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Construction Workers is one in Carolyn Olson's Essential Worker Portrait series. See more in the series at the Twin Ports May Day Rally Saturday, April 27, at the Duluth Labor Temple.

Art & Music Walk Tuesday, April 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. College of St. Scholastica Self-guided tour through Tower Hall and the CSS Theatre. Attendees will enjoy visual art showcasing the work of senior art students with music provided by the St. Scholastica Choirs, String Orchestra, Steel Band and Handbell Ensemble. Tour begins at Mitchell Auditorium with programs and maps available.

Artists of Minnesota Spring Conference May 3-5 Holiday Inn, Duluth artistsofminnesota.org Duluth

Fiber Guild Rummage Sale Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First United Methodist (Coppertop) Church

Duluth Pottery 1924 W. Superior St. Duluth Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plein air paintings by Nelia Harper through May 30.

Duluth Public Library Tiny Art Show People of all ages are invited to pick up an art kit, which includes a 4x4 inch canvas, at any of the three Duluth Public Library locations. Supplies are available if needed and artists may also use their own supplies. All artistic mediums accepted. Return your canvas by April 30. The show will be on display at all three locations May 6 -31.

Ely’s Historic State Theater 238 E. Sheridan St., Ely Annual Celebration of Artful Living Saturday, April 20, 5 p.m. “To Hold It All” by Sarah Brokke through April 28.

Finland Farmers & Craft Market Sunday, April 28, 12:30-2 p.m. Clair Nelson Community Center, Finland, Minn.

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery 115 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais Birney Quick Legacy Exhibit through April 21.

Lakeside Live & Local Saturday, April 27, 8:30-11 a.m. Spirit of the Lakes Community School 5401 E. Superior St. Live music, coffee and mini-art projects prepared by local artists. All ages.

Lizzards Art Gallery 11 W. Superior St. Duluth Mon. & Tues. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weds.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through April: Lake Superior Watercolor Society

Lyric Center for the Arts 510 Chestnut St., Virginia Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays Open Art Club Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free, all ages. Lyric Art Colony meets first and third Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Macrostie Art Center 405 NW 1st Ave., Grand Rapids Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Social Canvas” by Roya Nazari Najafabadi through May 31. “Feral Biome: Shadow Work” by Amanda McElray Hunter through April 26. Ojibwe Education student exhibit through April 26. First free monthly Unplugged Creative Community event Thursday, April 25, 1-3 p.m. Share artistic skills, bring your own project to work on or just come to be in community with others. 

Nordic Center 23 N. Lake Ave. Duluth Open Fridays 12-4 p.m. and Saturdays 1-4 p.m. Through April 27: “Hand of the Huldra,” Norwegian-inspired filigree jewelry by Liz Bucheit.

Northwoods Friends of the Arts Gallery 210 S. River St., Cook Summer hours: Weds.- Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Good Stuff Art Garage Sale through April 27.

Prøve Gallery 21 N. Lake St., Duluth Open Weds. - Fri. 4-7 p.m. and Sat. 12-4 p.m. Through May 10: “Interlaced,” fiber art by Lauren Faherty.

Rathskeller 132 E. Superior St. Duluth "Kaleidoscope Eyes” by Melolagnia through mid-May.

Revival of the HeART Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m. Studio Four, The Depot Partnering with Minnesota Ballet, Feast of Crispian and DNAWORKS, Revival of the HeART will create a special workshop series and culminating performance in support of local veterans and struggling youth.

Siiviis Gallery 361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Strengthening Light,” paintings, ceramics and jewelry by more than 30 artists.

Split Rock Lighthouse North of Two Harbors on Hwy. 61 Photography by Doug Cottrell through April 28. Meet the artist Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tweed Museum, UMD Campus Open Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Weds.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Annual Student Exhibition (ASE) through April 21. Reception Saturday, April 20, 1-3 p.m.

Twin Ports May Day Rally Saturday, April 27, 12-3 p.m. Duluth Labor Temple Socializing, music and picnic with keynote speech by labor historian Peter Ratchleff. Duluth artist Carolyn Olson presents a slide show on building solidarity through art.

Wussow’s Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave. Duluth Through April 25: Hermantown High School student exhibit.