Art in June!
Hello June! Well, almost June. These times are strange and ever changing. Fortunately there are creative individuals finding creative ways to share their talent. And you might be one of those people. The Many Rivers Montessori School is inviting every Duluthian to share their creativity in a public way on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday May 31 to create a City-wide Community Art Show. And once June begins, there are online summer camps for youth and teens, art classes, and exhibits to be explored. More details below.
Need a Face Mask?
Mask Force, by Zeitgeist Arts
Buy a Mask / Donate a Mask: "The Zeitgeist Community Mask Force Program allows people who are financially able to purchase masks, while providing mask donations to local organizations using a “buy one, give one” model. The makers are using the mask pattern recommended by Essentia Health, employing a variety of fabrics to keep up with demand. All masks are reusable and machine-washable. A children’s size is also available. Donations are headed to local organizations such as the Damiano Center and the American Indian Community Housing Organization. Cost: $10 to buy a mask and donate a mask or donate 2 masks." [Note: Thank you Zeitgeist Arts, Sasha Howell and all the mask makers for making this effort possible.]
North House Folk School continues to share content weekly. I will continue to add event dates to this site as they become available, so feel free to check back in from time to time.
And, if you would like to create a video to entertain all of us at home, visit Virtual Duluth to post your content!
Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 6-8:30 p.m.
Zentangle (R) on Zoom! (for those with some knowledge of the ZT method); RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by the Friday before; Class limited to 8; Cost: donations gratefully accepted, but not required.
Wednesday, June 3, 10, 24, 6-8:30 p.m.
Zentangle (R) on Zoom! Foundations (for those with less experience with the ZT method); RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by the Monday before; Class limited to 8; Cost: donations gratefully accepted, but not required.
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30-9 p.m.
Zentangle (R) & (bring your own) Wine on Zoom!
RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by Monday, June 15; Class limited to 8; Cost: donations gratefully accepted, but not required.
Until we are are able to meet out and about once more, stay home, stay healthy, stay safe.
Details on all of these events, and more, below!
Saturday & Sunday, May 30-31
City-Wide Community Art Show, Duluth
"The Many Rivers Montessori Middle School encourages Duluthians to make art and display it right where they are on May 30 and 31. From chalking the sidewalk to playing a violin on the Lakewalk — any art is welcome, as long as it is viewable by all audiences."[Note: See link for some wonderful suggested community art ideas!]
"The East Hillside Duluth Farmer's Market is open every Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon from May through October. COVID-19 protocol will be in effect — see duluthfarmersmarket.com for guidelines. Lots of bedding plants, perennials, annuals and much more are available."
Friday, June 5, Noon - LIVE
North House Folk School Live Event: Panel Discussion - bring your questions for the interns on Facebook
"This class is a fun mix of art making and art history for the whole family. Learn about artists and get inspired to create work of your own! The featured artist is German expressionist painter, Emil Nolde. The class project will be painting a wild and delightful watercolor inspired by Nolde. Instructor, Margie Helstrom, will guide you in your creative process and will provide demonstrations and feedback. Zoom meeting link will be sent upon registration." See link for a list of materials. Cost: $25
"5012 Oneida Street, home of Clever Threads, (pictured here!) will be the location for June's sale. Not all artist will be present due to health concerns. This outside Market will allow for fresh air and social distancing practices. We will be requiring face masks for merchants and customers. We will have a limited number of masks for sale if you need one.
"We have missed you all so much and can't wait to see you and share our newest creations with you. We will not have a Central checkout, please bring cash or checks as not all vendors may have credit card capabilities. Bushel and a Peck will be there with a nice selection of treats!"
Monday-Friday x 2, June 15-26, 12:30-5 p.m.
Summer Theater Camps hosted by UW-Superior Online
"UW-Superior offers a summer program for ages 11-18 who love the art of theater and want to expand their knowledge and skills. This year’s camp will have an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Participants will produce a radio-theater style production of a mystery comedy based on the classic board game Clue. Students will play the parts and produce all the sound effects. Participants will be coached through the complete theater production like an on-site rehearsal with costumes, virtual sets and props. Camp will conclude with a virtual performance on the night of June 26.
"Registration is $100. With most classes taking place via Zoom, participants will need access to high-speed internet and an internet-capable device. For more information and an application, email Cathy A. Fank at cfank@uwsuper.edu."
Thank yous!
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.
Need a Face Mask?
Mask Force, by Zeitgeist Arts
Buy a Mask / Donate a Mask: "The Zeitgeist Community Mask Force Program allows people who are financially able to purchase masks, while providing mask donations to local organizations using a “buy one, give one” model. The makers are using the mask pattern recommended by Essentia Health, employing a variety of fabrics to keep up with demand. All masks are reusable and machine-washable. A children’s size is also available. Donations are headed to local organizations such as the Damiano Center and the American Indian Community Housing Organization. Cost: $10 to buy a mask and donate a mask or donate 2 masks." [Note: Thank you Zeitgeist Arts, Sasha Howell and all the mask makers for making this effort possible.]
North House Folk School continues to share content weekly. I will continue to add event dates to this site as they become available, so feel free to check back in from time to time.
