Baile Folklorico
2016-07-09 10:45 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Bridge Square, 12 Bridge Square, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Baile Folklorico will perform at Riverwalk Market on Saturday, July 9 at 10:45, 11:45, and 12:45. Riverwalk Market is located in Northfield’s Bridge Square.
This wonderful type of dance is taught during the school year at the Northfield Arts Guild. Check the Education page of our website beginning in August for more information.

Summer Art Mart
2016-07-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Bridge Square, 12 Bridge Square, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Come meet and support the Summer Art Mart class participants as they help run a booth and sell their wares at Riverwalk Market Fair!
Art Mart is a six-week summer program of the Northfield Arts Guild that gives participants the opportunity to develop and create artful objects for the marketplace. The focus is to provide a well-structured, safe social environment for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. The program meets twice per week, and local area artists provide instruction and support to develop artistic and entrepreneurial skills.

Fall 2016 classes begin
2016-08-30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Want to try something completely new? Want to take an art class from a working arts professional or educator? Would you like to build on skills you might already have? The Northfield Arts Guild has something to offer for everyone – all ages, all abilities, all levels. Get messy in a clay or painting class, or refine your movement in a dance class -plus lots more! Register online at northfieldartsguild.org, by calling 507-645-8877, or stop by to register in person at the Northfield Arts Guild Office at 304 Division Street S. Northfield. Classes are available for Youth, Adults, Home Schoolers and those with Special Needs. Fall classes at the Arts Guild include Ceramics, Visual Arts, Dance, Music and Creativity.
2016-17 Education programs sponsored by:

Winter/Spring Class proposals due!
2016-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
Interested in sharing your creative talents with the community? Why not teach a class at the Northfield Arts Guild! Class proposals are due Monday, September 30 for the Winter/Spring Term (January 2 – May 31, 2017 (no classes Spring Break March 20-27).
While all ideas are welcome, we’re particularly looking for teachers who might be interested in teaching:

Clay classes
Evening and weekend classes
One-day workshops, especially themed around a holiday or event

To submit a proposal, please fill out the following form:Class proposal form
For more information about our classes, please seePolicies and Guidelines

Presentation: Northfield's State of the Arts
2016-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third Street West, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join the conversation!

A Christmas Carol
2016-12-02 19:30, 2016-12-03 19:30, 2016-12-04 14:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
a Purple Door Youth Theater production
Nineteenth century London comes to life when you and your family join Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge on a wondrous journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Dickens’ tale of hope and redemption reminds us all what’s really worth celebrating. After all, it’s never too late to warm your heart with peace, love and joy!
Performances:
Friday, December 2, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 3, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 4, 2:00pm
Friday, December 9, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 10, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 11, 2:00pm*
* ASL interpreted performance. Contact the office at theater@northfieldartsguild.org to request these services no later than Nov 26.

Purple Door Youth Theater is sponsored by:

2016-17 Education programs sponsored by:

Story time with Mary Bleckwehl
2016-12-08 17:25 - 18:15 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join local children’s book author Mary Bleckwehl as she reads from her two stories, Henry! You’re Late Again! and Henry! You’re Hungry Again?
The story time will be downstairs in our art studio. Books for sale and author signing will follow the story time.

A Christmas Carol
2016-12-09 19:30, 2016-12-10 19:30, 2016-12-11 14:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
a Purple Door Youth Theater production
Nineteenth century London comes to life when you and your family join Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge on a wondrous journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Dickens’ tale of hope and redemption reminds us all what’s really worth celebrating. After all, it’s never too late to warm your heart with peace, love and joy!
Performances:
Friday, December 2, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 3, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 4, 2:00pm
Friday, December 9, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 10, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 11, 2:00pm*
* ASL interpreted performance. Contact the office at theater@northfieldartsguild.org to request these services no later than Nov 26.
Still want to see our sold-out production of “A Christmas Carol”? Don’t give up hope! We’ll have a limited number of jumpseats available at the door AND we often have seats turned back in for resale. So, come on down to the theater one hour prior to showtime to see what we can do to get you in! Thanks for your support!
Purple Door Youth Theater is sponsored by:

2016-17 Education programs sponsored by:

Fall Classes end
2016-12-30 | MN
2016-17 Education programs sponsored by:

Winter/Spring Classes begin!
2017-01-02 | MN

Free Lunch & Learn
2017-01-18 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! Jean Wakely leads guests through The Jewell Wolk Story Quilt Project, a collection of 11 story quilts created over a period of 20 years by Jewell Wolk (1924-2011) of Cut Bank, Montana. The quilts depict a wide scope of topics from Jewell’s childhood memories, her children’s lives, women’s history and biblical storytelling. Jewell left her quilts to her eldest daughter, Jean, who manages the project in Jewell’s honor. At each hour-long Lunch and Learn, Jean will share Jewell’s artistic process and cover the stories included in one of her mother’s quilts, including time for questions from attendees. Guests should 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, January 18 11:30-12:30 The Time & Life of Ruth quilt
Wednesday, January 25 11:30-12:30 Women of the Plains quilt
Saturday, February 4 11:30-12:30 The Purple Sandwich quilt

Jewell Wolk
Jewell was a student of life, a teacher at heart, and a curious person about life. She was also an extraordinary artist and creative storyteller. Born in 1924 to a German sodbuster farmer, Henry Otto Peterson and schoolmarm, Mary Blyth Peterson, Jewell was their third child of five. Jewell attended country school and Cut Bank High School. After high school, she was a telephone operator for the Cut Bank party line system. Jewell married Robert Walter Wolk and they raised seven children in Cut Bank. She found her quilting passion after her seven children left home. She was a strong believer in the art form of storytelling, which she felt was becoming lost in the multi-media age.

Each new quilt that Jewell made started with a question, launching Jewell on a research adventure. It would take her one to three years to fully develop the theme of each quilt.
As Jewell entered her 80’s, she was going blind, and eventually had to pack away her fabric, thread and needles and stop making her story quilts. The object of her quilts is not perfection in art nor in stitch, but in the story it depicts.

Each quilt tells a story, taking about 45 minutes to cover. Her quilts have traveled extensively, have been widely published and documented, and have been used for many storytelling events. Her daughter Jean is creating a booklet for each quilt, and presents a portion of the collection in this Storied Design exhibition.

Jean Wakely
Jean’s storytelling with her mother’s quilts has taken her across the county to many quilter and museum programs. Jean is currently creating booklets documenting each of her mother’s quilts and the stories they tell. To book Jean as a speaker, to find out more information about the quilts, visit www.StoryQuiltProject.com

Free Lunch & Learn
2017-01-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2017-02-04 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! Jean Wakely leads guests through The Jewell Wolk Story Quilt Project, a collection of 11 story quilts created over a period of 20 years by Jewell Wolk (1924-2011) of Cut Bank, Montana. The quilts depict a wide scope of topics from Jewell’s childhood memories, her children’s lives, women’s history and biblical storytelling. Jewell left her quilts to her eldest daughter, Jean, who manages the project in Jewell’s honor. At each hour-long Lunch and Learn, Jean will share Jewell’s artistic process and cover the stories included in one of her mother’s quilts, including time for questions from attendees. Guests should bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or call 507-645-8877

January 18 11:30-12:30 The Time & Life of Ruth quilt
January 25 11:30-12:30 Women of the Plains quilt
February 4 11:30-12:30 The Purple Sandwich quilt
Jewell Wolk
Jewell was a student of life, a teacher at heart, and a curious person about life. She was also an extraordinary artist and creative storyteller. Born in 1924 to a German sodbuster farmer, Henry Otto Peterson and schoolmarm, Mary Blyth Peterson, Jewell was their third child of five. Jewell attended country school and Cut Bank High School. After high school, she was a telephone operator for the Cut Bank party line system. Jewell married Robert Walter Wolk and they raised seven children in Cut Bank. She found her quilting passion after her seven children left home. She was a strong believer in the art form of storytelling, which she felt was becoming lost in the multi-media age.

Each new quilt that Jewell made started with a question, launching Jewell on a research adventure. It would take her one to three years to fully develop the theme of each quilt.
As Jewell entered her 80’s, she was going blind, and eventually had to pack away her fabric, thread and needles and stop making her story quilts. The object of her quilts is not perfection in art nor in stitch, but in the story it depicts.

Each quilt tells a story, taking about 45 minutes to cover. Her quilts have traveled extensively, have been widely published and documented, and have been used for many storytelling events. Her daughter Jean is creating a booklet for each quilt, and presents a portion of the collection in this Storied Design exhibition.

Jean Wakely
Jean’s storytelling with her mother’s quilts has taken her across the county to many quilter and museum programs. Jean is currently creating booklets documenting each of her mother’s quilts and the stories they tell. To book Jean as a speaker, to find out more information about the quilts, visit www.StoryQuiltProject.com

Artist Conversation
2017-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Northfield Library Upstairs Pye Meeting Room, 210 Washington Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for February 23: How to prepare for a juried show
Jill Ewald, a Northfield, MN artist working in painting and drawing will kick off the conversation with a brief overview of her knowledge and experiences on this topic. After this introduction, the rest of the time will be for attendees 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:

The business of art – taxes, taking payments, etc.
How to regularly show your work
Blogging for artists
Framing – simple DIY frames versus purchased frames – what works best?
Discussing local resources for supplies, such as handmade papers, presented byThe Sketchy Artist
What does success as an artist mean to you?
Activism & Art

Topic for March 23: How to apply for a grant
Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

"Artopia" Opens Northfield Area All-School Show
2017-03-15 12:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Artopia
Northfield Area All-School Show
March 15-April 8, 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 2D and 3D 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 1 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 Sponsor:
Professional Pride Realty, LLC

2016-17 Gallery Season sponsored by:

The Studio - FREE Drop-in Studio
2017-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Supported by YouthBank, this is a FREE drop-in open studio for middle school and high school youth. Stop by with your friends and get creative! Art-making supplies will be available.

"6 Fifths" Exhibition Opens
2017-04-13 12:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
St. Olaf and Carleton 5th-Year EA Exhibition
Every year, a select group of senior art majors are invited to continue their studies at St. Olaf College and Carleton College as part of a 5th-year emerging artist/education assistant program. The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to showcase these up-and-coming artists!
This exhibition consists of various pieces created during the duration of their 5th-year experience.

Exhibition Sponsor:

2016-17 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Artist Studio Visit
2017-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | MN
​Kathy Miller, well-known watercolor artist (visit her website) is hosting our third Studio Visit on Thursday, April 20 from 6 – 8 pm. We have 6 spaces remaining, please RSVP by Tuesday, April 18 if you would like to join us.
Have you ever wondered about how other artists work, and the spaces where they create? As part of our continuing efforts to connect artists, and provide opportunities for artist professional development, the Arts Guild is organizing regular Studio Visits.

Local, professional artists will host these Studio Visits for 8 – 12 guests. After a brief tour/ demo, this will be a time for guests to network and share stories. These visits are intended to provide a space for asking questions about techniques, the technical aspects of setting up or redoing a studio space, and for learning about how other working artists are creating.

The Studio – FREE Drop-in Studio
2017-04-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2017-05-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2017-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

Spring Art Series
2017-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
FREE for Youth and their Mentors, please contact your program manager to RVSP. Limited space available. All classes held in the downstairs art studio in the Northfield Arts Guild from 4-5 pm.
April 23 – Good Day Collage
May 21 – Creating Objects for Specific Purpose
June 11 – Creating Art that Looks Like Food

Sponsored by:

Supported in part by the Northfield Healthly Community Initiative, with contributions from Northfield Hospital & Clinics, and the United Way

Dance Concert
2017-05-13 15:00 - 16:30 | MN
Spring Dance Concert 2017

Saturday, May 13, 3:00 pm
Northfield High School Auditorium, 1400 Division St., Northfield
Tickets: $10/adult, $5/student & free/4 and under
Tickets will also be available at the door
All Northfield Arts Guild Classes will perform, incorporating all levels and styles of dance.
Spring Dance Concert Sponsor:

2016-17 Education Programs Season Sponsor

Artist Reception: Honors Art Show
2017-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Total Eclipse of the HE(ART)
Northfield High School Honors Art Show
May 17-June 10, 2017
Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, May 19 from 7 – 9 pm, with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

This exhibition features 25 amazing junior and senior student artists enrolled in Honors Art this year. They have each worked tirelessly to prepare cohesive and professional bodies of thematic work. This year’s group includes illustrators, painters, potters, sculptors, mixed media specialists, and computer illustrators.
Come celebrate these Honors Art students: Brynn Artley, Sophie Bernstorf, Katie Brust, Emma Byhre, Lina Colangelo, Evan Day Diggins, Hannah Edwards, Emily Eicher, Jonie Erickson, Gabi Estrada, Liz Evenson, Anne France, Emilia Fredrickson, Anna Hawkins-Saurer, May Hayes, Ellie Ims, Hannah Johnson, Olivia Keske, Maddie LaPanta, Caleb Leonard, Oliver Math, Christian Olsen, Noah Schomburg, Irene Stoutland & Marissa Thornton

Exhibition Sponsors:

2016-17 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Winter/Spring classes end
2017-05-28 | MN

Summer Classes begin
2017-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
