Northfield Arts Guild

Artist Conversation with Stephan Koplowitz
2017-09-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for September 28:
Special Exhibition Opportunity for Visual Artists –
Come learn how you can have work exhibited in The Northfield Experience
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
This conversation will feature an upcoming exhibition opportunity for 2D Visual Artists in The Northfield Experience. Veteran Director/Choreographer/Media Artist Stephan Koplowitz will create a site-specific, immersive performance event in May 2018 using the town of Northfield, Minnesota as its canvas and subject matter. Comprised of a series of inter-laced performances of theater, dance, visual installations, and digital media, this performance event will be inspired by the history, architecture, and unique community of Northfield. Koplowitz is excited to work and collaborate with St. Olaf and Carleton Colleges and the greater Northfield community where the spirit of history, industry, and scholarship still thrive.
The Northfield Experience will engage students, alumni, professors and Curriculum from both colleges, in addition to members of specific Northfield institutions and businesses. It aims not only to create a unique artistic experience, but to bring together several academic and public communities united towards the development and creation of this work. An intended outcome is that all involved parties will be more closely aligned and acquainted following this shared collaboration.
Stephan Koplowitz is internationally known for his work on the concert stage and for creating original site-specific multi-media works for architecturally significant sites. His site work aims to alter people’s perspectives of place, site, and scale, all infused with a sense of the human condition. Since 1984 he has created 56 works and has been awarded 40 commissions.
During this conversation attendees are encouraged to ask Stephan questions, and find out how they can get involved in this exhibit.
Interested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.
Watch Videos of Stephan’s site-specific work:
Creating Site-Specific Dance performances
Red Line Time Compilation
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Join us for our monthly Artist Conversations! This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists. These gatherings are free and open to the public, but as space is limited, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.
Each conversation will focus on one topic such as:

How to price your work
How to regularly show your work
Creating a website for your work
How to create a cohesive body of work
Social Media for artists
Bookkeeping for artists

Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

Deadline: Youth Soloist Concert submissions
2017-10-10
Youth Soloist Concert

The deadline is October 10 for submitting a 3-5 minute recording for consideration to participate in the Youth Soloist Concert on March 11, 2018.

Interested youth are invited to register for the Youth Soloist Concert competition. More details about the process can be found in the Youth Soloist Letter and Registration material. Questions may be directed to CVRO’s conductor, Paul Niemisto, at niemisto@stolaf.edu.
Concert Criteria

Students can be of any age prior to high school graduation and must be permanent residents of the state of MN. Preference will be given to students from within the Cannon Valley Region.
Students must be receiving private instruction and have had some experience in public performance. The private instruction can be provided by the public school ensemble director.
The competition is open to all instruments and voice for which repertoire with orchestra accompaniment is available.
Students need to prepare a concert solo (such as a concerto movement) with orchestral accompaniment known to be available. The CVRO conductor, Paul Niemisto, is happy to offer suggestions on repertoire choices that could be good for programming; should you need assistance, please contact prior to submitting registration at niemisto@stolaf.edu.
By the March concert, it is advised that the piece is memorized, but is not a requirement.
This “Young Soloists’ Concert” may feature up to 5 youth soloists.

Concert Process
1. Interested students should submit registration form as soon as possible. More details about preparing an audition recording will be sent to registered students no later than September 15, 2017.
2. A 3-5 minute audio recording (MP3 for instance) is turned in or mailed to the Northfield Arts Guild by October 10, 2017. Facebook or iTune docs also accepted. Recording (CD or email attachment) should include clear identification of Name, Age, Hometown, School, Private Teacher,
title and composer of selection, and duration. It is expected that the recorded piece for October 10 is the same composition to be offered for the November 18 live audition and the potential performance in March.
3. Piano accompaniment on recording is preferred, but not compulsory.
4. Select applicants will be notified of participation in a final live audition by October 20, 2017.
5. The final live audition for select applicants will be held on Saturday, November 18 starting at 2:00 PM at the UCC Congregational Church sanctuary. Piano accompaniment required. If applicant has difficulty finding an accompanist, please contact CVRO.
6. Auditor judges of the live auditions will be from outside the Cannon Valley region.
7. Announcement of the winners will be made by email that same evening.
8. Rehearsals for the March 10 concert will begin on Thursday evening, starting on February 15th 7:00 PM at UCC Congregational Church, through concert date. Detailed schedule to be determined later.