And, if you would like to create a video to entertain all of us at home, visit Virtual Duluth to post your content!
What I am Doing in June!
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 and photos of what we've drawn so far at: eternalpossibility.comMondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 6-8:30 p.m.
Zentangle (R) on Zoom! (for those with some knowledge of the ZT method); RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by the Friday before; Class limited to 8; Cost: donations gratefully accepted, but not required.
Wednesday, June 3, 10, 24, 6-8:30 p.m.
Zentangle (R) on Zoom! Foundations (for those with less experience with the ZT method); RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by the Monday before; Class limited to 8; Cost: donations gratefully accepted, but not required.
Zentangle (R) & (bring your own) Wine on Zoom!
RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by Monday, June 15; Class limited to 8; Cost: donations gratefully accepted, but not required.
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.
City-Wide Community Art Show, Duluth
"The Many Rivers Montessori Middle School encourages Duluthians to make art and display it right where they are on May 30 and 31. From chalking the sidewalk to playing a violin on the Lakewalk — any art is welcome, as long as it is viewable by all audiences."
Experience the fun and relaxation of drawing simple, repetitive line patterns with pen and ink and pencil shading in the comfort of your own home. This class is for those who have some experience with the Zentangle (R) method of pattern drawing. RSVP required by the Friday, before class, to episzczek@gmail.com; Class limited to 8. Zoom link and details will be emailed to all participants on the day of class. Cost: $ donations gratefully accepted, but not required at this time.
"This class is a fun mix of art making and art history for the whole family. Learn about artists and get inspired to create work of your own! The featured artist is painter Henri Matisse. The class project will be making a stained-glass collage cut-out. Instructor, Margie Helstrom, will guide you in your creative process and will provide demonstrations and feedback. Zoom meeting link will be sent upon registration." See link for a list of materials. Cost: $25
Wednesday, June 2, after 10 a.m.
Wednesday, June 3, after 10 a.m.
Wednesday, June 3, 1-2 p.m. via ZOOM
Art Incorporated, Collage Making (all ages): Henri Matisse"This class is a fun mix of art making and art history for the whole family. Learn about artists and get inspired to create work of your own! The featured artist is painter Henri Matisse. The class project will be making a stained-glass collage cut-out. Instructor, Margie Helstrom, will guide you in your creative process and will provide demonstrations and feedback. Zoom meeting link will be sent upon registration." See link for a list of materials. Cost: $25
Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2-5 p.m.
Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Duluth Farmers Market, 14th Avenue East & Third Street"The East Hillside Duluth Farmer's Market is open every Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon from May through October. COVID-19 protocol will be in effect — see duluthfarmersmarket.com for guidelines. Lots of bedding plants, perennials, annuals and much more are available."
Experience the fun and relaxation of drawing simple, repetitive line patterns with pen and ink and pencil shading in the comfort of your own home. No previous drawing experience necessary. RSVP required by the Monday before class, to episzczek@gmail.com; Class limited to 8. Zoom link and details will be emailed to all participants on the day of class. Class Cost: $ donations gratefully accepted, but not required at this time
Thursday, June 4, after 10 a.m.
North House Folk School Live Event: Panel Discussion - bring your questions for the interns on Facebook
Wednesday, June 10, 1-2 p.m. via ZOOM
Art Incorporated, Drawing and Painting (all ages): Emil Nolde"This class is a fun mix of art making and art history for the whole family. Learn about artists and get inspired to create work of your own! The featured artist is German expressionist painter, Emil Nolde. The class project will be painting a wild and delightful watercolor inspired by Nolde. Instructor, Margie Helstrom, will guide you in your creative process and will provide demonstrations and feedback. Zoom meeting link will be sent upon registration." See link for a list of materials. Cost: $25
Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nice Girls of the North Second Saturday Marketplace, 5012 Oneida Street (Lakeside)
"This show will be located off site 6 blocks from the Lakeside Lester Park Community Center where it is usually held as the City buildings are still closed.
"5012 Oneida Street, home of Clever Threads, (pictured here!) will be the location for June's sale. Not all artist will be present due to health concerns. This outside Market will allow for fresh air and social distancing practices. We will be requiring face masks for merchants and customers. We will have a limited number of masks for sale if you need one.
"We have missed you all so much and can't wait to see you and share our newest creations with you. We will not have a Central checkout, please bring cash or checks as not all vendors may have credit card capabilities. Bushel and a Peck will be there with a nice selection of treats!"
Summer Theater Camps hosted by UW-Superior Online
"UW-Superior offers a summer program for ages 11-18 who love the art of theater and want to expand their knowledge and skills. This year’s camp will have an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Participants will produce a radio-theater style production of a mystery comedy based on the classic board game Clue. Students will play the parts and produce all the sound effects. Participants will be coached through the complete theater production like an on-site rehearsal with costumes, virtual sets and props. Camp will conclude with a virtual performance on the night of June 26.
"Registration is $100. With most classes taking place via Zoom, participants will need access to high-speed internet and an internet-capable device. For more information and an application, email Cathy A. Fank at cfank@uwsuper.edu."
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30-9 p.m.
