Northfield Arts Guild

Artist Conversation
2017-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Twisted Apples
2017-03-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
*Members please note: Because this is a special theater event, member vouchers may not be redeemed for Twisted Apples.*

Friday, March 17 at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 18 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 19 at 2:00pm
Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield

Listen to playwright Brendon Etter talk about Twisted Apples on MPR’s Art Hounds!
TWISTED APPLES: STORIES FROM WINESBURG, OHIO is a new music-theater piece based on Sherwood Anderson’s classic American novel Winesburg, Ohio. Created by librettist JIM PAYNE and composer ROBERT ELHAI, it tells the story of residents of Winesburg, as they struggle to overcome loneliness and isolation, and long to create a life of the imagination in a small town in the early 1900s.

The production is directed by Nautilus’ artistic director BEN KRYWOSZ, and features performers GARY BRIGGLE, JP FITZGIBBONS, JOSHUA HINCK, NORAH LONG, and ERIC MORRIS, with musical direction by JERRY RUBINO and JILL DAWE. The production is touring communities throughout Minnesota, thanks to a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. Nautilus commissioned and developed the work, and has presented semi-staged-workshop productions over the last few years in the Minnesota Fringe Festival.

Sherwood Anderson’s novel Winesburg, Ohio is a series of interconnected short stories, published in 1919. Seen as a precursor to the great American novelists such as Fitzgerald, Faulkner, and Hemingway, it is widely respected and now considered to be one of the most influential portraits of small-town life in the United States.

Honoring Anderson as their source material, Payne and Elhai have created an extraordinary trilogy of theatrical portraits. The score is rooted in musical Americana, including “roots“ orchestration (piano, violin, accordion, and string bass), in a vernacular folk style consistent with the characters’ rural culture and psychological state. Gorgeous melodies and expressive harmonies complement lyrics which are both clever and poignant, creating a masterpiece of musical storytelling that combines the accessibility of musical theater with the emotional scope of American opera.

TWISTED APPLES: STORIES FROM WINESBURG, OHIO consists of three one-act pieces: Act One is “Answered Prayers”, which tells of the Reverend Hartmann’s struggle with his sexual attraction to Kate Swift, the local high school teacher. Kate, in turn, is drawn to her former student George Willard, both as an intellectual protege and a possible lover. Act Two is “Untold Lies”, about farmhand Ray Pearson, whose friendship with a young co-worker re-ignites in Ray his own longing for domestic freedom and youthful aspirations. Act Three, “Twisted Apples”, tells of George’s mother Elizabeth Willard, her thwarted artistic ambitions, and her determination to ensure that George will not be railroaded into a conventional life of mediocrity.

AUDIENCES AND CRITICS RESPONSES:

ANSWERED PRAYERS: “Beautifully staged, gorgeous and evocative libretto and score, and knock-out singing / a human character study set to music and acted with superb and believable nuance / what a gorgeous show! / another fine example of how Nautilus and its typically superb composers, actors, and musicians pay attention to the subtle details that establish real characters and show us what they think and feel; they take away the extraneous, punctuate musically, and the heart reveals itself onstage”

UNTOLD LIES: “It’s hard to imagine a more deeply affecting work / The musical idiom is hearty Americana, with the simplicity of folk music and an operatic richness and complexity / the songs are beautifully complex and the singers and musicians are well up to their demands / gorgeous, moving, and beautifully done show / plenty of musically rewarding moments / the music and lyrics are rich and compelling / very well written, composed, and performed, this show is probably more folk opera than musical theatre, but utterly accessible”

TWISTED APPLES: “This show has been mounted by seasoned and richly talented professionals / the subtle, nuanced text is amplified by delicate, gossamer music / an excellent script and some truly gorgeous music, approachable and singable, yet boasting Charles Ives-like intensity / breath-taking; heart-wrenching; quietly powerful; beautiful / both the music and the libretto are fantastic; poetic, yet always serving to develop the characters and story / it gives beauty and nobility and a clear voice to natural facts that are easy to repress / as usual, Nautilus comes through with top quality in all aspects.”

ABOUT NAUTILUS MUSIC-THEATER:

Nautilus provides opportunities for the artistic growth of music-theater artists who create, develop, and produce new operas and other forms of music-theater that are emotionally expansive, dramatically engaging, and spiritually stimulating. Since 1986, Nautilus has been dedicated to the development of new work, along with innovative productions of existing work, in order to contribute to the quality and diversity of new American music-theater. Nautilus seeks to form partnerships between creators, performers and audiences, as well as to create professional training programs for artists. They use music-theater as a tool to create enriching experiences for artists and audiences, supporting the individual and collective growth of the human spirit. Contact them at staff@nautilusmusictheater.org or at 651-298-9913, follow them on TWITTER at @nautilusMT, and become a fan on their FACEBOOK page.