Thank you to our Concert Sponsor:

Free Lunch & Learn
2017-10-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity:
Eat, relax, and be transported by the power of storytelling!
The Interplay of Color & Shape
Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a quilt? This month, artist Carol Richards will show her quilts and talk about the inspiration behind her designs. She bases her quilts on traditional blocks and geometric forms, deconstructed and layered, their axes often rotated to add interest. She will bring a quilt in progress and demonstrate how she selects which fabrics to use, and how she plans out her designs. This Lunch & Learn will include time for questions from attendees.
Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or call 507-645-8877
Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Wednesday, October 18 11:30-12:30

Open Art For Families
2017-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

Works in Progress Artist Mixer
2017-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Connect, Share, Grow!
Join us for our first “Works in Progress” Show & Tell night!

Bring in your latest work, or pieces that you been wanting to revisit, and discuss ideas with other like-minded artists. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Nov 28 to heather@northfieldartsguild.org.

Winter Walk at the Guild
2017-12-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
These Guild events are free and open to the public.

5:30 pm: Northfield Troubadours Men’s Chorus
performing in the Arts Guild Dance Studio
This group performs a wide selection of songs to a variety of audiences in the area. Their mission statement proclaims, “We want to share the gift of music with those who enjoy music and those who need a little uplift in their life.”

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. Thank you

6:00 – 8:00 pm: Winter Art Making in the Arts Guild Art Studio
Drop in and make festive art with your family! Make a gift for a loved one or decorations for your home. Fun for artists of all ages and abilities!

6:30 – 7:30 pm: Author book signing in Gift Shop
Meet Arts Guild Member, Dennis Vinar, one of the authors of the just-released book How Did You Find Me…After All These Years – a family memoir. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.

7:00pm: NAGCracker performing in the Arts Guild Dance Studio
This annual event of holiday-inspired pieces features work from the Arts Guild Dance Theater Company and Mexican Folklórico Dancers. This vibrant performance is sure to set the mood for the upcoming holidays.

5:00 – 9:00 pm: Fine Craft Collective in Main Gallery
Fine Craft Collective is a seasonal cooperative show featuring 28 local artists, open every day from November 9 through December 24, 2017 in the Main Gallery.

2017-18 Education programs sponsored by:

FREE Lunch & Learn
2017-12-13 11:30 - 12:30
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity:
Eat, relax, and be transported by the power of storytelling!
A Few of My Favorite Things
Come enjoy our December event featuring 2017 Living Treasure Award recipient, Judy Swanson. This discussion will explore how to look at art in a new way, and expand your artistic taste. This Lunch & Learn will include time for questions from attendees; experienced and novice art appreciators alike will enjoy this event. Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling 507-645-8877.

Dance Studio, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Wednesday, December 13 11:30 am -12:30 pm

In partnership with the City of Northfield’s Arts & Culture Commission.

Open Art
2017-12-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Drop in for a minute, or stay for a while and create with your family! You can make a planned craft or let your creativity guide your art making. Supplies will be available for artists of all ages. No registration required.
$3 per person
$10 family group maximum

Foot in the Door exhibition opens
2018-01-10 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Foot in the Door
A community exhibition
Jan 10 – Feb 17, 2018

Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Drawing & Prints all welcomed!
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
INTENT To encourage emerging and established artists of all ages in Northfield and surrounding communities to exhibit their artwork in a professional style show. This show is open to any age, and any level of experience.
Easy Entry Process! All information will be available at drop-off. Just bring in your artwork on Saturday, January 6 between 10 am – 12 pm.

Important Show Information and Requirements

All entries must be 12”x12” (x12”) or less. *May be 3-D*
Only one entry per person.
All entries must be ready to hang and/or install.
Artist’s choice: artwork exhibited may be for sale or NFS
All entries must be dropped off on Saturday, January 6, 2018 between 10 am – 12 pm.
$5 exhibition fee due at drop-off (exhibition fee waived for K- 12 grade participants)

Then join us for the party!
We’re having an Artist Reception for adult artists on Friday, January 12 (7 – 9 pm),
and a Family Open House on Saturday, February 17 (10 am – 12 pm) to celebrate the show.

