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Sandy Clemons is the artist of the month through July at Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais.

AICHO Galleries
Robert Powless Cultural Center
202 W. 2nd St., Duluth
Gallery open Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 218-722-7225 and ask if the gallery space is available for viewing before your visit.
Opening Saturday, Aug. 2, 5-7 p.m.: “Braided Spirits: The Path of Joy and Belonging” by Melissa Fowler and Raven Mae.

Art & Soul Gallery
427 E. Sheridan St., Ely
Through July 31: “Touched by Leather” by Pamela Davis.
Art Beat of Hayward
15845 W. 2nd St., Hayward
​​Hours:  Weds.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment.
Through July 27: Paintings by Lynn Zsidov-Steiner and wood turning by Jim Gosser. 

Cultures, Humanities & Arts on the Iron Range
510 Chestnut St., Virginia
Gallery open Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free all-ages Open Art Club in the Annex Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lyric Art Colony meets first and third Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Featured artist: James Ellis through December.

Dovetail Café
1917 W. Superior St.
Fika & Fiber, drop-in knitting and fiber arts group Saturdays at 9 a.m.

Duluth Art Institute
130 W. Superior St., Suite 400
Open Mon.-Fri., 12-5 p.m.
Through Sept. 16: Heidi Wanzek, “Within the Threshold” and Charvis Harrell, “The Games We Play.” Art Night Out Thursday, July 24, 5:30-8 p.m.

Duluth Pottery
1924 W. Superior St. Duluth
Through August: “Gichigami Dreamer: Art by Jonathan Thunder.”
Through July: Lilac Art.

Edge Center for the Arts
101 2nd Ave., Bigfork, Minn.
Thurs.-Sat. 1-4 p.m.
Through Aug. 2: French artist Nelia Harper.

Ely Arts & Heritage Center
105 Miners Lake Landing Rd.
Ely Watercolor Club 45th Annual Show & Sale Wednesday, July 16 through Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Original paintings, greeting cards, gift bags, art demos. Free admission.

Fire in the Village
Room 203, Old Central School
10 NW 5th St., Grand Rapids
Free Friday Art Jam Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Grand Marais Art Colony Studio 17
17 W. Hwy. 61
Artists Talk: Climate Grief & The Contemporary Landscape. Thursday, July 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Grand Marais Art Colony Studio 21
21 W. Hwy. 61
Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Through July 31: Alberta Marana. 
Through Aug. 23: Summer Group Exhibition: Movement.

Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Dr. Duluth
Through Sept. 1: “Aurora Borealis” by Aaron Kloss.

Hartley Nature Center
3001 Woodland Ave.
Through Oct. 19: “Invasive Plants in My Backyard,” linocut art by Monica Ihrke.

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
115 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais
Open Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday 1-4 p.m.
July artist of the month: Sandy Clemons, digital photographer specializing in Minnesota landscapes and night sky photography.
July 19-Aug. 10: North Shore Artists League, “Echos of Wilderness, Water and Wonder.” 
Opening reception Friday, July 18, 5-7 p.m.

Joy & Co.
16 First Ave. W., Grand Marais
Art Night Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m.

La Pointe Center Gallery
794 Chebomnicon Bay Rd.
La Pointe, Wis.
Open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Through July 26: Summer Artist Show featuring Kristi Lein and Diane Marie 9d9. 
July 27-Aug. 17: Mid-Summer Artist Show featuring Diane Ranthun (photography) & Hilary Olander Quamme (jewelry). Reception Friday, Aug. 1, 4-7 p.m.

Lake County Historical Society Depot
520 South Ave., Two Harbors
Through Aug. 31: Photography by Hayes Scriven.

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.
Through July 25: “As History Repeats Itself,” human-rights themed pottery by Nathan Bray.
Through Aug. 30: “Shapes & Spaces,” photography by David Fallon.
Giinawind Creative Space: July-August: “Spirit” by Nancy Kingbird.

Plein Air Duluth
July 18-20
Visit outdoorpaintersofminnesota.org.

Reif Center Gallery
720 NW Conifer Dr., Grand Rapids
Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Through Sept. 5: “In Praise of Pollinators” group exhibition.

Siiviis Gallery
361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth
30th Golden Birthday Celebration Exhibition.

Split Rock Lighthouse
North of Two Harbors on Hwy. 61
July art: Photography by Ryan Tischer. He will be onsite Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tettegouche State Park
5702 Hwy. 61, Silver Bay
July artist: Elliot Crompton. 

Tweed Museum, UMD Campus
Open Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Weds.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Through Oct. 16: “No Place Like This,” sculpture by Chris Rackley.

Wild State Cider
2515 W. Superior St.
Summer Market Sunday, July 20, 12-4 p.m.
Live music, handcrafted goods, quality art, gifts and, of course, cider.

Washburn Cultural Center
1 E. Bayfield St., Washburn
Open Weds. - Sun. 12-4 p.m.
Through July 24: “Love Stories for the Lakefront.” Closing reception Thursday, July 24, 4-6 p.m.
Through July 31: “Reverie,” juried exhibition of art that draws upon memories of the Chequamegon area.

Woman-Made Local Art & Gift Fair
Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E., Duluth

YWCA Duluth
411 N. 57th Ave. W.
Community Mural Project for West Duluth: Planning sessions Saturday, July 26, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.

Zeitgeist Arts
222 Superior St. Duluth
In the Atrium: Gender Joy Art Show.
In the restaurant through July 30: Oddio Nib.