Art in November
It's finally here! There is plenty left to do and see and explore in November, including multiple art & craft shows and ... my very own solo art show: Discovery! So many opportunities to buy handmade art for those you love. 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.
Mondays, November 14 & 21, 6-8:30 p.m. CT
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.
Friday, November 4, 5-7 p.m.
Art Opening: Trama Queen, Emily Koch, Kruk Gallery, UWS, Holden Fine Arts Center, Catlin Avenue & 19th Street, Superior
"Emily Koch is a University of Wisconsin-Superior graduate and practicing artist in Duluth. She is an oil painter and installation artist who works with play and memory, delving into dreamscapes of nostalgia for birthday parties we never had." On View: thru December 14
Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Holy Rosary Craft Show, Stella Maris Academy, Holy Rosary Campus, 2802 E. 4th Street
"Shop for the holidays with more than 40 local arts and crafts vendors. A wide variety for every interest such as hand-made accessories, kids items, Christmas décor and more. Food will be available for purchase."
Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Holy Rosary Craft Show, Stella Maris Academy, Holy Rosary Campus, 2802 E. 4th Street
"Shop for the holidays with more than 40 local arts and crafts vendors. A wide variety for every interest such as hand-made accessories, kids items, Christmas décor and more. Food will be available for purchase."
Saturday, November 5, 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."
"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, November 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Get Great Stuff Local Art and Gift Fair, Peace United Church of Christ, 1111 N. 11th Avenue E.
"A marketplace featuring the work of about 20 local artisans and authors. A variety of items will be for sale from jewelry to books to ceramics to winter wear and more."
Get Great Stuff Local Art and Gift Fair, Peace United Church of Christ, 1111 N. 11th Avenue E.
"A marketplace featuring the work of about 20 local artisans and authors. A variety of items will be for sale from jewelry to books to ceramics to winter wear and more."
Saturdays, November 5 & 19, 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" Next Dates: Saturdays, December 10 & 17Saturdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26, 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, November 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
2022 Artist Series: Doris Sampson, Two Loons, 2025 W. Superior Street
"Come meet artist Doris Sampson who has a special love of the maritime nature of the great lakes. View her latest work, as well as some samples of her regional photo collection."
Saturday, November 5, 3-5 p.m.
Duluth MakerSpace Membership Orientation Class, Duluth MakerSpace, 3001 W. Superior Street
"This class enables attendees to earn a fob which gives them RFID access to our tools and workspace from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day. It is intended for people interested in becoming a MakerSpace member. Attendees will be expected to have a current membership or pay for a monthly membership at the time of orientation. A general orientation to everything Duluth Makerspace. In this mandatory class for RFID access, we go over important tool usage, as well as workshop expectations and function. Please bring a personal mask, eye, ear protection and form of ID to this orientation.
"If you are not familiar with DMS, contact Mike to schedule a MakerSpace tour at mikeolson@duluthmakerspace.com"
2022 Artist Series: Doris Sampson, Two Loons, 2025 W. Superior Street
"Come meet artist Doris Sampson who has a special love of the maritime nature of the great lakes. View her latest work, as well as some samples of her regional photo collection."
Duluth MakerSpace Membership Orientation Class, Duluth MakerSpace, 3001 W. Superior Street
"This class enables attendees to earn a fob which gives them RFID access to our tools and workspace from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day. It is intended for people interested in becoming a MakerSpace member. Attendees will be expected to have a current membership or pay for a monthly membership at the time of orientation. A general orientation to everything Duluth Makerspace. In this mandatory class for RFID access, we go over important tool usage, as well as workshop expectations and function. Please bring a personal mask, eye, ear protection and form of ID to this orientation.
"If you are not familiar with DMS, contact Mike to schedule a MakerSpace tour at mikeolson@duluthmakerspace.com"
Saturday, November 5, 5-10 p.m.
Duluth All Soul's Night, Multiple Venues
"The event will be held down Superior Street, starting 5 pm with Spoken Word at Zeitgeist Arts Atrium and ending with music and dancing at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum (LSRM) in the St Louis County Depot.
"It will be cold so bundle up! Outside at 6:30 in the HART district is an opening ceremony with Jillian Forte, Sara Sha (bagpipes), and projections by the Embassy. Join in our costumed mock funeral march for rotten ideas with Honor the Earth, proceeding west with dead Max Skeleton to 7:30 fire spinning in the main Library Plaza with Spin Collective. Back indoors across the street, Max will rise and dance as three bands play in the LSRM at 8:00: Boys Back Home (brass), Sugar on the Roof (strings), and Sadkin (art-pop).
