Northfield Arts Guild

Artist Reception @ FTown Brewing
2017-11-02 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | F-Town, 22 4th Street NE, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
Please join us for an artist reception on
Thursday, Nov 2 from 5:30-7 pm atF-Town Brewing

The Northfield Arts Guild and The Paradise Center for the Arts are collaborating to exhibit local and regional artists’ artwork in Faribault’s F-Town Brewing Company.

Driven to Abstraction
Mixed Media work by Joyce Francis
Oct 4-Dec 31, 2017
Artist Statement
Joyce Francis
MY MANTRA:
“TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF THE DAY, THAT IS THE HIGHEST OF ARTS”
-HENRY DAVID THOREAU
This quotation has been my mantra since I first started studying calligraphy in the mid 1970s. I
came to realize that art is one of the most profound means to “increase the quality of the day.”
THIS I BELIEVE:
I believe that everyone should own a little piece of original art that adds light to the day. A glance at the colors, shapes, textures and the many other aspects of a piece of art has the power to lift the spirit.
MY MISSION:
My mission is to bring more color into your daily life.
UPDATE:
I am updating this mission statement on October 4, 2017 and feel even more strongly that we need art and color in our lives. The current times are too often dark, heavy, confusing, and depressing. Art offers a bit of color and light into these days. Art can channel and hold emotions that otherwise get stuck inside our heads. We strive digest and resolve obvious daily issues that confront us. But we also need to create and maintain joy in our lives. I believe even a little bit of art will feed that joy and encourage us along our way.
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Joyce is a calligrapher and paper artist living in Northfield, Minnesota. A maniac for color, she has a lifetime love of paper, ink, and letters. Over the years her work has expanded beyond calligraphy into development of a line of cards and prints featuring her paper batik artwork, the “Northfield Fairies,” Zentangle-inspired cards, and cards using her current artwork.
In fall of 2012 Joyce initiated a major departure from calligraphy and Zentangle. She began studying non-objective painting and drawing. Joyce’s “Art for Small Spaces” series evolved out of daily experimentation which explored many different styles of painting and collage. The works in this exhibit feature Joyce’s exploration of color and line. The fun of sharing the art is a bonus added to her joy of creating it.
F-Town Brewing | 22 4th Street NE | Faribault, MN 55021
2017-18 Season Sponsor:

CVRO Classical Concert
2017-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third Street West, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Part of our 2017-18 Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra Concert Series

Performance: Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Venue: Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour, 515 2nd Ave NW, Faribault,

Performance: Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 3:00 pm
Venue: St. John’s Hall, 500 Third Street West, Northfield

CVRO Classical Concert
2017-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cathedral of our Merciful Savior, 515 NW 2nd Avenue, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States

Community Forum to Meet the Candidates
2017-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Please join us in welcoming the final two candidates for the Executive Director position at the Northfield Arts Guild. A community forum will take place on Wednesday, October 25 from 5 to 6:30 pm. Each candidate will make a ten-minute presentation followed by a fifteen-minute question and answer session.
We would appreciate as many community members in attendance as possible to ensure we are fully representing the needs of our vibrant arts community.

Downstairs Art Studio, Northfield Arts Guild Center for the Arts
304 Division Street S.

Studio ARTour
2017-10-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Studio ARTour is a co-operative venture among a group of artists in the areas around Farmington, Northfield, and Faribault. We open our studios to the public on the third weekend in October (in 2017: Oct 20, 21 & 22) and invite you to come out and see where and how we work.
This year we celebrate the 13th year we have put on the tour. It’s still getting bigger so we must be doing something right! This year features 22 studios and 38 artists. Most studios have several artists working in different media. The artists are glad to answer questions and provide information about the art. Some studios have demonstrations.
The range of work is amazing; weaving to welding, glass to gemstones, clay to carving – and paper in between. Whether you are a long-time collector, or are just looking for something unique, the studio tour is a perfect way to shop for fine art, and best of all the tour is free!
For more information, please visit the Studio ARTour website, and check out the FAQs. But if we didn’t answer your question feel free to email us atstudioartour@gmail.com
The Northfield Arts Guild is a proud sponsor and stop (Studio #20) on this studio tour! Come by and see work by Melissa Henning, Matt Leister, Jessica Prill, and Leanne Stremcha.

