Art in October!

Happy Fall! October is here with cooler temps, falling leaves and art everywhere. The Duluth Public Library system has so many fun events for all ages this month I refrained from listing them all. You can see the full calendar listing HERE. 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. Click on colored text throughout to link to more information. 

Pre-Order a Gingerbread Kit!
"Purchase $25 premade kits from the Nordic Center's resident King of Gingerbread House making, Patrick the Gingerbread Man. Order kits by October 31! Pick up your kit(s) at the Nordic Center between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on November 7, 8, or 10. Join the Virtual Gingerbread Workshop on November 13 @ 10-11:30 a.m. to build and decorate your gingerbread house.


Create with me in October!

Fridays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 12-1 p.m.

Mondays, October 10, 17, 24, 6-8:30 p.m. CT
Wednesday, October 19, 6:30-9 p.m.

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. 

Saturday, October 1, multiple times
Catalyst Story Institute, multiple locations in downtown Duluth
"Browse the Catalyst catalogue of independent series from around the world! Dramas, comedies, documentaries & reality in all forms - produced video, scripts, and podcasts. Join us to see the full shows live at the festival in Duluth. Meet the creators, writers and cast & crew that bring them to life!"

Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m. 
Figure Drawing Open Studio, DAI Lincoln Park Building, 2229 W. Second Street
"The Duluth Art Institute offers two-hour figure drawing sessions to serious artists, from beginner to expert. Sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month and include a live model. Work time is self-directed, no instruction is offered. Headphones and water bottles are welcome. Paper, sketching materials and easels are available. Cost: $10 Member; $15 Non-member

"Register for sessions individually at duluthartinstitute.org. Participants must be 18 or older. The cost is $10 for DAI members and $15 for non-members. Check-in at the door is required. Covid-19 Protocol: Students, event attendees, renting artists, teaching artists and staff are required to provide proof of vaccination before the start of their activity. Masks are required."

Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Autumn Splendor Group Exhibition, Siiviis Gallery, 361 Canal Park Drive
"The Autumn Splendor Group Exhibition includes original two-dimensional pieces from local artists. The show celebrates the fall season. Hot apple cider and ginger cookies are available."

Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Whoopsa Daisy Farm, 5399 Samuelson Road
"Visit the animals, take a wagon ride, walk through Dinoland and Fairyland, walk through the maze, play on the playgrounds, enjoy arts and crafts and lawn games. Stroll through the gardens and relax on the farm Fridays-Sundays in October. Tickets: $7, available at the door."

Saturdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Paint With Me Livestream, a Free Virtual Online Event
"Featuring David and Kristen Austin, their four-year-old Hugo and other local artists every Saturday morning. Streaming live on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. Explore new abstract and modern art techniques in a family-friendly atmosphere, with viewers watching and asking questions live from around the world. Use new media and tools to create paintings and art together."

Saturday, October 1, 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. This will be the last market for the season.

"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, October 1, 2 p.m.
Artist Gallery Talk: Stories in Tapestries: The Landscape and Community of Valley Grove Church, Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue
"Artist Robbie LaFleur shares insights into the design process behind tapestry woven textiles. LaFleur focuses on stories behind the many motifs in the tapestries depicting church, landscape, pastor and congregation, birds, animals, flowers that populate the Valley Grove countryside. She relates her experience of designing and weaving four tapestries on commission for the Valley Grove Preservation Society." On View: September 30-October 29

Saturdays, October 1 & 8, 2-4 p.m.
2022 Artist Series, Two Loons, 2025 W. Superior Street
"Join us as we host local artists."
October 1: Photographer/Artist Janet Hill & Author/Artist Lynne Anderson
October 8: DeeDee Olson, Candle Making

Sunday, October 2, 1-3 p.m.
SunFunDay: Robbie LaFleur's Stories in Tapestry, Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue
"Stories in Tapestry is aimed towards children to express their own stories using the colors and textures of fibers. Pre-registration is required. Organizers suggest a $5 donation per person to help with supply costs."

Mondays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 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.

