Give to the Max Day!
2017-11-16 00:01 - 23:59, 2018-11-15 (America/Chicago) | MN
Thank you for your support of the Northfield Arts Guild! Please consider a gift TODAY!

10 Reasons to Support the Arts from www.AmericansfortheArts.org
1. Arts promote true prosperity. The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us— fostering creativity, goodness, and beauty. The arts help us express our values, build bridges between cultures, and bring us together regardless of ethnicity, religion, or age. When times are tough, art is salve for the ache.
2. Arts improve academic performance. Students with an education rich in the arts have higher GPAs and standardized test scores, and lower drop-out rates—benefits reaped by students regardless of socio-economic status. Students with 4 years of arts or music in high school average 100 points better on their SAT scores than students with just one-half year of arts or music.
3. Arts strengthen the economy. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the arts and culture sector represents 3.25 percent of the nation’s GDP—a larger share of the economy than tourism and agriculture. The nonprofit arts industry alone generates $135 billion in economic activity annually (spending by organizations and their audiences) that supports 4.1 million jobs and generates $22.3 billion in government revenue.
4. Arts are good for local merchants. Attendees at nonprofit arts events spend $24.60 per person, per event, beyond the cost of admission on items such as meals, parking, and babysitters. Attendees who live outside the county in which the arts event takes place spend twice as much as their local counterparts ($39.96 vs. $17.42)—valuable revenue for local businesses and the community.
5. Arts drive tourism. Arts travelers are ideal tourists, staying longer and spending more to seek out authentic cultural experiences. The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that the percentage of international travelers including museum visits on their trip has grown steadily since 2003 (18 to 24 percent). The share attending concerts and theater performances has grown from 14 to 17 percent since 2003.
6. Arts are an export industry. U.S. exports of arts goods (e.g., movies, paintings, jewelry) grew to $72 billion in 2011, while imports were just $25 billion—a $47 billion arts trade surplus.
7. Arts spark creativity and innovation. The Conference Board reports that creativity is among the top 5 applied skills sought by business leaders—with 72 percent saying creativity is of high importance when hiring. The biggest creativity indicator? A college arts degree. Their Ready to Innovate report concludes, “The arts—music, creative writing, drawing, dance—provide skills sought by employers of the 3rd millennium.” Nobel laureates in the sciences are 17 times more likely to be actively engaged in the arts than average scientists.
8. Arts have social impact. University of Pennsylvania researchers have demonstrated that a high concentration of the arts in a city leads to higher civic engagement, more social cohesion, higher child welfare, and lower poverty rates. A vibrant arts community ensures that young people are not left to be raised solely in a pop culture and tabloid marketplace.
9. Arts improve healthcare. Nearly one-half of the nation’s healthcare institutions provide arts programming for patients, families, and even staff. 78 percent deliver these programs because of their healing benefits to patients—shorter hospital stays, better pain management, and less medication.
10. Arts mean business. The Creative Industries are arts businesses that range from nonprofit museums, symphonies, and theaters to for-profit film, architecture, and design companies. A 2014 analysis of Dun & Bradstreet data counts 750,453 businesses in the U.S. involved in the creation or distribution of the arts that employ 3.1 million people—representing 4.2 percent of all businesses and 2.2 percent of all employees, respectively.

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

Crazy Daze @ the Guild
2018-07-26 07:00 - 15:00 | MN
The Guild will join the fun once again this year during Northfield’s Crazy Daze on Thursday, July 26, with free Inspiration Station art making from 9:00am to 12:00pm, and Crazy Daze pricing on selected fine art, art supplies, costume hats and theater season tickets throughout the day.

Art & Ale 2018
2018-08-18 19:00 - 22:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us for the 4th annual Art & Ale party that supports creativity at the Northfield Arts Guild!

JOIN US FOR THE PARTY

IT JUST GOT BIGGER…

With CRAFT and ONE-OF-A-KIND BEER by

Gabe Meerts (Rye Pale Ale)
Tad Swedin (British Ale)
Stephen Van (Australian Sparkling Ale w/ Norwegian yeast)
Jay Demas (Belgian single)
Eric Hazlet (Kolsch)
Jake Melby (NEIPA, Brett IPA, Evergreen Norwegian, Wit)
Julie Neiworth
plus

Chapel Brewing (Blood Orange Pale Ale)

Tanzenwald Brewing

And MUSIC by

Arlo Cristofaro
Thea Groth
Daniel Groll
Irish Folk Ensemble
Benson Ramsey
Spare Niche Jazz
with the HOT SPOT HOUSE BAND

PLUS,

one day only to get our first ever

limited edition Art & Ale print by Doug Bratland

ooooo

PRICES

Early Entry Tickets: $55 for one, $50 ea. for two+ (includes a commemorative mug per person)
General Admission Tickets: $40 for one, $35 ea. for two+

This is a 21+ event. IDs will be checked at the door.

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Art & Ale Sponsored by

Armory Square

Special thanks to every brewer, artist, musician and volunteer who makes this event possible – and to our event supporters:

Hot Spot music is your local
music incubator!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Early Entry (7-10:30pm):
$55 in advance ($50 each for 2+ tickets)
$60 each at the door
General Admission (8-10:30pm)
$40 in advance ($35 each for 2+ tickets)
$45 each at the door

Riverfront Fine Arts Festival
2018-09-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2018-09-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Riverfront Fine Arts Festival
The Riverfront Fine Arts Festival began in the 1970s! Currently, it takes place on the second weekend of September and runs in conjunction with the Defeat of Jesse James Days. Set along the idyllic Cannon River walkway, over 65 fine artists and craftspersons sell their work – ceramics, jewelry, paintings, fiber, wood and steel – there is something for everyone!
September 8 & 9, 2018
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm both days
Rain or shine!

Volunteer Opportunity: Help the artists at Riverfront Fine Arts Festival!

During the weekend of September 8 & 9, 2018 you can help the exhibiting artists make this event a success! Help direct artist traffic, unload vehicles, make coffee, deliver water and snacks to artists, hand out fliers, lead an art demo, and more!

We’d love your help! Email Volunteer Manager, Megan Proft: megan@northfieldartsguild.org
2018 Exhibiting Artists

Artist Name | Business Name | Medium
Dave Angell, Angell’s Images, Photography
Charlotte Babler, Kids for Thought, Author
Selena Bergstrom, Painting, printmaking
Amy C Brown, Sweet Creek Originals, Jewelry
Bob Carter, BC Stonewear, Jewelry
Chris Casper, Emergent Visions, Photography
Cathy Collison, Trinket Foundry, Glass
Carla Cooper, CeeCee Designs, Jewelry
Robert Dammer, Wood Art By Bob, Wood
Dawnette Davis, A Fanciful Vision, Fiber Arts
Ryan Dawald, RD Jewelry, Jewelry
Patsy Dew, Patsy Dew Pix, Photography
Solveig Dittmann, Solveig Dittmann Designs, Jewelry
Sarah Flicek, Felixery LLC, Jewelry
Jesse and Angela Fredrickson, Mousework Glass, Blown Glass
Rick and Maryann Frietsche, Silver Studio Jewelry Artists, Jewelry
M. Kelly Frost, Frost Custom Jewelry, Jewelry
Bradley D Hall, Photography
Laura Heiman, Schoolhouse Apiary, Honey
Melissa Henning, Melissa Henning, Ceramics
Sharon K Henry, Sharon K Henry , Painting, Author
LuAnn Heyer, Annabelle Creations, Fiber
Doug Hilden, Reboot Bots, Mixed Media
Lori Hungerholt, Roots River Baskets, Baskets
Dawn Hutton, DMaliaDesigns, Jewelry
Curtis Ingvoldstad, Sculpture by Curtis Ingvoldstad , Wood Sculpture
Rose-Marie James, Dream in Glass Studio, Glass
Carla Kennedy, KlayPotz, Ceramics
Becky Korbel, Red Sky Beads, Jewelry
Andrew Kringen, Andrew Kringen, Wood
Kari Kruempel, Kari K Art, Mixed Media
Heather Lawrenz, Lawrenz Jewelry, Jewelry
Lynn Lentz, Stella Sparrow, Jewelry
Melissa Manley, Just for Fun Jewelry, Jewelry
Dennis McClintock, Dennis McClintock PhotoGraphics, Photography
Layl McDill, Clay Squared to Infinity, Sculpture
Meghan Nelson, Dottir, Jewelry
Erica Ness, Wool-EN-Design, Fiber
Kathy Nickell, Designed By Kat, Glass
Amy Palmer, Amy Maxine Photography, Photography
Sue Pariseau, Sue Pariseau Pottery, Ceramics
Andrea Pesses, Groveland Confections, Chocolate
David Peterson, Turned Wood Bowls, Wood
Jessica Prill, Jessica Leigh Designs, Jewelry
Linda Quimby, Linda Quimby Art, Mixed Media
Jodi and Kim Reinardy, Art in the Garden, Steel
David and Kathleen Reiners, Weirhair Custom Fishing Rods, Fishing Rods
Wanda Scanlan, Wanda Scanlan Ceramics, Ceramics
Ishrat Sharmin, Artistic Henna, Henna
Rick Stockwell, Rick Stockwell Photography, Photography
Nancy Stroessner, Prairie Sun Design, Fiber
Candace Sykora, Candy Made, Candles, soap
Katie Teesdale, Teesdale Studios, Ceramics
Geralyn Thelen, Just Me Geralyn and Glass, Glass
Jim Thurs, Perennial Steel LLC, Steel
Dave & Kathy Towley, David Towley Woodworking, Wood
Barbara Troje, Prairie Harvest, Naturals/Beeswax
Nick & Dan Varner, Nuttin Like It!, Artisan Nuts
Kristin Vogel, K Vogel Art, Mixed Media
Lee Ann Wahi, Pure Serendipity, Weaving
Meigan Westermann, Meigan Westermann, Jewelry
Hannah Winter, Coin Gypsy, Clothing and wood
Jennifer Wolcott, Wolcott Art, Steel

Interested in exhibiting? The application deadline for participating in our 2018 festival has passed.
To apply for our 2019 festival, please email heather@northfieldartsguild.org to be notified of when applications are available in March, 2019.
Questions? Please email the Visual Arts Manager, Heather Lawrenz: heather@northfieldartsguild.org

Monster Drawing Rally
2019-07-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Imminent Brewing, 519 Division Street S. #2, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Monster Drawing Rally
Tuesday, July 23 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Imminent Brewing, 519 Division Street S. #2
Join us for the Guild’s first annual live drawing event and fundraiser!
Come see live art making, collect art and enjoy the night accompanied by live music and Imminent Brewing’s beer selection (cash bar) and Food Truck!
The event will feature leading regional artists making artworks side-by-side. During the evening, nearly 30 area artists will continually create works in a variety of scale, complexity and subject matter. Once an artist completes a drawing, it is then hung on the wall for viewing, and visitors can then purchase completed works of art for just $30 each. All proceeds directly support the Northfield Arts Guild.
This is a fantastic opportunity to collect a piece of art by your favorite artist!
Special thanks to Imminent Brewing for supporting this event.
$5 admission
Every drawing is $30

No paper tickets are needed for this event; all attendees will be put on a Welcome List at the door.
The artists generously donating their time and talents include:

Ann Beimers
Matt Bowers
Dan Bruggeman
Toni Easterson
Jill Ewald
Julie Fakler
Leander Fried
Madeline Garcia
Maurice Gibbs
Mary Griep
David Huyck
Lilla Johnson
Marsha Kitchel
David Lefkowitz
Glynnis Lessing
Liz Miller
Mary Malone
Laura Nakasaka
Katherine Norrie
Clara Peterson
Julia Radtke
Noah Schomburg
Fred Somers
Laura Stack
Mar Valdecantos
Michon Weeks
Evan Weselmann

AND MORE!

Crazy Daze at the Guild!
2019-07-25 07:00 - 15:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Guild will join the fun once again this year during Northfield’s Crazy Daze on Thursday, July 25, with free Inspiration Station art making from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and Crazy Daze pricing on selected fine art, art supplies, costumes and theater season tickets throughout the day.

You Make Our Light Shine! fundraiser event
2021-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | MN
YOU MAKE OUR LIGHT SHINE!
APRIL 15, 7 PM
On Thursday, April 15 at 7 pm, join us for the Guild’s “You Make Our Light Shine” virtual fundraiser event! After joining your “table”, enjoy an inspirational half-hour of entertainment and speakers, featuring performances and testimonials by Guild artists, supporters, donors and students. These speakers and performers will remind us all of what the Guild has done for the community, and where it’s going, all while sharing our vision for a more inclusive – and creative – Northfield.
During the event:

Meet the new Executive Director, Andrea Sjogren!
Enjoy a performance by Guild Theater favorites Steve Lawler and Kyra Reverman, singing “Found/Tonight” which is a totally cool mash-up of the songs “The Story of Tonight” from “Hamilton” and “You Will Be Found” from “Dear Evan Hansen”.
Experience Northfield Poet Laureate, Rob Hardy, reciting an original poem he wrote and composed for the occasion.
Listen to an original song composed by Northfield Arts Guild alum, and award-winning NYC writer/composer, Karl Amundson, created for the event. Karl will also give his testimonial on how the Guild influenced his artistic journey.
Enjoy this playlist created by our Youth Board Members!

Email the Guild at office@northfieldartsguild.org to be invited to participate and connect with a Board member’s virtual table! When you RSVP you will receive the Zoom link.
Your support fuels our mission to inspire artists of all ages and skill levels with inclusive opportunities, connect audiences to new art and ideas, and grow our increasingly diverse audience to strengthen our community.
HELP THE GUILD REACH OUR $50,000 GOAL FOR THIS EVENT!

GIVE NOW!

Many thanks to our event sponsors – You Make Our Light Shine!

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Esperanza en Acción: Cafe Literario y Tregua / Respite
2026-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Una noche para reunirnos, compartir y apoyar el trabajo comunitario / A night to gather, connect, and support community work
Musica en vivo, comida, recaudación de fondos
Live music, food, fundraising
Please join our friends at Esperanza en Acción at the Guild (304 Division) on Saturday, February 14 from 7 – 9 pm for a night to gather, connect, and support community work. The event is free but we’re asking you to support Esperanza’s cultural programming with a contribution. There will be live music, food, and lots of fun. Congratulations to George Zuccolotto on his artwork in our Up Gallery.
https://ci.ovationtix.com/36853/store/donations/58188

(Canceled, due to Weather) Fine Art Fundraiser for Northfield Supporting Neighbors
2026-03-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Water Street Studios (411 Water St.), 411 Water St. S, Northfield, 55057, United States
A curated show of fine art donated from local artists with 100% of sales to benefit Northfield Supporting Neighbors
Water Street Studios
1-5 PM

Guild Fundraiser @ Reunion 2026
2026-04-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Reunion, 501 Division Street S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
We’re gearing up for our annual fundraiser, and this year, we are back again at Reunion! The 2026 Guild Fundraiser at Reunion promises another fantastic evening filled with excellent food, drinks, entertainment, and fun — all to support the Guild’s mission of making art accessible for everyone in the community.
Early bird tickets are available through April 1 at a discounted price of $60. Regularly priced tickets sales will begin April 2 at $75 each.
We hope you can join us to mingle and make art happen! Get your tickets here.