Twisted Apples
2017-03-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Find out more on our Theater Special Events page!
Listen to playwright Brendon Etter talk about Twisted Apples on MPR’s Art Hounds!
“But first, the sublime: Twisted Apples by Nautilus Music-Theater. What other words can I use to describe this original piece of musical theater/opera/”music-theater?” Breath-taking. Heart-wrenching. Quietly powerful. Beautiful. The best thing I’ve seen at the Fringe so far, and I have a hard time imagining that anything else I see this week will move me more.”

http://www.cherryandspoon.com/2011/08/fringe-festival-twisted-apples-by.html

Imagination Celebration
2017-04-01 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 1, 2017 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 Artopia: 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 15 through April 8, 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 a community art exhibit The Brighter Other Side.
Other events at Imagination Celebration include mini-performances and workshops.
* 11:30 am – 2 pm: participate in different art-making projects in the Art Studio
* 10 am: Northfield Youth Choir’s Junior Singers demonstrate a rehearsal
* 11:30 am: Kate Southwick leads a Middle Eastern Dance performance, followed by a * chance for attendees to join in the dancing
* 12:15 pm: Northfield Arts Guild Folklorico dancers perform
* 1:30 pm: Northfield Arts Guild’s Dance Theater Company performs
All Day (10 am – 2 pm):
*Visit all of the creation spaces in the Arts Guild Collect to collect stamps in your Imagination Celebration Passport, and turn it in for a small prize.
*Commemorative Artopia coloring posters will be available to purchase. All proceeds from poster sales will benefit the Northfield Arts Guild Scholarship for a Graduating Senior, and the Education Program at the Northfield Arts Guild, including class scholarships.
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.

Dance Studio
Various mini-classes and demonstrations all day long!
Art Studio
Interactive Art Activities
12 noon-2 pm
Clay Studio
Demonstrations
10 am – 2 pm
Main Gallery
Art Educator-led tours of the exhibition
10 am – 2 pm
Main Level
Community Art Project – create a leaf to fill our “Artopia Tree”!
10 am – 2 pm

Handbells and Oddballs: The Northfield Handbell Ensemble & Friends
2017-04-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The concert will showcase music by Dave Brubeck, Edvard Grieg, and George Gershwin adapted for handbells, as well as contemporary music written for handbells. The handbell choir will share the stage with a clarinet trio, a trombone quartet, and a recorder quintet. Poetry included. The concert will be at 7 p.m on Saturday, April 8 in the Arts Guild upstairs performance space.

Meet and Greet New Staff!
2017-04-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Megan Proft, Education & Volunteer Manager
Bridget Novak, Teaching Artist & Education Coord.

The public is invited to a “Meet and Greet” for Megan Proft and Bridget Novak on Wednesday, April 12 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Northfield Arts Guild (304 Division St. S). Light refreshments will be served.
Megan Proft will take on the role of Education and Volunteer Manager. The Education and Volunteer Manager will oversee all education programs at the Arts Guild; coordinate volunteer efforts, including recruitment, training, and retention, across the Guild’s various programs; and spearhead social media engagement. Proft is “thrilled to join the staff” in this position as her passion is nonprofit arts work. An Owatonna native, Proft has a B.A. in Arts Management and B.A. in English from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Prior to coming to the Arts Guild, Proft gained wide-ranging nonprofit experience as the Community Engagement Coordinator at Rice County Habitat for Humanity, Executive Director of the Owatonna Arts Center, and Enrichment Coordinator for the Northfield Public Schools Community Services Division. She has been involved as an artist with the Arts Guild, though, for almost 15 years, first getting involved through the 2002 production of Honk! and most recently made her directorial debut with the Arts Guild this past fall by co-directing The Rocky Horror Show. Outside her work, Proft is a worship leader at her church, and a local actress, singer, dancer and choreographer. Proft says, “I look forward to bringing my best to the Arts Guild and can’t wait to meet everyone involved in this great organization!”
Bridget Novak will take on the role of Resident Teaching Artist and Education Coordinator. The Resident Teaching Artist and Education Coordinator will lead classes and arts making experiences out in the community in various places, assist with administration for Arts Guild classes, work on strengthening our community partnerships and collaborations, and help coordinate social media engagement for the Arts Guild. Novak, an Iowa native, graduated from St. Olaf College with degrees in Studio Art and Sociology/Anthropology. During college she spent her summers leading art programming for families at a YMCA camp in northern Minnesota. As a Fifth Year Emerging Artist at St. Olaf, Novak explored community-based interactive art, including a roaming couch discussion series that took place around Northfield. Novak shares, “I love to create opportunities for people of all ages to find their inner artist, and I am excited to make art and connections with the Northfield community.”
These staff positions are generously funded through a three-year capacity building grant from the Ames Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation.

