Northfield Arts Guild

Artist Studio Visit
2019-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Rebecca Tolle, (visit her website) is hosting a Studio Visit on Monday, March 4 from 6 – 7:30 pm.
Please RSVP by Friday, March 1 if you would like to join us to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

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
2019-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | 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, March 7 from 6-8 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, March 4 by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877. 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.

2nd Annual Craftastic Art Supply Swap & Sale
2019-03-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Calling all artists, crafters and makers! Lighten your load or come find supplies for your next creation at the Guild’s 2nd Annual Craftastic Art Supply Swap & Sale!
Have you:
· Been inspired by Marie Kondo and started tidying up your studio/craft room??
· Dabbled in a medium (or two or three!) then moved on to something new?
· Felt like your studio/craft room is bursting with partially used and unused craft/art supplies?

For a $20 donation you’ll get:
· 3′ x 6’ space for yourself, or to share with friends in our upstairs studio.
· You decide if you’re giving, swapping or selling your supplies.
· Enjoy treats and coffee and connect with other area makers.
Space is limited to the first 12 spaces – only 2 spaces remain!!!
To reserve a table or donate supplies please contact: heather@northfieldartsguild.org· 507-645-8877 x 4
New this year! Craftastic will feature a “Part With Your Art” area. This is for artists/collectors who have art pieces or anything that hangs on a wall that they want to donate or sell.

Out of town, or don’t have enough supplies to need a table? Donate your supplies to the Guild, and we’ll be happy to sell them at our table! Proceeds benefit the Guild’s Visual Arts Programming. Craftastic is supported by Makeshift Accessories

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Come find supplies for your next creation at the Guild’s 2nd Annual Craftastic Art Supply Swap & Sale! Area makers have cleaned out their studios and will have supplies to give, swap and sell at this event. Held in our upstairs Dance Studio on Saturday, March 16 from 10 am – 3 pm. FREE to attend; get your Guild Goodie Bag – while supplies last! Enjoy treats and coffee while connecting with other area makers. Proceeds benefit the Guild’s Visual Arts Programming.
Tools · Fiber · Paints · Beads Books · Fabric · Card Making Supplies · Stamps · Paper · Yarn Ribbon · Knitting Needles · Shuttles · Glass sheets & Ceramic for Mosaics · Fimo Clay · Kids Crafting Supplies · Supply Storage Solutions…AND MORE!
Have questions or want to donate to the event? Please contact heather@northfieldartsguild.org or 507.645.8877

Capstone Event-Cell Persona: Incarceration's Impact on Black Lives
2019-03-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Please join us for an free Artist Talk (SEMAC Capstone Event) at 5 pm on Friday, March 22, where Paul will present on his grant project. Followed by a reception from 6-8 pm; refreshments will be served.
Cell Persona: Incarceration’s Impact on Black Lives
by Paul Briggs
March 21 – May 11, 2019

Artist Statement
By addressing the impact of incarceration on black lives, Cell Persona draws attention to an aspect of society that prevents the world from reaching Utopia and the “restless yearning for a more livable, just, and meaningful world.” Indeed, Cell Persona is about the far psychological and civic reach of incarceration into the lives of persons and their families’ ability to participate in democratic life even after incarceration. The disenfranchisement of blacks due to incarceration is what Michelle Alexander explores in her book, “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.”
My cells discover the fact that disproportionately black persons populate our prisons and the cell reaches beyond its interior. Again, the exploration is two-fold in exploring the reach beyond the actual cell and the reach of incarceration beyond an individual’s prison sentence. The forms dramatize both the reach of incarceration but primarily my own personal, emotional, experience of working with families with incarnated loved ones. Under the present laws a literal felon label and a cell mentality becomes part of the life of freed persons and their families perpetually.
Preceding the Artist Reception on Friday, March 22, Briggs will lead a Capstone Event at 5 pm discussing the ideas he explored in his grant project.

This exhibition presented in conjunction with Claytopia, National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Annual Conference, March 27-30, 2019, Minneapolis, MN.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

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.

Reception-Artists of the Cannon River Clay Tour: Place
2019-03-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Please join us for an Artist Reception for Artists of the Cannon River Clay Tour: Place on Friday, March 22 from 6-9 pm with Artist-Led Gallery Tours from 6-7 pm. Refreshments will be served.
Artists of the Cannon River Clay Tour: Place
March 21 – May 11, 2019

Eleven artists linked through geography and love of material exhibit ten place settings and sculptures that highlight the influences of place on the varied ceramic work they make. This exhibition features: Barb Zaveruha, Chris & Sue Holmquist, Colleen Riley, Donovan Palmquist, Glynnis Lessing, James LaChance, Joel Froehle, Juliane Shibata, Kelly Connole, and Kip O’Krongly.

This exhibition presented in conjunction with Claytopia, National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Annual Conference, March 27-30, 2019, Minneapolis, MN.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Reception-To the Top! A Cup Show
2019-03-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, March 22 from 6-9 pm with Artist-Led Gallery Tours from 6-7 pm. Refreshments will be served.

March 21 – May 11, 2019
To the Top! A Cup Show
This exhibition features an eclectic mix of drinking vessels created by regional ceramic artists who are members of the Northfield Arts Guild. Marion Angelica, Christie Clarke, Rafael Estrella, Sonja Hillestad, Judy Kutulas, Caroline Mecklin, Sue Pariseau, Elizabeth Pechacek, Katie Teesdale, Sarah Titus and Johnnie Walker.

This exhibition presented in conjunction with Claytopia, National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Annual Conference, March 27-30, 2019, Minneapolis, MN.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Open Art
2019-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Home over Spring Break? Come to the Guild!
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.

#Claynorthfield Community Clay Crawl
2019-04-04 17:00 - 20:00
#ClayNorthfield Community Clay Crawl
April 4 · 5-8 pm

Northfield Arts Guild NCECA Exhibitions
Carleton College NCECA Exhibitions
St. Olaf College NCECA Exhibitions
From 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, April 4, all venues will be open for an evening of exploring, celebrating, and appreciating. Special artist and curator talks are scheduled at different location to help visitors plan their journey:
5:30 (St. Olaf)
6:15 (Carleton)
7:00 (Guild)

Admission is free and all are welcome!

The historic river town of Northfield is located just 40 miles south of the Twin Cities. The community live up to its motto of “Cows, Colleges and Contentment” by sharing its rich 150 year history with thousands of tourists each year, supporting a rich and vibrant artist community, and serving as the home to not just one, but two acclaimed education institutions.
Inspired by the choice of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) to hold their 2019 conference in Minneapolis, the Northfield Arts Guild, Carleton College and St. Olaf College partnered to create thirteen unique exhibition of contemporary ceramic work. Falling under the general title of #claynorthfield, each of these experiences celebrates creativity, diversity, and the important role art plays in our lives. This Northfield celebration of clay is truly unprecedented and designed for both visitors and our local community. There are no admission fees and all are welcome!

Artist Mixer at Fairfield Inn
2019-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Fairfield Inn & Suites Northfield, 114 2nd Street West, 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 join us at our next Mixer! For this event we’re going to try out Northfield’s latest establishment: the new Fairfield Inn & Suites Northfield. Fingers crossed it’ll be nice enough to be out on their beautiful deck over looking the Cannon River. 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 April 19 to heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877 x4

Open House: Max Lyonga Painting Exhibition
2019-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Please join us for a One-Day Exhibition of paintings by Max Lyonga

Open House
Saturday, April 27

11 am-4 pm – Artist Talk at 1 pm
Reception: 2:30-4:30 pm, refreshments provided

The Guild is proud to present an exhibition of paintings by the Cameroonian contemporary artist Max Lyonga in collaboration with the Center for Community and Civic Engagement at Carleton College, where Lyonga is currently a visiting Artist-in-Residence.

Come enjoy a rare chance to meet this international artist and experience his “mokwe” style paintings – a mixture of abstraction with impressionism. All are welcome at this free event!

Open Art
2019-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Reception: NHS Honors Art Show
2019-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Northfield High School’s Honors Art Show:
Tied Together
May 15-June 8, 2019

Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, May 17 from 7 – 9 pm, with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.
The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to host this annual spring exhibition of Northfield High School Honors Art Students. This year, the exhibition features 20 amazing junior and senior student artists: Elizabeth Acheson, Grace Acheson, Kate Adams, Isabel Aylin, Ann Beimers, Kate Boland, Abby Borene, Creegan Croone, Anika Guggisberg, Willa Kmoch, Emily Liebl, Athziri Rodriguez, Celia Meagher, Addie Nelson, Audrey Pagel, Julia Radtke, Brooke Schultz, Liv Sorenson, Katie Travaille and Alice Wykes. They have each worked tirelessly to prepare cohesive and professional bodies of thematic work. This year’s group includes illustrators, painters, potters, sculptors, mixed media specialists, and computer illustrators.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Honors Art Show supported by:

Free Workshop! Fund Your Next Project, Grant Writing for Artists
2019-05-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N,, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
Free Informational Workshop
Fund Your Next Project, Grant Writing for Artists
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!

Join fellow artists for a free workshop!
The Paradise Center for the Arts and the Northfield Arts Guild are proud to present this free workshop featuring a panel of performing and visual artists who have experience writing and receiving grants: Joy Davis Ripley (Photographer), Wendy Placko (Filmmaker, Musician, Actor & Dancer), Larry Tolle (Playwright & Performing Artist), & Judy Saye-Willis (Multimedia Visual Artist). This special workshop is free & open to the public!
This panel discussion will provide an overview of grant writing best practices including:
1) Understanding the grant writing process
2) The anatomy of a winning grant
3) The timeline of the grant writing process
4) Creating a strong budget
During this presentation 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.
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.

Join us for the Guild Artist Professional Development (APD) 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
2019-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 | 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, May 30 from 6-8 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 Tuesday, May 28 by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877. 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.

"We Are Water: Watershed" exhibition opens
2019-06-14 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
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/

Artist Reception & Outdoor Movies
July 12, 7:30-10:30 pm
Please join us for an Artist Reception for We Are Water: Watershed, and a SEMAC Capstone Event and Reception for Mary Ellen Frame’s Seeing Our Cannon River exhibition from 7:30-9:30 pm (remarks at 8:30 pm). This reception immediately followed by an outdoor screening by CRWP of water-themed movies. Refreshments will be served.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

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

Open Art
2019-06-20 13:00 - 16:00 | 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!

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:

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
