Created: 10-15-21
Last Login: 07-17-25
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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Arrowhead Artist Exhibition Opening Reception: Nancy Carlson
Description: Sat, August 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm @ Studio 21 Join us for the opening reception of our August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition. Nancy Carlson is an accomplished children’s book author and illustrator living in Hovland, MN. Throughout the month of August, Nancy will be exhibiting a series of artworks depicting women alone in nature and at home. This series began after experiencing loss, hardship, and loneliness, and continued forward as a way of processing and healing – mirroring a similar series that Nancy created as a newly married wife and mother. With all of life’s changes, Nancy is trying to figure out life through creating art. Find Nancy’s work at nancycarlsonstudios.square.site & follow her on Instagram Entry Points are sponsored in part by our local art supply store and business partner, Joy & Company, located at 16 1st Ave W, Grand Marais. And by the Cook County Community Fund. Improving our community through the arts, community development, education, the environment, human services, and youth-focused initiatives.
Publish Date: 07-17-25
Arrowhead Artist Exhibition Opening Reception: Cecilia Rolando
Description: Sat, September 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us for the opening reception of our September Arrowhead Artist Exhibition. Ely, MN, illustrator, photographer, and painter Cecilia Rolando will be showing her unique and varied work throughout the month of September. The focus of Cecilia’s recent works is driven as much by material as it is color and composition. Cecilia dives in, working within the limitations of her materials at hand and coaxes the subject to show itself and evolve. Working in this intuitive style, Cecilia works and creates in a wide variety of artistic styles, from abstraction to portraiture to landscapes and botanicals. Find Cecilia’s work at artrolando.com and follow her on Instagram
Publish Date: 07-17-25
Arrowhead Artist Exhibition Opening Reception: Nancy Carlson
Description: Join us for the opening reception of our August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition. Nancy Carlson is an accomplished children’s book author and illustrator living in Hovland, MN. Throughout the month of August, Nancy will be exhibiting a series of artworks depicting women alone in nature and at home. This series began after experiencing loss, hardship, and loneliness, and continued forward as a way of processing and healing – mirroring a similar series that Nancy created as a newly married wife and mother. With all of life’s changes, Nancy is trying to figure out life through creating art. Find Nancy’s work at nancycarlsonstudios.square.site & follow her on Instagram Entry Points are sponsored in part by our local art supply store and business partner, Joy & Company, located at 16 1st Ave W, Grand Marais. And by the Cook County Community Fund. Improving our community through the arts, community development, education, the environment, human services, and youth-focused initiatives.
Publish Date: 07-17-25
Mini-class: Paper Collagraph Printmaking for Kids and Adults
Description: With Nan Onkka Thu, August 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Printmaking Studio Open to students ages 6 to adult, this class is perfect for total beginners or anyone who wants to try a fun printmaking technique. Using paper, scissors, and glue, each student will create a unique image and will have the option to print it by hand or use the press. Students will leave the class with a print (or multiple!) to keep. Youth ages 6-10 should bring an accompanying adult to work with. Entry Points are sponsored in part by our local art supply store and business partner, Joy & Company, located at 16 1st Ave W, Grand Marais. And by the Cook County Community Fund. Improving our community through the arts, community development, education, the environment, human services, and youth-focused initiatives.
Publish Date: 07-12-25
Mini-class: Map Art Quilt
Description: With Shea Schachameyer Fri, August 29 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm @ Pill Box Studio Create your own mini sewn map art quilt of Lake Superior. Shea will provide a variety of Superior-themed maps for inspiration, and students are also invited to bring their own. The class will cover instruction of technique, including how to create layered images using fusible and appliqué, and students will create one 6 x 6-inch art quilt stretched over canvas and ready to hang. Students need to bring their own sewing machine, although Shea does have two that can be rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry Points are sponsored in part by our local art supply store and business partner, Joy & Company, located at 16 1st Ave W, Grand Marais. And by the Cook County Community Fund. Improving our community through the arts, community development, education, the environment, human services, and youth-focused initiatives.
Publish Date: 07-12-25
Mini-class: Paper Collagraph Printmaking for Kids and Adults
Description: With Nan Onkka Thu, August 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Printmaking Studio Open to students ages 6 to adult, this class is perfect for total beginners or anyone who wants to try a fun printmaking technique. Using paper, scissors, and glue, each student will create a unique image and will have the option to print it by hand or use the press. Students will leave the class with a print (or multiple!) to keep. Youth ages 6-10 should bring an accompanying adult to work with.
Publish Date: 07-12-25
Artists Talk: Climate Grief and the Contemporary Landscape
Description: Thu, July 24 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm @ Studio 17 Join painters Adam Swanson and Amanda Hamilton for a discussion on how they engage and grapple with the contemporary landscape, major environmental changes, and climate grief.
Publish Date: 07-12-25