Free Lunch & Learn: Create a Water Journal
2019-07-10 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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:

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Grand Opening Reception Fine Craft Collective
2019-11-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Grand Opening Reception
Meet the participating artists at this special event from 5-8 pm to launch the 16th year of the Fine Craft Collective! Light refreshments will be served.

FINE CRAFT COLLECTIVE
NOV 4 – DEC 24, 2019

CELEBRATING 16 YEARS!
The Fine Craft Collective is a seasonal cooperative show that is open every day from November 4 through December 24, 2019 in the Guild’s Main Gallery.

The 2019 show features 24 artisans including:
Kathy Anderson * Bare Naked Soap Company * Carla Brown Cathy Collison * Christie Clarke * Juan Fried * Gail Gates * Groundwire Coffee Roasters * Reid Hendershot * LuAnn Heyer * Chris & Sue Holmquist * Annie Larson * Heather Lawrenz * Glynnis Lessing * Marisa Martinez * Wendy Nordquist * David Peterson * Ann Poulson * Colleen Riley * Noah Sanders * Lori Schmidt * Schoolhouse Apiary * Elizabeth Schott * Juliane Shibata * Leanne Stremcha * Geralyn Thelen * Cynthia Welle * Jennifer Wolcott * Barbara Zaveruha * Dick Zawacki
More information at finecraftcollective.com

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK through DEC 24
Hours: Mon – Sat 10-6, Sun 12-4

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Grand Opening Reception: Friday, November 8 from 5 – 8 pm
Small Business Saturday: Saturday, November 30 from 10 am – 6 pm
Winter Walk Reception: Thursday, December 12 from 5 – 9 pm
Holiday Open House: Saturday, December 14 from 10 am – 6 pm

2019-20 Gallery Season Sponsor:

Small Business Saturday
2019-11-30 10:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
On Small Business Saturday, enjoy 10% off Glass and Ornaments in our Guild Gift Shop!
“Shop at the small businesses that help write the story of America.”
Double your holiday shopping fun with artist-made gifts! The Guild Gift Shop features unique gifts handmade by 100+ local and regional artists. Seasonal rotation means there is always something new. And through December 24th, shop the 30 artists in the Fine Craft Collective in our Main Gallery.

Winter Walk at the Guild
2019-12-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Stop in the Guild during Winter Walk for a variety of art making, shopping, performances and more throughout our entire building. Check out all that we have happening! This schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Downstairs:
5-8 pm – Open Art for All Ages in Art Studio
Main Level:
5-9 pm – Fine Craft Collective in Gallery
5-9 pm – Holiday Shopping in Gift Shop
Upstairs:
5:30-6:15 pm – Northfield Troubadours Musical Performance
7:30-8 pm – NAGCracker Dance Performance
Also during Winter Walk: Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra will be performing from 6-7 pm at Armory Square!

Annual Members Exhibition Opens
2020-01-08
Annual Members Exhibition
January 8 – February 8, 2020
Join us to experience the Guild’s Annual Members Exhibition! Meet the artists and learn more about their work at the Artist Reception on Friday, January 10 from 7-9 pm. Refreshments will be provided.
A community-wide exhibition featuring over 70 Guild Member Artists including:
Allison Albright, David Allen, Wendell Arneson, Jennie Autonoë, Jim Bohnhoff, Carla Brown, Nancy Carlson, Robert Christy, Gwen Chynoweth, Christie Clarke, Eleanor Coolidge, Patsy Dew, Toni Easterson, Jill Ewald, Alex Fitzgerald, Doug Foxgrover, Mary Ellen Frame, Joyce Francis, Juan Fried, Gail Gates, Maryrose Gondeck, Jim Haas, Peggy Hanson, Emily Haskell, Susan Hayes, Reid Hendershot, Sonja Hillestad, Gerald Hoekstra, Chris Holmquist, Sue Holmquist, Curtis Ingvoldstad, Rose-Marie James, Jay Johnson, Joannie Johnson, Kirsten Johnson, Becky Jokela, David Killen, Judith Kinstad, Marsha Kitchel, Kari Kruempel, Judy Kutulas, Heather Lawrenz, Diane LeBlanc, Glynnis Lessing, Miho Libby, Dennis McClintock, Layl McDill, Diane McDonald, Joe Miller, Richard Mittelstadt, Paula Moon, Sharol Nau, Riki Kölbl Nelson, Katherine Norrie, Karen Oiseth, Jacque Oman-Clinton, Patsy Ophaug, Donovan Palmquist, Barbara Pendergrass, David Peterson, Tim Peterson, Claudia Poser, Cheryl Ramette, Benson Ramsey, Colleen Riley, Cindy Robinson, Judy Saye-Willis, Diane Schrader, Frederick Somers, Arlene Stein, Helen Stoerzinger, Rebecca Tolle, Erica Trebelhorn, Mar Valdecantos, Steve Watson, Kathy Weed…and more!