"DASN cost is freewill donation, please give what you can and reach out for more detailed information about DASN22 at Maryplaster.life/Duluth-all-souls-night Public tables are available in the Zeitgeist Arts Atrium for anyone to add copies of photos honoring passed loved humans and pets. In the Fesler Gallery of the St. Louis Co. Depot Lane Ellis and Julie Ahasay display their beloved collection of Mexican art with Lincoln Park Middle School students of Chrissy Valento."
Saturday, November 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
2022 Artist Series: Doris Sampson, Two Loons, 2025 W. Superior Street
"Come meet artist Doris Sampson who has a special love of the maritime nature of the great lakes. View her latest work, as well as some samples of her regional photo collection."
Sunday, November 6, 3-4 p.m.
Confluences: Writing, Composing, and Making Art from Art, The Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue
Monday, November 7, 6-7:30 p.m.
Ojibwe 101, Superior Douglas County Family YMCA, 9 N. 21st Street
"The Superior YMCA is offering classes every Monday throughout the month of November to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Cassie and Brittany Brown from Keewenaw Bay band of Ojibwe are the instructors. The classes meet to discuss and practice various aspects of Native American culture and are designed for people school-age and older.
"This session is designed to be an introduction to Ojibwe culture that promotes awareness and understanding of the Ojibwe people of the region and dispel some of the common misconceptions and stereotypes about Native peoples. The session includes: The Ojibwe migration story, information on the four sacred medicines, significance and history of traditional lacrosse, information about dreamcatchers, traditional uses for birch bark, the significance of eagle feathers and more."
Monday, November 7, 7 p.m.
Indian 101, Zeitgeist Zinema, 222 E. Superior Street"Biographical documentary shining a spotlight on the leadership role Comanche LaDonna Harris has had in Native and American and international civil rights since the 1960s. General Admission Tickets: $10.75"
Tuesdays, November 8, 15, 22, 29, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
2022 Artist Series: Doris Sampson, Two Loons, 2025 W. Superior Street
"Come meet artist Doris Sampson who has a special love of the maritime nature of the great lakes. View her latest work, as well as some samples of her regional photo collection."
Sunday, November 6, 3-4 p.m.
Confluences: Writing, Composing, and Making Art from Art, The Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue
"Confluences, is a poetry video installation and quilt show, related to Packa’s new book of poems, Surface Displacements. There will be an artist’s talk about current projects with Sheila Packa, quilter Leslie Hughes, and composers Sara Pajunen, Wendy Durrwachter, Kathy McTavish. People attending are also invited to write an ekphrastic poem (describing a piece of art and expanding its scope) or to respond to a favorite poem, piece of music, or visual image by writing or drawing. Prompts will be available. Come for “coffee” and learn how these diverse artists experiment with text!"
Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28, 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
"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, November 7, 6-7:30 p.m.
Ojibwe 101, Superior Douglas County Family YMCA, 9 N. 21st Street
"The Superior YMCA is offering classes every Monday throughout the month of November to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Cassie and Brittany Brown from Keewenaw Bay band of Ojibwe are the instructors. The classes meet to discuss and practice various aspects of Native American culture and are designed for people school-age and older.
"This session is designed to be an introduction to Ojibwe culture that promotes awareness and understanding of the Ojibwe people of the region and dispel some of the common misconceptions and stereotypes about Native peoples. The session includes: The Ojibwe migration story, information on the four sacred medicines, significance and history of traditional lacrosse, information about dreamcatchers, traditional uses for birch bark, the significance of eagle feathers and more."
Monday, November 7, 7 p.m.
Indian 101, Zeitgeist Zinema, 222 E. Superior Street"Biographical documentary shining a spotlight on the leadership role Comanche LaDonna Harris has had in Native and American and international civil rights since the 1960s. General Admission Tickets: $10.75"
Tuesdays, November 8, 15, 22, 29, 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."
Wednesday, November 9, 4:30 Meet & Greet; 5 p.m. Reading
Sheila Packa Book Release Party, Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College Library, 2101 14th Street, Cloquet & Zoom
Sheila Packa Book Release Party, Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College Library, 2101 14th Street, Cloquet & Zoom
Fridays, November 11 & 18, 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.