Exhibition Sponsor:

2017-18 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Artist Conversation
2018-01-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Northfield Library Upstairs Pye Meeting Room, 210 Washington Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for January 25: Websites for Artists
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
This conversation will focus on an overview of what to consider when building a website for artwork. We are pleased to announce that performing artist and design expert, Wendy Placko will be on hand to present and answer questions.
The conversation will cover:

Planning/Audience Consideration (What do users need to do on your website?)
Building a Website (What solutions exist for building my own website? How much can I expect to pay someone to build it for me?)
Search Engine Optimization (What besides your website is supporting your web presence?)
Monitoring/Updating (How can you evaluate if your website is successful at helping users perform the actions identified in planning?)

During this conversation attendees are welcomed to ask questions, and discuss their experiences, tips and ideas with the group.
Interested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.

Join us for our monthly Artist Conversations! This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists. These gatherings are free and open to the public, but as space is limited, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.
Each conversation will focus on one topic such as:

How to price your work
How to regularly show your work
How to create a cohesive body of work
Social Media for artists
Bookkeeping for artists

Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

Auditions: New Clothes
2018-01-31 16:30 - 18:00, 2018-02-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Production: The King’s New Clothes by Kevin Holmstrom Bradshaw – a Purple Door Youth Theater TOURING production for student actors in grades 2-12.
Summary of the Show: This is a delightful, funny re-telling of the Hans Christian Anderson story. The King has a splendid new suit — the Queen and all their subjects agree. The problem? Not even he can see it. The King’s New Clothes is a funny and fast-paced parable about pride, delusion and human nature.
Direction and Instruction by:
Rachel Haider, Director Visit our instructors page to learn more.
2018 Audition dates, times: Wednesday, January 31 between 4:30 and 6:00pm or Sunday, February 4 between 4:30 and 6:00pm – Sign up for an audition/interview slot in advance.
Audition Location: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W., Northfield
Audition Requirements: Auditioning students need not prepare anything in advance. Cold readings and theater activities will be used at the auditions. See the PDYT page for audition tips.
Rehearsal information: The play will rehearse several days per week 4:00-6:30pm March 12 and April 27.
2018 Performances: April 20 @ YMCA, April 21 @ Northfield Public Library, April 22 @ Laura Baker Services, April 27-29 @ Northfield Arts Guild Theater
This is a Project Purple Door production. Project Purple Door is an extension of the educational Purple Door Youth Theater program; PPD focuses on ensemble-based storytelling: building productions through imaginative theatricality and minimal stagecraft. Additionally, The King’s New Clothes will tour to several locations, engaging students with fun and increased responsibilities and community-building experiences.
The King’s New Clothes tuition: Guild member: $112.50; non-member: $125.00. Registration is only available to those in the cast or crew. Scholarships may be available.

More information about Purple Door Youth Theater.

Family Open House
2018-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us for the party!
We’re having a Family Open House on Saturday, February 17 (10 am – 12 pm) to celebrate the Foot in the Door exhibition. Refreshments will be served.

Foot in the Door
A community exhibition
Jan 10 – Feb 17, 2018
All artists, all mediums welcomed!
INTENT To encourage emerging and established artists of all ages in Northfield and surrounding communities to exhibit their artwork in a professional style show. This show is open to any age, and any level of experience.

One work per artist
Each work no larger than 12 x 12 x 12″
Featuring hundreds of works by local artists in many media.

Exhibition Sponsor:

2017-18 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Artist Conversation
2018-02-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Northfield Library Upstairs Pye Meeting Room, 210 Washington Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for February 22: Writing an Effective Artist Statement
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
Arts Guild Executive Director, Tim Peterson will lead a conversation focused on useful guidelines for writing an effective artist statement. In addition to his past arts administrative and curatorial positions, Peterson taught this subject for three years as part of a Fine Arts Professional Practice course at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
The conversation will cover:

Conveying your overall artistic practice
Describing your most current or in-process project(s)
Avoiding jargon, empty phrases and common pitfalls
Keeping it brief

During this conversation attendees are encouraged to ask questions and (optional) bring a sample artist statement to edit.
Interested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.

Join us for our monthly Artist Conversations! This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists. These gatherings are free and open to the public, but as space is limited, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.