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

Open Art
2020-01-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us on this no school day for Open Art! 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.

Artist Studio Visit
2020-01-29 18:30 - 20:00
Tim Lloyd, is hosting a Studio Visit on Wednesday, January 29 from 6:30 – 8 pm. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Friday, Jan 24 if you would like to join us: heather@northfieldartsguild.org. Registered attendees will be given the studio address upon confirmation.

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 organizes regular Studio Visits.

Local, professional artists will host these Studio Visits for 10–20 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.

JOIN US FOR OUR ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
YOU ASKED FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AS ARTISTS, AND WE LISTENED! THE GOAL OF OUR APD SERIES IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AMONGST OUR REGIONAL VISUAL ARTISTS WORKING IN ALL MEDIA, AND GROW THROUGH NETWORKING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
EACH QUARTER, THE GUILD PROVIDES A RANGE OF EVENTS
ARTIST MIXERS LOW-KEY ARTIST GET TOGETHERS AT A LOCAL ESTABLISHMENT
ARTIST CONVERSATIONS WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON A SPECIFIC VISUAL ARTS RELATED TOPIC
STUDIO VISITS SEE HOW OTHER ARTISTS CREATE TO A TOPIC SHARED OVER LUNCH
LUNCH & LEARNS DEMONSTRATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS ON A TOPIC SHARED OVER LUNCH
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. TO SUGGEST A TOPIC OR WORKSHOP, PLEASE EMAIL HEATHER@NORTHFIELDARTSGUILD.ORG.

Great Shot! At the Cow
2020-02-06 17:30 - 19:30 | The Contented Cow, 302 Division Street B, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Great Shot!
An Artwork Photographing Opportunity and Artist Mixer

Need to have affordable, professional photos taken of your artwork? Here’s your chance! Please join us on Thursday, Feb 6 from 5:30-7:30 pm for Great Shot! an Artwork Photographing Opportunity and Artist Mixer.
Dan Iverson of Anthologie will have his professional setup at the Cow, ready to photograph artwork (measuring up to 60 x 60”) for a super rate of $15 per final, edited photograph – (3 photo minimum).
Space is limited, interested artists must reserved their 15 or 30 minute slots by Monday, Feb 3 by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877 x 4.
Don’t have work to photograph, but want to watch the process? That’s great! Artists are encouraged to hang out and network with other artists while Dan is photographing their artwork.

Artist Studio Visit
2020-03-04 18:30 - 20:00
Jan Shoger, is hosting a Studio Visit on Wednesday, March 4 from 6:30 – 8 pm. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Friday, Feb 28 if you would like to join us: heather@northfieldartsguild.org. Registered attendees will be given the studio address upon confirmation.