Friday-Saturday, November 11-12, 5-9 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.
Zoom Link for Fridays in November: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81737207885
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
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
Sunday, November 13, 2:30-5 p.m.
Simply Ballroom Open House Event, 1918 W. Superior Street
"Simply Ballroom is holding an open house at its new Lincoln Park location, across the street from Duluth Folk School. The event runs Nov. 11-13.
Friday & Saturday Schedule
5-7 p.m. – Art Showing
7-8 p.m. – Mini group dance classes
8-9 p.m. – Dance Party
Sunday Schedule
2:30-3:30 p.m. – Art Showing
3:30-4 p.m. – Mini group dance class
4-5 p.m. – Tea Dance Party
"Simply Ballroom will host local artists once a month in hopes of building an enriching space that promotes the local arts. Be it expression on the dance floor or on the wall, both art forms will have a space to display. Simply Ballroom’s first debuting collection “Gestured Motion” is by studio owner and local artist David Scherer."
Simply Ballroom Open House Event, 1918 W. Superior Street
"Simply Ballroom is holding an open house at its new Lincoln Park location, across the street from Duluth Folk School. The event runs Nov. 11-13.
Friday & Saturday Schedule
5-7 p.m. – Art Showing
7-8 p.m. – Mini group dance classes
8-9 p.m. – Dance Party
Sunday Schedule
2:30-3:30 p.m. – Art Showing
3:30-4 p.m. – Mini group dance class
4-5 p.m. – Tea Dance Party
"Simply Ballroom will host local artists once a month in hopes of building an enriching space that promotes the local arts. Be it expression on the dance floor or on the wall, both art forms will have a space to display. Simply Ballroom’s first debuting collection “Gestured Motion” is by studio owner and local artist David Scherer."
Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jingle All the Way Craft & Direct Sales Christmas Show, AAD Shriners Center & Meeting Facility, 5152 Miller Trunk Highway, Hermantown
"The fifth annual Jingle All the Way Craft and Direct Sales Christmas Show is a chance to shop from approximately 45 vendors with tables of mostly handmade items. The Daughter’s of the Nile will serve lunch."
"The fifth annual Jingle All the Way Craft and Direct Sales Christmas Show is a chance to shop from approximately 45 vendors with tables of mostly handmade items. The Daughter’s of the Nile will serve lunch."
Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, November 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Festival of Trees, DECC City Side Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive
"The Junior League of Duluth welcomes nearly 125 vendors, a variety of live entertainment, raffle baskets, decorated holiday trees and Santa to the Edmund Fitzgerald Hall and Lake Superior Ballroom. The event is the Twin Port’s largest arts, crafts and gifts show with vendors offering handcrafted home décor, clothing, jewelry, beauty products, homemade foods/treats, toys and more. Santa arrives with his sleigh on Saturday for pictures. The cost on Saturday is $6 for anyone over age 12; Sunday admission is $4. Attendees who bring a non-perishable food donation for Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food will be discounted $1."
Saturday, November 12, 9:30-11 a.m.
Writer's Cafe, A Live Online Event
"Long-time Lake Superior Writers member Gail Trowbridge presents a lively conversation about commonplace books, via Zoom. Register by noon on Nov. 11 by emailing writers @ lakesuperiorwriters.org. Most writers have scraps of conversations, inspiring quotes and research notes stuffed into drawers and cluttering their writing desks. Why not capture them all in a commonplace book, an idea that’s been around since the Renaissance?
Saturday, November 12, 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; Pamela Clifton, Jewelry; Janet Hill, Watercolors; Craig Bruce, Pottery"
Saturday, November 12, 9-11 a.m.
Gingerbread Workshop, The Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue & Prove Gallery"For all those who ordered a Gingerbread House Kit in October, you can assemble your pre-made kit at a Gingerbread Workshop hosted by Patrick the Gingerbread Man. You will learn tips and tricks on how to build and decorate the house(s) you have purchased. Houses can be picked up at this event, or on Sunday, November 13, 1-2 p.m."
Saturday, November 12, 7-9 p.m.
Family Dance, Dovetail Cafe, Duluth Folk School, 1917 W. Superior Street
"Swing down for a free, fun Family Dance! These dances celebrate the joy of all ages dancing, singing, and playing together. The dances will be led by Terrence Smith who has led these types of family dances for over 30 years. Terrence is a master at getting anyone to dance. The musicians will also be local and regional dance musicians. Adults and children find new ways to connect, by playing and dancing and being silly together. "Saturday, November 12, 7:30 p.m.