Artist Studio Visit
2017-04-20 18:00 - 20:00
​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.

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

411 Concert Series: Peter Mayer
2017-05-05 19:30 - 22:00
Peter Mayer writes songs for a small planet—songs about interconnectedness and the human journey; about the beauty and mystery of the world. Whimsical, humorous, and profound, his music breaks the boundaries of “folk”, and transcends to a realm beyond the everyday love song, to a place of wonder at the very fact of life itself.
Peter began playing the guitar and writing songs when he was in high school. In college he studied theology and music, and then spent two years in seminary. Afterward he took a part-time job as a church music director while performing at clubs and colleges, and writing and recording his music. In 1995, he quit his job and started performing full-time. Since then, Peter has gradually gained a dedicated, word-of-mouth following, playing shows from Minnesota to Texas, New England to California. He has ten albums to his credit, and has sold over 80 thousand of them independently.

2016-17 411 Concert Series sponsored by:

Beverage sponsors:

Lodging sponsor:

Media Sponsor:

Artist Conversation
2017-05-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Northfield Library Upstairs Pye Meeting Room, 210 Washington Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for May 25: The Business of Art
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
This conversation will focus on an overview of points artists should consider when launching a business with their art. These points include: key questions to ask yourself about your business, how to identify your ideal customers, identifying where to sell, taking payments, tax considerations, legal considerations, etc.
We are pleased to announce that Barbara Zaveruha will kick off this conversation with an overview of her knowledge and experiences based on her successful business, Prairie Creek Pottery. 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:

How to set up an inventory tracking system
How to price your work
How to regularly show your work
Creating a website for your work
Blogging for artists
How to create a cohesive body of work
Social Media for artists
Bookkeeping for artists

Topic for June 22: Tips for Tracking Inventory
Topic for July 27: Blogging for Artists
Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

Artist Reception for Patsy Dew
2017-06-01 17:30 - 19:00 | F-Town, 22 4th Street NE, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
Days of Wine & Roses, Beer & Blooms
photography by Patsy Dew
April 7-June 30, 2017
Please join us for an artist reception on Thursday, June 1 from 5:30-7 pm at F-Town Brewing
22 4th Street NE
Faribault, MN 55021
Artist Statement
Patsy Dew
I play with my camera, as if tasting visual candy. Flowers intrigue me because of their beauty, color and changing nature with time. I find great beauty in wilting blooms. I am a voyeur, trying to catch significant moments without the subject’s awareness of The Photographer.
The camera is a marvelous tool for capturing moments, for freezing time. I look for those images that show the symbolism of the moment: the fleeting nature of life in a small town, or the eternal qualities of peaceful moments in a noisy metropolis.

Free Lunch & Learn
2017-06-07 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! This month focuses on the many aspects of metal; from cast iron, and plasma cutting to welding. Artists Karen and Justin Peters and Jennifer Wolcott will show and talk about their work, 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, June 7 11:30-12:30 Karen & Justin Peters
Wednesday, June 21 11:30-12:30 Jennifer Wolcott

***ALSO: Join Justin & Karen for a Scratch Tile Workshop (June 17) & Iron Pour (June 24)***
Make your own iron tile/ sculpture! Thanks to a grant from the South Eastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) the Paradise Center for the Arts is able to offer these classes at a discounted rate of $45 per person! Don’t miss out on these rare classes!
For all of the details, please visit HERE

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 and cultural heritage fund.

Experiential Exhibition Opens
2017-06-15 12:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Experiential
Featuring Roxanne Richards & Joy Davis Ripley
June 15 – July 15, 2017

Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, June 23 from 7 – 9 pm, with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served. This reception also features the SEMAC Capstone Event for Tintypes and Authenticiy by Terra LaChance.