Studio ARTour
2017-10-21 10:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Studio ARTour is a co-operative venture among a group of artists in the areas around Farmington, Northfield, and Faribault. We open our studios to the public on the third weekend in October (in 2017: Oct 20, 21 & 22) and invite you to come out and see where and how we work.
This year we celebrate the 13th year we have put on the tour. It’s still getting bigger so we must be doing something right! This year features 22 studios and 38 artists. Most studios have several artists working in different media. The artists are glad to answer questions and provide information about the art. Some studios have demonstrations.
The range of work is amazing; weaving to welding, glass to gemstones, clay to carving – and paper in between. Whether you are a long-time collector, or are just looking for something unique, the studio tour is a perfect way to shop for fine art, and best of all the tour is free!
For more information, please visit the Studio ARTour website, and check out the FAQs. But if we didn’t answer your question feel free to email us at studioartour@gmail.com
The Northfield Arts Guild is a proud sponsor and stop (Studio #20) on this studio tour! Come by and see work by Melissa Henning, Matt Leister, Jessica Prill, and Leanne Stremcha.

Open Art For Families
2017-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

An Evening of Fear
2017-10-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Act I: The Monkey’s Paw
Act II: The Drop of Water
The Monkey’s Paw is a supernatural short story by author W. W. Jacobs first published in England in 1902. In the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of the monkey’s hand, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate.
The Drop of Water, by Ivan Chekov, is the unsettling story of a nurse who steals a ring from the deathbed of a medium, only to suffer the ghastly consequences in the privacy of her own home.

Performances:
Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 7:30pm
Friday, October 20 , 2017 at 7:30pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield.

Tickets: $5.00

a LAB production

The Monkey’s Paw features:
RUSS PALADIN as Pop
AMBER MYSKEWITZ as Mom
JAMES AYERS as Son
PETER WEBB as The Major
ERIC LINDER as Company Rep
The Drop of Water features:
RUSS PALADIN as Physician
AMBER MYSKEWITZ as Maid
JAMES AYERS as Physician’s Assistant
BRONWYN MCDERMOTT as Servant Girl
EILEEN KELLER as Witch
Also featuring:
JOY RILEY as Dark-Eyed Muse

GRACE MUTH

JAMES MUTH
MAGGIE MUTH
KYRA REVERMAN
AUDREY SORENMANN as the Goblins

Artist Mixer @ Imminent Brewing
2017-10-19 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 1st Artist Mixer of the 2017-18 season! Bring a friend, all visual artists welcome!
Enjoy appetizers & connecting with visual artists from our area.
Please RSVP by October 16 to heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877

Free Lunch & Learn
2017-10-18 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!
The Interplay of Color & Shape
Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a quilt? This month, artist Carol Richards will show her quilts and talk about the inspiration behind her designs. She bases her quilts on traditional blocks and geometric forms, deconstructed and layered, their axes often rotated to add interest. She will bring a quilt in progress and demonstrate how she selects which fabrics to use, and how she plans out her designs. This Lunch & Learn will include time for questions from attendees.
Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or call 507-645-8877
Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Wednesday, October 18 11:30-12:30

Six Mile Grove: 411
2017-10-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Part of our 2017-18 411 Music Concert Series

Performance: Saturday, October 14, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W., Northfield
Six Mile Grove is rooted in the energy of Americana Rock and the simplicity of Classic Country music: all delivered with Farmboy charm.
Tickets: $25.00 General Admission

It all started in the small town of Lyle, MN (pop. 500) with a skid loader and a fence post, when Six Mile Grove frontman Brandon Sampson was 7 years old. He injured his hand when helping his dad on the family farm. The physician recommended guitar playing for rehabilitation, and a few weeks later, Sampson came home from the music store with a new guitar. His younger brother Brian threw a fit, and was appeased with a shiny drum set. And so the seeds of Six Mile Grove were planted.
The brothers spent years pounding away on their instruments in the kitchen of their great grandmother’s old house, as well as singing in church with their mom, an organist and devoted music lover. Soon Brian’s friend Barry, from across the woods, wanted to join the noise, and so his years of piano lessons began paying off. The boys realized they would need a bass player, put an ad in the paper, and dug up Dezi Wallace from the “big city” of Austin, MN, who arrived courtesy of his mom, as he did not yet have a driver’s license.
Fast forward 20 years, and Six Mile Grove has a lot to be proud of. They have weathered the ever changing music scene as a primarily self-managed, self-produced, and self-recorded band. Their music has evolved accordingly, as an organic, honest voice that has not been tinkered with or tainted by the lure of record labels or flashy music producers. You’re sure to find influences of Minnesota music’s founding fathers; from Bob Dylan to the Jayhawks. Six Mile Grove honors it’s roots, but has also managed to forge it’s own sound and space on a stage without compromise. In addition, their friendship, touring and recording with legendary Johnny Cash guitarist Bob Wootton, has lended even more distinctly to their “good all-American boy” sound and style.
Six Mile Grove is releasing it’s seventh album this Summer 2017. In this album, Sampson muses on the responsibilities of providing for a family, keeping love alive, and fighting for what’s right in the world. These themes resonate with all the members of the band, as guys with day jobs, wives and kids. You’ll hear the whines and growls in Nelson’s piano and lead guitar licks; the take-it-easy pace of Wallace’s bass, the newly added color of John Wheeler’s steel guitar and the simple to furious tempos in Brian Sampson’s drums.
As Wootton states, “There’s nothing fancy about them and they don’t try to be something they’re not. And that’s what I like about them.”