Ragtime Recital Series Featuring Frederick Hodges, UWS Superior, Holden Fine and Applied Arts, Webb Recital Hall, 1805 Catlin Avenue, Superior
"Classically trained as a concert pianist, Hodges has established a reputation as a truly versatile artist. He has been equally sought after as a soloist, singer, guest soloist with the California Pops Orchestra and dance band pianist with Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orchestra. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. For questions or additional information, call (715) 394-8115 or email music@uwsuper.edu."Sunday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.
Gag Me With a Spoon Community Story Share, Teatro Zuccone, 222 E. Superior Street
"Inspired by the long winters and disconnected summers of life in the North, Gag Me With A Spoon is a celebration of stories, voices, and gestures. It functions in the tangible world and welcomes all the narratives of its community, offering a platform to tell stories of the human experience. This event is best for those 14+. The event is hosted by Adeline Wright and the GMWAS Chorus; Featuring stories by: Anna Tennis, Amena Haidari, Mary Fox, Dominic Chilko, Loren Niemi; Tickets are $7-15 sliding scale, available online."Mondays, November 14, 21, & 28, 6 p.m.
Native American Heritage Month Classes, Superior Douglas County Family YMCA, 9 N. 21st Street, Superior
"The Superior YMCA is offering classes every Monday throughout the month of November to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Cassie and Brittany Brown from Keewenaw Bay band of Ojibwe are the instructors. The classes meet to discuss and practice various aspects of Native American culture and are designed for people school-age and older.
"Nov. 14: Make Your Own Dreamcatcher (Bawaajige-nawaagan) (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Participants in this session will learn to make an Ojibwe-style dreamcatcher and the teachings and story behind it.
"Nov. 21: Learn to Play Lacrosse (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Participants in this session will learn the history and traditions of Ojibwe lacrosse while also participating and learning gameplay.
"Nov. 28: Learn to Bead (6 to 8 p.m.)
Participants in this session will learn about Ojibwe beadwork traditions while also learning how to make a daisy chain."
"Nov. 14: Make Your Own Dreamcatcher (Bawaajige-nawaagan) (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Participants in this session will learn to make an Ojibwe-style dreamcatcher and the teachings and story behind it.
"Nov. 21: Learn to Play Lacrosse (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Participants in this session will learn the history and traditions of Ojibwe lacrosse while also participating and learning gameplay.
"Nov. 28: Learn to Bead (6 to 8 p.m.)
Participants in this session will learn about Ojibwe beadwork traditions while also learning how to make a daisy chain."
Mondays, November 14 & 21, 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)
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)
Mondays, November 14 & 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Make Your Scene and Description Shine, A Live Online Event
"Writer Will Weaver will share tips for energizing writing and moving a plot (and reader) forward through a story during this two-part workshop Nov. 14 and 21 via Zoom. This online workshop is $10 for members of Lake Superior Writers and $20 for non-members. Registration deadline is 6 p.m. on Nov.12. Visit lakesuperiorwriters.org/events for a link to register."Wednesday, November 16, 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, November 14, at 12 noon. Cost: $18-$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, November 14, at 12 noon. Cost: $18-$40 (sliding scale - you choose)
Thursday, November 17, 3-6 p.m.
Lincoln Park Holiday Farmers Market, Harrison Community Center, 3002 W. Third Street
"Vendors at this holiday market will be selling produce, bakery items, crafts, gifts and more. There will also be a free community meal and a raffle to win a prize. Electronic benefit transfers will be matched up to $15 for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants. Youth and elders can receive $4 to spend on fresh produce through the Power of Produce program."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."
Friday, November 18, 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"Friday, November 18, 6 p.m.
"The Nordic Center of Duluth and Son’s of Norway Nortun Lodge will host the 11th Annual Pepperkakebyen (Norwegian, pronounced: pepper-kocke-BEE-in) Gingerbread City of Duluth. This year Pepperkakebyen is back in person! Don't worry, we still have a virtual option! You can also come by and safely see the Pepperkakebyen window display! On December 12th, National Gingerbread House Day, we encourage you to enjoy a stroll downtown to look for Gingerbread Houses at participating businesses." On View: November 18 - December 18 (Gallery Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.)
Friday, November 18, 7:30 p.m.
UMD Opera: H.M.S. Pinafore, UMD Weber Music Hall, 1151 University Drive
"The University of Minnesota Duluth Music Department presents the comic opera H.M.S. Pinafore, composed by Gilbert and Sullivan. Tickets (Opera Studio) are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and veterans, $8 for UMD faculty and staff, and free for students."Saturday, November 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Duluth Fiber Guild Fair and Sale, First United Methodist Church (Coppertop), 230 E. Skyline Parkway
"The Duluth Fiber Guild holds a fair and sale for “high-quality gifts” created by local textile artists. Demonstrations of weaving, spinning and more are showcased. Hands-on activities are available for children."
"The Duluth Fiber Guild holds a fair and sale for “high-quality gifts” created by local textile artists. Demonstrations of weaving, spinning and more are showcased. Hands-on activities are available for children."
Saturday, November 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Holiday Market, Old School Lives, 9165 Highway 53
"Art, craft and small business vendors display their goods in the decorated halls of Old School Lives, a nonprofit family services outreach center in Cotton, about 35 miles north of Duluth. Baked goods, specialty coffee drinks and more."
Saturday, November 19, 12-2 p.m.
Linda LeGarde Grover Book Signing: The Sky Watched, Bookstore at Fitger's, 600 E. Superior Street
"The Sky Watched is a collection of poetry—some bilingual—that “tells the collective story of a Minnesota Ojibwe family and tribal community against the backdrop of history that begins with creation and continues to this day.” Through poetry, Linda LeGarde Grover contributes to the continuation of Ojibwe worldview and survival in the recounting of history and family stories. This is the first bilingual poetry book in English/Ojibwe: not translations, but poems using both languages.”Saturday, November 19, 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, November 22, 5-7 p.m.
NaNoWriMo: Word Sprints, Duluth Public Library, Green Room, 520 W. Superior Street
"November is National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo, for short. To honor this event, the Duluth Public Library will be hosting multiple-word sprints both online and in person. What is a word sprint? Well, it’s just like running except with…wording. You have a set timer and your only task is to continue to write for the entire time. There is no pressure though! This is a fun and easy program for you to come in with no distractions and simply write. Event Type(s): Author/Literary Event; Age Group(s): Teen, Adults, Seniors"Saturday, November 19, 1-5 p.m.
David Austin Gallery Studio Open House, 5207 Peabody Street
"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, November 19, 7:30 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!"
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, November 20, 2 p.m.
Nordic Music Workshops, The Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Avenue
"The Nordic Center is hosting a series of music workshops from November through April on the third Sunday of each month. Learn folk tunes from Nordic Europe, along with their history and cultural traditions. The workshops are geared toward melody players, but are open to all musicians and listeners with a curiosity about Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Denmark and Sápmi. All classes are taught by Sara Pajunen. The cost to register is $10 per session or $50 for all six sessions. To register, fill out the Google Form."Thursday, November 24, 6-8 p.m.
Merry Kiss Cam Viewing Party, Barrel Room at Fitger's Brewhouse, 600 E. Superior Street
"Filmed entirely in Duluth, Merry Kiss Cam, is a romantic comedy set during the Christmas season. Riki McManus of the Upper Midwest Film Office called the film, 'a love story to Duluth.' It will be streamed on its premiere night during this viewing party in the Brewhouse Barrel Room."
Saturday, November 26, 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."
"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, November 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Winter Holiday Market, Thirsty Pagan Brewing, 1615 Winter Street, Superior
"Broadway Square market is returning to the Thirsty Pagan. Local arts and crafts, bonfires, festive food, Connolly’s Tom and Jerry hot toddies, the Minnesota Krampus and Santa Claus."
"Broadway Square market is returning to the Thirsty Pagan. Local arts and crafts, bonfires, festive food, Connolly’s Tom and Jerry hot toddies, the Minnesota Krampus and Santa Claus."
Saturday, November 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Meet the Authors: Sam Zimmerman, Tony Dierckins and Emily Kilgore, Zenith Bookstore, 318 N. Central Avenue
"On Small Business Saturday, Zenith Bookstore hosts three local authors who will sign copies of their most recent books.11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Sam Zimmerman, artist and author of Following My Spirit Home, a book of art and stories in English and Ojibwemowin, published by Duluth-based Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing.
1-3 p.m.: Tony Dierckins, author, along with the late Mary C. Norton, of Duluth’s Grand Old Architecture 1870-1940. Discover Duluth’s celebrated architecture in more than 420 historic photos and sketches.
3-5 p.m.: Emily Kilgore’s new children’s book The Christmas Book Flood is a lyrical picture book based on a real Icelandic tradition (one that should be familiar to all holiday followers of Zenith Bookstore)."
Sunday, November 27, 9-11 a.m.
Birch Bark Stars, Duluth Folk School, 1917 W. Superior Street
"During this class, you will learn how to weave a star ornament from strips of birch bark! You’ll learn about sustainable birch bark harvest, and gain a new appreciation for this local resource. Materials will be prepped for you, and you will also learn how to prep materials for yourself. You will learn several examples of what can be accomplished using this weaving technique. The only thing you need to bring is gentle persistence. No prior experienced required. Best for Ages 13 years and older. Cost: $60; after 11/13: $75"
"During this class, you will learn how to weave a star ornament from strips of birch bark! You’ll learn about sustainable birch bark harvest, and gain a new appreciation for this local resource. Materials will be prepped for you, and you will also learn how to prep materials for yourself. You will learn several examples of what can be accomplished using this weaving technique. The only thing you need to bring is gentle persistence. No prior experienced required. Best for Ages 13 years and older. Cost: $60; after 11/13: $75"
Tuesday, November 29, 5-7 p.m.
DIY Haircare Day, Duluth Public Library, West Duluth Branch, Evergreen Community Center, 5830 Grand Avenue"Create your own hair care products using environmentally friendly and budget-conscious ingredients. Let the natural elements melt away stress with essential oil aromatherapy. Take home your own unique hair masks and rinses, or craft a gift for a special someone in your life. Event Type(s): Health/Fitness, Arts & Crafts; Age Group(s): Adults"
On View
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."
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."Aaron Kloss: Autumn Reflections, Duluth Art Institute, Depot Performing Arts Wing, 506 W. Michigan Street
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."
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."Pepperkakebyen Gingerbread City of Duluth, The Nordic Center, 23 Lake Avenue
"The Nordic Center of Duluth and Son’s of Norway Nortun Lodge will host the 11th Annual Pepperkakebyen (Norwegian, pronounced: pepper-kocke-BEE-in) Gingerbread City of Duluth. On December 12th, National Gingerbread House Day, we encourage you to enjoy a stroll downtown to look for Gingerbread Houses at participating businesses. Gallery Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 1-4 p.m."
"The Nordic Center of Duluth and Son’s of Norway Nortun Lodge will host the 11th Annual Pepperkakebyen (Norwegian, pronounced: pepper-kocke-BEE-in) Gingerbread City of Duluth. On December 12th, National Gingerbread House Day, we encourage you to enjoy a stroll downtown to look for Gingerbread Houses at participating businesses. Gallery Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 1-4 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
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."
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."
"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."
November 7-January 20, 2023
Esther Piszczek: Discovery, Blue Cross / Blue Shield Duluth Retail Center, 425 W. Superior Street, Suite 1060
"Discovery is Esther Piszczek's first solo show in six years. During that time, she has explored her inner world, the outer expression of which is reflected in the 15 original works and 134 origami stars that decorate the space. Traditionally working in black and white, Discovery introduces watercolor, original channeled text, and the art of origami. Gallery Viewing Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F: call ahead to determine whether the gallery space is in use: 218-522-8261.
"Discovery is Esther Piszczek's first solo show in six years. During that time, she has explored her inner world, the outer expression of which is reflected in the 15 original works and 134 origami stars that decorate the space. Traditionally working in black and white, Discovery introduces watercolor, original channeled text, and the art of origami. Gallery Viewing Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F: call ahead to determine whether the gallery space is in use: 218-522-8261.
Needle Felted Ornaments with Cookie Cutters, Yarn Harbor, 4629 E. Superior Street
"If you don't feel comfortable working free-hand, cookie cutter felting is for you. Use the cookie cutter to form your base shape and then embellish. The technique is quick and you are limited only by your imagination. Cookie cutters and embellishments provided. Masks are preferred but not required 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
"If you don't feel comfortable working free-hand, cookie cutter felting is for you. Use the cookie cutter to form your base shape and then embellish. The technique is quick and you are limited only by your imagination. Cookie cutters and embellishments provided. Masks are preferred but not required 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!
Letterish created by Jody Genovese, CZT, is an interesting band pattern that can be repeated to form a grid or used as a fun border. 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.
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.