Roxanne Richards Artist Statement:
I have read that being comfortable alone with one’s self is a great gift. During the past two years, I have found myself alone for long periods of time. Although being alone is not something I would have chosen for myself, life decided to give it to me anyway. I had to overcome seeing aloneness as a punishment or a burden so I could embrace the freedom that being alone can bring. My work explores how we think aloneness feels, how aloneness feels and the opportunities aloneness brings.
As a colorist, I find dry pastel the perfect medium to explore the depths of color since dry pastels are almost pure pigment. Isopropyl alcohol mixed with dry pastels allows me to both draw and paint with the pastels. This handling of the medium produces a very atmospheric and layered effect, which conveys the ambiguity of my new normal. The figures move in and out of the picture plane confirming my uncertainty of what the future holds and conveys the loss and incertitude over what was but us no more. The one thing all of the figures possess is the desire to be comfortable again.
Roxanne Richards Website

Joy Davis Ripley Artist Statement:
After my daughter was born prematurely in 2010 she experienced significant development delays. In an attempt to get distance on my own life during this time, I picked up my camera and used the LCD display. I realized that my anxiety and fear for my daughter were greatly reduced as I lost myself in trying to defamiliarize the subjects in my viewfinder. I’m drawn to strong lines, bursts of color, and details that allow for fresh perspectives. As I continued to experience an increased sense of well-being from my photography, I began wondering if mindfully integrating art into our daily lives could lead to a reprieve from our harried, hurried lives. In the late fall of 2015, I began creating designs from my fine-art photographs and transferring the results onto durable, long-lasting textiles in environmentally-friendly processes. The result is eye-catching, flattering ArtWear in performance-wear fabrics, able to go straight from a strenuous hike to dinner and drinks.
Joy Davis Ripley website
Exhibition Sponsor:

2016-17 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Free Lunch & Learn
2017-06-21 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! This month focuses on the many aspects of creating art with metal; from cast iron to plasma cutting to welding. On June 21, Artist Jennifer Wolcott will show and talk about her work, 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, June 21 11:30-12:30

Artist Conversation
2017-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Northfield Library Upstairs Pye Meeting Room, 210 Washington Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for June 22: Tips for Creating a System for Tracking Inventory
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
This conversation will focus on an overview of tips artists can consider when setting up an inventory tracking system for their artwork. This discussion be most useful for people who create a decent amount of work in a year (or want to!), and are seeking ways to be more organized about where it goes and knowing how long it takes to make. A solid inventory and time tracking system can help people be more informed about their creative process and result in less stressful pre-deadline making.
We are pleased to announce that Kip O’Krongly will kick off this conversation with an overview of her knowledge and experiences based on successfully creating and showing her ceramic work nationally. 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:

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

Topic for July 27: Blogging for Artists
Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

Share Your Colors
2017-07-01 10:00 - 15:00
Coming soon to a neighborhood near you!
Join us on July 1st, 2017 as several Northfield neighborhoods transform into hubs for expression and connecting with neighbors and strangers alike. Through performance, art, and discussion, Share Your Colors celebrates Northfield’s diverse community while sharing what it means to be “home.”
Everyone in Northfield is invited to participate in Share Your Colors, to be a part of conversations, and to create!

10 am – 12 pm: Greenvale Park School greenspace
(Rain location: St. Dominic church)
Performance by: Senior Center Country Line Dance
There will also be Zumba instruction!

1 pm – 3 pm: Jefferson Park
(Rain location: Northfield YMCA)
Performances by: Folklorico and Aztec Dance

If you would like to perform please contact Bridget Novak, Resident Teaching Artist and Education Coordinator: bridget@northfieldartsguild.org

Free Lunch & Learn
2017-07-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity

Eat, relax and be transformed by the power of storytelling! Join pastel artist, Roxanne Richards as she takes guests through an exploration of the current body of work she’s exhibiting in the Main Gallery of the Arts Guild.Roxanne will demonstrate how she uses dry pastels, discuss the artistic influences that have shaped this work, and reveal the direction that her work is headed. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, and may bring a bag lunch. Reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.

