Northfield Arts Guild

Winter Class Break begins
2015-12-21 01:00 (America/Chicago)
Our Winter/Spring Semester begins the week Of January 4, 2016.

Last minute shopping!
2015-12-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Our Gift Shop at the Center for the Arts will be open until 2:00pm on December 24th for your last minute shopping! Check out the Fine Craft Collective in our main gallery, as well.

Closed for the holiday
2015-12-25
Thank you for your support of the Northfield Arts Guild!
Happy Holidays!!

NAG Closed
2015-12-26 - 2016-01-01 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Northfield Arts Guild is taking a break to do inventory and point-of-sales system conversion in our gift shop, do some post-holiday clean-up, and get ready for the new year! The Northfield Arts Guild Center for the Arts will open at its regularly scheduled time on Saturday, January 2 at 11 am. Staff will be available sporadically throughout this time via email.
Thank you for a wonderful 2015!

Winter/Spring Semester Begins
2016-01-04 08:00 - 21:00
Click here for information about our Winter/Spring Semester Classes!

Rebecca Tolle & Elizabeth Pechacek Exhibition opens
2016-01-07 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The exhibition featuring painter Rebecca Tolle and ceramicist Elizabeth Pechacek opens in the Main Gallery.
Exhibition sponsor:Rare Pair
2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

411 Concert: The Pines
2016-01-09 19:30 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The 411 Concert Series features acoustic performances by regional and national musicians. Each show opens with a local musician!
Quotes about The Pines:

“simply and eloquently stated sonic poetry…the real deal.” -Acoustic Guitar
“Richly resonant indie-folk in the vein of Bon Iver, Calexico and Mason Jennings” -The Onion A.V. Club
“a hushed mix of acoustic and electric guitars and keyboards creates a kind of haunted landscapeâ€¦an affecting portrait capturing an American journey” –All Music
“quietly gripping” -Rolling Stone
“starkly poetic, buzzed-about Americana” -Rolling Stone
“haunting yet comfortable” -Minneapolis Star Tribune

Michael Morris will open the concert.

Media Sponsor:

Auditions: Crimes
2016-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Auditions for Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley
7:00 – 9:00pm
Directed by Mishia Burns Edwards
To sign up for an audition time: contact rachel@northfieldartsguild.org or call 507-645-8877

Gallery: Dark Traces Artist Reception
2016-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Dark Traces” Artist Reception: meet the artists featured in this exhibition: painter Rebecca Tolle and ceramicist Elizabeth Pechacek in the Main Gallery. From 7-9 pm, light refreshments served.

Exhibition sponsor:Rare Pair
2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Jack and Kitty
2016-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
The Northfield Arts Guild presents the “organic vaudeville folk” duo, Jack and Kitty on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for youth 17 and under (youth ages 3 and younger free if on a parent’s lap). Tickets for Jack and Kitty may be purchased online at northfieldartsguild.org or by calling the Northfield Arts Guild at 507-645-8877. Click “More Info” above!

Classes cancelled due to weather.
2016-02-02 - 2016-02-03

Guest Artist CANCELLED
2016-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Northfield Senior Center, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
我与平面之间
“Me Between Planes of Existence”
WE’RE SORRY TO REPORT THAT DUE TO THE WINTER STORM, LISA IS UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO NORTHFIELD FOR HER TALK. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Lisa Ginger (Jiang Yongyan) graduated from the Central Academy of the Fine Arts and is a member of the Arts Mid-Hudson. Over the years she has been involved in fashion and other creative fields.
“Me Between Planes of Existence” explores the things that surround us and influence our lives, such as gravity and bacterium. In her presentation, Lisa will show photos of her recent work, which explores the question of what does it mean to start or end? Her work is surprisingly simple, yet elicits a response of joy.
Lisa’s imagination brings life and happiness to people. Through her paintings, we can experience the emotional and interactive nature of happiness and graph a better understanding of the universe.

Summer Class proposals due!
2016-02-05 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Northfield Arts Guild is accepting proposals for classes for our Summer 2016 term (June 6-August 29)! Come join us as we provide quality arts experiences and a “place to play” for people of all ages in the Northfield community. New teachers are welcome!

Deadline for class proposals is 6:00 pm on Friday, February 5, 2016; proposals must be submitted via email to office@northfieldartsguild.org or mailed/dropped off at the NAG offices (304 Division St., Northfield, MN 55057).

