Created: 10-15-21
Last Login: 05-19-26
Grand Marais Art Colony
The Grand Marais Art Colony, established in 1947, fosters the exploratory growth and experimental power of artists through classes for all ages and skill levels, studio access in its five studios, and community events.
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Art Colony Season Opening Extravaganza
Description: Be our guest for the opening reception of our 2026 Summer Exhibition. Entering our third year of exploring Art + Embodiment, the importance of play has emerged as an overarching necessity in both ourselves and our experiences. Play voluntarily pulls us out of the routines of daily life, allowing us to push past boundaries and learn beyond our habitual patterns. The artist’s studio practice operates in this same realm—a playground for curiosity where the artist establishes a certain practice and then plays around with it. The materials used give direction, substance to react or respond to, and help artists both fail well and build confidence. And, as with most good games, playful improvisation and breaking the rules are key. Join us for an exhibition steeped in explorative playfulness, featuring works across myriad artistic mediums by Jose Dominguez, Aaron Dysart, Carolyn Swiszcz, & Judith Yourman. Also opening is 'A Gang of Green'. Unified in clay as their medium, a ‘Gang of Green’ showcases the work of five artists arriving to, leaving and working around GMAC’s ceramics cohort program. Each artist stands in different stages of career, life, artistic intent, and influence, all working in the ‘green’ stage of continuous change in artistic practice. Featuring work by Catherine Hansen, Aleka Tomlinson, Lucy Carlson, Jim Sannerud, and Brett Monahan. And finally, our 2026 Juried Artists in Residence - encaustic artist, Kathleen Kvern & photographer, Andy Richter will open their studio doors to show their process and their work to visitors.
Publish Date: 05-19-26
Grand Marais Arts Festival Volunteers Needed
Description: The Grand Marais Art Colony is looking for folks to volunteer for the 35th Annual Grand Marais Arts Festival this summer, July 11th-12th. Invite a friend! Any help is appreciated! If you have any questions, please send them to info@grandmaraisartcolony.org or give us a call at 218-387-2737. We have a wide variety of jobs, suitable for anyone wanting to help make this community event run like a well oiled machine. Some tasks include pre-fest prep, set up and tear down, traffic control, among many others. Click the link for more information on all the jobs available, and to sign up for a volunteer slot. Thank you! We can't wait to see you there.
Publish Date: 05-06-26
Grand Marais Art Colony Seeking a Cleaner
Description: The Art Colony is looking to hire a cleaner to support its growing student and artist lodging accommodations. The position would start May 29 and hours are estimated at 14 - 18 per month. Competitive wage offered. Interested? Please send a one-page outline of your relevant work history along with 2 references to info@grandmaraisartcolony.org. Open until filled.
Publish Date: 05-06-26