Each conversation will focus on one topic such as:

How to price your work
How to regularly show your work
How to create a cohesive body of work
Social Media for artists
Bookkeeping for artists

Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

All School Show "Bridging Creativity" Opens
2018-03-21 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Bridging Creativity
Northfield Area All-School Show
March 21 – April 14, 2017

This exhibition features student work from Arcadia Charter School, Area Learning Center, Bridgewater Elementary School, Greenvale Park Community School, Northfield Area Homeschool Classes, Northfield High School, Northfield Middle School, Prairie Creek Community School, Sibley Elementary School, and St. Dominic Catholic School.
The gallery walls are filled top to bottom with 2-D and 3-D artwork from local students grades K-12! See the progression of fantastic arts education here in the Northfield community and be sure to join us for Imagination Celebration on Saturday, April 7 from 10 am- 2 pm!
During Imagination Celebration, the local art teachers will be present to guide visitors through and answer questions regarding the show.

Exhibition Supported by:
Northfield Yarn

2017-18 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Artist Conversation: How to Price Your Artwork
2018-03-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Northfield Public Library Meeting Room, 210 Washington Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for March 22: How To Price Your Artwork
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened! Pricing work is an area where many artists tell us they struggle, and we’re here to help! A panel of experts: Colleen Riley (Ceramic artist), Mary Closner (Art gallery owner & writer) and David Lefkowitz (Painting, installation, mixed media artist and Carleton Associate Professor of Art) will lead a conversation focused around how to price artwork. During this conversation attendees are encouraged to ask questions and share their tips and experiences.
Interested in attending? Space is limited, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.

Join us for our monthly Artist Conversations! This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists. These gatherings are free and open to the public.
Each conversation will focus on one topic such as:

How to regularly show your work
How to create a cohesive body of work
Social Media for artists
Bookkeeping for artists
Websites for artists

Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

Open Art
2018-03-30 10:00 - 14:00
Are you home over Spring Break? Drop in for a minute, or stay for a while and create with your family and friends! You can make a planned craft or let your creativity guide your art making. Supplies will be available for artists of all ages. No registration required.
$3 per person
$10 family group maximum

Craftastic Art Supply Swap & Sale!
2018-03-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Calling all artists and crafters!
Come find supplies for your next creation at the Guild’s first ever Craftastic Art Supply Swap & Sale! Area makers have cleaned out their studios and will have supplies to give, swap and sell at this event. Held in our upstairs Dance Studio on Saturday, March 31 from 10 am – 3 pm. FREE to attend; get your Guild Goodie Bag – while supplies last! Enjoy treats and coffee while connecting with other area makers. Proceeds benefit the Guild’s Visual Arts Programming.

Tools · Fiber · Paints · Beads Books · Fabric · Card Making Supplies · Stamps · Paper · Yarn Ribbon · Knitting Needles · Shuttles · Glass sheets & Ceramic for Mosaics · Fimo Clay · Kids Crafting Supplies · Supply Storage Solutions…AND MORE!

Have questions or want to donate to the event? Please contact heather@northfieldartsguild.org or 507.645.8877

Artist Mixer...On the Road!
2018-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Cheese Cave of Faribault, 318 Central Ave N #6, Faribault, MN, 55021
In collaboration with Fleur de Lis Gallery and the Paradise Center for the Arts the Northfield Arts Guild invites you an Artist Mixer…on the road, in Faribault! Meet and (re)connect with area artists, while enjoying appetizers from the Cheese Cave. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Jess at Fleur de Lis Gallery
Fleurdelisgalleryfaribault@gmail.com

Imagination Celebration
2018-04-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us at our annual Imagination Celebration event!
Imagination Celebration is a free day of art and performances on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 10 am- 2 pm. This family-friendly event features the All-School Show in our Main Gallery, mini performances, demonstrations, and hands-on art activities in our Art Studio, Clay Studio, and Dance Studio.
This celebration of all things great about art is a popular, long-running event drawing hundreds of people to the Northfield Arts Guild’s Center for the Arts. Imagination Celebration will showcase Bridging Creativity: Northfield Area All-School Art Show, an exhibition of colorful 2D and 3D artwork created by K-12 students from Northfield Area schools. Though this exhibition runs March 21 through April 14, and during Imagination Celebration, local art teachers will be present to guide visitors through and answer questions regarding the show.
This exhibition features student work from Arcadia Charter School, Area Learning Center, Bridgewater Elementary School, Greenvale Park Community School, Northfield Area Homeschool Classes, Northfield High School, Northfield Middle School, Prairie Creek Community School, Sibley Elementary School, and St. Dominic Catholic School.
In addition to the Main Gallery exhibition, The Up Gallery in the Center for the Arts features the art exhibit: We Are Your Neighbors a photo exhibition by local Latino youth sharing their lives with our community.
Imagination Celebration is a full day of community celebration of the arts and will take place at the Northfield Arts Guild’s Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street South, Northfield. This is a free event. For more information call our office at 507-645-8877.
Schedule of Events
Dance Studio
10 am – Northfield Youth Choir performance
11 am – Folklorico dancers performance
11:30 am – Belly dancers performance with Kate Southwick
12 pm – Juggling performance with Josiah Simon
12:30 pm – Cannon Valley Region Orchestra Trio performance
1 pm – Octagons performance
1:30 pm – Dance Theater Company performance
Art Studio
10 am – 2 pm: Open Art Making for all ages
Clay Studio
10 am – 2 pm: Demonstrations & try-its with Melissa Henning
Main Gallery
10 am – 2 pm: Art educator-led tours of the exhibition

