New illustrations by Brian Barber are now on view at Duluth Pottery with a reception Dec. 13.  

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 open for viewing before your visit. Gordon Coons & Steven StandingCloud through Dec. 29. Call for Art: 2024 Brave Art Youth Exhibition open to Duluth 5th graders to age 24. Deadline Dec. 11.  

Boubville, Festival of Blights Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 14-16, 5-11 p.m. 311 W. 4th St. Duluth Bentleyville parody with outdoor light displays by Twin Ports visual artists, plus activities and live music, $15 suggested donation.  

Duluth Art Institute 508 W. Michigan St. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sharon Dawson, “Above Below Within,” Morrison Gallery Naomi Hart, “the details of an uncertain direction,” Steffl Gallery Rachelle Wunderink, “Blankouts,” Corridor Gallery   Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building 229 W. 2nd St. Free ArtDAI Saturday, Dec. 16, 1-4 p.m. In-person art-making event for all ages and abilities.  

Duluth Pottery 1924 W. Superior St. Duluth-7 Brian Barber, recent work, Dec. 1-Jan. 31. Reception Wednesday, Dec. 13, 5-7 p.m.  

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. “Dark Skies” by Adam Swanson and Sam Zimmerman through Dec. 10. “Spirit of Place” by Jayne Richards, opening reception Friday, Dec. 15, 5-7 p.m. Exhibit runs through Jan. 7.

Joseph Nease Gallery 23 W. 1st St., Duluth Open Thurs.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. or by appointment Jonathan Thunder through Dec. 16.  

Lyric Center for the Arts 510 Chestnut St., Virginia Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays Open Art Club Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free, all ages. Lyric Art Colony meets first and third Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

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. Animikii Print Club through Dec. 29. “Thinking About My Thinking,” watercolors by Diane Levar through Dec. 30. Miikawaadendaagwad gathering third Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.   Melissa Sauer - Forces of Nature Friday, Dec. 8, 5 p.m. Bent Paddle One-night only painting exhibit. One-fifth of all sales will be donated to the Arctic Slope Native Association.  

Nice Girls of the North Marketplace Saturday, Dec. 9, 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.  

Northwoods Friends of the Arts Gallery 210 S. River St., Cook Winter Hours: Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ”Quilts: Art in Fabric Form" through Dec. 23. Reception Saturday, Dec. 9, 12-2 p.m.  

Nordic Center 23 N. Lake Ave. Duluth Open Fridays 12-4 p..m. and Saturdays 1-4 p.m. Pepperkakebyen Gingerbread City through Dec. 16.  

Pizza Luce 11 E. Superior St. Paintings by Ryan Lemahieu through Dec. 31.  

Siiviis Gallery 361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth Pamela Clifton jewelry Saturday, Dec, 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

Seasonal Photography in Superior National Forest Friday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Livestream: thewildnorth.us Tofte-based photographer Chuck Olsen photographed the same three locations in Superior National Forest over six months to document the seasonal changes.  

Tweed Museum, UMD Campus Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 64th annual Regional Biennial through Feb. 3.  

Washburn Cultural Center 1 E. Bayfield St., Washburn Open Tues. through Sat. 12-4 p.m. Rabbett Strickland & Leah Yellowbird through Dec. 30.