Give to the Max Day!
2016-11-17 00:00 - 23:55 (America/Chicago)
Thank you for your support of the Northfield Arts Guild! Please consider a gift TODAY!

10 Reasons to Support the Arts from www.AmericansfortheArts.org
1. Arts promote true prosperity. The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us— fostering creativity, goodness, and beauty. The arts help us express our values, build bridges between cultures, and bring us together regardless of ethnicity, religion, or age. When times are tough, art is salve for the ache.
2. Arts improve academic performance. Students with an education rich in the arts have higher GPAs and standardized test scores, and lower drop-out rates—benefits reaped by students regardless of socio-economic status. Students with 4 years of arts or music in high school average 100 points better on their SAT scores than students with just one-half year of arts or music.
3. Arts strengthen the economy. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the arts and culture sector represents 3.25 percent of the nation’s GDP—a larger share of the economy than tourism and agriculture. The nonprofit arts industry alone generates $135 billion in economic activity annually (spending by organizations and their audiences) that supports 4.1 million jobs and generates $22.3 billion in government revenue.
4. Arts are good for local merchants. Attendees at nonprofit arts events spend $24.60 per person, per event, beyond the cost of admission on items such as meals, parking, and babysitters. Attendees who live outside the county in which the arts event takes place spend twice as much as their local counterparts ($39.96 vs. $17.42)—valuable revenue for local businesses and the community.
5. Arts drive tourism. Arts travelers are ideal tourists, staying longer and spending more to seek out authentic cultural experiences. The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that the percentage of international travelers including museum visits on their trip has grown steadily since 2003 (18 to 24 percent). The share attending concerts and theater performances has grown from 14 to 17 percent since 2003.
6. Arts are an export industry. U.S. exports of arts goods (e.g., movies, paintings, jewelry) grew to $72 billion in 2011, while imports were just $25 billion—a $47 billion arts trade surplus.
7. Arts spark creativity and innovation. The Conference Board reports that creativity is among the top 5 applied skills sought by business leaders—with 72 percent saying creativity is of high importance when hiring. The biggest creativity indicator? A college arts degree. Their Ready to Innovate report concludes, “The arts—music, creative writing, drawing, dance—provide skills sought by employers of the 3rd millennium.” Nobel laureates in the sciences are 17 times more likely to be actively engaged in the arts than average scientists.
8. Arts have social impact. University of Pennsylvania researchers have demonstrated that a high concentration of the arts in a city leads to higher civic engagement, more social cohesion, higher child welfare, and lower poverty rates. A vibrant arts community ensures that young people are not left to be raised solely in a pop culture and tabloid marketplace.
9. Arts improve healthcare. Nearly one-half of the nation’s healthcare institutions provide arts programming for patients, families, and even staff. 78 percent deliver these programs because of their healing benefits to patients—shorter hospital stays, better pain management, and less medication.
10. Arts mean business. The Creative Industries are arts businesses that range from nonprofit museums, symphonies, and theaters to for-profit film, architecture, and design companies. A 2014 analysis of Dun & Bradstreet data counts 750,453 businesses in the U.S. involved in the creation or distribution of the arts that employ 3.1 million people—representing 4.2 percent of all businesses and 2.2 percent of all employees, respectively.

Shop for the NAG at Mainstream Boutique!
2016-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Mainstream Boutique, 506 Division St. S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Looking for a fun new outfit for Fall or a unique clothing gift for a special someone? AND want yet another way to help support your favorite local arts center?
Please join us on November 17th from 5-7 pm at Mainstream Boutique (506 Division Street in Northfield).
10% of all sales from this special event will benefit the NAG!
Mainstream Boutique is a multi-generational fashion boutique selling unique on-trend apparel and accessories at an attractive price point.

No classes this week
2016-11-21

Art Plus Heart: A+ Art Club Documentary Screening
2016-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Weitz Center for Creativity, 3rd St. E, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join the Northfield Arts Guild’s A+ Autism and the Arts program for a special screening of a documentary of the program by NAG member and local filmmaker Paul Krause. The A+ documentary will be part of a larger showcase of works by Krause, including documentaries about the Northfield HS Sculpture project and the Sidewalk Poetry contest, spearheaded by the Arts & Culture Commission. All three documentaries will be screened; run time is approximately140 minutes.
Admission $5
Weitz Center | Third Street East

Small Business Saturday
2016-11-26 10:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Shop at the small businesses that help write the story of America.” The Northfield Arts Guild Gift Shop is great for unique gifts handmade by 100+ local and regional artists. Seasonal rotation means there is always something new, and our Gift Shop is open every Saturday!