Read more about Roxanne in this recent article in the Northfield News:
Northfield Arts Guild explores new art techniques at ‘Lunch and Learn’

"Of Brush and Lens" Exhibition Opens
2017-07-20 12:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Of Brush and Lens
Paintings by Rachel Egeberg and photographs by Michael Wetteland
July 20 – August 19, 2017

Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, August 4 from 7 – 9 pm, with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Rachel Egeberg Artist Statement:
This show encompasses work I’ve made over the past two years. The earliest work is 2′ x 2′ foot masonite boards, followed by the cut paper and acrylic on mat board, and most recently the small works on mat board with graphite and acrylic. Several months passed between each body of work, yet they all represent my interest in mark making, color, composition, shape and movement through a space.
These paintings are about movement – the way that line and form traverse space. They embody the energy and looseness with which I work. I paint rapidly and instinctively, keeping my eyes sharp and my brush strokes confident, which in turn provides great freedom to play with the subtleties of color in an evolving composition. This way of working requires trust. Letting go. Embracing the raw and “unfinished” and compelling all that builds up in the body to egress.
They are about finding and trusting in the flow of your life. Trusting in the darkness and the light. Experimenting with line and color and pace and movement and letting it all come together to create something that feels alive and expansive. A manifestation of the powerful creative force that is within each of us.

Michael Wetteland Artist Statement:
There is something elusive that touches and captivates me in the blossom’s detail, the magnificence of a grand landscape, or the minutiae of the forest ﬂoor. It is there in the fragrance of lilac, the oblique light of an autumn afternoon, or the wind moving through prairie grass. It is palpable yet eludes concept and description.
Experienced, I wish to express and share it with others. My endeavor to do so utilizes the medium of digital photography to capture the raw materials for an image. I do not use the medium to document an event or moment in time. I use it to capture a moment that will become the foundation for an image that will move beyond a photographic document. Creating the image, that is to bring the raw digital ﬁle to completion, I use the wonderful artistic tools the photographic medium offers today.
My intent is to create a bridge of light, color, and form between myself and the viewer. If I am successful the image becomes an invitation for the viewer to enter, participate in, and hopefully enjoy what the landscape has shared with me.
Exhibition Sponsors:

2016-17 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Artist Mixer @ Tanzenwald
2017-07-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Tanzenwald Brewing Company, 103 Water Street North, Northfield, MN, 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 be a pART of the Northfield Arts Guild’s 4th Artist Mixer of the 2016-17 season! Bring a friend, all visual artists welcome!
Enjoy appetizers & connecting with visual artists from our area.
Please RSVP by July 19 to heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877

Artist Conversation
2017-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Northfield Library Upstairs Pye Meeting Room, 210 Washington Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for July 27: Effective Blogging for Artists
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
This conversation will focus on an overview of tips for artists to implement if they want to start a blog, or want to improve the effectiveness of their current blog.
We are pleased to announce that, Glynnis Lessing will kick off this conversation with an overview of her knowledge and experiences based on successfully utilizing her website and blog to promote her ceramic work nationally. The conversation will cover:
1. What to write about, including sample types of posts.
2. Best practices for how often to post, length of posts, and utilizing images.
3. How to get your blog noticed.
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
Creating a website for your work
How to create a cohesive body of work
Social Media for artists
Bookkeeping for artists

Topic for August 24: Tax Advice for Artists
Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

Artist Reception
2017-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, August 4 from 7 – 9 pm, with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Of Brush and Lens
Paintings by Rachel Egeberg and photographs by Michael Wetteland
July 20 – August 19, 2017

Rachel Egeberg Artist Statement:
This show encompasses work I’ve made over the past two years. The earliest work is 2′ x 2′ foot masonite boards, followed by the cut paper and acrylic on mat board, and most recently the small works on mat board with graphite and acrylic. Several months passed between each body of work, yet they all represent my interest in mark making, color, composition, shape and movement through a space.
These paintings are about movement – the way that line and form traverse space. They embody the energy and looseness with which I work. I paint rapidly and instinctively, keeping my eyes sharp and my brush strokes confident, which in turn provides great freedom to play with the subtleties of color in an evolving composition. This way of working requires trust. Letting go. Embracing the raw and “unfinished” and compelling all that builds up in the body to egress.
They are about finding and trusting in the flow of your life. Trusting in the darkness and the light. Experimenting with line and color and pace and movement and letting it all come together to create something that feels alive and expansive. A manifestation of the powerful creative force that is within each of us.

Michael Wetteland Artist Statement:
There is something elusive that touches and captivates me in the blossom’s detail, the magnificence of a grand landscape, or the minutiae of the forest ﬂoor. It is there in the fragrance of lilac, the oblique light of an autumn afternoon, or the wind moving through prairie grass. It is palpable yet eludes concept and description.
Experienced, I wish to express and share it with others. My endeavor to do so utilizes the medium of digital photography to capture the raw materials for an image. I do not use the medium to document an event or moment in time. I use it to capture a moment that will become the foundation for an image that will move beyond a photographic document. Creating the image, that is to bring the raw digital ﬁle to completion, I use the wonderful artistic tools the photographic medium offers today.
My intent is to create a bridge of light, color, and form between myself and the viewer. If I am successful the image becomes an invitation for the viewer to enter, participate in, and hopefully enjoy what the landscape has shared with me.
Exhibition Sponsors:

2016-17 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Free Lunch & Learn
2017-08-16 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!
This month, artist Glynnis Lessing will show and talk about her work, and demonstrate how she does her sgraffito technique of surface design, including 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, August 16 11:30-12:30

"Mugged" Exhibition
2017-08-22 - 2017-08-26 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
August 22-26, 2017
Join us for a pop-up exhibit featuring 300+ unique mugs by 19 local and regional ceramic artists:
Marion Angelica, Paul BriggsChristie Clarke, Joel Froehle, Sonja Hillestad, Kristine Hites, Chris & Sue Holmquist, Glynnis Lessing, Kip O’Krongly, Donovan Palmquist, Sue Pariseau, Kristin Pavelka,Liz Pechacek, Colleen Riley, Juliane Shibata, Chris Singewald, Audra Smith, & David Swenson.

This show culminates with Art & Ale – a fundraiser for the Northfield Arts Guild on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Artist Conversation
2017-08-24 18:00 - 20:00
Topic for August 24: Tax Advice for Artists
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
This conversation will focus on an overview of tips for artists on the important topic of taxes. We are pleased to announce that performing artist and licensed CPA, Ann Etter will be on hand to present and answer questions.
The conversation will cover:
1) What is income?
2) What is deductible?
3) Should I use a home office?
4) How do I track things?
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
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

Art & Ale 2017
2017-08-26 19:00 - 22:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us for the 3rd annual Art & Ale party, a fundraiser that supports creativity at the Northfield Arts Guild!
Art & Ale features local craft and homebrew, adult “make and take” art activities, live music, and more! Several members of the local homebrew club, Milltown Mashers, will be sampling their concoctions. Decorate your own beer mug in our clay studio, or take one home that night from the pop-up gallery exhibition, MUGGED!
Check out our amazing line-up of silent auction packages to extend the creativity all year long!
Featured performing acts include

Mark Kreitzer (guitarist)

Hot Spot House Band Quartet, featuring Carrie Jennings (sax), Nate Nelson (guitar),
Jeff Gurney (bass), and Arthur Bartholo (guitar)

Helen Forsythe (banjo)

Rob Hardy (poet)

Josiah Simon (juggler)

Adam Putnam (magician and mentalist)
Adam Putnam is an award winning performer who blends traditional magic techniques, mind reading, and psychology to create unique and amazing experiences at corporate events and private parties around the midwest. With a PhD in psychology and over 12 years of performing experience, Adam’s skills, humor, and professionalism will create a memory that your guests will be talking about for years to come.
*BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND* Early entry ticket option (entrance at 7:00 pm); limited number available. More time to sample art, make art, and hang out with your friends! General admission to the event will begin at 8:00 pm. Last year’s event sold out, so get your tickets early!

Early Entry tickets:
$55 for one, $50 each for two or more
General Admission:
$40 for one, $35 each for two or more
This is a 21+ event. IDs will be checked at the door.
Art & Ale Sponsor

Special thanks to all of our supporters for this event, including:

Annual Members' Exhibition Opens
2017-09-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us for the Northfield Arts Guild Annual Members’ Show!
Meet the artists and learn more about their work at the Artist Reception on Thursday, September 21 from 7-9 pm, directly following the Annual Members Meeting at 6 pm.
The exhibition features over 75 member artists including:

David Allen, Marion Angelica, Wendell Arneson, Paul Briggs, Bob Christy, Christie Clarke, Eleanor Coolidge, Susan Crow, Richard DeBeau, Patsy Dew, Solveig Dittmann, Toni Easterson, Jill Ewald, Doug Foxgrover, Mary Ellen Frame, Joyce Francis, Juan Fried, Joel Froehle, Marj Gruszewski, Lisa Guthrie, David Hamer, Sue Hammes-Knopf, Peggy Hanson, Emily Haskell, Susan Hayes, Reid Hendershot, Sharon Henry, LuAnn Heyer, Sonja Hillestad, Kristine Hites, Keith Homstad, Todd Jacobs, Rose-Marie James, Jay Johnson, Kirsten Johnson, David Killen, Judy Kinstad, Marsha Kitchel, Kari Kruempel, Judy Kutulas, Heather Lawrenz, Diane LeBlanc, Glynnis Lessing, Tim Lloyd, Ann Madland, Jean Manrique, Dennis McClintock, Layl McDill, Diane McDonald, Fred Miller, Mary Mitchell, Paula Moon, Dolores Morrison, Sharol Nau, Erica Ness, Katherine Norrie, Bridget Novak, Bob Nyvall, Karen Oiseth, Joan Olson, Patsy Ophaug, Donovan Palmquist, Sue Pariseau, Gwen Partin, Barbara Pendergrass, Kathleen Pilugin, Harry Popiel, Colleen Riley, Cindy Robinson, Laura Sathre, Judy Saye-Willis, Jan Shoger, Frederick Somers, Kathryn Sparling, Lars Stromayer, Gerie Thelen, Rebecca Tolle, Mar Valdecantos, Candace Wilkinson…and more!

Gallery hours:
Tuesday-Friday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

SEMAC Capstone Event
“Illustrated Birds Eye View Map of the Straight and Cannon River Watersheds”
Jim Bohnhoff
Sept 1 – 23, 2017

This exhibition also features the capstone event of Jim Bohnhoff, recipient of an Established Artist grant from SEMAC for “Illustrated Birds Eye View Map of the Straight and Cannon River Watersheds”. Jim will have an artist talk at around 7:00 pm in the upstairs Dance Studio during the Artist Reception on Thursday, September 21.

This activity made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and culture heritage fund.

Members’ Exhibition sponsored by:

2017-18 Gallery Season Sponsor:

Riverfront Fine Arts Festival
2017-09-09 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 9 & 10, 2017
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 9 & 10, 2017 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 the Visual Arts Manager, Heather Lawrenz: heather@northfieldartsguild.org
2017 Exhibiting Artists
Booth # | Artist Name | Business Name | Medium
54 | Dave Angell, Angell’s Images, Photography
6 | Charlotte Babler, Kids for Thought, Books
59 | Selena Bergstrom, Painting, printmaking
2 | Mike Bowman, Kettle Master, Kettle Korn
60 | Carla Brown, Carla Brown Art, Painting
27 | Bob Carter, BC Stonewear, Jewelry
20 | Chris Casper, Emergent Visions, Photography
24 | Cathy Collison, Trinket Foundry, Glass
46 | Carla Cooper, CeeCee Designs, Jewelry
12 | Tom Cornish, Tom Cornish, LLC, Jewelry
17 | Robert Dammer, Wood Art By Bob, Wood
15 | Ke Ning Dauffenbauch, Ning’s Pottery, Ceramics
19 | Dawnette Davis, A Fanciful Vision, Fiber Arts
65 | Ryan Dawald, RD Jewelry, Jewelry
33 | Patsy Dew, Patsy Dew Pix, Photography
25 | Solveig Dittmann, Solveig Dittmann Designs, Jewelry
58 | Sarah Flicek, Felixery LLC, Jewelry
64 | Jesse and Angela Fredrickson, Mousework Glass, Blown Glass
26 | M. Kelly Frost, Frost Custom Jewelry, Jewelry
50 | Laurie Gilk, efrog, Fiber/Upcycled
45 | Laura Heiman, Schoolhouse Apiary, Honey
47 | Patti Heimbold, Patti’s Granola, Granola and Nuts
53 | Melissa Henning, Melissa Henning, Ceramics
23 | LuAnn Heyer, Annabelle Creations, Fiber
14 | Lori Hungerholt, Roots River Baskets, Baskets
18 | Dawn Hutton, DMaliaDesigns, Jewelry
36 | Rose-Marie James, Dream in Glass Studio, Glass
5 | Michaelene Karlen, Ballerina Botanicals, Organic skincare
43 | Carla Kennedy, KlayPotz, Ceramics
37 | Becky Korbel, Red Sky Beads, Jewelry
19 | Andrew Kringen, Andrew Kringen, Wood
34 | Kari Kruempel, Kari K Art, Books
46 | Heather Lawrenz, Lawrenz Jewelry, Jewelry
11 | Nancy Leighton, Studio 8/The Turquoise gate, Alcohol Ink paintings
39 | Lynn Lentz, Stella Sparrow, Jewelry
51 | Melissa Manley, Just for Fun Jewelry, Jewelry
41 | Dennis McClintock, Dennis McClintock PhotoGraphics, Photography
29 | Layl McDill, Clay Squared to Infinity, Sculpture
13 | Grant Nelson, Kamaguna Guitars, Handmade Guitars
61 | Linda Niebeling & Anna Ostendorf, Bohemianna, Henna
30 | Sue Pariseau, Sue Pariseau Pottery, Ceramics
63 | David Peterson, Turned Wood Bowls, Wood
10 | Debra Raiche, Yolo Jewelry, Jewelry
49 | Jodi and Kim Reinardy, Art in the Garden, Steel
55 | David and Kathleen Reiners, Weirhair Custom Fishing Rods, Fishing Rods
22 | Wanda Scanlan, Wanda Scanlan Ceramics, Ceramics
28 | Ishrat Sharmin, Artistic Henna, Henna
57 | Tom Soucek, Tom Soucek, Painting
16 | Rick Stockwell, Rick Stockwell Photography, Photography
9 | Nancy Stroessner, Prairie Sun Design, Fiber
48 | Candace Sykora, Candy Made, Candles, soap
62 | Lila Taft, Photos by LilaLee, Photography
32 | Geralyn Thelen, Just Me Geralyn and Glass, Glass
52 | Jim Thurs, Perennial Steel LLC, Steel
31 | Dave & Kathy Towley, David Towley Woodworking, Wood
47 | Paula Trenda, Curly Girlz Candy, Candy
21 | Barbara Troje, Prairie Harvest, Naturals/Beeswax
44 | Nick & Dan Varner, Nuttin Like It!, Artisan Nuts
7 | Kristin Vogel, K Vogel Art, Mixed Media
42 | Meigan Westermann, Meigan Westermann, Jewelry
8 | Hannah Winter, Coin Gypsy, Clothing and wood
38 | Jennifer Wolcott, Wolcott Art, Steel
56 | Melinda Wolff, Melinda Wolff, Watercolors, Stained Glass

