Art Events

“Catching Up/ Resurfacing,” recent works by local artists and new experimental works in progress, opens April 22 at Joseph Nease Gallery.

Duluth Art Institute 508 W. Michigan St. Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. '

Art Night Out Tuesday, April 25, 5:30-8 .m. Talks by artists of the three exhibits in the galleries. “Reclaiming” by Alexa Carson, Corridor Gallery “Reconnecting Through Clay” through May 17, Steffl Gallery “I Didn't Know How to Say Goodbye” by Carole d'Inverno through May 3, Morrison Gallery. Virtual exhibit: “University of Minnesota Duluth 2023 Emerging Photographers” at duluthartinstitute.org/umd-photo.  

Duluth Pottery 1924 W. Superior St.

Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 22, 11 am to 4 pm. New works by Chris Monroe, Warrior Printress and Luke Krisak.  

Ely Historic State Theater 238 E. Sheridan St., Ely Through April 30: Heather Wright, "Weird Wonder: Surrealism From Tiny Nature.”  

Free ArtDAI Saturday, April 22, 1-4 pm. Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St. Free in-person art-making event for all ages and abilities and learn to make wire hearts, paper cards and crowns. Snacks, beverages and a casual, creative vibe.  

Holden Fine Arts 1805 Catlin Ave. University of Wisconsin-Superior 50th Anniversary Celebration Friday, April 28, 5-7 pm. Art, music and video productions with a brief presentation 5:30 pm.   

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery 115 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais Mon. & Thurs.-Sat. 10 am to 4 pm, Sun. 1-4 pm, closed Tues. & Weds. “Spirit of the Arts,” annual members’ show from the North Shore Artists League. Culture crawl Friday, April 28, 4-6 pm.  

Joseph Nease Gallery 23 W. 1st St., Duluth Open Thurs.-Sat., 12-4 pm or by appointment April 22-June 17: “Catching Up/ Resurfacing,” recent work by local gallery artists and new experimental works in progress. Reception Saturday, April 22, 2-5 pm. Includes art by Tara Austin, David Bowen, Craig Blacklock, Amanda McElray Hunter, Kathy McTavish, Karen Owsley Nease, Joellyn Rock and Tim White.  

Lyric Center for the Arts 510 Chestnut St., Virginia Open Thurs. 10 am to 6 pm, Fri. & Sat. 11 am to 3 pm. April artist: Adam Swanson.  

Macrostie Art Center 405 NW 1st Ave., Grand Rapids Mon.-Sat. 10 am to 4 pm. “Reflection” by Marva Harms through May 27. “Keystone Characters,” sculptures by Layl McDill through April 29. Miikawaadendaagwad gathering Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. Seeking submissions for the annual miniatures exhibition, deadline April 29.   

Nordic Center 23 N. Lake Ave. Duluth Open Fridays 12-4 pm and Saturdays 1-4 pm. Through April 29: “Leading With Our Hearts: Ojibwe, Sami & Nordic Designs from Nature.”  

Northern Great Lakes Visitor’s Center 29270 County Hwy. G, Ashland Through May 22: Zaaga’igan Ma’iinganag: Lakewolves Underwater Photography. Reception Saturday, April 22, 1-4 pm.  

Siiviis Gallery 361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth Featured exhibit: “From The Forest Floor” by Anni Friesen  

Split Rock Lighthouse North of Two Harbors on Hwy. 61 April artist: photographer Adam Jagunich  

Tweed Museum, UMD Campus Open Tuesdays, 10 am to 7 pm  Weds., Thurs. and Sat. 10 am to 3:30 pm. On view: Annual Student Exhibition. Duluth Fiber Guild, “50 Years & Beyond” through May 21.  

Washburn Cultural Center 1 E. Bayfield St., Washburn Open Tues. through Sat., 12-4 pm. Through April 29: “I See, I Paint” by Mati Palm-Leis.  

Zeitgeist Arts 222 Superior St. Duluth Through April 30: “Seeds of Repair,” group exhibit in atrium. Reception Friday, April 21, 4:30-6:30 pm. Performance by Echoes of Peace Choir Saturday, April 22, at 7 pm.