Artist Conversation: Preparing for Art Festivals
2018-04-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Northfield Library Upstairs Pye Meeting Room, 210 Washington Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for April 26: Preparing for Art Festivals
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
Many artists are looking for new ways to show their work, and will be participating in outdoor art festivals this year. For juried festivals, what do successful artists do to get accepted into the festival? Once you’re in, what makes an effective booth set up? And more…
We’re here to help! A panel of experts: Patsy Dew, Angie Ekern and Heather Lawrenz will lead a conversation focused around preparing for art festivals. During this conversation attendees are encouraged to ask questions and share their tips and experiences.
Interested in attending? Space is limited, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.

Join us for our monthly Artist Conversations! This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-7:30 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists. These gatherings are free and open to the public.
Each conversation will focus on one topic such as:

How to regularly show your work
How to create a cohesive body of work
Social Media for artists
Bookkeeping for artists
Websites for artists
Pricing your artwork

Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

The King's New Clothes
2018-04-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
The King’s New Clothes, by Kevin Holmstrom Bradshaw, is a Project Purple Door production.
This is a delightful re-telling of the Hans Christian Andersen story. The vain and childish king is duped by schemers who convince him that they can make him a unique suit of clothes that is not only beautiful, but magical– it can only be seen by those who are honest. What will happen when the king is presented with his new threads? The King’s New Clothes is a funny and fast-paced parable about pride, delusion and human nature. GREAT FOR ALL AGES.
Performances:
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield
Project Purple Door is an extension of PDYT and focuses on ensemble-based storytelling, building productions through imaginative theatricality and minimal stagecraft.
Tickets for these performances are only $6.00 each for all ages.
Pay-what-you’re-able tickets will be available at the door for the Saturday 2:00 pm performance.

A Purple Door Youth Theater Production
FEATURING:
Andy Amundson
Kaitlin Bailey
Mae Bowers
Claire Casson
Alannah Clarey
Quinn Fintel
Sam Froehle
Caden Hildahl
Zach Hosterman
Genevieve Knutson
Silas Leer
Zach Perkins
Joran Peterson
Anna Pitsavis Wakely
Kyra Reverman
Hazel Shuffelton
Cully Trotman
Rachel Wolff
2017-18 Purple Door Youth Theater programming is sponsored by:
Kevin Ely and Jerry Fox and by
2018-19 Education programs sponsored by:

The King's New Clothes
2018-04-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
The King’s New Clothes is the Project Purple Door touring production.
This is a delightful, funny re-telling of the Hans Christian Andersen story. The vain and childish king is duped by two schemers who convince him that they can make him a unique suit of clothes that is not only beautiful, but magical– it can only be seen by those who are honest. What will happen when the king is presented with his new threads? The King’s New Clothes is a funny and fast-paced parable about pride, delusion and human nature.
Performances:
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield
Project Purple Door is an extension of PDYT and focuses on ensemble-based storytelling, building productions through imaginative theatricality and minimal stagecraft.
Tickets for these performances are only $6.00 each for all ages.
Pay-what-you’re-able tickets will be available at the door only for the Saturday 2:00 pm performance.
A Purple Door Youth Theater Production
Students: Be a pART of this exciting production! Director Rachel Haider, will host The King’s New Clothes audition in February 2018.
2017-18 Purple Door Youth Theater programming is sponsored by:
Kevin Ely and Jerry Fox and by
2018-19 Education programs sponsored by:

Latino Play Festival
2018-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
The Guild is pleased to host the 8th Annual Latino (and friends) Play Festival
Performances:
Friday, May 11, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 3:00 pm
Friday, May 18, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield
Tickets: only available at the door
A diverse group of high school students come together in an acting and playwriting class to figure out what their topic is for their final theater production. Social media? Real-life human connections? Does Facebook separate or divide us? Truth and lies? Fake news? They don’t always agree on the answer, but the one thing they all agree on? They need to finish this assignment!
All proceeds benefit the Latino Performing Arts Class at Northfield High School.