A Christmas Carol
2016-12-02 19:30, 2016-12-03 19:30, 2016-12-04 14:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
a Purple Door Youth Theater production
Nineteenth century London comes to life when you and your family join Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge on a wondrous journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Dickens’ tale of hope and redemption reminds us all what’s really worth celebrating. After all, it’s never too late to warm your heart with peace, love and joy!
Performances:
Friday, December 2, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 3, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 4, 2:00pm
Friday, December 9, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 10, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 11, 2:00pm*
* ASL interpreted performance. Contact the office at theater@northfieldartsguild.org to request these services no later than Nov 26.

Purple Door Youth Theater is sponsored by:

2016-17 Education programs sponsored by:

A+ Marketplace @ Winter Walk
2016-12-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The A+ artists and volunteers with A+ Marketplace, part of the Autism and the Arts programming at the Northfield Arts Guild will be selling their cards and ceramic works on the first floor of the Northfield Arts Guild’s Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street South, during Winter Walk from 5:00-9:00 pm.
Join us!

Story time with Mary Bleckwehl
2016-12-08 17:25 - 18:15 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join local children’s book author Mary Bleckwehl as she reads from her two stories, Henry! You’re Late Again! and Henry! You’re Hungry Again?
The story time will be downstairs in our art studio. Books for sale and author signing will follow the story time.

NAGCracker
2016-12-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Northfield Arts Guild Dance Studio is proud to present “NAGCracker”. This annual event of holiday-inspired pieces features work from the Arts Guild Dance Theater Company and Mexican Folklórico Dancers. This vibrant performance is sure to set the mood for the upcoming holidays. We’ll have one performance this year at 6:30pm in the Arts Guild Dance Studio during Winter Walk. The event is free and open to the public.

A Christmas Carol
2016-12-09 19:30, 2016-12-10 19:30, 2016-12-11 14:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
a Purple Door Youth Theater production
Nineteenth century London comes to life when you and your family join Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge on a wondrous journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Dickens’ tale of hope and redemption reminds us all what’s really worth celebrating. After all, it’s never too late to warm your heart with peace, love and joy!
Performances:
Friday, December 2, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 3, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 4, 2:00pm
Friday, December 9, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 10, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 11, 2:00pm*
* ASL interpreted performance. Contact the office at theater@northfieldartsguild.org to request these services no later than Nov 26.
Still want to see our sold-out production of “A Christmas Carol”? Don’t give up hope! We’ll have a limited number of jumpseats available at the door AND we often have seats turned back in for resale. So, come on down to the theater one hour prior to showtime to see what we can do to get you in! Thanks for your support!
Purple Door Youth Theater is sponsored by:

2016-17 Education programs sponsored by:

CVRO Concert: Messiah
2016-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 | The Cathedral of our Merciful Savior, 515 NW 2nd Avenue, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
CVRO presents its third iteration of Handel’s Messiah: Christmas Edition! Once again the concert features guest soloists, including soprano Paula Lammers, mezzo soprano Deesa Staats, tenor Bryan Reed, and bass Rodolfo Nieto, and the Hymnus choir from New Prague. The concerts are sure to provide a wonderful holiday tradition for the whole family to enjoy!
*****With the impending snowstorm, we want to keep everyone safe! The CVRO will decide by 5 pm tomorrow (Saturday) on whether or not to cancel Saturday’s concert at St. Dominic’s Church which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. Information will be posted on the CVRO and Northfield Arts Guild Facebook pages, cvrorchestra.org and northfieldartsguild.orgwebsites, and information will be submitted to local radio stations KYMN (1080 AM/95.1 FM) and KCHK (1350 AM/95.5 FM).
Friday, December 9, 7:30 pm- Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour, Faribault
Saturday, December 10, 7:30 pm- St. Dominic’s Church, Northfield

Advanced sale tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. “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.
Concert Sponsor:

Media Sponsor:

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CVRO Concert: Messiah
2016-12-10 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Dominic’s Church, 104 Linden St. N, Northfield, 55057
CVRO presents its third iteration of Handel’s Messiah: Christmas Edition! Once again the concert features guest soloists, including soprano Paula Lammers, mezzo soprano Deesa Staats, tenor Bryan Reed, and bass Rodolfo Nieto, and the Hymnus choir from New Prague. The concerts are sure to provide a wonderful holiday tradition for the whole family to enjoy!
****The concert is a GO for Saturday night! Leave early if you are able and drive safely. See you soon!
Friday, December 9, 7:30 pm- Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour, Faribault
Saturday, December 10, 7:30 pm- St. Dominic’s Church, Northfield

