Art in July!
July has arrived and summer has begun in the Twin Ports! For youth and teens ages 7-18, Duluth Art Institute has several Art Focused Summer Camps (click blue linked text for a full list). For the rest of us, there are ample opportunities to learn a new artistic skill and appreciate the artistry of others via indoor and outdoor art and craft markets. Scroll down for details and links!
This list is updated as new events become available throughout the month, so feel free to check back and discover what may be new! Note that some classes and events have registration deadlines.
Tuesdays, July 19 & 26, 6-7:30 p.m.
Courage Card Creation Class
The June markets are held OUTSIDE at Canal Park Brewing Company. Different makers will be featured each week!"
"Entrepreneurs will be selling items such as garden-grown produce, frozen meats, smoked white fish, wild rice, fermented foods, Indigenous teas, maple syrup, jams and jellies, herbs, honey, wild rice cupcakes, salves and cannabidiol products. Artwork on sale includes prints, apparel, beadwork, jewelry and more. This is the first in a series of eight markets throughout the summer and fall. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted. Anamakaageg! Everyone is welcome."
"Moving Mobile Sculptures - You'll learn how to balance and assemble objects to create your own work of art to take home and admire! All materials and tools will be provided. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Tweens, Teen"
"@crankanddasher, @northerngourmetbymrsd, & @sassondsolder are the amazing pop-up vendors for the day to help provide your fill of sweet treats and local art. Plus, for the whole week of July 16-23 we will be having a couple of huge giveaways & we will have mystery bags full of our favorite finds!"
"Six new paintings all completed in 2022. The artist will be at the gallery in July, traveling here from her home in Turku, Finland. On July 16, he will give a talk about her newest work." On View: June 4-July 30
Friday, July 29, 5-8 p.m.
Ragtime Rendezvous, Empire Coffee, 1204 Tower Ave, Superior, WI
"The Lake Superior Ragtime Society invites you to come listen to many talented performers playing rollicking, happy music from the turn of the last century. Performers are all ages and levels of expertise, and we always welcome new performers! Concert is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available to purchase from Empire Coffee."
Saturday, July 30, 9-11 a.m.
June 4-July 30Tara Austin: Boreal Ornament IV, Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street
"We are thrilled to present Tara Austin - Boreal Ornament IV. This exhibition includes several new paintings completed between 2020 and 2022, plus a select number of earlier paintings that were part of her spring 2020 exhibition Boreal Ornament III that had to close down, due to Covid, before it officially opened. It's been a long road, but worth the wait for this exhibition of new and recent paintings."
June 8-mid-September
Wynn Davis: Salvaged Memories, Corridor Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Scraps of paper, bits of string, and sticker remnants are among the materials Wynn Davis gathers during his daily runs. Each token is a fragment of a memory that evolves into bright, poignant collages. In Salvaged Memories, Davis chronicles his 5,400 annual miles by assembling layers of paint, graphite drawings, and salvaged materials on paper."
June 8-September 30
Learn a Tangle!
Jewely, created by CZT Cyndi Knapp, is a floral grid pattern perfect for filling with beautiful color. Click the link to learn how to draw this tangle line-by-line. It will make a lovely border. Add some simple shading or a touch of color and use it to decorate envelopes, holiday cards, and bills. You can learn how to draw this tangle and many more on Linda Farmer's, CZT, blog at tanglepatterns.com.
Wednesday, July 13, 6:30-9 p.m.
Courage Card Creation Class
Details on all events, and more, below!
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All events are listed in chronological order, where possible. Click on colored text throughout to link to more information.
All events are listed in chronological order, where possible. Click on colored text throughout to link to more information.
Fridays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 12-1 p.m.
Zentangle (R) Explore! on Zoom!, a Live Virtual Event
A pen is a powerful tool. It can help you record your grocery list, write a check or send a card to a loved one. It can also help you deeply relax, become more mindful, and increase your mental focus. A pen is a simple and powerful tool. Bring your pen to ZT Explore and spend an hour breathing and drawing lines. Simple lines. You will be amazed at how easy it is to slow down, tune in, and explore with your pen.
A pen is a powerful tool. It can help you record your grocery list, write a check or send a card to a loved one. It can also help you deeply relax, become more mindful, and increase your mental focus. A pen is a simple and powerful tool. Bring your pen to ZT Explore and spend an hour breathing and drawing lines. Simple lines. You will be amazed at how easy it is to slow down, tune in, and explore with your pen.