Things to consider:

Classes may be one-time only classes, run the whole term, or something in between.
Class content may be in any art area (visual arts, clay, dance, theater, music, literary, etc.), for any age group, and for any level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced).
While all proposals will be considered, the NAG is especially interested in receiving proposals for:

week-long day camp options for youth
literary arts and creative writing classes (all ages)
one-time “try it” type classes

Instructors can choose a flat-hourly rate or choose an “enrollment-based” pay option (more students = more money!)
Not all class proposals may be accepted due to scheduling, space availability, and other factors.
NAG staff will review each proposal and work with teachers to create the best possible scenario for making your class successful!
Download the class proposal form and class policies and guidelines for more information.
Know someone who would make a great arts teacher? Forward this email onto them!

Have questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to email office@northfieldartsguild.org or call 507-645-8877!

Rebecca Tolle & Elizabeth Pechacek Exhibition Closes
2016-02-06 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The exhibition featuring painter Rebecca Tolle and ceramicist Elizabeth Pechacek closes in the Main Gallery.
Exhibition sponsor:Rare Pair
2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

MNJAG Exhibition Opens
2016-02-12 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“MNJAG Jewelry Exhibition”
February 12 – March 12, 2016
This exhibition features recent work by MNJAG jewelry artists: Bridget Clark, Susan Crow, Lindsay Locatelli, Ann Madland, Lisa Phelps-Havelin, Soren Priede, Danny Saathoff, Laura Stamper, Mel Tudisco, and Beth Williams.
Join us for the Opening Reception from 7-9 pm on February 12. Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibition sponsors:The Tavern & The Ole Store

2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Robin Hood
2016-02-19 19:30, 2016-02-21 14:00 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“And if any of you ever suffers unjustly, come without fear into Sherwood Forest and ask for Robin Hood.”

Robin Hood
by Ivey Award-winning playwright Greg Banks
February 19-21, 2016
All pre-sale tickets for ROBIN HOOD have been sold. Approximately 30 “pay what you can” tickets will be available the day of each performance in order to allow people of all backgrounds the opportunity to attend this production. This limited number of “pay what you can” tickets will be available one hour prior to each performance.
A Purple Door Youth Theater Production
(PDYT is an educational branch of the Northfield Arts Guild Theater)
Sponsored by

2015-16 Education programs sponsored by

"Fire It Up" new kiln dedication party
2016-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for the Arts – Clay Studio, 304 Division Street, Northfield, 55057
Join us for a dedication party celebrating the new state-of-the-art kiln in our clay studio.
Starting at 7 pm, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and wheel throwing demonstrations. We invite all attendees to create a celebratory tile to commemorate the event. At 7:45 we will dedicate the new kiln, load the tiles created that evening into the kiln, and fire it up!

411 Concert: Communist Daughter with opener Chad Johnson
2016-02-27 19:30 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The 411 Concert Series features acoustic performances by regional and national musicians. Each show opens with a local musician!
A few years ago John Solomon walked away from music. After a long struggle with addiction and a brief stint in jail he broke up his critically acclaimed band Friends Like These and moved to a small town. Supposedly that was that…
Even though Solomon left music, music never left him. After a long hiatus, he called some friends to come out to that small town and begin again.
Find out more about Communist Daughter

Quotes about Communist Daughter:
“Songs that capture the old joy of classic records and do-nothing days, and the ache of knowing they’re mostly gone. Yes, there’s a good kind of sadness, and this is what it sounds like.” -M Maerz, Rolling Stone

2015-16 411 Concert Series sponsored by:

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Auditions: Purple Door
2016-02-28 14:00 - 17:00, 2016-02-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Project Purple Door is hosting auditions for You Can’t Take It With You, a live old-time radio play! This opportunity is for students in grades 6 – 12. More information HERE.
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2016-17 Theater Season Reveal and Oscar Party!
2016-02-28 17:30 - 22:00 | Rueb ‘N’ Stein, 503 Division St. S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

Grease Auditions
2016-03-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2016-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Find out more information on our AUDITIONS PAGE HERE

CVRO: Tell Me a Story: Family Concert
2016-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Middle School Auditorium, 2200 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Tell Me a Story
a Family Concert with Theo and DeWayne Wee, piano
Northfield Middle School Auditorium, Northfield
Symphony Orchestra with guest soloists
Time: 7:00 pm
The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra presents a fun and energetic event for all ages, the Children’s Concert! This concert will include:

the Young Lutheran’s Guide to the Orchestra (music by Randall Davidson) with narration by Pastor Bruce Benson,
Peter and the Wolf (music by Sergei Prokofiev) with narration by Philip Spensley and ballet dances by students from the Cannon Falls School of Dance,
Carnival of the Animals (music by Camille Saint- Saens), featuring local celebrity musicans Theo and DeWayne Wee on the piano, narration by Patsy Dew, and dances from students in the Northfield Arts Guild’s Dance Theater Company and Baile Folklorico Mexicano troupe.

The first performance will take place on Saturday, March 5 at 7:00 pm at Northfield Middle School Auditorium in Northfield. Intermission will feature an “instrument petting zoo” for the young and curious to get an up-close view of various instruments and meet members of CVRO.
The second performance will take place on Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 pm at Cannon Falls High School Auditorium. This concert is hosted by the Cannon Arts Board. A community youth arts fair will feature art work of Cannon Falls Middle and High School students, an “instrument petting zoo” during intermission, and milk and cookies after the performance (provided by the Cannon Falls School of Dance).
Advanced purchase tickets are available online (click on the “Buy Tickets” button below), calling 507-645-8877, or stopping at the Northfield Arts Guild (304 Division St.). Tickets for the Cannon Falls concert are also available for purchase at the Cannon Falls Library and the Beacon.
*$30 special “Family and Friends” price: Buy two adult tickets at regular price, and get up to 4 student or senior tickets FREE! Discount will automatically apply when purchasing online. If buying tickets with cash or check at a retail location, ask for the Family and Friends price!*
“Pay-what-you-want” tickets will also be available at the door. Patrons are encouraged to support CVRO through a suggested admission of $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, or $30 for a family.

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CVRO: Tell Me a Story
2016-03-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Cannon Falls High School Auditorium, 820 East Minnesota Street, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009, United States
Tell Me a Story
a Family Concert with Theo and DeWayne Wee, piano
Cannon Falls High School Auditorium, Cannon Falls
Symphony Orchestra with guest soloists
Time: 3:00 pm
The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra presents a fun and energetic event for all ages, the Children’s Concert!This concert will include:

the Young Lutheran’s Guide to the Orchestra (music by Randall Davidson) with narration by Pastor Bruce Benson,
Peter and the Wolf (music by Sergei Prokofiev) with narration by Philip Spensley and ballet dances by students from the Cannon Falls School of Dance,
Carnival of the Animals (music by Camille Saint-Saens), featuring local celebrity musicans Theo and DeWayne Wee on the piano, narration by Patsy Dew, and dances from students in the Northfield Arts Guild’s Dance Theater Company and Baile Folklorico Mexicano troupe.

The first performance will take place on Saturday, March 5 at 7:00 pm at Northfield Middle School Auditorium in Northfield. Intermission will feature an “instrument petting zoo” for the young and curious to get an up-close view of various instruments and meet members of CVRO.
The second performance will take place on Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 pm at Cannon Falls High School Auditorium. This concert is hosted by the Cannon Arts Board. A community youth arts fair will feature art work of Cannon Falls Middle and High School students, an “instrument petting zoo” during intermission, and milk and cookies after the performance (provided by the Cannon Falls School of Dance).
Advanced purchase tickets are available online (click on the “Buy Tickets” button below), calling 507-645-8877, or stopping at the Northfield Arts Guild (304 Division St.). Tickets for the Cannon Falls concert are also available for purchase at the Cannon Falls Library and the Beacon.
*$30 special “Family and Friends” price: Buy two adult tickets at regular price, and get up to 4 student or senior tickets FREE! Discount will automatically apply when purchasing online. If buying tickets with cash or check at a retail location, ask for the Family and Friends price!*

“Pay-what-you-want” tickets will also be available at the door. Patrons are encouraged to support CVRO through a suggested admission of $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, or $30 for a family.
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MNJAG Exhibition Closes
2016-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The exhibition featuring members of the MN Jewelry Artists Guild, including Northfield Arts Guild member Susan Crow of East Fourth Street, closes in the Main Gallery.
Exhibition Sponsor:

2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Summer class registration begins!
2016-03-15 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Visit our Summer 2016 page to see all the fun ways you can play, get messy, and have a fun, relaxing time at the Arts Guild!
Registrations can be processed online, over the phone (507-645-8877), or in person at the Arts Guild’s Center for the Arts (304 Division St.).

Northfield All-School Exhibition Opens
2016-03-16 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The walls are filled top to bottom with artwork from local students grades K-12! See the progression of fantastic arts education here in the Northfield community and be sure to join us for Imagination Celebration!
Exhibition Sponsors: Professional Pride Realty & The Sketchy Artist
2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Spring Break begins!
2016-03-20 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Spring Break begins for Northfield Arts Guild classes! No youth classes will be held March 20-27. Some adult classes may still run during this week; please check with instructor to verify.
