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“The Alchemist” by Birney Quick was gifted to Jane Burley, whose legacy as a longtime member of the Grand Marais arts community is honored at Johnson Heritage Post Gallery through December.

210 Gallery & Art Center
210 Commercial Ave., Sandstone, Minn.
Gallery open Sat. & Sun. 12-3 p.m.
Through Jan. 4: “Whimsical Dreams.”

Cultures, Humanities & Arts on the Iron Range
510 Chestnut St., Virginia
Gallery open Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Featured artist: Tracey Mattson through Dec. 27.
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.

Dovetail Café
1917 W. Superior St., Duluth
Classical Impressionist paintings by Patrick Glander.

Duluth Art Institute
130 W. Superior St., Suite 400
Open Mon.-Fri., 12-5 p.m.
Through Dec. 19: 65th Arrowhead Regional Biennial.
DAI Galleries will be closed Dec. 20-Jan. 11 for winter break and installation. 
Opening Jan. 12: “Fur Trade Nation: An Ojibwe’s Graphic History” by Carl Gawboy and “Ojibwe Adornment in Ribbons, Cloth, Beads and Fur” by Wendy Savage.

Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building
229 W. 2nd St.
Free ArtDAI Saturday, Dec. 13, 1-4 p.m. Make simple, fun crafts that can be customized for artists of all ages.

Edge Center for the Arts
101 2nd Ave., Bigfork, Minn.
Thurs.-Sat. 1-4 p.m.
Paul LaJeunesse, “Anima Munde.”

Enger Lofts
1832 W. Superior St. Duluth
Deck the Halls Artisan Market Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 .m. to 4 p.m.

Fire in the Village
Old Central School Rm. 203, 10 NW 5th St., Grand Rapids
“Flock Around and Find Out” printmaking and potluck third Wednesday of the month, Dec. 17, 6-8 p.m. Bring a dish and a piece of clothing or fabric to print on, or just come as you are.

Get It Local Art & Gift Fair
Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Peace Church, Duluth

Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Dr. Duluth
Through Jan. 5: “Life at the Water’s Edge” by Natalija Walbridge.

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
115 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais
Open Thurs. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.
December Artists of the Month: Jane Burley and Tom Haas.
Through Dec. 28: “Wonders of the North Shore & More” featuring photography by David Johnson.

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

Lizzards Art Gallery
11 W. Superior St. Duluth
Mon. & Tues. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weds.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Third Annual Small Works Show.

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 Dec. 26: Sue Rauschenfels, “For the Love of Trees.”
Giinawind Creative Space through Dec. 29: “Generations” group exhibition by Indigenous artists Teresa Laduke, Kelly Martinson, Anthony Rivera and Shaun Chosa.
Northern Spirit Shop Holiday marketplace through Jan. 20.

Nice Girls of the North Marketplace
Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Spirit of the Lake Community School
5401 E. Superior St.
Local women-owned art cooperative hosts markets the second Saturday of each month.

Nordic Center
23 N. Lake Ave. Duluth
Open Fri. & Sat. 12-4 p.m.
Pepperkakebyen Gingerbread City through Dec. 13.

Northwoods Friends of the Arts Gallery
210 S. River St., Cook
Hours: Weds.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Through Dec. 27: “It Starts With an Idea” by Mary Lou Ellison. 

Prøve Gallery
21 N. Lake St., Duluth
Open Weds. - Fri. 4-7 p.m. and Sat. 12-4 p.m.
“It Costs More to be Poor” by Carla Hamilton and Stacie Renné.

Siiviis Gallery
361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Vintage North Treasures.”

Silver Bay Public Library
9 Davis Dr., Silver Bay
Through Dec. 31: Paintings by Wayne Pruse.

Tettegouche State Park
5702 Hwy. 61, Silver Bay
Through December: Voyageur Art Club exhibit.

Thirsty Pagan
1615 Winter St., Superior
Holiday Market Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Canceled due to cold weather forecast.)

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. 
“All Kinds of People,” selections from the permanent collection.
“A Living Collection: 1950-2025,” works from the collection to mark the Tweed’s 75th year.
Faculty Biennial through Feb. 27.

UWS Holden Fine Arts, 1805 Catlin Ave.
Open Mon.-Fri., 3-7 p.m. 
Through Feb. 17: “In Siam” by Sterling Rathsack in Kruk Gallery. 

Washburn Cultural Center
1 E. Bayfield St., Washburn
Open Thurs. - Sun. 12-4 p.m.
Through Jan. 18: Creative Power Collection and Drawn Together.

Wussow’s Concert Cafe
324 N. Central Ave. Duluth
Through December 30: “Swertunes” by Sabrina Wertman. Reception Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m. followed by live music by Midnight Kissfight, Bellerpuss and Chasm.

Zeitgeist Arts
222 Superior St. Duluth
Atrium: “Chosen Family” and “Mutual Aid” by by Carolyn Sue Olson.
Restaurant: Lisa Perrin-Kosmo.

Artist opportunities

Creative Native
Call for art that supports young, Indigenous artists ages 5-24 by providing the opportunity for national recognition and awards up to $1,000. Visit cnay.org/creative-native.

Johnson Heritage Post
Johnson Heritage Post is looking for local artists for their 2026 Local Artist of the Month spotlights. Open to residents of Cook County and the Lake Superior North Shore. Visit cookcountyhistory.org/artist-opportunities.

Macrostie Art Center
MacRostie Art Center and The Reif Performing Arts Center announce an open-call group exhibition presenting the art of collage. Artists of any age and level of experience working in any two-dimensional collage medium are invited to submit one theme-appropriate, family-friendly piece. Deadline Jan. 3. Visit macrostieartcenter.org/callforart.

Two Harbors Library
Accepting applications for the 2026 display season. Visit twoharborspubliclibrary.com/artwork-display-policy.