Zentangle (R) & (bring your own) Wine on Zoom!
Zentangle (R) & (bring your own) Wine on Zoom!
Stay home and draw pretty lines with me! RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by Monday, June 15; Class limited to 8; Cost: donations gratefully accepted, but not required.
Monday, June 22-26, 1-4 p.m. via ZOOM
Teen Multi-Media Summer Art Camp: Shaping Found Connections (recommended for ages 12 and up)
"Learn the value of self-expression and the positive outlet that art making can be with artist instructor, Kristina Estell. Campers will explore art from all angles; exploring techniques in paper marbling, collage, drawing, painting and sculpture. Learn the ancient Japanese art of Suminiagashi paper marbling, collage, and painting techniques. Using plaster and found objects from nature, campers will create a self-portrait. Inspired by the artist Sarah Sze, campers create a "small world" using objects found from nature, cardboard and everyday household items. Campers will go on a virtual studio visit mid-week with a guest artist!
"All students must be registered at least two weeks prior to camp to secure materials. A limited supply of specialty materials are included in the cost of camp, with the expectation that campers will provide some basic supplies. A $75 non-refundable material and registration deposit is due upon registration. Full payment is due two weeks prior to the start of camp. Refunds will not be issued within two weeks of the start of camp. Cost: $150 ($200 non-member) Registration Deadline: Monday, June 8. Registration and Materials List."
Monday, June, 29, Registration Deadline:
Monday-Friday, July 13-17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Youth Multi-Media Summer Art Camp: Fantastic Flora and Fauna (recommended for ages 6-11 yrs.)
"Learn the value of self-expression and the positive outlet that art making can be with artist-instructor, Kristina Estell. Campers will explore the principles and elements of design through techniques in drawing, collage, sculpting and painting. Inspired by the artwork of artist Chiowza, campers will work from plants and animals as drawing subjects, using collage techniques to create whimsical and abstract mixed-media collages. Campers will work off their collages to create 3D form sculptures using papier-mache. Campers will learn and practice how to create textures and mix paint colors to bring their sculptures to life. Campers will go on a virtual studio visit mid-week with a guest artist!
Monday-Friday, July 13-17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Youth Multi-Media Summer Art Camp: Fantastic Flora and Fauna (recommended for ages 6-11 yrs.)
"Learn the value of self-expression and the positive outlet that art making can be with artist-instructor, Kristina Estell. Campers will explore the principles and elements of design through techniques in drawing, collage, sculpting and painting. Inspired by the artwork of artist Chiowza, campers will work from plants and animals as drawing subjects, using collage techniques to create whimsical and abstract mixed-media collages. Campers will work off their collages to create 3D form sculptures using papier-mache. Campers will learn and practice how to create textures and mix paint colors to bring their sculptures to life. Campers will go on a virtual studio visit mid-week with a guest artist!
"All students must be registered at least two weeks prior to camp to secure materials. A limited supply of specialty materials are included in the cost of camp, with the expectation that campers will provide some basic supplies. A $75 non-refundable material and registration deposit is due upon registration. Full payment is due two weeks prior to the start of camp. Refunds will not be issued within two weeks of the start of camp. Cost: $150 ($200 non-member) Registration Deadline: Monday, June 29. Registration and Materials List."
Ongoing Online Events
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."
Virtual Studio Art Tours / Exhibits
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.
Learn a Tangle!
Saltless Sea Cinema Presents: Quarantine Cinema
"Saltless Sea Cinema is Duluth’s roaming micro-cinema series featuring avant-garde film and video work. The founder and curator, Allen Killian-Moore, has received a Community Emergency Grant from Springboard for The Arts to curate a special online Quarantine Edition of Saltless Sea Cinema.
"Quarantine Cinema features moving image work from Nik Nerburn, Laska Jimsen, Sky Hopinka, Alan Gerlac, Torey Erin, Seth Dahlseid, Allen Killian-Moore, Billy T., and Merit Thursday. It will be available online for several months in solidarity with people quarantined or staying-at-home, with workers on strike, and with workers on the front-lines during the COVID-19 global pandemic."
"Saltless Sea Cinema is Duluth’s roaming micro-cinema series featuring avant-garde film and video work. The founder and curator, Allen Killian-Moore, has received a Community Emergency Grant from Springboard for The Arts to curate a special online Quarantine Edition of Saltless Sea Cinema.
"Quarantine Cinema features moving image work from Nik Nerburn, Laska Jimsen, Sky Hopinka, Alan Gerlac, Torey Erin, Seth Dahlseid, Allen Killian-Moore, Billy T., and Merit Thursday. It will be available online for several months in solidarity with people quarantined or staying-at-home, with workers on strike, and with workers on the front-lines during the COVID-19 global pandemic."
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."
Virtual Studio Art Tours / Exhibits
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.
Dalaflow, by Canadien tangler Judy Murphy, is a lovely floral tangle that can be strung together as a pretty border, perhaps to place on envelopes or the inside edge of a note card. 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.
Places to find my art in the Twin Ports:
Duluth Fine Pianos, 331 W. Superior Street (next to Starbucks)
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
Other Places To Find Art
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.
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.