Advanced sale tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. “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.
Concert Sponsor:

Media Sponsor:

Reception Sponsor:

Season Sponsor:

A+ Holiday Party
2016-12-13 20:00 - 21:00
A+ HOLIDAY PARTY:
We invite the community to join us for an open house for friends, family, and supporters with cookies, refreshments and Santa.
Art Studio, Northfield Arts Guild
304 Division Street

Holiday Reception: Fine Craft Collective
2016-12-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Fine Craft Collective is a seasonal cooperative show produced this year by Cathy Collison and Heather Lawrenz. The show featuring 20+ artisans is open every day from November 4 through December 24, 2016 in the Main Gallery.
Come see the latest artwork from 20+ local artists.
More information at finecraftcollective.com

Open Daily! Nov. 4th – Dec. 24 2016
Hours:
Mon – Sat 10-6
Sun 12-4
Special Events:
Grand Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5 – 8 pm
Winter Walk Reception: Thursday, December 8 from 4 – 9 pm
Holiday Reception: Saturday, December 17 from 10 am – 6 pm
Northfield Arts Guild Gallery: 304 Division St. S. Northfield, MN

NAGCracker Encore
2016-12-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Northfield Arts Guild Dance Studio is proud to present “NAGCracker”. This annual event of holiday-inspired pieces features work from the Arts Guild Dance Theater Company and Mexican Folklórico Dancers. This vibrant performance is sure to set the mood for the upcoming holidays. This is an encore performance of our Winter Walk show. The event is free and open to the public; performed in the Arts Guild Dance Studio

Fall Classes end
2016-12-30
2016-17 Education programs sponsored by:

Winter/Spring Classes begin!
2017-01-02

Storied Design exhibit opens
2017-01-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Photographs by Timothy Schacker and The Jewell Wolk Quilt Project presented by Jean Wakely
January 5 – February 4, 2017
Meet the artists and learn more about their work at the Artist Reception on Friday, January 6th from 6:30-9 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
From 6:30-7:00 pm Jean Wakely will present the story of The Purple Sandwich Quilt from The Jewell Wolk Quilt Project created by her mother, Jewell Wolk.
At 7:30 pm Artist Talks featuring Tim Schaker, Jean Wakely and Barb Pendergrass

The Jewell Wolk Quilt Project is a collection of 11 story quilts by Jewell Wolk (1924-2011) of Cut Bank, Montana. The quilts depict a wide scope of topics from Jewell’s childhood memories, her children’s lives, women’s history and biblical storytelling.
Jewell was a student of life, a teacher at heart, and curious person about life. She found her quiliting passion after her seven children left home. She was a strong believer in the art form of storytelling, which she felt was becoming lost in the multi-media age.
As Jewell entered her 80’s, she was going blind. The object of her quilts is not perfection in art nor in stitch, but in the story it depicts. Each quilt tells a story, about 45 minutes in length. Her quilts have traveled extensively, have been widely published and documented, and have been used for many storytelling events. Her daughter, Jean is creating a booklet for each quilt, and presents a portion of the collection in this exhibition.
Tim Schacker Artist Statement:
I have always been interested in the design of a building as a statement about our culture and way of life. A stunning example of this is the entire city of Brazila, Brazil where an entire city was designed to reflect the values and culture of a modern Brazil. The same can be said when local communities design and build a house of worship that reflects the religious values of the religion and the age and time in which it was built.
The photographs in this portfolio were taken in churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples over the last 2 decades of my travels throughout the world. They share a common theme of reverence and faith to what I think ultimately is the same core value. When I was traveling with my family on the island of Santorini, Greece our guide stood on the worn steps of the local church we were visiting and took the hand of my eldest son and placed it in the worn grooves of the banister leading up to the church entrance. He asked him to feel all of the stories, all of the hope, all of the grief, and all of the joy of the people who had walked these steps before him into his church that had been built 500 years ago. He called it an almost perfect place. I didn’t think to ask why it was “almost” perfect but now believe that he wanted us to understand that how we interpret our faith and the way we live in that faith is through our own human eyes and imperfections. This body of work, which continues to grow and evolve, examines our houses of worship, through a lens of when it was built and how it has served its faithful overtime.