Zoom Link for Fridays in July: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81182450306
Supply List: PayPal.Me/eternalpossibility (donations gratefully accepted)
- several small pieces of watercolor paper cut to 3"x4" or smaller;
- a permanent black pen for drawing - you can use a 01 Micron if you have one;
- a quiet place to draw
Friday, July 1, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Blessing Royal Collection Grand Opening, 12 S. 15th Avenue E.*
"Blessing Royal Collection is a hair-braiding and styling salon (Hair Art!) and also a clothing and eyelash boutique that sells products to support textured hair." *Located underneath Anytime Fitness
Fridays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-6 p.m.
Shaun Chosa, Indigenous, AICHO’s Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, 212 W. 2nd Street
"Shaun Chosa, a Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa tribal citizen and painter/graphic design artist, will show 30+ large scale paintings that mostly feature new works depicting Indigenous portraits, some with his added 'Classic Shaun Chosa Style' pop culture artistic influence for an extended period of time in our AICHO Galleries. Chosa had his first art gallery showing in Ely in 2000, and sold half of his paintings within the first hour of the artist reception! He has shown his eye-catching, curious, beautiful and captivating work since then at the Duluth Art Institute and several other galleries across the state. Free, Masks are required." On View: June 10 - September 16
Friday, July 1, 4-8 p.m.
Zenith Bookstore 5th Anniversary Party, 318 N. Central Avenue
"Zenith Bookstore turns 5 years old on July 1. The anniversary event in the parking lot features Zenith Wheel of Fortune, live music, chalk art, make your own bookmark craft table, yoga (4-5 p.m.), a selfie station, the Rambler food truck, raffles and giveaways. Wear a Zenith T-Shirt or bring a Zenith book bag for a 10 percent discount on purchases.
Saturdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1 p.m.
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 1 p.m.
Ojibwe Storytime, St. Louis County Historical Society, Ojibwe Gallery, Duluth Depot 4th floor, 506 W. Michigan Street
"St. Louis County Historical Society Museum Assistant Abby Johnson reads stories in the Lake Superior Ojibwe Gallery every Wednesday and Saturday during the summer. Sessions are free and aimed at 2–12-year-olds, however, all ages are welcome. All books have been approved by the American Indian Advisory Committee. The gallery, located on the fourth floor of the Duluth Depot, contains original artworks by noted painter Eastman Johnson and artifacts that represent the history and culture of the area’s Ojibwe people."
Sunday, July 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Earth Rider Summer Market, Earth Rider Brewery, 1715 N. Third Street, Superior
"Unique, sustainable, handcrafted, locally-grown and freshly-brewed goods will be sold on the Earth Rider festival grounds the first Sunday of each month, May to September. Earth Rider Summer Market will feature a wide variety of what Twin Ports makers have to offer. Consult Earth Rider’s social media for updates regarding weather, music, food trucks and vendors. No cover charge."
Sunday, July 3, 1:30-4 p.m.
SoulCollage, St. Scholastica Monastery, 1001 Kenwood Ave.
"SoulCollage is a method of self discovery through the creation and analysis of a deck of collaged cards. The monthly SoulCollage Circle provides space for participants to play with images and allow their minds and hearts to come alive. Making the SoulCollage cards is part of the process and helps participants learn a bit about themselves.
SoulCollage, St. Scholastica Monastery, 1001 Kenwood Ave.
"SoulCollage is a method of self discovery through the creation and analysis of a deck of collaged cards. The monthly SoulCollage Circle provides space for participants to play with images and allow their minds and hearts to come alive. Making the SoulCollage cards is part of the process and helps participants learn a bit about themselves.
"The annual cost to attend sessions is $220. Attending a four-month series costs $80. The monthly drop-in rate is $25. Drop-ins must register by 5 p.m. on the Friday before the Sunday session. For more information or to register contact Dawn Carrillo at dcarrillo@duluthosb.org or call 320-260-8233."
Monday, July 4, 7-10 p.m.
Open Dance with Twin Ports Dance, The Caddy Shack, 2023 W. Superior Street
"The Caddy Shack has dusted off its dance floor for Wednesday night leg shaking. Lessons on a weekly dance style start at 7 p.m., followed by a general open dance format."
Tuesday, July 5, 10 a.m.
Take & Make Knitting Kit Pick Up, Main Library, Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior Street
"Have you ever wanted to learn to knit but just didn’t have enough of the materials? Now all you need is some yarn and your fingers! Pick up a take & make kit at the Main Library starting at 10 am on Tuesday, July 5th while supplies last. Then learn how to finger knit with Creativebug, a database completely free and full of crafty, creative video classes. Creativebug is listed under our Research tab in Databases. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors"
Tuesdays, July 5 & 26, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Duluth Art Institute Member Open Studio, DAI Lincoln Park Building, 2229 W. Second Street
"Duluth Art Institute members are invited to bring supplies and artistic visions to the Lincoln Park facility to connect with other creative people and spend time experimenting with their medium of choice. Each session includes time to create and optional end-of-session group critiques. Non-members can attend one free session of open studio before becoming a member. Members receive three free sessions. The ongoing cost is $5 per session. Scholarships are available. Email espooner@duluthartinstitute.org for more information. Check link above for covid protocols."
Tuesdays, July 5 & 19, 4-6 p.m.
Teen Open Studio (13-18 years old), DAI Lincoln Park Building, 2229 W. Second Street
"Duluth teenagers are invited to a free after school art program. Bring your works in-progress or create something totally new. College art students are present to help you at every open studio. All supplies are provided and no previous art experience is required—everyone is welcome. Every Teen Open Studio includes food since it is hard to make art on an empty stomach. There will be a guest artist featured in June!"We encourage you to register online, but drop-ins are welcome. Masks are required, except while eating or drinking. Teen Open Studio meets bi-weekly. If you need transportation assistance to Teen Open Studio, contact info@duluthartinstitute.org and we will set you up with a bus pass. Check link above for covid protocols."
Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 4-7 p.m.
Happy Hour Market, Canal Park Brewing Company, 300 Canal Park Drive
"Summer Happy Hour Market. Grab a friend, grab a drink, and support local makers of Duluth!The June markets are held OUTSIDE at Canal Park Brewing Company. Different makers will be featured each week!"
Thursday, July 6 & 13, 2-3 p.m.
The Craft Circle, Main Library, Gold Room, Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior Street
"A meeting space for you and your crafts! Come in with a craft any craft and work with others who share your joy in making things. There will be no taught project, just a time to socialize and make progress on whatever you’re working on. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors"Fridays*, July 8, 15, 22, 29, start times vary
Movies in the Park, Leif Erikson Park, 11th Avenue E. & London Road
Bring your chair or blanket to the park and enjoy Friday movies. Concessions available for purchase.
*July 8, 9:05 p.m., Sing 2, PG
Sunday, July 17, 9 p.m., Beethoven, PG
*July 22, 8:55 p.m., Clifford the Big Red Dog, PG
*July 29, 8:45 p.m., 42, PG-13
Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nice Girls of the North Second Saturday Marketplace, Spirit of the Lake Community School - on the corner of 54nd Ave East and Superior Street (Lakeside)
"Browse a collection of handcrafted clothing and bags, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, photography, personal care products, baby items and much more. Artists are on hand as personal shoppers to help you select just the right one-of a kind gift for every occasion. Click link above for covid protocols." Guest Artists: Bent Petal, Metal Garden Art; Wild River Leather Works, Leather Goods; Craig Bruce, Pottery
"Browse a collection of handcrafted clothing and bags, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, photography, personal care products, baby items and much more. Artists are on hand as personal shoppers to help you select just the right one-of a kind gift for every occasion. Click link above for covid protocols." Guest Artists: Bent Petal, Metal Garden Art; Wild River Leather Works, Leather Goods; Craig Bruce, Pottery
Saturday, July 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
AICHO's Indigenous Food & Art Market, One Roof Community Housing Parking Lot, 12 E. Fourth Street
"The American Indian Community Housing Organization is hosting 21 local food and art vendors in the parking lot at One Roof Community Housing. Linda Winter will teach how to work with birchbark. All are welcome to watch the demonstration."Entrepreneurs will be selling items such as garden-grown produce, frozen meats, smoked white fish, wild rice, fermented foods, Indigenous teas, maple syrup, jams and jellies, herbs, honey, wild rice cupcakes, salves and cannabidiol products. Artwork on sale includes prints, apparel, beadwork, jewelry and more. This is the first in a series of eight markets throughout the summer and fall. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted. Anamakaageg! Everyone is welcome."
Saturday, July 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
2022 Artist Series: All About Bears with Donna Andrews, Two Loons, 2025 W. Superior Street
"Donna is a nationally recognized bear specialist, photographer, and Reiki Master. With 30 years of up close experience with wild bears, she has developed a keen insight into the behavior and spiritual aspects of our forest friends. Come enjoy a fun and informational session as Donna uses her oracle cards to add humor and understanding to life."
"What to Expect: hands-on, child led art and sensory activities (materials may include: playdoh, slime, paint, clay, collage, mixed media and more!); focus on process art (process of creating and exploring) not art with an end result; messy fun, please wear clothes that are okay to get messy. Each child must be accompanied by a caregiver. Caregivers are responsible for the health and wellbeing of their child(ren) at all times during art play group." Cost: $10
Mondays, July 11, 18, 25, 10-11:15 a.m.
Growing Little Loves Art Playgroup, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1325 N. 45th Avenue East
"Art play group is a sensory and art based experience created for children ages 2-6, however because our group is open-ended and exploratory in nature, children of all ages can enjoy materials in some way. Playgroup is an experience for the child(ren) and caregiver to explore new and engaging activities together. Please contact growinglittleloves@hotmail.com for more information.
"Art play group is a sensory and art based experience created for children ages 2-6, however because our group is open-ended and exploratory in nature, children of all ages can enjoy materials in some way. Playgroup is an experience for the child(ren) and caregiver to explore new and engaging activities together. Please contact growinglittleloves@hotmail.com for more information.
"What to Expect: hands-on, child led art and sensory activities (materials may include: playdoh, slime, paint, clay, collage, mixed media and more!); focus on process art (process of creating and exploring) not art with an end result; messy fun, please wear clothes that are okay to get messy. Each child must be accompanied by a caregiver. Caregivers are responsible for the health and wellbeing of their child(ren) at all times during art play group." Cost: $10
Monday, July 11, 1-4 p.m.
Handcraft with Duluth Folk School!, Mount Royal Branch, Blue Room, Duluth Public Library, 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle"Moving Mobile Sculptures - You'll learn how to balance and assemble objects to create your own work of art to take home and admire! All materials and tools will be provided. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Tweens, Teen"
Wednesday, July 13, 6:30-9 p.m.
Zentangle (R) & Wine on Zoom!, with Esther Piszczek, Certified Zentangle Teacher
Stay home and draw pretty lines with me! No art or drawing experience required. RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by Monday, June 13, at 12 noon. Cost: $15-$40 (sliding scale - you choose)
Stay home and draw pretty lines with me! No art or drawing experience required. RSVP required to me at episzczek@gmail.com by Monday, June 13, at 12 noon. Cost: $15-$40 (sliding scale - you choose)
Thursday, July 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Bullet Journaling Workshop, West Duluth Branch, Evergreen Community Center, Duluth Public Library, 5830 Grand Avenue
"Learn about bullet journaling techniques and start your own journal. Pages may contain sections to log daily to-dos, keep a monthly or weekly calendar, jot down notes, track both physical and mental health, and record both short- and long-term goals. Only the first 24 registered people will receive a free bound journal. Attendees after the first 24 can create their own journal with the use of printed and blank pages, stencils, etc. Feel free to bring your markers, pens, and stencils, if you wish. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Adults, Teen, Tweens."Saturday, July 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, July 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Moose Lake Agate Days, Riverside Hockey Arena, 20 Ellen Earl's Drive, Moose Lake
"Moose Lake Agate Days features more than 100 vendors displaying Lake Superior agates, rocks, gems, minerals and crystals, along with other jewelry and art."Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Community (Re)skilling Festival, Central Hillside Community Center, 12 E 4th Street
"Join the Twin Ports DSA Ecosocialist Working Group and other organizations for a day of reskilling, reconnecting, and decommodifying. This event will include family friendly activities, skill building workshops, tabling from local community organizations, a free community lunch, and music. We are in a time of pandemic, war, climate crisis: community, interconnectedness, and radical hope have never been more important."
"Join the Twin Ports DSA Ecosocialist Working Group and other organizations for a day of reskilling, reconnecting, and decommodifying. This event will include family friendly activities, skill building workshops, tabling from local community organizations, a free community lunch, and music. We are in a time of pandemic, war, climate crisis: community, interconnectedness, and radical hope have never been more important."
Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Duluth Studio Market 2nd Anniversary, Duluth Studio Market, 512 N. 45th Avenue E.Saturday, July 16, 2 p.m.
