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Fantasy art by Eric Soderstrom opens Jan. 2 at Silver Bay Public Library.

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, 2:30-5 p.m., Fridays 12-5 p.m. and Saturday 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.

Duluth Art Institute
130 W. Superior St., Suite 400
Open Mon.-Fri., 12-5 p.m.
DAI Galleries will be closed through 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 Pottery
1924 W. Superior St. Duluth
Dec.-Feb.: “From Here to There,” paintings by Matt Kania. Reception Thursday, Jan. 15, 5-7 p.m.

Empire Coffee
1204 Tower Ave., Superior
Jan. 1-31: Superior Council for the Arts Winter Artist Showcase. Reception Friday, Jan. 9,
4-6 p.m.

Fire in the Village
Old Central School Rm. 203, 10 NW 5th St., Grand Rapids
Creative Crow Club for youth Wednesday, Jan. 7, 6-8 p.m.

First Friday Art Walk
Friday, Jan. 2,  4-7 p.m., downtown Grand Rapids. Grandrapidsarts.org

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.
Jan. 2-25: “Scenes of the North Shore,” historic and contemporary local works from the JHP permanent collection. Reception Friday, Jan. 2, 5-7 p.m.
Through January: Jane Burley and Tom Haas.
Through March: Selections from the Anna C. Johnson Permanent Collection.

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
902 E. 1st St., Duluth
Write the Light: A Community Art & Vendor Fair Saturday, Jan. 3, 3-7 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.
Opening Friday, Jan. 2, 4-7 p.m.: “Friends Helping Friends,” showcase of artists who participate in the MAC’s open studio program.
Through Dec. 26: Sue Rauschenfels, “For the Love of Trees.”
Northern Spirit Shop Holiday marketplace through Jan. 20.

Northwoods Friends of the Arts
Gallery
210 S. River St., Cook
Hours: Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Looking for donations of ‘like new’ (non-clothing) items for the January sale with all proceeds benefiting NWFA community projects. Donated Items can be dropped off Friday, Jan. 2 and Saturday, Jan. 3 during business hours.

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.
“Close Encounters: Part II” by Shawna Gilmore.

Silver Bay Public Library
9 Davis Dr., Silver Bay
Jan. 2-Feb. 28: Fantasy art by Eric Soderstrom. Reception Friday, Jan. 2, 5:30-7 p.m.

Studio Café
102 W. Superior St. Duluth
Opening Friday, Jan. 2, 5-7 p.m.: “Home Stories,” art from Luthern Social Services youth programs.

Tettegouche State Park
5702 Hwy. 61, Silver Bay
January artist: Paul LeJeunesse. Reception Friday, Jan. 2, 7-8:30 p.m.

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.
Jan. 13-May 9: “Study Room,” faculty-selected works from the collection.

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

Washburn Cultural Center
1 E. Bayfield St., Washburn
Open Thurs. - Sun. 12-4 p.m.
“Creative Power” through Jan. 18.

Zeitgeist Arts
222 Superior St. Duluth
Atrium: “Chosen Family” and “Mutual Aid” by by Carolyn Sue Olson through Jan. 4.
Restaurant: Lisa Perrin-Kosmo.

Artist opportunities
Blueberry Art Festival
Jury application is now available. Festival dates: July 24-26 in Ely. First round of jury application early March. Visit ely.org/events.

Chequamegon Bay Arts Council
Ashland or Bayfield County residents may check out the Arts Initiative Grant, which funds project-based activities such as public exhibitions, performances, publications, touring productions, commissioned art, and educational activities. Deadline Jan. 31. Visit cbayarts.org.

Creative Power
The Creative Power Call for Art is open to Wisconsin residents ages five and older who identify as having a disability. Deadline Feb. 14. Visit artsforallwi.org/creative-power.

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.

Northwoods Friends of the Art
Seeking submissions for Up North Reflections photo contest. Deadline Jan. 31. Visit nwfamn.org.

St Louis River Alliance
A community mixed media art exhibition honoring the St. Louis River runs in March at Wussow’s Concert Cafe. Submissions accepted now through Jan. 31. Visit stlouisriver.org.

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