Ojibwe artist Carl Gawboy presents his new history graphic book, Fur Trade Nation, April 8 at the offices of the 1854 Treaty Authority in Duluth. (Pictured above, one of Gawboy’s earlier works.)

Depot 508 W. Michigan St., Duluth Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unveiling of a newly commissioned Samuel Zimmerman/Zhaawanoogiizhik painting Thursday, April 4, 4-6 p.m. as part of the Twin Ports Festival of History. 

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.  Annelisa Roseen. “Today I Am,” Corridor Gallery through April 15.

Duluth Pottery 1924 W. Superior St. Duluth Plein air painting by Nelia Harper. Meet the artist Thursday, April 4, 5-7 p.m.

Ely’s Historic State Theater 238 E. Sheridan St., Ely “To Hold It All” by Sarah Brokke, April 14-28.

First Friday Art Walk  Friday, April 5,  4-7 p.m., downtown Grand Rapids. Grandrapidsarts.org

Fur Trade Nation Monday, April 8, 6 p.m. 1854 Treaty Authority, 4428 Haines Rd., Duluth As part of the Twin Ports History Festival, artist Carl Gawboy previews his upcoming book that explores the Fur Trade from an Ojibwe perspective, offering insights into Ojibwe life, kinship and clan systems and technologies.

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery 115 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais Birney Quick Legacy Exhibit through April 21.

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. “Social Canvas” by Roya Nazari Najafabadi opens Friday, April 5, 4-7 p.m. “Feral Biome: Shadow Work” by Amanda McElray Hunter through April 26. Ojibwe Education student exhibit through April 26.

Nordic Center 23 N. Lake Ave. Duluth Open Fridays 12-4 p.m. and Saturdays 1-4 p.m. Through April 27: “Hand of the Huldra,” Norwegian-inspired filigree jewelry by Liz Bucheit.

Northland College Mary Van Evera Visual Arts Center 1411 Ellis Ave., Ashland “Making Whimsey” reception Friday, April 5, 4-7 p.m.

Northwoods Friends of the Arts Gallery 210 S. River St., Cook Summer hours: Weds.- Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Good Stuff Art Garage Sale through April 27.

Prøve Gallery 21 N. Lake St., Duluth Open Weds. - Fri. 4-7 p.m. and Sat. 12-4 p.m. Through May 10: “Interlaced,” fiber art by Lauren Faherty. Rathskeller 132 E. Superior St. Duluth "Kaleidoscope Eyes” by Melolagnia through mid-May.

Siiviis Gallery 361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Strengthening Light,” paintings, ceramics and jewelry by more than 30 artists.

Split Rock Lighthouse North of Two Harbors on Hwy. 61 Photography by Doug Cottrell through April 28. Meet the artist April Saturdays, 13 and 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tweed Museum, UMD Campus Open Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Weds.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Annual Student Exhibition (ASE) through April 21. Reception Saturday, April 20, 1-3 p.m. Celebration of Native American Fashion Saturday, April 13, 12-2 p.m.

Twin Ports Art Mixer Saturday, April 13, 4-11 p.m. The Burg Duluth, 20 W. 1st St. Food, poetry, live music, film and live art.

Wussow’s Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave. Duluth April 4-25: Hermantown High School student exhibit.