Artist Talk: Sirpa Särkijärvi - (to) reason | (to) sense, Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street"Six new paintings all completed in 2022. The artist will be at the gallery in July, traveling here from her home in Turku, Finland. On July 16, he will give a talk about her newest work." On View: June 4-July 30
Monday, July 18, 1-4 p.m.
Handcraft with Duluth Folk School!, West Duluth Branch, Evergreen Community Center, Duluth Public Library, 5830 Grand Avenue
"Moving Mobile Sculptures - You'll learn how to balance and assemble objects to create your own work of art to take home and admire! All materials and tools will be provided. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Tweens, Teen"
"Moving Mobile Sculptures - You'll learn how to balance and assemble objects to create your own work of art to take home and admire! All materials and tools will be provided. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Tweens, Teen"
Tuesdays, July 19 & 26, 6-7:30 p.m.
Courage Card Creation Class on Zoom! with Esther Piszczek
You have the power to choose your thoughts and to change your thoughts. Harnessing courageous thoughts and practicing those thoughts leads to courageous action. In this 2 class series, you will create your own empowering, courageous thoughts and turn them into a useful, colorful, uplifting card deck you can use daily or whenever you need a little courage. This class is open to teens and adults. Click Here to Register; Cost: $60Courage Card Creation Class on Zoom! with Esther Piszczek
Thursday, July 21, 2-3 p.m.
Crafternoon, Mount Royal Branch, Duluth Public Library, 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
"Join Carrie & Julia for an afternoon of crafting. Various projects and tons of fun! No experience is necessary. Enter the “patio” through the exterior door in the children’s area. *Note: in case of inclement weather, we will move inside. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Kids, Preschool, Tweens, Teen"Thursday, July 21, 3-7 p.m.
Art at the Market, Duluth Farmers Market building,1324 E. 3rd. St."A fun filled and festive art show featuring local artists, the Duluth Ukulele Band, Crank & Dasher ice cream, free kids art table and other family friendly activities."
Thursday, July 21, 6-8 p.m.
Spoken Word Open Mic, Wussow's Concert Cafe, 324 N. Central Avenue
"The Spoken Word Open Mic series, hosted by Tina Higgins Wussow, is open to all genres. Writers interested in a 10-minute performance slot can simply sign up on arrival. The event occurs on the third Thursday of each month."
"The Spoken Word Open Mic series, hosted by Tina Higgins Wussow, is open to all genres. Writers interested in a 10-minute performance slot can simply sign up on arrival. The event occurs on the third Thursday of each month."
Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Woman-Made: Marvelous Things Made by Northland Women, Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Avenue East
"The annual Woman-Made Art & Gift Fair is a one-day marketplace with an assortment of items from rag rugs to soap to jewelry to plants and more, made by about 20 female artisans from the region."
Saturday, July 23, 12-6:30 p.m.
Festival by the Lake, Bayfront Festival Park, 350 Harbor Drive
"Twin Ports Entertainment and Lundeen Productions present the second annual Festival by the Lake, featuring food and beer, live music, product and service displays, shopping, demonstrations, arts and crafts. There is a suggested donation of $5 to attend the festival, which will benefit the Bluebird Foundation, a 501 c3 that awards grants and scholarships to regional high-school-age students in the performing arts."
Sunday, July 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Flower Power, Kirsten Aune Textiles, 12 N. 21st Avenue W.
"A celebration of flowers, pattern, and color. Alison Aune will share her mixed media painting techniques in a creative painting workshop. Reference flowers provided by Songbird Acres. All levels welcome. Pre-registration required." Cost: $65
"A celebration of flowers, pattern, and color. Alison Aune will share her mixed media painting techniques in a creative painting workshop. Reference flowers provided by Songbird Acres. All levels welcome. Pre-registration required." Cost: $65
Monday, July 25, 1-4 p.m.
Handcraft with Duluth Folk School!, Main Library, Green Room, Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior Street
"Moving Mobile Sculptures - You'll learn how to balance and assemble objects to create your own work of art to take home and admire! All materials and tools will be provided. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Tweens, Teen"
"Moving Mobile Sculptures - You'll learn how to balance and assemble objects to create your own work of art to take home and admire! All materials and tools will be provided. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Tweens, Teen"
Ragtime Rendezvous, Empire Coffee, 1204 Tower Ave, Superior, WI
"The Lake Superior Ragtime Society invites you to come listen to many talented performers playing rollicking, happy music from the turn of the last century. Performers are all ages and levels of expertise, and we always welcome new performers! Concert is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available to purchase from Empire Coffee."
Saturday, July 30, 9-11 a.m.
Monthly Spoon Carving Session, Duluth Folk School, 1917 W. Superior Street
"Swing by the Duluth Folk School to carve spoons with others in a warm, informal setting. There will not necessarily be experienced carvers on hand to help you, so if you need to do some problem solving, have questions answered, or see techniques demonstrated, you’ll need to do that outside of these sessions. Please bring Bring your own knives, bring your own spoon blanks, and whatever else you’ll need to carve spoons. This is an informal time to work with your hands, gather in community, tell stories, and of course – carve spoons!"
"Swing by the Duluth Folk School to carve spoons with others in a warm, informal setting. There will not necessarily be experienced carvers on hand to help you, so if you need to do some problem solving, have questions answered, or see techniques demonstrated, you’ll need to do that outside of these sessions. Please bring Bring your own knives, bring your own spoon blanks, and whatever else you’ll need to carve spoons. This is an informal time to work with your hands, gather in community, tell stories, and of course – carve spoons!"
Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hillside Makers Market, Perception Coaching, 929 E. 9th Street
"Hillside Makers Market showcases local vendors of homemade gifts. For more information email Haley @ perceptioncoaching.net or call 218-213-3441."
"Hillside Makers Market showcases local vendors of homemade gifts. For more information email Haley @ perceptioncoaching.net or call 218-213-3441."
Saturday, July 30, 1-4 p.m.
2022 Artist Series: Scott Moen, Two Loons, 2025 W. Superior Street
"Scott is relatively new to the Duluth art scene, but brings with him a lifetime of visual memories that transform themselves into wonderful works of original art. Come meet Scott and see the iconic landmarks he recreates."
On View
June 17-July 9
Making the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, The Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue
“Making the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial will include drawings, photographs as well as other documents and materials that artist Carla Stetson and writer Anthony Peyton Porter used during the creative process of designing the memorial. The exhibit will open June 17th, to coincide with Juneteenth."
“Making the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial will include drawings, photographs as well as other documents and materials that artist Carla Stetson and writer Anthony Peyton Porter used during the creative process of designing the memorial. The exhibit will open June 17th, to coincide with Juneteenth."
July 2022
Sara Pajunen: Gitchi-Gami, Depot Performing Arts Wing, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Sara Pajunen is a composer-improviser and a sound and visual artist. Trained as a violinist and employing locally-responsive media ranging from field recordings to drone imagery, her work is motivated by interactions between her ancestral roots, American cultural histories, and connection to our environments through sound."June 4-July 30
Artist Talk: Sirpa Särkijärvi - (to) reason | (to) sense, Joseph Nease Gallery, 23 W. 1st Street
"Six new paintings all completed in 2022. The artist will be at the gallery in July, traveling here from her home in Turku, Finland. On July 16, he will give a talk about her newest work." Artist Talk: Saturday, July 16, 2 p.m."We are thrilled to present Tara Austin - Boreal Ornament IV. This exhibition includes several new paintings completed between 2020 and 2022, plus a select number of earlier paintings that were part of her spring 2020 exhibition Boreal Ornament III that had to close down, due to Covid, before it officially opened. It's been a long road, but worth the wait for this exhibition of new and recent paintings."
July 22-August
Duluth Story Project Art Exhibit, Zeitgeist Arts Atrium, 222 E. Superior Street
"This collaborative community art exhibit features the work of those who participated in the Duluth Story Project. The Healthy Hillside team at Zeitgeist gathered stories from people in the community about their experiences during the pandemic. They were asked to draw their lived experiences as well as their vision for the future. To hear some of the stories behind this project, check out the podcast: Duluth Story Project: A Community Storytelling Experience. The first story will be released on Friday, July 22.
May 16-September 5
Christopher E. Harrison: Contemporary Visions, Duluth Art Institute, John Steffl Gallery, 506 W. Michigan Street
"In 1941, painter Jacob Lawrence created Migration Series—60 panels that chronicle the exodus of southern African Americans to the North. Each panel describes a story, some of opportunity and survival, some of abuse and death. In Contemporary Visions, Harrison adapts Lawrence’s panels into collages with modern narratives, pulling his own distinctive style from the small-scale figurative works. Bright colors and simple shapes create visual interest that draws the viewer in to discover stories as they unfold." Wynn Davis: Salvaged Memories, Corridor Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Scraps of paper, bits of string, and sticker remnants are among the materials Wynn Davis gathers during his daily runs. Each token is a fragment of a memory that evolves into bright, poignant collages. In Salvaged Memories, Davis chronicles his 5,400 annual miles by assembling layers of paint, graphite drawings, and salvaged materials on paper."
June 10-September 16
Shaun Chosa, Indigenous, AICHO’s Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, 212 W. 2nd Street
"Shaun Chosa, a Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa tribal citizen and painter/graphic design artist, will show 30+ large scale paintings that mostly feature new works depicting Indigenous portraits, some with his added “Classic Shaun Chosa Style” pop culture artistic influence for an extended period of time in our AICHO Galleries. Chosa had his first art gallery showing in Ely in 2000, and sold half of his paintings within the first hour of the artist reception! He has shown his eye-catching, curious, beautiful and captivating work since then at the Duluth Art Institute and several other galleries across the state." Gallery Viewing Hours: Fridays from 4-6 p.m.
"Shaun Chosa, a Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa tribal citizen and painter/graphic design artist, will show 30+ large scale paintings that mostly feature new works depicting Indigenous portraits, some with his added “Classic Shaun Chosa Style” pop culture artistic influence for an extended period of time in our AICHO Galleries. Chosa had his first art gallery showing in Ely in 2000, and sold half of his paintings within the first hour of the artist reception! He has shown his eye-catching, curious, beautiful and captivating work since then at the Duluth Art Institute and several other galleries across the state." Gallery Viewing Hours: Fridays from 4-6 p.m.
Steven Lemke & Kelsie Ward: Dislocation, Morrison Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Installation artists Steven Lemke and Kelsie Ward build environments that question how we locate ourselves within natural and human-made landscapes. Materials sourced from the construction industry including polystyrene, cast resin, and plywood bring together Lemke and Ward’s themes of place, perspective, and our increasingly constructed reality."
"Installation artists Steven Lemke and Kelsie Ward build environments that question how we locate ourselves within natural and human-made landscapes. Materials sourced from the construction industry including polystyrene, cast resin, and plywood bring together Lemke and Ward’s themes of place, perspective, and our increasingly constructed reality."
Featured Class: Saturday, July 9, 1-4 p.m.
Making A Chainmaille Bracelet with Dawn Bloom, Duluth Folk School, 1917 W. Superior Street
"Chainmaille (aka chainmail, chain maille, or maille) is an ancient technique of linking rings together to form woven sheets of metal to be used in the making of armor. In this class you will learn how to make a bracelet using he Box Chain (aka Inca Puño and Queen’s Maille), a rectangular-shaped chain created by weaving round jump rings. You will learn how to open, close, and weave jump rings together, using both a flat-nose and a bent-nose pliers. Ages 18+; Cost: $60Learn a Tangle!
Jewely, created by CZT Cyndi Knapp, is a floral grid pattern perfect for filling with beautiful color. Click the link to learn how to draw this tangle line-by-line. It will make a lovely border. Add some simple shading or a touch of color and use it to decorate envelopes, holiday 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 and Duluth Fine Pianos. Original, hand-drawn artwork ready to color. Includes full pattern index.
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:
Art on the Planet, 1413 Tower Avenue, Superior (ceramics, notecards, playing cards)
Duluth Fine Pianos, 331 W. Superior Street (next to Starbucks) (full gallery)
Master Framing Gallery, 1431 London Road, Duluth (notecards)
Thank yous!
Places to find my art in the Twin Ports:
Art on the Planet, 1413 Tower Avenue, Superior (ceramics, notecards, playing cards)
Duluth Fine Pianos, 331 W. Superior Street (next to Starbucks) (full gallery)
Master Framing Gallery, 1431 London Road, Duluth (notecards)
Thank yous!
Thank you to Ed Newman for interviewing me for this article: Zentangle goes Zoom with Esther Piszczek, by Ed Newman, Ennyman's Territory, July 4, 2020.
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.
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
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 on my web page, Eternal Possibility, and my Zentangle.com page, Esther Piszczek!
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 on my web page, Eternal Possibility, and my Zentangle.com page, Esther Piszczek!
Thank you to Ed Newman, Perfect Duluth Day, and all others who contribute to this list.