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 organizes regular Studio Visits.
Local, professional artists will host these Studio Visits for 10–15 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.
JOIN US FOR OUR ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
YOU ASKED FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AS ARTISTS, AND WE LISTENED! THE GOAL OF OUR APD SERIES IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AMONGST OUR REGIONAL VISUAL ARTISTS WORKING IN ALL MEDIA, AND GROW THROUGH NETWORKING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
EACH QUARTER, THE GUILD PROVIDES A RANGE OF EVENTS

ARTIST MIXERS LOW-KEY ARTIST GET TOGETHERS AT A LOCAL ESTABLISHMENT
ARTIST CONVERSATIONS WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON A SPECIFIC VISUAL ARTS RELATED TOPIC
STUDIO VISITS SEE HOW OTHER ARTISTS CREATE TO A TOPIC SHARED OVER LUNCH
LUNCH & LEARNS DEMONSTRATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS ON A TOPIC SHARED OVER LUNCH

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. TO SUGGEST A TOPIC OR WORKSHOP, PLEASE EMAIL HEATHER@NORTHFIELDARTSGUILD.ORG.

"20/20 Vision" All School Show Opens
2020-03-21 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
20/20 VISION
NORTHFIELD AREA ALL-SCHOOL ART SHOW
***NEW DATES***
MARCH 21– MAY 16, 2020
This popular, annual exhibition shows the progression of fantastic arts education here in the Northfield community! It features 2-D and 3-D artworks by nearly 1,000 students 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.
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*** WATCH AN OVERALL VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION ON THE GUILD’S FACEBOOK PAGE ***
*** WATCH TEACHER TOURS OF THEIR STUDENTS’ ARTWORK ON THE GUILD’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL ***

20/20 Vision is sponsored by Northfield Yarn and The Sketchy Artist.

Virtual Open Art
2020-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
*STAY TUNED WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING OUT DETAILS FOR A VIRTUAL OPEN ART!*
Join us during Spring Break for some art making! Though we won’t be hosting an in-person Open Art this month, we plan to provide some videos so you can make art at home with simple materials.

Canceled - Works in Progress Artist Mixer
2020-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
*WE WILL RESCHEDULE THIS MIXER – STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE*
CONNECT, SHARE, GROW!
JOIN US FOR OUR “WORKS IN PROGRESS” SHOW & TELL NIGHT!
Bring in your latest work, or pieces that you have been wanting to revisit, and discuss ideas with other like-minded artists in an encouraging, low-pressure environment. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by March 20 to heather@northfieldartsguild.org.

E-magination Celebration
2020-04-04 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
E-MAGINATION CELEBRATION
THE NORTHFIELD ARTS GUILD INVITES OUR COMMUNITY NEAR AND FAR TO ATTEND E-MAGINATION CELEBRATION, A FREE DAY OF ONLINE PROGRAMMING INCLUDING GALLERY TOURS, ART MAKING, AND PERFORMANCES FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. ON SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020. THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY ONLINE EVENT IS A VIRTUAL RE-IMAGINING OF THE GUILD’S ANNUAL IMAGINATION CELEBRATION THAT CAN BE ENJOYED FROM HOME.
The Guild is thrilled to continue this annual tradition in a new, virtual setting. Follow along on the Guild’s Facebook and YouTube pages with new content added regularly throughout the celebration, or watch later as all of the videos will remain online.

PERFORMANCES Watch dances from Folklórico and Dance Theater Company, highlights from the Guild’s production of Lend Me a Tenor and behind the scenes footage of the Purple Door Youth Theater production of The Prince and the Pauper.

GALLERY TOURS A highlight of E-magination Celebration will be a series of teacher-led video tours on YouTube of their students’ artwork in 20/20 VISION, this year’s All School Art Show installed in our Main Gallery. This popular annual exhibition features 2-D and 3-D artworks by nearly 1,000 students from Northfield K-12 schools.

ART MAKING Make your own art at home throughout the day! Guided arts activities will be released throughout the day to paint, draw and create your own art using everyday household items.

Even in this time of social distancing, the Guild embraces our mission to serve our community with a rich array of arts opportunities and experiences. We hope you will join us for E-magination Celebration, and also follow us on social media to enjoy arts learning and arts engagement activities.

20/20 VISION is supported by Northfield Yarn and The Sketchy Artist.
The Guild’s 2019-2020 Education programming is sponsored by Northfield News.
The Guild’s 2019-2020 Theater season is sponsored by Neuger Communications Group and Engage Print.
Purple Door Youth Theater is sponsored by Schieck Orthodontics.