Latino Play Festival
2018-05-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
The Guild is please to host the 8th Annual Latino (and friends) Play Festival.
Performances:
Friday, May 11, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 3:00 pm
Friday, May 18, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield
Tickets: only available at the door
A diverse group of high school students come together in an acting and playwriting class to figure out what their topic is for their final theater production. Social media? Real-life human connections? Does Facebook separate or divide us? Truth and lies? Fake news? They don’t always agree on the answer, but the one thing they all agree on? They need to finish this assignment!
All proceeds benefit the Latino Performing Arts Class at Northfield High School.

Young Peoples' Theater Workshop: Session 1 Begins
2018-06-11

Free Workshop: Preserving Your Artistic Legacy
2018-06-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Workshop: Preserving Your Artistic Legacy
Join with fellow artists and supporters on Thursday, June 14 at 6 pm in The Guild’s Art Studio for a free workshop Preserving Your Artistic Legacy. This panel discussion will address considerations for both artists and collectors for determining how your life’s work is preserved for the future, including how to document your artworks, determine values, and make strategic plans for gifting/bequeathing your artworks to individuals and institutions.
The workshop will be led by panelists Jane Becker Nelson (Director, Flaten Art Museum), Mary Griep (Professor Emerita, Art History, St. Olaf College), Jonathan Reppe (Attorney, Reppe Law Office, PLCC) and Guild Executive Director, Tim Peterson. This special workshop is free and open to the public, made possible by a grant awarded from the Bruce Kramer Collaborative Foundation.
For questions and to secure your space in this workshop, please RSVP to heather@northfieldartsguild.org by June 13, 2018.

YPTW: Session 1 Performance
2018-06-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2018-06-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Participants in the Young People’s Theater Workshop take part in writing, rehearsing, and performing an original script after three weeks of preparation in creative drama and dance classes led by a staff of theater artists. The session 1 program culminates with the following live performances for the public on the last three days of their session.

Performances:
Wednesday, June 27, 5:30 pm
Thursday, June 28, 5:30 pm
Friday, June 29, 10 am

Tickets are now available!

Opening Reception for Woven Lives: Beyond the Classroom
2018-07-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Woven Lives: Beyond the Classroom
July 19-August 25, 2018
Please join the participating artists on a Talking Tour of the exhibition on Friday, July 20 from 6-7 pm, then stay for the Opening Reception from 7-9 pm. Refreshments will be served.
Featuring Current Northfield Area K-12 Art Educators
John Bade, Angie Ekern, Rafael Estrella, Karna Hauck, Chris Holmquist, Ren Kurtz, Jill Luoma-Overstreet, Erica Ness, Katherine Norrie, Vicki Stanley & Kate Woodstrup.
Students, past and present, will enjoy seeing the artwork of their teachers! In addition to inspiring young people as current K-12 Art Educators in Northfield Schools, the participants in this exhibition are active artists. These colleagues often interact in their professional capacity as art teachers, but this exhibition gives them the platform to showcase the work they create outside of the classroom.
Many of these artists have shown their work independently; this exhibition represents the second time that this particular group of artists has displayed collectively. The intent is that this will exhibition of artwork by a group of current area art educators will happen every three years. Visitors to the exhibition will experience ceramics, prints, drawings, paintings and mixed media.

Collective Artist Statement:
As art teachers, we are GIVERS. We give of our time, our energy, our compassion and our ideas. We are also CREATORS. We value time in the studio considering our own thoughts and passions, and how we want to communicate these ideas through the visual language. The creative process fills our cups, just as we see it fill the cups of many young people on a daily basis.
Our lives are woven together through this show and the many ways that we have the privilege to interact because of our rich history of experience together growing creativity in young people. It is a privilege and an honor for us to do this life work in the classroom and to share this work that we do beyond the classroom with you. Our thanks to the Northfield Arts Guild for creating a space for us to shine and be recognized as the artists that we are.

Woven Lives: Beyond the Classroom Sponsored by:

2017-18 Gallery Season sponsored by:
