Open Art
2019-06-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Drop in for a minute or stay for a while and create with your family! Make a planned craft or let your creativity guide your art making. Supplies will be available for artists of all ages! No registration required.

Check out all the Guild’s Community Art Making events!

Our Children, Our World
2019-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Middle School Auditorium, 2200 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
THURSDAY, June 20, 2019 at 7:00pm
Northfield Middle School Auditorium
Tickets are $15.00

Our Children, Our World features the music of esteemed Northfield composer Dan Kallman, who dedicates this concert to the celebration of nature, emphasizing the need to leave a livable planet to our children.

The first half will include compositions for children’s choir and solo performers. After intermission, you’ll be treated to Kallman works in a variety of styles, including jazz/pop/rock influenced music, some of which have never been heard before. The final pieces will feature current high school age singers joined by alums from the last two decades.

The concert features Northfield connected musicians and is sponsored by the Northfield Arts Guild. Local musicians extraordinaire Liz Shepley and Steve Jennings are co-producing this event.

Join us!

Free Lunch & Learn: Nerstrand Big Woods & Climate Change
2019-06-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Climate Change & Nerstrand Big Woods Forest Death
Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division Street
Wednesday, June 26 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
The community is invited to this free event! Come learn about how Climate Change is affecting a favorite place for locals (and visitors) to hike, picnic, camp and explore. Neil Slifka, Area Resource Specialist | Parks and Trails, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) will present his first-hand knowledge on the forest death happening in the Nerstrand Big Woods State Park:

How the affected forest is changing.
Some areas of forest are dying due to a changing climate.
Rain is falling differently than in the past.
Climate and soil define what type of forest can grow on a landscape.
Ash trees tolerate wet soil and this has its own problems.
Based on the data, what forest management actions the MNDNR is implementing.

After Neil presents, there will be time for audience questions. Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please RSVP by June 25 to attend by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507-645-8877 x4.

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.
2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

We Are Water: Watershed supported by:
Professional Drive Dental Group

We Are Water: Watershed partners:

Grand Opening Celebration
2019-06-29 10:00 - 14:00
Grand Opening Celebration for We Are Water: Watershed
June 14 – July 27, 2019

A community-wide exhibition examining the central nature of water in our daily lives featuring artists who live and work within the Cannon River Watershed: Allison Albright, Toni Easterson, Gail Gates, Jay Johnson, David Killen, Matt Klooster, Sharol Nau, Meg Ojala, Cheryl Ramette, Rebecca Tolle and Gregory Wilkins. This exhibition runs concurrently with We Are Water Museum Exhibit.
Grand Opening Party for We Are Water: Watershed and We Are Water Museum Exhibit
June 29, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Northfield Arts Guild & Perlman Teaching Museum, Braucher Gallery
Weitz Center for Creativity, Carleton College
Please join us for an Artist Reception at Northfield Arts Guild from 10-11 am, immediately followed by an art walk to the Weitz Center. Reception, guided tours of exhibit, music, presentation by MN State Agency staff, local officials, Water Bar, and family-friendly, water-themed art making activities at the Weitz Center from 10 am-2 pm.
www.crwp.net/events
https://mnhum.org/we-are-water-mn/

Coming in July

Artist Receptions & Outdoor Short Films
July 12, 7:30-10:30 pm
On Friday, July 12, please join us in our Main Gallery for a Reception for the 11 artists featured in We Are Water: Watershed, from 7:30-9:30 pm (Artist Remarks at 8:30 pm), and in our Up Gallery, for a SEMAC Capstone Event and Reception for Mary Ellen Frame’s Seeing Our Cannon River exhibition from 7:30-9:30 pm (remarks at 7:30 pm). These receptions immediately followed by an outdoor screening by Cannon River Watershed Partnership (CRWP) of water-themed short films projected onto the Guild building. Refreshments will be served.
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.
2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

We Are Water: Watershed supported by:
Professional Drive Dental Group

We Are Water: Watershed collaborators:

Free Lunch & Learn: Create a Water Journal
2019-07-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Workshop: Create a Water Journal

Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division Street
Wednesday, July 10 11:30 am – 1 pm

Eat, Relax & Create!
The community is invited to this free workshop! Artist Jeff Rathermel will guide attendees of this free Make-n-Take workshop through creating a journal using the double pamphlet stitch technique. Participants will leave with a finished journal containing easy ways for everyone to protect our water resources.
Open to all ages, youth under 14, please bring an adult. All supplies for the journal will be provided, and guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507-645-8877

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.
2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

We Are Water: Watershed supported by:
Professional Drive Dental Group

We Are Water: Watershed collaborators:

Artist Receptions & Outdoor Short Films
2019-07-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Artist Receptions & Outdoor Short Films
July 12, 7:30-10:30 pm
On Friday, July 12, please join us in our Main Gallery from 7:30-9:30 pm (Artist Remarks at 8:30 pm) for a Reception for the 11 artists featured in our exhibition We Are Water: Watershed: Allison Albright, Toni Easterson, Gail Gates, Jay Johnson, David Killen, Matt Klooster, Sharol Nau, Meg Ojala, Cheryl Ramette, Rebecca Tolle, & Gregory Wilkins.
And in our Up Gallery, please join us for a SEMAC Capstone Event and Reception for Mary Ellen Frame’s Seeing Our Cannon River Watershed exhibition from 7:30-9:30 pm (remarks at 7:30 pm).
Short Films
These receptions immediately followed by an outdoor screening by Cannon River Watershed Partnership (CRWP) of water-themed short films projected onto the Guild building from the Contented Cow patio.
Migrate by Areca Roe, Waterway Jay by Brenda Piekarski (featuring Jay Gustafson), Alice’s Garden by Jenny Plevin, Terrarium by Brian Yulo Ng, Through the Storm: Waves for Water and the Caribbean Hurricane Relief Initiative by Greg McKillop, and Downstream by Casey Beck.

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.
2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

We Are Water: Watershed supported by:
Professional Drive Dental Group

We Are Water: Watershed collaborators:

Curious Incident Auditions
2019-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
https://northfieldartsguild.org/theater/auditions/

Rachel's "New Stage" Party!
2019-07-19 17:00 - 19:00 | The Contented Cow, 302 Division Street B, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Please join us in thanking Rachel Haider for her tremendous contributions to the Guild and Northfield and wishing her well at a farewell reception at the The Contented Cow (302 Division Street) on Friday, July 19 from 5-7 pm.
We are so happy for Rachel as she embarks on her retirement, and we are deeply thankful for her visionary work as the Guild’s Performing Arts Manager!
We hope you can join us at the Cow (on the patio) on July 19!

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.

Shape & Form Opens
2019-08-01 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Shape & Form
August 1 – August 31, 2019

This thematic exhibition offers a dynamic lesson in how similar shapes and forms can have a wide range of interpretations and meanings. Four MN Artists: Jeffrey Hansen, April Malphurs, Richard Mittlestadt and Katie Teesdale will present works created through complex artistic processes in glass, ceramics and acrylic painting.
Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, August 2, from 7 – 9 pm, with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Shape & Form supported by:

"Baggage" Capstone Event
2019-08-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Baggage: Immigrants

by Isabella Rose
August 1-31, 2019
Isabella Rose’s solo exhibition is a snapshot of her long-term project featuring mixed media collages inside suitcases interpreting personal interviews. This series features the life stories of three immigrants. She received a SEMAC Emerging Artist grant for this project.
SEMAC Capstone Event: Friday August 2, 6:30 pm

Rose’s art explores what makes people who they are, the parts we hide and the parts we share. The parts of people that seem inconsequential interest her, the parts that are not perfect or pretty, but add up to make them whole. Through her art she wants to share these facets of people unprocessed and raw. Her desire is to create unease by revealing the beauty in the imperfect and broken. She hopes this unease leads to reflection, connection, and empathy.
Isabella Rose was born and raised in Northfield, MN and graduated from the Northfield ALC in 2018. She has worked with numerous Minnesota artists in Northfield and the Twin Cities and currently lives in St Paul. She will be attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the fall.

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.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Reception for Krisi Lillie: Tiny Impressions
2019-08-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Krisi Lillie: Tiny Impressions
August 1 – August 31, 2019

In the Guild Members Gallery. This exhibition features oil paintings by Krisi Lillie which explore the landscape of Southern Minnesota.
Artist Statement:
Tiny Impressions reflects my interpretation of the natural beauty that surrounds us, providing endless compositions to paint. I am especially intrigued by the moods of the clouds. My primary focus is to portray nature in a whimsical, semi-abstract fashion as opposed to a more literal depiction. I reach this goal by selecting a creative color palette which I apply with a painting knife to generate movement, texture, and a modicum of whimsy.

Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, August 2, from 7 – 9 pm. Refreshments will be served.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Tiny Impressions supported by:

Post-show Discussion with Kari Halker-Saathoff
2019-08-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us for a post-show discussion with Kari Halker-Saathoff on Sunday, August 4 at the Guild Theater.

Special exhibition at the Guild Theater
Odysseus and Penelope: The Long Journey showcases the work of Kari Halker-Saathoff, who has always been fascinated with stories of adventure. In creating her interpretation, Kari fashioned images on ceramic vessels that represent Penelope’s remarkable story, while her illustrations tell the story of Odysseus. For many, even those who have not read Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus’ adventures are part of our cultural knowledge. Given this familiarity, Halker-Saathoff depicts his journey within the mythological time period while reimagining the timeless and transcendent story – a story that has stayed with her throughout the years.
While many of the illustration titles are inspired by the text of The Odyssey, in contrast, the titles accompanying each of Penelope’s vessels are inspired by the Women’s March of 2017, as well as current news stories. Halker-Saathoff has purposely chosen to align Penelope’s heroic journey within the present context of female struggle and empowerment. Her ambition for this show is to illuminate the many parallels between the present and 650 B.C.E.

CASTastrophe2 Auditions
2019-08-06 18:30 - 20:30 | 411 West 3rd Street, Northfield, 55057, United States
Auditions for CASTastrophe2 are August 6th and 7th, 6:30 to 8:30pm, with director Pauline Jennings: 404 Plum Street , Northfield. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot by emailing the director at eniluap.jennings@gmail.com
Auditions Requirement: Pick a song to sing that has backing tracks on YouTube (karaoke) and shows emotional, dynamic and vocal range. Or, bring along your proposed scene/monologue to perform.

What is CASTastrophe2?

Northfield’s brightest stars perform songs and scenes from roles in which they would NEVER be cast. The results are a thrilling and hilarious musical revue! In fact, it’s so much fun, we’ve brought it back for a second year to honor and benefit the Guild.
Join the Guild and Rebound Enterprises as they present the 2nd year of a blow-the-doors-off-CASTastrophe! It’s SO big this year, we’re performing at Armory Square!
Performances:
Thursday, September 26, 2019 @ 7:30pm
Friday, September 27, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 29, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
Venue: Armory Square, 519 Division St S, Northfield
CASTastrophe 2 is sponsored and made possible by:

Works In Progress Artist Mixer
2019-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | 411 West 3rd Street, Northfield, 55057, United States
Join us for an Artist Mixer on Thursday, Aug 8 | 6-8 pm at Corks & Pints, 22 Fourth St NE, Faribault!
The Paradise Center for the Arts and the Northfield Arts Guild are proud to co-host this opportunity for visual artists to connect. Bring in a current piece (in-progress or recently finished) and your ideas to discuss in an encouraging, low-pressure environment.
Don’t have a current work to share? No problem! Come to meet and
mingle with area visual artists. This Artist Mixer is FREE & open
artists at all levels – bring a friend!
RSVP by Aug 6 info@paradisecenterforthearts.org · 507.332.7372 x4

60th Anniversary Kickoff Ice Cream Social
2019-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
All are invited to a celebration of the Northfield Arts Guild’s 60th Anniversary
Join us on our anniversary for an ice cream social to celebrate the Guild and Myrna Johnson – who helped launch the Guild on August 20, 1959!

Tuesday, August 20
6:30-8:00 pm
Northfield Arts Guild Theater

Enjoy fun flavors of ice cream!
Celebrate 60 years – and Myrna Johnson Day!
Learn about our upcoming anniversary season of arts programming!
Admission and ice cream are free!

The event also gives us the opportunity to thank Myrna Johnson – whose contributions helped launch, shape and sustain the Guild from our founding in 1959 to the present! The City of Northfield has declared August 20, 2019 as Myrna Johnson Day!

It’s not a celebration without you – we hope to see you!

Riverfront Fine Arts Festival
2019-09-07 - 2019-09-08 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., 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 7 & 8, 2019
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 7 & 8, 2019 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
2019 Exhibiting Artists

Artist Name | Business Name | Medium
Northfield Arts Guild Artist / Info Tent
Northfield Arts Guild’s Inspiration Station
Indicates new artist

Michelle Ahlers, Demichellah, Jewelry
Dave Angell, Angell’s Images, Photography
Selena Bergstrom, Bergstrom Studios, Painting, printmaking
Amy Brown, Sweet Creek Originals, Jewelry
Bud Bullivant, Wired by Bud, Sculpture
Bob Carter, BC Stonewear, Jewelry
Cathy Collison, Cathy Collison Ornaments, Glass
Carla Cooper, CeeCee Designs, Jewelry
Tom Cornish, Tom Cornish LLC, Fused Glass
Creating Community Club, Painting, Jewelry, Ceramics
Terri Crandall, Crandall Glass Crafts, Stained Glass
Robert Dammer, Wood Art By Bob, Wood
Michelle Danielson, Red Tent Henna, Henna
Dawnette Davis, A Fanciful Vision, Fiber Arts
Ryan Dawald, RD Jewelry, Jewelry
Mike Denney, Good Wolf Bowls, Turned Wood
Patsy Dew, Patsy Dew Pix, Photography
Solveig Dittmann, Solveig Dittmann Designs, Jewelry
Gretchen Fierke, Seams Knotty, Textiles
Sarah Flicek, Felixery LLC, Jewelry
Robin Flint, Robin’sBest – Artwork by Flint, Drawing, Painting
Jesse and Angela Fredrickson, Mousework Glass, Blown Glass
M. Kelly Frost, Frost Custom Jewelry, Jewelry
Gail Gates, Aging Schmaging, Photography
Melissa Henning, Melissa Henning, Ceramics
LuAnn Heyer, Annabelle Creations, Textiles
Lori Hungerholt, Roots River Baskets, Baskets
Dawn Hutton, DMaliaDesigns, Jewelry
Rose-Marie James, Dream in Glass Studio, Glass
Marla Juhl, DAriann’s Girls, Inc., Clothing
Michaelene Karlen, Ballerina Botanicals, Organic Skincare
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 arts
Kathy Nickell, Designed By Kat, Glass
David Nyssen, Davey’s Art Studio, Printmaking, Painting
Sue Pariseau, Sue Pariseau Pottery, Ceramics
Andrea Pesses, Groveland Confections, Chocolate
David Peterson, Turned Wood Bowls, Wood
Louisa Podlich, A MANO, Ceramics
Jessica Prill, Jessica Leigh Designs, Jewelry
Wanda Scanlan, Wanda Scanlan Ceramics, Ceramics
Deborah Stevens, Deborah Stevens Author.com, Author
Nancy Stroessner, Prairie Sun Design, Textiles
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
Kara Verhage & Alison Bettin, Tiny Spoons, Artisan Desserts
Dennis & Karen Vinar, How Did You Find Me…After All These Years , Authors
Kristin Vogel, K Vogel Art, Mixed Media
Meigan Westermann, Meigan Westermann, Jewelry
Hannah Winter, Coin Gypsy, Clothing, wood
Craig Wojciechowski, Ledge Wood Creations, Wood
Jennifer Wolcott, Wolcott Art, Steel

FREE Lunch & Learn with Wendell Arneson
2019-09-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Process & Chance
Eat, relax, and be transported by the power of storytelling!
Experienced and novice artists and art appreciators alike will enjoy this event featuring, Wendell Arneson! During this presentation Wendell will demonstrate his process for creating his artwork, and how embracing chance can lead to new ideas and starting points when creating art. This Lunch & Learn will include an opportunity for attendees to participate in the demonstration to co-create with Wendell, and will include time for questions. Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507-645-8877 x 4.

Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Wednesday, September 18 11:30 am -12:30 pm

Pieta Brown 411 Concert
2019-09-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7:30 – 10 pm
Northfield Arts Guild Theater
“This record marks a major shift for me,” says Brown. “The songs mirror so many transitions: in my musical life, in my home life, in my creative life, in my country. I’ve been hovering at a crossroads, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one.”
Hailed as a “self-styled poetess, folk goddess and country waif” by the BBC, Brown has first came to international prominence with the release of her debut album in 2002. Over the past 17 years, she has toured the US and Europe and released seven critically acclaimed records, prompting NPR to applaud her moody, ethereal,” songwriting and the New York Times to praise her “sweet, smoky voice.”
Read more about Pieta Brown

Many thanks to our sponsors:

Additional support by our Media Sponsor,
our Lodging Sponsor and our Beverage Sponsors

Artist Mixer at Reunion
2019-09-25 16:30 - 18:00 | 411 West 3rd Street, Northfield, 55057, United States
Brand new artist?
Been an artist for a long time?
Embarking on a new technique?
New to Northfield?
Lived here forever?
All of these are great reasons to join us at our next Mixer! For this event we’re going to meet at Reunion – fingers crossed it’ll be nice enough to be out on their upper deck! Enjoy appetizers & connecting with visual artists from our area. Bring a friend, all visual artists welcome! Enjoy appetizers & connecting with visual artists from our area. Bring a friend, all visual artists welcome!
Please RSVP by Sept 21 to heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877 x4

Headshot Happy Hour
2019-09-26 16:30 - 18:30 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
HEADSHOT HAPPY HOUR
Guild, 304 Division Street S
Thursday, Sept 26 (4:30-6:30 pm)
Elevate your online profile with professional photos for only $50! The Guild is proud to partner with Dan Iverson of Anthologie to offer business profile photo mini sessions at an amazing value. Join us to spruce up your dated online profile picture with a fresh, professional photo. Included with your session:

The time and talent of your professional photographer in a relaxed, natural light setting
Use to 2 unique final images in perpetuity
Final edits/enhancements of your 2 best pictures
Electronic delivery of files in high-resolution and web-resolution
Black-and-white and color versions of your pictures
Price: $50, paid directly to Anthologie

Reservations are required so please call (507) 645-8877 x4 or email heather@northfieldartsguild.org by September 20 to reserve your place.

CASTastrophe 2
2019-09-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Armory Square, 519 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Northfield’s brightest stars perform songs and scenes from roles in which they would NEVER be cast. The results are a thrilling and hilarious musical revue! In fact, it’s so much fun, we’ve brought it back for a second year to honor and benefit the Guild.
Join the Guild and Rebound Enterprises as they present the 2nd year of a blow-the-doors-off-CASTastrophe! It’s SO big this year, we’re performing at Armory Square!
Performances:
Thursday, September 26, 2019 @ 7:30pm
Friday, September 27, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 29, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Venue: Armory Square, 519 Division St S, Northfield

CASTastrophe 2 is sponsored and made possible by:

Open House and Artist Reception
2019-10-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Open House with our Annual Report
Oct 11 | 5:30-6:30 pm
The community is invited to an open house where you can enjoy art on every floor of the Guild, along with a special members/public report at 6 pm outlining the Guild’s accomplishments from our recently completed 2018-2019 fiscal year. As an added plus, the art studio will premier artist Wendell Arneson’s eight painting series inspired by the recent Northfield Shares a Dinner event.
This open house is immediately followed by the Artist Reception from 6:30-8:30 pm for our Foundations and Inspired Experimentation exhibitions; Artist Talks at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Artist Receptions
Oct 11 | 6:30-8:30 pm, Artist Talks | 7 pm
Foundations
Sept 6 – Oct 26, 2019
In the Guild’s Main Gallery
Foundations is our first exhibition celebrating our 60th Exhibition Season: Looking Back, Looking Forward!

This exhibition features the current work of long-time Guild Members Wendell Arneson, Mac Gimse, Chris Holmquist, Tim Lloyd, Riki Kölbl Nelson, Jan Shoger, and Frederick Somers. These artists have helped to establish, build and sustain the Guild in multiple capacities between 35 to 60 years.
Inspired Experimentation
Sept 6 – Dec 31, 2019
In the Guild’s Up Gallery.
An exhibition of artworks by adult students in the Guild’s Painting at Parkview class, which explore self-directed concepts and techniques led by long-time Guild member, and educator Riki Kölbl Nelson.
Featuring works by Allison Albright, Kathy Bjerke, Maryellen Bowe, Lois Godfrey, Nancy Johnson, Tom Kaiser, Maryann Kaul, Dawn E. Knutson, Callista Meyer, Laura Mondaca, Linda Olson, and Nancy Rechtzigel.

RSVP now for these special events associated with the Foundations exhibition:
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Process & Chance
Wednesday, September 18 11:30 am -12:30 pm
Experienced and novice artists and art appreciators alike will enjoy this event featuring Wendell Arneson. During this presentation Wendell will demonstrate his process for creating his artwork, and how embracing chance can lead to new ideas and starting points when creating art. This Lunch & Learn will include an opportunity for attendees to participate in the demonstration to co-create with Wendell, and will include time for questions. Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch.
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Artist Books
Friday, October 25 11:30 am -12:30 pm
Come learn more about Riki Kölbl Nelson’s artist books in the Foundations exhibition, and watch a brief demonstration about making a small booklet. Attendees are invited to ask questions, and will leave with instructions for making an artist book at home. Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch.
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Pastels with Fred Somers
Saturday, October 26 1:30-2:30 pm
Experienced and novice artists and art appreciators of all ages will enjoy this presentation! Come learn more about Fred Somers’ pastels in the Foundations exhibition, and his approach to creating his artworks. Attendees are invited to ask questions, and are welcome to bring a bag lunch.
Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Space is limited; please reserve your seat in these Lunch & Learns by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507-645-8877 x 4.

Stay tuned for details on these upcoming Studio Visits:
January, 2020 – Tim Lloyd
February, 2020 – Jan Shoger

FREE Lunch & Learn with Riki Kölbl Nelson
2019-10-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Artist Books
Experienced and novice artists and art appreciators alike will enjoy this presentation! Come learn more about Riki Kölbl Nelson’s artist books in the Foundations exhibition, and watch a brief demonstration about making a small booklet. Attendees are invited to ask questions, and will leave with instructions for making an artist book at home. Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch; space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507-645-8877 x 4.

Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Friday, October 25 11:30 am -12:30 pm

Free Lunch & Learn: Pastels with Fred Somers
2019-10-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Pastels with Fred Somers
Experienced and novice artists and art appreciators of all ages will enjoy this presentation! Come learn more about Fred Somers’ pastels in the Foundations exhibition, and his approach to creating his artworks. Attendees are invited to ask questions, and are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507-645-8877 x 4.

Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Saturday, October 26 1:30-2:30 pm

CVRO Tribute Concert
2019-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | First United Church of Christ, 300 Union St., Northfield, MN, 55057
Join us for the opening concert of CVRO’s 40th Anniversary Season
October 26, 2019 at 7pm at UCC Church, Northfield
October 27, 2019 at 3pm at St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls
Concert Program
– The Consecration of the House (overture) by Ludwig van Beethoven
– Fidelitas Tribute to Joseph Lee Heywood by Daniel Kallman, Narrated by Richard Collman
– Reformation Symphone by Felix Mendelssohn

2019-20 Season Sponsor

Concert Sponsor

With additional thanks to our Media Sponsor:

CVRO Tribute Concert
2019-10-27 15:00 - 17:00 | 411 West 3rd Street, Northfield, 55057, United States

FREE Workshop: The Anatomy of an Artist Statement
2019-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | 411 West 3rd Street, Northfield, 55057, United States
FREE WORKSHOP: The Anatomy of an Artist Statement
Corks & Pints Wine Bar | Tap House, 22 Fourth St NE, Faribault
Tuesday, October 29, 6-8 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)
Have you ever struggled with drafting an artist statement? The Guild and Paradise Center for the Arts are here to help! This collaborative offering is OPEN TO ARTISTS IN ALL DISCIPLINES, is sponsored by Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC), and features panelists with experience writing successful artist statements will share an overview of tips when writing an artist statement.
Panelists:
Paula Granquist is a writer working on a novel, short stories, and essays. She hosts ArtZany! on 95.1 FM The One
Joy Riggs is an award-winning writer, editor, lecturer, and author of Crackerjack Bands & Hometown Boosters.
Danny Saathoff is a professional visual artist, jewelry designer and fabricator as well as an instructor in Art at Carleton College.

Following the group presentation portion, attendees who’ve pre-registered, can participate in a 10-minute breakout review session for one-on-one help with their artist statement. Participants in the breakout sessions are invited to email in a sample artist statement the week before the workshop; RSVPs are required for participation in the review sessions with a panelist.

Refreshments and snacks will be available during the workshop for attendees in both parts; we encourage networking while artists are waiting for their session with a panelist. Space is limited; please reserve your spot by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507-645-8877 x 4.

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.

An Evening with the Founders
2019-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Armory Square, 519 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us for a wonderful evening of interviews with founders of several of our programs celebrating a benchmark anniversary! This event is free but please reserve your spot so we know that you’re coming. Check out who will be interviewed.
Northfield Arts Guild (celebrating 60 years)
Myrna Johnson, interviewed by Paula Granquist
Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (celebrating 40 years)
Paul Niemisto, interviewed by Paula Granquist
Young People’s Theater Workshops (celebrating 30 years)
Patsy Dew and Bob Gregory-Bjorklund, interviewed by Paula Granquist
Theater in the Park (celebrating 20 years)
Susan Carlson and Ann Etter, interviewed by Paula Granquist