"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, October 3-November 21, 6:30-9 p.m.
Zeitgeist Minnesota Media Arts School: Documentary Film Production, Zeitgeist Teatro, 222 E. Superior Street
"Zeitgeist Minnesota Media Arts School, in partnership with the Minnesota Discovery Center, is for filmmakers, graphic designers, multimedia artists and theatrical artists seeking to learn, work, create and connect. The class will explore the many different types of documentaries and build the basic technical skills to create nonfiction films, including selecting topics based on available resources, pre-production, lighting, sound recording, cinematography, interviewing, finding the story, and editing. Over the course of the workshop, participants will each create their own short documentaries (maximum 10 minutes) and will leave the course with the skills and experience to make more. Cost: $250; Register at zeitgeistarts.com."

Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25, 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, October 4 & 11, 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. Cost: $60; Class Limit: 15; Supply list will be provided. Register HERE!

Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 6-8 p.m.
Duluth Poets Laureate Reading, UMD Katherine A. Martin Library, 416 Library Drive.
"This retrospective project celebrates the Duluth Poets Laureate. Each Poet Laureate will read from their own work. They will also have selected a young poet to share the stage with them, to draw attention to the next generation of diverse and engaging poets. Additionally, poets from the Minnesota League of Poets (Duluth Poetry Chapter), will be present to host the events and point toward the next generation of poets."

Wednesdays, October 5-November 23, 6:30-9 p.m.
Zeitgeist Minnesota Media Arts School: Introduction to Screenwriting, Online Event
"Zeitgeist Minnesota Media Arts School, in partnership with the Minnesota Discovery Center, offers this workshop on screenwriting fundamentals to help develop ideas from pitch to outline to screenplay. While no previous screenwriting experience is required, participants should come with ideas for short films. Sessions are designed for those age 16 and older. All experience levels are welcome. Cost: $250; Register at zeitgeistarts.com."

Thursday, October 6, 4-7 p.m.
Fall Roundabout Art Tour, Multiple Locations, Cloquet, Carlton, Wrenshall
"One night, three hours, eight unique venues and lots of amazing local artistic talent on display! Plan on touring these eight stops and celebrate the varied artistic talents in Carlton County. Each stop will offer refreshments and art for viewing and for sale. Look for the ROUNDABOUT ART TOUR signs."

Friday-Sunday, October 7-9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bayfield Apple Festival, Downtown, Bayfield, WI
"There will be more than 60 orchard and food booths, nearly 100 arts and crafts booths, a kids carnival with games and rides. Apple pies, tarts, tortes, dumplings, caramel apples and ciders galore will fill the streets of Bayfield in a celebration of the autumn harvest and Bayfield’s agricultural heritage. The festival’s attractions also include a grand parade, apple peeling and pie contests, raffles and street entertainment. Full Schedule of Events"

Fridays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 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. Can't come live? You can find replays of my previous Zentangle Explore classes on Youtube: Connect; Orange Slice; Waflz; Windfarm
Zoom Link for Fridays in October:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84946769337

Supply List:  PayPal.Me/eternalpossibility (donations gratefully accepted)
- several small pieces of watercolor paper cut to 3" x 4" or smaller;
- a permanent black pen for drawing - you can use a 01 Micron if you have one;
- a quiet place to draw

Friday, October 7, 6-9 p.m.
Art Night Out: Shared Bodies, Home of Memories, Currents, Lake Superior Railroad Museum, Duluth Depot, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Listen to an artist talk panel featuring Avigail Manneberg, Jaafar Alnabi, Ahmed Alshaikhli and Robert Patrick in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum event space, just downstairs from the Duluth Art Institute galleries. Light food and cash bar available. Limited space, no-cost registration required. Please be prepared to wear a mask. We follow MN Health guidelines, and we encourage masks when rates are in the orange."

Friday, October 7, 6-9 p.m.
Wine and Paint Workshop for WE Health Clinic, Reimagined by T. Underwood, 138 W. 1st Street
"Learn how easy it is to Chalk Paint and Stamp, Stencil or apply Transfers on Fabric! We've partnered with Dock 5 who made these adorable canvas cosmetic bags with a map print lining. In this class you will learn how to use chalk paint for painting fabric and you can also use our range of Stamps, Stencils or Transfers to decorate your bag. Cost: $50 and half of the proceeds will be donated to WE Health Clinic because we believe everyone should be able to be in control of their own reproductive health. Scout and Cellar Clean Crafted wine and snacks will be included."

Saturday, October 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Master Gardner Bulb & Plant Sale and Artisan Market, Duluth Depot, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Daffodil, hyacinth, allium and tulip bulbs will be available, along with a variety of plants, during the Master Gardener Bulb & Plant Sale. The Master Gardeners will also supply advice, displays and demonstrations to guide attendees toward a successful fall planting.
There will also be a local artisan market including Naturally Knotty macramé, Knitten Kitten knitted goods, Merely Maggie art and more."

Saturday, October 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Happy Fall Y'all Craft Fair, Island Lake Inn, 7153 Rice Lake Road, Gnesen Township
"This annual craft fair features works by 25 local artists. Food and drinks will be available at the restaurant, with the bar and a small eat-in section open."

Saturday, October 8, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fall Friend's Fest and Cellar Sale, Wild State Cider, 2515 W. Superior Street
"It's a celebration of Friends all day at Wild State Cider. Join us with your two and four legged friends for apple pressing, live music, a pop-up dog park, food trucks, cutest dog contest, free kids face painting, ice cream, hot cider, pet photoshoot, S'mores and our biggest cider sale of the year! All ages welcome, human or animal. Local Craft Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m."

Saturday, October 8, 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)
"Please join us for Nice Girls of the North's 11th birthday celebration! 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: Shari Johnson, Bags & Wraps; Jen of All Trades; Lisa Isaacs, Home Items; Stephanie Wilcox, Jewelry; Craig Bruce, Pottery; Sofia DeCambaliza, Jewlery "

Saturday, October 8, 12-4 p.m.
Pumpkin Painting, Tap on Tower, 1106 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI
"Come and enjoy painting pumpkins, bottomless mimosas, and Halloween music!! $10 sign up fee which provides you with a pumpkin and painting supplies! Bottomless mimosas are $20 per person, which you can pay for at the tap room!"

"Margit Carson Johnson will talk about her work as a board member of the Valley Grove Preservation Society, and her close work with Robbie LaFleur developing support for commissioning tapestries. The society and surrounding community worked together to preserve a church and landscape, through grant writing, upkeep, restoration and re-use of the church buildings. Carson Johnson will relate her experience and answer questions."

Saturday, October 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
An Evening with Anthony Bukoski, Harrington Arts Center, 1401 Belknap Street, Superior, WI
"Local author Anthony Bukoski reads from his books, including his newly published “Blondes of Wisconsin” at the Hanni Strahl Concert Hall, in the A World of Accordions Museum. His prize-winning 'wit and wisdom' explore the lives of fictional Polish-Americans in Superior’s East End community. Accordion music performances that are relevant to his readings is featured during the event, which is a fund-raiser for A World of Accordions Museum."

Sunday, October 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
American Cloisonne: Torch-Fired Copper Enameling with Melanie Lieb, DAI Lincoln Park Building, 2229 W. 2nd St.
"Learn the process of fusing glass to copper in this dynamic exploratory workshop. Follow artist Melanie Lieb through sifting, painting, tools, safety, and various techniques used to create unique wearable art. Cloisonne is an ancient technique that involves using wire on a metal backing to create designs or separate enamels. Each student will walk away with a few new pieces of small jewelry or artwork. Extra copper can be purchased from the instructor for a small fee. Artists and makers of all skill levels are welcome. Ages 16+; Cost: $90 ($110 Non-Member)"

Mondays, October 10, 17, 24, 6-8:30 p.m. CT
Zentangle (R) on Zoom! with Esther Piszczek, CZT
If you are familiar with the Zentangle method of pattern drawing, you will love this class! Each week we will draw a new tile composition to create a pleasing piece of art on a 3.5" square tile with pen & ink with pencil shading. To register, email me at episzczek@gmail.com. Cost: $18-$40 (sliding scale - pay what you can)

Monday & Tuesday, October 10 & 11, 7 p.m. 
As One, Clyde Iron Works, 2920 W. Michigan Street
"Two singers and a string quartet. One person's poignant and compelling journey to wholeness. Sung in English with English supertitles. 75 min. Hosted by Lyric Opera of the North. Audience Q & A following both performances." Tickets: $45 Reserved Table Seating; $32 General Seating; $12 Students with current student ID

Monday, October 10, 7 p.m.
We Don't Need a Map, Zeitgiest Zinema, 222 E. Superior Street
"The Minnesota International Film Festival, American Indian Community Housing Organization and Zeitgeist Arts kick off an Indigenous screening series with the film We Don’t Need A Map, by Warwick Thornton of the Kaytej Nation. It’s a bold essay film about the deeply spiritual meaning of the Southern Cross constellation for Aboriginal people." Tickets: $5-$10

Tuesdays, October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Oil Painting with a Limited Color Palette with Matt Kania, DAI Lincoln Park Building, 2229 W. 2nd St.
"Create stunningly beautiful oil paintings with the simplicity of a limited color palette. Limiting the palette allows for efficient and logical color mixing, instant color harmony across your canvas, and easier decision-making while painting. Students will examine limited palette paintings by famous painters, employ their colors to achieve similar results, and create their own original paintings based on the principles. Students will be in charge of bringing their own supplies. Please see attached supply list. If you need assistance securing supplies, please email Emma at espooner@duluthartinstitute.org. Cost: $100 ($120 Non-Member)"

Tuesday, October 11, 7 p.m.
Beba, Zeitgiest Zinema, 222 E. Superior Street
"The Minnesota International Film Festival, NAACP Duluth Branch, and Zeitgeist kick off a screening series with the film Beba by Rebeca Huntt. Eight years in the making, the film investigates the historical, societal and generational trauma Huntt inherited as she ponders how those centuries-old wounds have shaped her." Tickets: $5-$10

Wednesdays, October 12 & 26, 2-4 p.m. CT
Zentangle Foundations: Monotangle on Zoom! with Esther Piszczek, CZT
This is the perfect art class for every person, no matter their skill or experience with drawing. If you can draw a line, you are qualified. In this relaxing two hour class experience, we will draw one pattern in multiple ways to create a pleasing monotangle (one tangle). Zentangle is a relaxing practice that takes zero artistic skill and is both contemplative and meditative. Come draw with me! To register, email me at episzczek@gmail.com. Cost: $18-$40 (sliding scale - pay what you can)

Wednesday, October 12, 6-7 p.m.
Superior Shares – Open Mic Nights, a Live Virtual Event on Zoom
"Lake Superior Writers presents Superior Shares, a monthly virtual open mic for local writers to share their work in progress, and for anyone else who appreciates the creative writing process. The theme this month will be "Haunted". This event is free to participants and audience, and membership is not required. Readers are asked to please limit adult content and language. Graphic content that is violent or sexual in nature is prohibited. Attendees will be encouraged to use the Chat function to share feedback.

"There will be 10 five-minute slots available on a first come first served basis. Time limits will be strictly enforced. Participants will be notified ahead of time if they have been selected to read. To register, email writers@lakesuperiorwriters.org. Please indicate if you would like to read. A Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event."

Wednesday, October 12, 8-10 p.m.
Women Artists Bingo, Burrito Union, 1332 E. Fourth Street
"This week’s musical bingo theme is women artists. Participants could win a free drink or $25 gift card. Free parking is available in the lot across the street or behind the building."

Thursday, October 13, 7 p.m.
Colores Flamencos, Teatro Zuccone, Zeitgeist Arts, 222 E. Superior Street
"2017 McKnight Dancer Fellow Sachiko “La Chayí'' invites audiences to join her Southern Spanish tablao-style Flamenco in which music, voice and movement harmonize and create vibrant and nuanced colors of emotions. The show features internationally recognized artists, singer Juan Pedro Jiménez from Cádiz, Spain and guitarist Juanito Pascual."

Friday, October 14, 3-4 p.m.
Crafternoon, Mount Royal Branch, Duluth Public Library, 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
"Join Carrie 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"

Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Asbury's Fall Pantry, Asbury United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 6822 Grand Avenue
"The Fall Pantry at Asbury Church features freshly fried donuts, homemade take-and-bake apple pies, pasties, pickles, jams, jellies and other canned goods, a cookie table with a variety of cookies, breads and baked goods, and craft items."

Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fall Market, St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 325 E. Third Street
"St. Mary Star of the Sea’s Fall Market features more than 20 local crafters/vendors selling jewelry, pottery, purses, wood and metal items and other art works. A local farmer will also be there selling fresh veggies. A pulled pork lunch will be available starting at 11 a.m. There is free parking in the church lot and it’s handicapped accessible."

Saturday, October 15, 10-10:30 a.m.; 11-11:30 a.m.; 2-2:30 p.m.; 3-3:30 p.m.
Make Home-made Play Dough, Duluth Public Library, Green Room, 520 W. Superior Street
"Join the Duluth Public Library for some crafting fun! We will be making homemade Play-Dough that everyone can enjoy. Children will help measure, mix, color, and play with their Play-Dough during the event. Each child will make one batch of Play-Dough to take home after the event. Make sure to dress for the mess as we will be dealing with flour and food coloring! Due to Covid-19 Capacity limits, we are asking that everyone register to attend this event. Please make sure to register for each person in your party. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Kids"

Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Duluth Playhouse Volunteer Day, multiple locations
"Duluth Playhouse continues to thrive with the gracious support of our wonderful community volunteers. Seeking a team of motivated and passionate volunteers to assist with the next step in the Playhouse's consolidation to the HART District. Be the first to see the Playhouse's new storage space. Lunch provided for all volunteers. Sign up for full or partial day. Volunteers should be able to lift a moderate amount of weight. Those interested in helping out the Playhouse during this vital moment should email DPH Production Manager, Evan Kelly at ekelly@duluthplayhouse.org"

Saturday, October 15, 1-4 p.m.
Fall Free ArtDAI, Lincoln Park Building, 2229 W. 2nd Street
"Our first in person Free ArtDAI event in over two years! Create papel picado, paper flowers, ojo de dios, and paper puppets led by students and faculty from the UMD art education program. There will be snacks, beverages, and a casual, creative vibe. This event is free, open to the public, and for all ages and abilities. Masks are required for all art education events, including Free ArtDAI."

Saturday, October 15, 1-5 p.m.
"Austin and his family open their studio to the public on the third Saturday of every month. Visitors can enjoy light food and refreshments, shop original abstract expressionist artwork and network with artists."

Saturday, October 15, 2-3:30 p.m.
Duluth Fiber Guild, Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue
"Observe and visit with a number of tapestry weavers from the Duluth Fiber Guild as they weave in the gallery along side Robbie LaFleur’s Stories in Tapestries. Weaving tapestry is very much like slow-motion painting. Watch how each color section is placed within the grid of warp and weft to finally emerge into a composition that is high personal and expressive."

Saturday, October 15, 5-9 p.m.
At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe Open House, Chester Creek Cafe, 1902 E. 8th Street
"At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Café celebrates 20 years in business with an with an open house in the bar with live music, new and original menu inspired appetizers, unveiling of a local artist’s rendition of the restaurant and an announcement of an upcoming cookbook."

Saturday, October 15, 7-9 p.m.
Tamarack Folk Dance, Dovetail Cafe, Duluth Folk School, 1917 W. Superior Street
"New dancers are invited to learn a new art form, and experienced dancers, musicians, and callers will have the opportunity to continue developing their skills. Kyle Orla and Mumblin Drew will be playing, and Tom Maloney will be calling. Free for Members, or $5 for a membership!"

Sunday, October 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pumpkin Painting, The Duluth Tap Exchange, 1905 W. Superior Street
"Come and enjoy painting pumpkins, bottomless mimosas, and Halloween music!! $10 sign up fee which provides you with a pumpkin and painting supplies! Bottomless mimosas are $20 per person, which you can pay for at the tap room!"

Wednesday-Friday, October 19-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Watercolor and Negative Painting with Jennifer Stone, DAI Lincoln Park Building, 2229 W. 2nd Street
"Explore new ways of painting to create depth and intrigue. Using a variety of unique props provided by the instructor, students will learn the process of painting roses. This process can be applied to a variety of subject matter, making your pieces truly one of a kind.

"An award winning artist, Jennifer Stone has been painting for over 25 years. Her expressions are primarily water media and feature unconventional methods to enhance design, color, and texture. The art she creates is typically abstracted, or non-representational and reflects Jennifer’s own unique interpretation of our world. Cost: $325 ($390 Non-Member)"

Wednesday, October 19, 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, October 17, at 12 noon. Cost: $18-$40 (sliding scale - you choose)

Sunday, October 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Swedish Folk Painting: Fantastical Kurbits, Duluth Folk School Library, 1917 W. Superior Street
"Join art professor Alison Aune in a Swedish folk art workshop. Alison will lead participants in creating Dalecarlia Kurbit Dalmålning, also known as kurbits painting or Dala painting, which flourished in Sweden in the 18th and 19th centuries. The kurbit was a fantastical gourd plant commonly used in folk paintings in Dalarna Sweden, as a symbol of good luck. Participants will create their own creative interpretations as we revive the tradition using a contemporary color palette! You are welcome to bring your own favorite painting supplies, but all required supplies will be provided for each student. No prior experience needed. Best for Ages 7 years old and up." Cost: $50 early bird pricing ends 10/9; $65 after 10/9

Tuesday-Thursday, October 25-27, 4-7 p.m.
Scarium at the Aquarium, 353 Harbor Drive
"Explore the spookily-decorated aquarium, trick-or-treat among the exhibits and show off creative costumes. There will also be crafts, projects, games and activity materials to take home and enjoy. Great Lakes Aquarium participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project. That means that no edible treats will be provided during trick-or-treating. Admission is $18 for adults, $15 for youth ages 13-17, and free for aquarium members and children under age 12. Pre-registration is required." NOTE: While you are there, check out Amber Burns' art show in the gallery space!

Tuesday, October 25, 7-8:30 p.m.
Book Launch: Linda LeGarde Grover presents The Sky Watched, Dovetail Cafe, Duluth Folk School, 1917 W. Superior Street
"Zenith Bookstore hosts Linda LeGarde Grover for the launch of the new edition of her poetry collection The Sky Watched: Poems of Ojibwe Lives. Legarde Grover will be joined by writers from the Thunderbird Review, the literary and arts journal of Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result in the past 72 hours, along with masking are required."

Wednesday-Saturday, October 26-29, multiple times
Halloween Makeup with Mix Cosmetiques, Mix Cosmetiques, 2301 Woodland Avenue
"Mix Cosmetiques helps people create “showstopping makeup.” Desired looks can be “clever, cute, creepy or totally glam with an amazing Halloween costume to pull everything together with the right makeup.” Participating patrons can get help creating their own customized look. Mix Cosmetiques will help select makeup products that are compatible for different skin types. Participants take home enough of their product to recreate the look for their Halloween gathering. Select a time for your session at Mix Cosmetiques’ website. Cost: $38"

Thursday, October 27, 6:30 p.m.
Duluth Art Institute Masquerade, Depot Great Hall, 506 W. Michigan Street
"The Duluth Art Institute’s Masquerade Gala celebrates contemporary art, artists and the community. The event offers several opportunities to support the DAI financially through its silent auction, fund-a-need campaign, and general donations. Attendees should bring cash for games and busker tips. Free parking is available in the Sixth Avenue ramp. Masks covering mouth & nose required when not eating or drinking. Costume masks encouraged but not required! Tickets: General admission: $75; VIP tickets: $100; Register HERE!"

Saturday, October 29, 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."

Saturday, October 29, 6-9 p.m.
Duluth Pottery Fifth Anniversary: "Time to Party", Duluth Pottery, 1924 W. Superior Street
"Join Karin Kramer to celebrate Duluth Pottery's fifth year in Lincoln Park. There will be live music, a food truck, complementary beverages (while they last), a printing demo by Warrior Printress Letterpress, a kiln opening, and, of course, pottery."

Saturday, October 29, 7-8:30 p.m.
Book Reading and Tarot Workshop, Zenith Bookstore, 318 N. Central Avenue
"Zenith Bookstore presents this Tarot-infused event with authors Cassandra Snow and Siri Vincent Plouff, together with local witch Carolyn Kerns. Snow and Plouff will present their new book Lessons From the Empress: A Tarot Workbook for Self-Care and Creative Growth. They will then be joined with Kerns to lead a tarot workshop. Lessons from the Empress is a tarot workbook that is all about finding a method of self expression. This workshop is a gateway not only for learning the basics of tarot, but for learning about how to harness the tarot’s powerful symbolism for a creative life."


On View
September 1-October 18
Duluth Superior Pride Art Show, Duluth Public Library 2nd Floor, 520 W. Superior Street
"The Duluth Superior Pride Committee is collaborating with the Duluth Public Library to host a group art show with works displayed from local artists." 

September 23-present
Carolyn Olson: Essential - 100 Portraits, Prove Collective, 21 N. Lake Avenue
"The art begs the question 'how can we ask the essential worker to do this work while not being paid enough, provided no health insurance or affordable housing?' The series continues to initiate conversations between people who have only met online and are asking what it takes to bring about systemic changes in society."

September 30-October 29
Opening Reception: Stories in Tapestries: The Landscape and Community of Valley Grove Church, Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Ave.
"The Nordic Center of Duluth is thrilled to announce an exhibit by Robbie LaFleur, award-winning textile artist working in the Norwegian Billedvev, or woven pictures style. In this exhibit Robbie uses brilliant colors and keen observation to capture a rural church, its people, environment and central role in the Scandinavian-American immigrant life. Artist Gallery Talk: Saturday, October 8, 2 p.m.

Fall 2022
Aaron Kloss: Autumn Reflections, Duluth Art Institute, Depot Performing Arts Wing, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Aaron Kloss’ unique style captures scenes from nature: tree-lined hilltops, lake view vistas, bright cardinals, wildflowers, and more. He paints from memory using a small brush and vivid acrylics applied to a black canvas."

September 19-December 5
Avigail Manneberg: Shared Bodies, Duluth Art Institute, John Steffl Gallery, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Artist Avigail Manneberg works across media: painting, drawing, video, and performance. Shared Bodies showcases abstract acrylics on canvas using soft, ambient colors. Emerging female figures and hands embody birth, physicality, and death. Manneberg asks: with the loss of one's parents, to what extent is one uprooted from their physical place perceived as home? Through this exhibition, Manneberg challenges how one defines, imagines, builds, and rebuilds home." Artist Talk: Friday, October 7, 6-9 p.m.

October 7-December 11
Robert Patrick: Currents, Duluth Art Institute, Morrison Gallery, 506 W. Michigan Street
"Robert Patrick’s expansive symbolic paintings chronicle his sensory perceptions and experiences. Repetitive shapes ripple across canvas tarpaulins installed nearly flush to the gallery walls. Cadence and rhythm infuse Patrick’s patterns and document his multi-sensory reflections of being present in the moment. Patrick explains: “I paint fantasy environments as metaphors for landscapes of the mind, the imagery a product of combining senses shaped not only by light, but by sounds, smells, touch, and taste.” Patrick translates these moments into spontaneous mark-making and builds vast images that create an immersive viewing experience." Artist Talk: Friday, October 7, 6-9 p.m.

September 26-December 31
Jaafar Alnabi & Ahmed Alshaikhli: Home of Memories - Portraits & Stories of Iraqi Minnesotans, Duluth Art Institute, Morrison Gallery, 506 W. Michigan Street"Explore Iraqi-Minnesotan portrayals of home through images, stories, and artifacts. Photographers Ahmed Alshaikhli and Jaafar Alnabi capture the personalities and passions of Iraqi-Minnesotans and offer an authentic glimpse into their lives. Interview highlights alongside portrait photos illuminate stories from a diverse range of Iraq’s regions, ethnicities, and religions. Together, Alnabi and Alshaikhli examine what home was, is, and can be." Artist Talk: Friday, October 7, 6-9 p.m.

September 9-January 10, 2023
Northern Spirits, paintings by Amber Burns, Merrill Lynch Fine Arts Gallery, Great Lakes Aquarium,
"What if we could see the invisible energies that radiate from animals and objects in our midst? How would they move? What colors would they be? Experience artist Amber Burns’ interpretations in Northern Spirits—A visual representation of the forces, spirits, and energies that connect animals and nature. The collection of acrylic paintings on canvas features dramatic images of owls, otters, eagles, and other animals radiating energy."

Featured Class: Tuesday, October 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Needle Felted Pumpkins, Yarn Harbor, 4629 E. Superior Street
"With the holidays coming, why not make some needle felted pumpkins to decorate your table. The pumpkins are a good introduction to needle felting for beginners. For those more experienced in needle felting, we'll cover shading and color blending to make your pumpkins unique. Materials to bring: felting pad or foam sponge, several ounces of wool roving in the colors of your choice, and a heavy weight felting needle. Masks are preferred but not required. Instructor: Theresa Hornstein" Cost: $35

Learn a Tangle!
Rybn created by Esther Piszczek, CZT, is a lovely, organic band pattern that can be looped, or not and embellished however you please. 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, 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.

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!
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.