Art Events

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Sarah Brooke’s “Becoming” is at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids through August, with a reception Aug. 4.  

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. Aug. 4-Sept. 29: “Indigenous Expressions: Love, Culture & Reinvention,” works by Tashia Hart, Chenoa WIlliams and Sam Zimmerman. Reception Saturday, Aug. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m.   

Blueberry/Art Festival July 28-30 Whiteside Park, Ely Ely's signature summer event, featuring more than 240 artists and crafters and 25 food vendors.   

Duluth Art Institute 508 W. Michigan St. Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cassandra Quinn, “Birth, Afterbirth, Rebirth: Motherhood in the Time of AI.” Corridor Gallery, through Sept. 18. Matthew O’Reilly, “Shed Self,” Steffl Gallery through Sept. 12. Keren Kroul, "Atlas of the Mind,” George Morrison Gallery through Sept. 12. 64th Arrowhead Regional Biennial call to artists. Applications and guidelines on Submittable, deadline Aug. 1.  

Greenstone Art-a-Palooza Fri.-Sun., July 28-30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Miner’s Dry House, Ely Art show and sale for regional artists during Ely’s Blueberry Arts Festival.  

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, July 29, 5-7 p.m.: Four Local Artists: Glass, Wood, Paper, Fiber. Exhibit through Aug. 20.  

Lyric Center for the Arts 510 Chestnut St., Virginia Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays Bethany Jackson, “Honest Americana,” extended through August.  

Macrostie Art Center 405 NW 1st Ave., Grand Rapids Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anika Hsiung Schneider, “Utensils and Fables” through Aug. 26 Mookibii, “She Emerges From Water” through Sept. 30 Miikawaadendaagwad gathering third Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.  

Nordic Center 23 N. Lake Ave. Duluth Open Fridays 12-4 p..m. and Saturdays 1-4 p.m. “Inspiraatioita: Finnish Art & Design in Minnesota” Friday, July 28, 7-9 p.m.   Prøve Gallery 21 N. Lake St., Duluth Open Weds. - Fri. 4-7 p.m. and Sat. 12-4 p.m. “Untethered” by Patricia Canelake through Sept. 14.  

Reif Center Gallery 720 NW Conifer Dr., Grand Rapids Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.  “Becoming” by Sarah Brokke through July & August. Reception Friday, Aug. 4, 4-6 p.m.  

Split Rock Lighthouse North of Two Harbors on Hwy. 61 August Featured Artist: Photographer Amber Nichols. Meet the artist Aug. 1,2, 26 & 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

Two Loons Gallery 2026 W. Superior St., Duluth “Meet the Artist” exhibition series Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Suzie Newman. July 29: Rosemale artist & carver Linda Laitinen. Aug. 5: Plein Aire artist Lee Englund.  

Woman-Made: Marvelous Things Made by Northland Women Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E., Duluth