Thank you to all of the artists who shared their talents with us, and to the many volunteers who made our 2016 festival a success!
We are looking forward to the festival this year on September 9 & 10, 2017!

Interested in exhibiting? The application deadline for participating in our 2017 festival has passed.
To apply for our 2018 festival, please email heather@northfieldartsguild.org to be notified of when applications are available in March, 2018.
Questions? Please email the Visual Arts Manager, Heather Lawrenz: heather@northfieldartsguild.org

Annual Meeting & Season Kickoff
2017-09-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join the Northfield Arts Guild for a Season Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, September 21 featuring the NAG Annual Member Meeting from 6:00pm – 7:00pm, followed by Jim Bonhoff’s SEMAC Capstone Event, the Artists’ Reception of the Annual Members’ Exhibition, and the Theater, Gallery and Music Season Kickoff Party from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.
The agenda for the Annual Member Meeting includes:

Welcome! And approval of last year’s minutes

Review FY2017 Financials (preliminary)

ED Search Process and Update

Board of Director Updates:

Recognition of Sian Muir
Introduce New Board Members
Governance Update

2016-17 Program Highlights

Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Education

Volunteer of the Year Awards

Sonja Hillestad, Clay Studio
Bill Child, CVRO
Bryan Reed, Theater
Ken Ewald, *Arts Advocate Award*

Closing Remarks

Artist Conversation with Stephan Koplowitz
2017-09-28 18:30 - 19:30 | 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
__________________________________________________________
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

Artist Reception
2017-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, September 29 from 7 – 9 pm, with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.
Take The Fork in the Road: Realism and Abstraction
An exhibition featuring Paintings by Julie Fakler, Ceramic Installation by Lisa Truax, and colored pencil drawings by Steven Watson.

September 28 – October 28, 2017

Julie Fakler paints on a gessoed hardboard with many thin watered down layers of acrylic paint. Her subjects are domesticated animals that include cats, dogs, and farm animals. This exhibition will feature the work created during her SEMAC grant project after visiting South East Minnesota farms to meet the farm animals and farmers.
Lisa Truax says of her installation pieces in which she combines traditional ceramic materials and found natural materials: ”We think of nature as untouched and wild, and not something controlled or created by humans. Through my work I attempt to create a sense of connection to nature in the viewer, yet through the utilization of abstraction avoid direct connections to specific places.”
Steven Watson uses a familiar medium (colored pencil) in his work, but takes an unconventional path in his exploration and execution of secular and spiritual themes. His drawing technique, described as “regimented rectangles” or simply “color-on, color-off writing” expands on the already liberating notions of drawing – despite this regimentation.
Exhibition Sponsors:

This activity made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and culture heritage fund.

2017-18 Gallery Season sponsored by:
