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“Species of Special Concern” by Tanya Piatz opens Friday at Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais.

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. “Nature’s Palette,” 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 “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.

First Friday Art Walk  Friday, May 3,  4-7 p.m., downtown Grand Rapids. Grandrapidsarts.org

Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College 2101 14th St., Cloquet Carl Gawboy book release Tuesday, April 30, 5-7 p.m.

Great Lakes Academy of Fine Arts 810 W. 3rd St., Duluth Student/Instructor Exhibition Friday, May 3, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 12-5 p.m.

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery 115 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais “Species of Special Concern” by Tanya Piatz April 26 - May 19. Reception Friday, April 26, 5-7 p.m. Artist talk May 16, 5 p.m.

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. Opening in May: Little Big Show.

Nordic Center 23 N. Lake Ave. Duluth Open Fri. & Sat. 12-4 p.m. Through April 27: “Hand of the Huldra,” Norwegian-inspired filigree jewelry by Liz Bucheit. Screening of film Origin, written by Bucheit, Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m.

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.

Reif Center Gallery 720 NW Conifer Dr., Grand Rapids Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.  Opening in May: Regional Printmakers.

Roundabout Art Tour Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art galleries & studios in north Carlton County. Maps available at Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Hwy. 33 S., Cloquet. 

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.

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.

Zeitgeist Arts 222 Superior St. Duluth Art by Maelo Cruz in the Atrium and Margie Helstrom in the cafe.