April 21, Live at Noon: Lunch and Learn, Building a Cedar Strip Canoe with Josh Tolkan Live Zoom Webinar: Register anytime for free!
April 22, Live at Noon: Lunch and Learn: Tool Sharpening with Blacksmithing Instructor Robert Burns Live on Instagram
April 23: Video: Mending Sweaters and Socks with Yarn with Tasha Miller Griffith on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10 a.m.
April 23, Live at 7 p.m.: Wild Stools with Just a Few Tools with Angela Robins Live on Instagram Angela will demonstrate how to make a simple 3-legged stool with a chunk of wood and branches. If folks don't have access to logs and branches, scrap boards and dowels also work. This makes a great project for youth, and these techniques can be applied to make miniature furniture too!
Coming Soon!
Virtual Artist Talk with Shaun Chosa: War Paint on Instagram @duluthart
John Steffl Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Pulling from popular culture, nature and his Ojibwe heritage, Shaun Chosa creates detailed pen and ink work that is evocative and at times whimsical. In War Paint, Chosa translates his ideas onto large canvas with acrylic, 'War Paint is a social commentary on popular culture and its intersection in Indian country. Some blatant, some coded in ways only those people growing up on the Red road would understand.'"
Kari Halker-Saathoff Studio Tour
Local painter, artist, potter.
Virtual Artist Talk with Shaun Chosa: War Paint on Instagram @duluthart
John Steffl Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Pulling from popular culture, nature and his Ojibwe heritage, Shaun Chosa creates detailed pen and ink work that is evocative and at times whimsical. In War Paint, Chosa translates his ideas onto large canvas with acrylic, 'War Paint is a social commentary on popular culture and its intersection in Indian country. Some blatant, some coded in ways only those people growing up on the Red road would understand.'"
Kari Halker-Saathoff Studio Tour
Local painter, artist, potter.
Attachments: Bella Schlotthauer Senior Student Exhibit, UMD Tweed Museum of Art
"Attachments is an exploration of how my art has evolved in the past several years. The work takes an introspective look at how I have also changed in that time. “Attachments” achieves all of this through peering through the lens of the attachments I have to the world; examining my relationship with my family and everything we have gone through in particular," says artist Bella Schlotthauer about her work.
Duluth Playhouse Virtual Classes (click link for specific dates/times)
"Our full-time staff remains healthy and upbeat while working remotely and are eagerly sharing their skills and talents by creating digital content for our community." Classes include movement for kids and adults.
Duluth Virtual Tours
"We are offering virtual tours of various spots in the City of Duluth. Duluth boasts incredible natural beauty, and for our initial release we are showcasing fifteen city parks and scenic areas throughout the city. Take a look at each one and enjoy the view, and check back often as in the future we will be adding more areas to explore and enjoy."
Glensheen in 360º
"The University of Minnesota museum has gone digital. In line with the MuseumFromHome movement and many museums across the globe, Glensheen is finding innovative ways to bring the century-old historic home to you on your couch."
Northshore Scenic Railroad Video Tours
"While the museum is closed, we are running a daily series of video tours in the museum, which can be found on the museum's Facebook page or on the Youtube channel."
Streaming Movies from Zeitgeist Arts Cinema (click link for specific dates/times)
"Tired of the choices on Netflix and Amazon? Zeitgeist and Zinema and doing some innovative programming, you can buy a pass and they will email you a link to see a streaming movie. View it with or without the comments of other viewers," says Brian Barber of Perfect Duluth Day in his Selective Focus Feature, Virtual Cinema from the Zinema. Tickets are $5."
Virtual Downtown Duluth Arts Walk
"Each week DDAW will be sharing a post to look back at some of our favorite ART from around downtown over the past two years – you know, shows that you might have missed or would like to see again! These posts will be up either Thursday or Friday of each week, so check back or follow us!"
Virtual Duluth
"VirtualDuluth.com is intended to showcase the amazing attractions of the area through aerial photographs and videos. This site is created and operated by Dennis O’Hara."
Virtual Duluth on Facebook (click link for a list of daily offerings)
"Created by Matt Dressler, Virtual Duluth is a place to post all the upcoming virtual events happening in Duluth by so many talented community members. Featuring music, movement, stories, and art."
Learn a Tangle!
LitBee, by Taiwan CZT YuRu Chen, is a beautiful, organic grid tangle with just enough challenge to find drawing it very satisfying. 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
Book & Film
Patterned Peace, by Esther Piszczek, CZT, published by Whole Person Associates, Duluth. Available on Amazon.com 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 that appeared in this newspaper and is now available 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 2019: 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 2019: Perfect Duluth Day Selective Focus: Esther Piszczek
Zenith News, E.P. Designs, is a semi-regular Zentangle (R) inspired art feature that appeared in this newspaper and is now available 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.