Art events
The 64th annual Regional Biennial’s closing reception is Feb. 3 at the Tweed Museum.
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. In January: Brave Art Youth Exhibition. Zaagi’idiwin Tour 2024, a love-themed market in advance of Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Duluth Art Institute 508 W. Michigan St. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ta-coumba T. Aiken, “The Way I See,” Morrison Gallery through April 15. “Today I Am” by Annelisa Roseen, Corridor Gallery through March 18. Allison Baker, “Tender Vignettes: A Class Narrative,” Steffl Gallery, Jan. 24–March 20.
Duluth Pottery 1924 W. Superior St. Duluth Brian Barber, recent work through Jan. 31.
Duluth Public Library 520 W. Superior St. Sam Zimmerman exhibit Feb. 2-29 in the Blue Room. Artist presentation Monday, Feb. 5, 5:30 p.m.
Empire Coffee 1204 Tower Ave., Superior Through January: Mentor North Art Show.
First Friday Art Walk Friday, Feb. 2, 4-7 p.m., downtown Grand Rapids. Grandrapidsarts.org.
Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Dr. Duluth Beargrease Art Show through March 10.
Harrison Community Center 3002 W. 3rd St., Duluth Community meeting, “Imagination Station: How to Design a Mural,” Thursday, Jan. 25, 5:30-7 p.m.
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery 115 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais Winter hours: Wednesday–Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday. Chasing the North Wind book launch and author signing Saturday, Jan. 27, 5-7 p.m. “Hygge: The Warmth of Winter,” Feb. 2-25. Opening reception Friday, Feb. 2, 5-7 p.m.
Joy & Co. 16 1st Ave. W., Grand Marais Art Night Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m.
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. Opening in February: Nikki Besser. “A Lost Art” by John Bauer through Feb. 23. “Decidedly Weird Birdie Nest” by Scout Humphrey through Feb. 23 in the Giinawind Gallery. 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. Through Feb. 24: “Underway: A Celebration of All Things Small Watercraft.“ Children’s boat painting Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m.
Northwoods Friends of the Arts Gallery 210 S. River St., Cook Winter Hours: Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “A Closer Look” Photo Contest for portraits, flora, fauna or objects in detail. Entry deadline March 2, 1 p.m. Exhibit and public voting March 7-29. Winners announced at the reception on March 29, 5-7 p.m. See www.nwfamn.org.
Pottery Burn Studio 1207 Tower Ave., Superior Wearing Joy Fashion Show Sunday, Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m. Fundraiser for Hope Haven Peer Respite.
Prøve Gallery 21 N. Lake St., Duluth Open Weds. - Fri. 4-7 p.m. and Sat. 12-4 p.m. “The Life & Times of George Bonga” by Charvis Z. Harrell opens Friday, Feb. 2, 6-9 p.m.
Rathskeller 132 E. Superior St. Duluth "Seeing Light,” abstract photography by Charlie Keillor.
Reif Center Gallery 720 NW Conifer Dr., Grand Rapids Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Northern Landscapes group exhibition through March 8. Reception Friday, Feb. 2, 4-5:30 p.m.
Tettegouche State Park 5702 Hwy. 61, Silver Bay John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Art Show through January
Tweed Museum, UMD Campus Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 64th annual Regional Biennial through Feb. 3. Closing reception Saturday, Feb. 3, noon. Visual Culture Lecture Series: Connor Blacksher Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m. UMD Solon Campus Center Blacksher is a product designer who makes nonsense a part of his process.
Wussow’s Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave. Duluth “Rug on Fire,” Portrait series by Cherry Koch, Feb. 1-29.
Zeitgeist Arts 222 Superior St. Duluth Art by Lauri Hohman through Jan. 31.