2016-17 Gallery Season Sponsor:

Exhibit Sponsor:

411 Concert featuring Dave Simonett
2017-01-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
This concert is sold out. A handful of $25.00 backless jumpseats may be available at the box office one hour prior to the concert.
Now in its 5th season, the 411 Concert Series features regional and nationally-recognized artists in the intimate venue of the Northfield Arts Guild Theater and offers a truly unique listening and viewing experience. Each concert opens with a local musician.
Second 411 Concert: Dave Simonett(of Trampled by Turtles)
Saturday, January 14 at 7:30 pm

Trampled By Turtles formed in 2003 in Duluth, Minnesota. From their beginnings on the Midwestern festival circuit, they have reached new heights with each album. The release of 2012’s Stars And Satellites saw the band play to more fans than ever, sell close to 100,000 albums, make their first national television appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman, and have their first concert feature, Live at First Avenue, broadcast on Palladia. This year, the band will once again headlined Red Rocks Amphitheatre in addition to holding their second annual Festival Palomino in the fall.
Lead songwriter Dave Simonett has been especially affected by change over the last few years. He relocated from Duluth to the city of Minneapolis. “When I lived in Duluth, I think I took connection with uncivilized nature for granted. There, I had to drive 20 minutes and I was in the middle of nowhere, and I did this almost daily,” says Simonett. “This was a very important ritual for me. Solitary time in a nearly untouched landscape is my version of church, so I think there is a bit of loss of religion in a lot of my work these days. I’ve always been a little obsessed with our struggle to stay connected to our simple animal side, the part of our nature that lived off the earth, hunted live game, worshipped trees and mountains. I believe a lot of sadness is caused by feeling disconnected with the rest of nature. A lot of what is instinctual for us is beaten down and frowned upon in modern society. It has to be confusing for the subconscious.

2016-17 411 Concert Series sponsored by:

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Free Lunch & Learn
2017-01-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity:
Eat, relax, and be transported by the power of storytelling! Jean Wakely leads guests through The Jewell Wolk Story Quilt Project, a collection of 11 story quilts created over a period of 20 years by Jewell Wolk (1924-2011) of Cut Bank, Montana. The quilts depict a wide scope of topics from Jewell’s childhood memories, her children’s lives, women’s history and biblical storytelling. Jewell left her quilts to her eldest daughter, Jean, who manages the project in Jewell’s honor. At each hour-long Lunch and Learn, Jean will share Jewell’s artistic process and cover the stories included in one of her mother’s quilts, including time for questions from attendees. Guests should bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or call 507-645-8877
Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Wednesday, January 18 11:30-12:30 The Time & Life of Ruth quilt
Wednesday, January 25 11:30-12:30 Women of the Plains quilt
Saturday, February 4 11:30-12:30 The Purple Sandwich quilt

Jewell Wolk
Jewell was a student of life, a teacher at heart, and a curious person about life. She was also an extraordinary artist and creative storyteller. Born in 1924 to a German sodbuster farmer, Henry Otto Peterson and schoolmarm, Mary Blyth Peterson, Jewell was their third child of five. Jewell attended country school and Cut Bank High School. After high school, she was a telephone operator for the Cut Bank party line system. Jewell married Robert Walter Wolk and they raised seven children in Cut Bank. She found her quilting passion after her seven children left home. She was a strong believer in the art form of storytelling, which she felt was becoming lost in the multi-media age.

Each new quilt that Jewell made started with a question, launching Jewell on a research adventure. It would take her one to three years to fully develop the theme of each quilt.
As Jewell entered her 80’s, she was going blind, and eventually had to pack away her fabric, thread and needles and stop making her story quilts. The object of her quilts is not perfection in art nor in stitch, but in the story it depicts.

Each quilt tells a story, taking about 45 minutes to cover. Her quilts have traveled extensively, have been widely published and documented, and have been used for many storytelling events. Her daughter Jean is creating a booklet for each quilt, and presents a portion of the collection in this Storied Design exhibition.

Jean Wakely
Jean’s storytelling with her mother’s quilts has taken her across the county to many quilter and museum programs. Jean is currently creating booklets documenting each of her mother’s quilts and the stories they tell. To book Jean as a speaker, to find out more information about the quilts, visit www.StoryQuiltProject.com

Ghostlight Project
2017-01-19 17:30 - 18:15 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
On Thursday, January 19, 5:30 to 6:15pm, the Northfield Arts Guild Theater will be joining artists and community members across the country in the tradition of leaving a “ghostlight” on in a darkened theater. When theaters go dark at the end of the night, the ghostlight offers visibility and safety for all who might enter. Please JOIN US for a brief program of poetry and monologues as both students and adults reflect on the Arts Guild’s mission to inspire our community by developing, supporting, and providing quality inclusive artistic opportunities. Goodies will be served. All are welcome!
Read more about The Ghostlight Project
The Northfield Arts Guild Theater is located at 411 Third Street West, Northfield.

Artist Mixer @ Loon Liquors
2017-01-19 17:30 - 19:00
Brand new artist?
Been an artist for a long time?
Embarking on a new technique?
New to Northfield?
Lived here forever?
All of these are great reasons to be a pART of the Northfield Arts Guild’s 2nd Artist Mixer of the 2016-17 season! Bring a friend, all visual artists welcome!
Enjoy appetizers & connecting with visual artists from our area. (As if you needed another reason to join us) that evening Loon Liquors will be celebrating the release of the product that started it all 7 years ago, their Lac Coeur Coffee Liqueur, in partnership with Peace Coffee Roasters. Come out and try a Lac Coeur based – or any – of their delicious hand-crafted cocktails!
Please RSVP by January 17 to heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877

Free Lunch & Learn
2017-01-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity:
Eat, relax, and be transported by the power of storytelling! Jean Wakely leads guests through The Jewell Wolk Story Quilt Project, a collection of 11 story quilts created over a period of 20 years by Jewell Wolk (1924-2011) of Cut Bank, Montana. The quilts depict a wide scope of topics from Jewell’s childhood memories, her children’s lives, women’s history and biblical storytelling. Jewell left her quilts to her eldest daughter, Jean, who manages the project in Jewell’s honor. At each hour-long Lunch and Learn, Jean will share Jewell’s artistic process and cover the stories included in one of her mother’s quilts, including time for questions from attendees. Guests should bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or call 507-645-8877

January 18 11:30-12:30 The Time & Life of Ruth quilt
January 25 11:30-12:30 Women of the Plains quilt
February 4 11:30-12:30 The Purple Sandwich quilt
Jewell Wolk
Jewell was a student of life, a teacher at heart, and a curious person about life. She was also an extraordinary artist and creative storyteller. Born in 1924 to a German sodbuster farmer, Henry Otto Peterson and schoolmarm, Mary Blyth Peterson, Jewell was their third child of five. Jewell attended country school and Cut Bank High School. After high school, she was a telephone operator for the Cut Bank party line system. Jewell married Robert Walter Wolk and they raised seven children in Cut Bank. She found her quilting passion after her seven children left home. She was a strong believer in the art form of storytelling, which she felt was becoming lost in the multi-media age.

Each new quilt that Jewell made started with a question, launching Jewell on a research adventure. It would take her one to three years to fully develop the theme of each quilt.
As Jewell entered her 80’s, she was going blind, and eventually had to pack away her fabric, thread and needles and stop making her story quilts. The object of her quilts is not perfection in art nor in stitch, but in the story it depicts.

Each quilt tells a story, taking about 45 minutes to cover. Her quilts have traveled extensively, have been widely published and documented, and have been used for many storytelling events. Her daughter Jean is creating a booklet for each quilt, and presents a portion of the collection in this Storied Design exhibition.

Jean Wakely
Jean’s storytelling with her mother’s quilts has taken her across the county to many quilter and museum programs. Jean is currently creating booklets documenting each of her mother’s quilts and the stories they tell. To book Jean as a speaker, to find out more information about the quilts, visit www.StoryQuiltProject.com

Auditions: The Miracle Worker
2017-01-29 17:00 - 20:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Miracle Worker

AUDITION DATES AND TIMES:
Sunday, January 29, 5:00 – 6:30 pm CHILDREN ONLY for the roles of Helen, Martha, Percy, Blind Children (ages 7+)
Sunday, January 29, 6:30 – 8:30 pm ADULTS/TEENS ONLY (includes the role of James Keller)
Monday, January 30, 7:30 – 9:30 pm ADULTS/TEENS ONLY (includes the role of James Keller) Callbacks for the role of Helen might also happen during this time.
General callbacks will occur as needed.

PLACE:
Northfield Arts Guild Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street South, Northfield

AUDITION INFORMATION:

Open call- no appointment necessary. Actors should try to arrive as close as possible to the start time of the audition. Bring a list of potential rehearsal conflicts.
Actors will read from the script at the auditions. Scripts will be available in January for 24 hour perusal at the Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield.
Girls auditioning for the role of Helen Keller should prepare a 1-2 minute pantomime showing physicality and a range of emotions including, but not necessarily limited to: fear, joy, confusion and anger. The role of Helen is extremely physical; intense rehearsals with both Annie and Helen will include stage combat, stage falls and developing the poignant visuals necessary to show Helen’s inability to see or hear.

The Northfield Arts Guild encourages new people, artists of color, multilingual actors and actors with disabilities to audition.

IMPORTANT INFO:

Rehearsals begin the week of March 5 (with potential time-off during spring break)
Performances are April 21-23 and April 28-30 at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater
Story: The Miracle Worker is based on Helen Keller’s autobiography, “The Story of My Life.” Blind, deaf, and mute since her formative years, young Helen’s inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which sends them a “half-blind Yankee schoolgirl” tutor named Annie Sullivan. Through persistence, love, and sheer stubbornness, Annie breaks through Helen’s walls of silence and darkness by teaching her to communicate.
Character Descriptions and Director Bio

Auditions: The Miracle Worker
2017-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Miracle Worker

AUDITION DATES AND TIMES:
Sunday, January 29, 5:00 – 6:30 pm CHILDREN ONLY for the roles of Helen, Martha, Percy, Blind Children (ages 7+)
Sunday, January 29, 6:30 – 8:30 pm ADULTS/TEENS ONLY (includes the role of James Keller)
Monday, January 30, 7:30 – 9:30 pm ADULTS/TEENS ONLY (includes the role of James Keller) Callbacks for the role of Helen might also happen during this time.
General callbacks will occur as needed.

PLACE:
Northfield Arts Guild Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street South, Northfield

AUDITION INFORMATION:

Open call- no appointment necessary. Actors should try to arrive as close as possible to the start time of the audition. Bring a list of potential rehearsal conflicts.
Actors will read from the script at the auditions. Scripts will be available in January for 24 hour perusal at the Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield.
Girls auditioning for the role of Helen Keller should prepare a 1-2 minute pantomime showing physicality and a range of emotions including, but not necessarily limited to: fear, joy, confusion and anger. The role of Helen is extremely physical; intense rehearsals with both Annie and Helen will include stage combat, stage falls and developing the poignant visuals necessary to show Helen’s inability to see or hear.

The Northfield Arts Guild encourages new people, artists of color, multilingual actors and actors with disabilities to audition.

IMPORTANT INFO:

Rehearsals begin the week of March 5 (with potential time-off during spring break)
Performances are April 21-23 and April 28-30 at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater
Story: The Miracle Worker is based on Helen Keller’s autobiography, “The Story of My Life.” Blind, deaf, and mute since her formative years, young Helen’s inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which sends them a “half-blind Yankee schoolgirl” tutor named Annie Sullivan. Through persistence, love, and sheer stubbornness, Annie breaks through Helen’s walls of silence and darkness by teaching her to communicate.

Tim Schacker & The Jewell Wolk Quilt Project exhibit closes
2017-02-04 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Jewell Wolk Quilt Project (shown by Jean Wakley) and New work by Tim Schacker

January 5th – February 4th, 2017
Jean Wakley will show The Jewell Wolk Quilt Project featuring up to 11 story quilts created by her mother.
Tim Schacker Artist Statement:
I have always been interested in the design of a building as a statement about our culture and way of life. A stunning example of this is the entire city of Brazila, Brazil where an entire city was designed to reflect the values and culture of a modern Brazil. The same can be said when local communities design and build a house of worship that reflects the religious values of the religion and the age and time in which it was built.
The photographs in this portfolio were taken in churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples over the last 2 decades of my travels throughout the world. They share a common theme of reverence and faith to what I think ultimately is the same core value. When I was traveling with my family on the island of Santorini, Greece our guide stood on the worn steps of the local church we were visiting and took the hand of my eldest son and placed it in the worn grooves of the banister leading up to the church entrance. He asked him to feel all of the stories, all of the hope, all of the grief, and all of the joy of the people who had walked these steps before him into his church that had been built 500 years ago. He called it an almost perfect place. I didn’t think to ask why it was “almost” perfect but now believe that he wanted us to understand that how we interpret our faith and the way we live in that faith is through our own human eyes and imperfections. This body of work, which continues to grow and evolve, examines our houses of worship, through a lens of when it was built and how it has served its faithful overtime.

2016-17 Gallery Season Sponsor:
