Arts Events

Dusty Keliin’s paintings at Pizza Luce are an interactive exhibit, with QR codes that direct the viewer to a video link of each work being created.

Duluth Art Institute 508 W. Michigan St. Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Due to building maintenance, exhibits may have partial or full interruptions May 1-15. “Reclaiming” by Alexa Carson, Corridor Gallery through June 7. “Reconnecting Through Clay,” Steffl Gallery through May 17.  

Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building 229 W. 2nd St. “Bellwether” by Adam Swanson May 10-June 1. Reception & artist talk Wednesday, May 10, 5-7 p.m.   First Friday Art Walk  Friday, May 5,  4-7 p.m., downtown Grand Rapids. Grandrapidsarts.org  

Great Lakes Academy of Fine Arts 810 W. 3rd St., Duluth Sixth Annual Student/Instructor Exhibit Friday, May 5, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, 12-5 p.m.  

Hermantown 4th annual Music & Arts Showcase Sunday, May 7, 5-9 p.m. AAD Shrine Meeting & Event Center Showcase for Hermantown students with performances and art exhibits. Tickets $35, includes catering by Valentini's.  

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery 115 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais Mon. & Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m., closed Tues. & Weds. Opening Friday, May 5, 5-7 p.m.: “Up North Landscapes” by Douglas Ross.  

Lyric Center for the Arts 510 Chestnut St., Virginia Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays 18th annual Open Water exhibit through June 30. Reception Thursday, May 11, 5-7 p.m., followed by a concert with jazz guitarist Sam Miltich 7-8:30 p.m.  

Macrostie Art Center 405 NW 1st Ave., Grand Rapids Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Little Big Show” through June 30, group exhibit of miniature works featuring Cloquet artist Alyssa Swanson. “Reflection” by Marva Harms through May 27. Miikawaadendaagwad gathering Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.  

Nice Girls of the North Second Saturday Marketplace Sat., May 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spirit of the Lake Community School, 5401 E. Superior St. Collaborative of women artists and crafters selling locally made unique products.  

Pizza Luce 11 E. Superior St. Paintings by Dusty Kellin through June.  

Rathskeller 132 E. Superior St. Duluth “Dreams & Things: Art, Wine, & Jazz Night” on Thursday, May 4, 6 p.m., presenting surrealist art by Kathryn Ford.  

Siiviis Gallery 361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth 'Hidden Realms' by Lori Franklin opening Friday, May 12, 5-7 p.m.  

Split Rock Lighthouse North of Two Harbors on Hwy. 61 May artist: Wendy Smith. Meet Wendy and talk about her work in person May 13-14 and 26-27.  

Tweed Museum, UMD Campus Open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Weds., Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On view: Annual Student Exhibition.