Danse Macabre: Night of the Living Dancers
2017-10-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Audience costumes are encouraged!
Danse Macabre is a unique Halloween themed dance concert collaboration featuring many styles of dance- all in a macabre theme. Following the performance, it’s your turn to dance, as the lights dim and the rock ‘n’ roll begins. It’s a fantastic night of dance and dancing, always playing to a packed crowd.
Performance: Friday, October 13, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 W. Third St., Northfield
This is a fundraiser on behalf of the Northfield Arts Guild; MANY thanks to everyone who participates… both on the stage and in the audience!

Thank you to our production sponsor:

Submissions Due: The Northfield Experience
2017-10-12
Exhibition opportunity for Visual Artists!
Submissions due by Thursday, October 12.

Deadline: Youth Soloist Concert submissions
2017-10-10
Youth Soloist Concert

The deadline is October 10 for submitting a 3-5 minute recording for consideration to participate in the Youth Soloist Concert on March 11, 2018.

Interested youth are invited to register for the Youth Soloist Concert competition. More details about the process can be found in the Youth Soloist Letter and Registration material. Questions may be directed to CVRO’s conductor, Paul Niemisto, at niemisto@stolaf.edu.
Concert Criteria

Students can be of any age prior to high school graduation and must be permanent residents of the state of MN. Preference will be given to students from within the Cannon Valley Region.
Students must be receiving private instruction and have had some experience in public performance. The private instruction can be provided by the public school ensemble director.
The competition is open to all instruments and voice for which repertoire with orchestra accompaniment is available.
Students need to prepare a concert solo (such as a concerto movement) with orchestral accompaniment known to be available. The CVRO conductor, Paul Niemisto, is happy to offer suggestions on repertoire choices that could be good for programming; should you need assistance, please contact prior to submitting registration at niemisto@stolaf.edu.
By the March concert, it is advised that the piece is memorized, but is not a requirement.
This “Young Soloists’ Concert” may feature up to 5 youth soloists.

Concert Process
1. Interested students should submit registration form as soon as possible. More details about preparing an audition recording will be sent to registered students no later than September 15, 2017.
2. A 3-5 minute audio recording (MP3 for instance) is turned in or mailed to the Northfield Arts Guild by October 10, 2017. Facebook or iTune docs also accepted. Recording (CD or email attachment) should include clear identification of Name, Age, Hometown, School, Private Teacher,
title and composer of selection, and duration. It is expected that the recorded piece for October 10 is the same composition to be offered for the November 18 live audition and the potential performance in March.
3. Piano accompaniment on recording is preferred, but not compulsory.
4. Select applicants will be notified of participation in a final live audition by October 20, 2017.
5. The final live audition for select applicants will be held on Saturday, November 18 starting at 2:00 PM at the UCC Congregational Church sanctuary. Piano accompaniment required. If applicant has difficulty finding an accompanist, please contact CVRO.
6. Auditor judges of the live auditions will be from outside the Cannon Valley region.
7. Announcement of the winners will be made by email that same evening.
8. Rehearsals for the March 10 concert will begin on Thursday evening, starting on February 15th 7:00 PM at UCC Congregational Church, through concert date. Detailed schedule to be determined later.

Thank you to our Concert Sponsor:

Flamenco Sin Frontera
2017-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
2017 McKnight Dancer Fellow Sachiko “La Chayí” Presents:
Flamenco Sin Frontera
Minneapolis-based 2017 McKnight Dancer Fellow Sachiko “La Chayí” explores the art of Flamenco in a traditional Tablao style Flamenco dance and music performance. She will be joined by three virtuoso international artists that carry the musical and cultural roots, guitarist Angel Ruiz, singer José Cortés, and palmero Luis de La Tota.

Performance: Saturday October 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm for general seating)
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 3rd St W, Northfield, MN
Tickets:
Adult: $20.00 in advance / $23.00 at the door
Senior (65 & up) & Students (full-time with ID): $17.00 in advance / $20.00 at the door
Children (12 & under): $12.00 in advance / $15.00 at the door
Post show:
A Q&A post show discussion will follow the performance. Please stay after and join us.
Tickets are not sold through the Northfield Arts Guild.

Artists:
Sachiko “La Chayí” (Flamenco dancer. Minneapolis, MN)
Angel Ruiz(Flamenco guitarist. Cordoba, Spain)
José Cortés (Flamenco singer. Marseille, France)
Luis de La Tota (palmero / hand-percussionist. Jerez de la Frontera, Spain)

Artist Bios:
Sachiko “La Chayí” (Flamenco dancer, Minneapolis, MN)
www.sachikolachayi.com
A native of Osaka, Japan, Sachiko “La Chayí” Nishiuchi is a Twin Cities-based Flamenco dancer, teacher, choreographer and organizer. Besides her work as an independent artist, her current projects include directing Twin Cities Flamenco Collective. She has received recognitions and grants from Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, the Jerome Foundation, the Minnesota SAGE Awards for Dance, and New York State Flamenco Certamen. Sachiko is the recipient of a 2017 McKnight Dancer Fellowship, administered by the Cowles Center and funded by the McKnight Foundation. Her dance and choreography have been commissioned and/or presented by The Walker Art Center, Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, Intermedia Arts, Minneapolis Guitar Quartet, The Southern Theater, and Hamline University. She was a resident artist of Zorongo Flamenco from 2003 to 2009. She lived and studied the art of Flamenco in Seville, Spain from 2010 to 2015 which became the foundation of her current dance and work. Besides her daily life surrounded by the culture of Flamenco in Seville, she owes her artistic foundation to the following incomparable artists and teachers (in alphabetical order); Juan del Gastor, Farruquito, Javier Heredia, Juan del Gastor, Luis Peña, Miguel Funi, Pilar Montoya Manzano “La Faraona”, and Susana Di Palma.

Performance in New York State Flamenco Certamen

Angel Ruiz(Flamenco guitarist. Cordoba, Spain)
At the early age of 12 years old, guitarist Angel Ruiz González began his journey learning guitar into the world of Flamenco, under the study of Phillipe Donnier and Rafael Rodriguez “Merengue de Córdoba”. At the age of 18 years old, he starts his professional career in the Tablao “El Cardenal” and Tablao “La Buleria” (Cordoba, Spain) and performing in a few Flamenco festivals. He won the first price in a guitarist competition called “Jóvenes Flamencos” de Córdoba. After he moved to Seville, he joined the Compañía Andaluza de Danza under the direction of Antonio Gades and José Antonio Ruiz, performing in many national and international productions. He participated in “Encuentros/“Bodas de Sangre”, under the musical direction of Juan
Requena and José Antonio Ruiz, in Teatro La Maestranza in Seville. The artist has also worked in 2004 Flamenco festival held in the USA. The production was titled “Golpes da la vida” with dancer Rafael Campallo and José Antonio Ruiz, in theaters such as City Center in New York. Collaborated as the guitarist with Ballet Flamenco de Cristina Hoyos for the production “A tiempo” directed by José Luís Rodríguez. Also played as the principal guitar in “Hijas del Alba” for Ballet de Murcia, directed by the renowned choreographer Javier Latorre, award winner of Nacional de Danza. The artist has worked with famous and respected dancers including Daniel Navarro, Pedro Cordoba, Sonia Olla, Pol Vaquero, Alvaro Panos, Alejandro Granados and Isabel Bayon, among others.

Angel Ruiz Flamenco 2016

José Cortés (Flamenco singer. Marseille, France)
José Cortés Fernández was born in the south of France in 1974 from an important gypsy family from Almería. At the age of ten, Jose began his career in Jerez de la Frontera where he won the “premio del joven aficionado del cante flamenco,” accompanied on guitar by Terremoto hijo.
He was immersed in the world of flamenco with the greatest artists, such as Terremoto, Pansequito, Camarón de la Isla, Moraito Chico and Tomatito. Since then, he has shared the stage with the best artists, including Belen Lopez, Alfonso Losa, Sergio Arranda, Juan Ogalla, María del Mar Moreno, Antonio de la Malena, Manuel de la Malena, Mara Martinez, Andrés Peña, Pilar Ortega, Juan Carnona, David Paniagua, Juaniare, Niñp de Los Reyes and Carmen Ledesma. He has sung for the workshops of Israel Galván, Angelita Gómez and Javier Latorre.
In 2010, he moved to the United States and now works with many amazing artists such as Jason McGuire, Yaelisa “Camino Flamencos”, Carola Zertuche “Teatro Flamenco”, Melissa Cruz, and Cristina Hall. Recently, Jose was invited to be Antonio Carmona (Ketama)’s backup singer at the Nokia Theater for the Eva Longoria’s Foundation. In 2014, Jose had the honor to sing for the San Francisco Opera in “Giselle”. Since 2014, Jose has worked with the Aspen Ballet Juan Siddi Company with whom he toured in Hawaii and New Mexico, and had the honor to perform at the Joyce Theater in New York City last Spring.
An incredible and traditional artist, José Cortés Fernández surprises us now by taking a step forward in his conception of flamenco by making pure flamenco live alongside other genres.

Manuel Gutierrez Flamenco at El Cid restaurant los Angeles

Luis de La Tota (Palmero / hand-percussionist. Jerez de la Frontera, Spain)
Born into one of the oldest Gypsy neighborhoods of Jerez de La Frontera, El Barrio de Santiago, on Flamenco’s most famous street, La Calle Nueva, Jose Luis Bermudez Peña aka Luis de La Tota, takes his artistic name from his grandmother ‘La Tota’, who has been an inspiration to him since his infancy. Luis carries with him a distinct humor, grace, and rhythmic charisma that started his career as a percussionist and festero at the tender age of 8. Where others spend decades studying and crafting their artistry, Luis simply IS purity in the form of Flamenco. His proof is in his presence on stage and in person where he creates at the moment, in every moment, music that will have you laughing to tears or eyes tearing up until you smile once you have discovered that you could lose yourself inside the world of Luis de La Tota.
As a percussionist and palmero, Luis currently tours with flamenco’s top artists such as Maria Del Mar Moreno, Antonio Del Pipa, Fernando de La Morena, El Capullo, and Diego Carrasco. He is the only holder of a license to teach flamenco rhythms given by the Flamenco Foundation of Spain in 1990. He is also the ‘official’ percussionist for Viernes Flamencos (Flamenco Fridays) in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. As a Flamenco lyricist, his verses (letras) have been sought after recorded by respected Spanish singers such as Antonio de la Malena (Album: Yo soy Asi, Asi Soy Yo, 1997). His work as a percussionist can be heard on CD’s such as Duende y Compas and Gitanos de Jerez to name a few. He currently lives in Boise Idaho where he is building a school, Escuela de Ritmo that is dedicated to the art of Flamenco rhythms, dance, and guitar. In 2013, Luis gathered his family members to perform as Familia Bermudez at the prestigious Switzerland festival, Obwald Festival. He and Familia Bermudez were invited to return to Obwald Festival in 2015 where they filmed a documentary about Luis’s talented family.

Fiesta por Bulerias en El Sol, La Sal, El Son

There will be another performance at Icehouse MPLS in Minneapolis on Sunday October 8 at 6:30 pm. For more information about the performance in Minneapolis, visithttps://www.icehousempls.com/events/2017/10/8/flamenco-sin-frontera

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

September 28 – October 28, 2017

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

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

2017-18 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Artist Conversation with Stephan Koplowitz
2017-09-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for September 28:
Special Exhibition Opportunity for Visual Artists –
Come learn how you can have work exhibited in The Northfield Experience
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
This conversation will feature an upcoming exhibition opportunity for 2D Visual Artists in The Northfield Experience. Veteran Director/Choreographer/Media Artist Stephan Koplowitz will create a site-specific, immersive performance event in May 2018 using the town of Northfield, Minnesota as its canvas and subject matter. Comprised of a series of inter-laced performances of theater, dance, visual installations, and digital media, this performance event will be inspired by the history, architecture, and unique community of Northfield. Koplowitz is excited to work and collaborate with St. Olaf and Carleton Colleges and the greater Northfield community where the spirit of history, industry, and scholarship still thrive.
The Northfield Experience will engage students, alumni, professors and Curriculum from both colleges, in addition to members of specific Northfield institutions and businesses. It aims not only to create a unique artistic experience, but to bring together several academic and public communities united towards the development and creation of this work. An intended outcome is that all involved parties will be more closely aligned and acquainted following this shared collaboration.
Stephan Koplowitz is internationally known for his work on the concert stage and for creating original site-specific multi-media works for architecturally significant sites. His site work aims to alter people’s perspectives of place, site, and scale, all infused with a sense of the human condition. Since 1984 he has created 56 works and has been awarded 40 commissions.
During this conversation attendees are encouraged to ask Stephan questions, and find out how they can get involved in this exhibit.
Interested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.
Watch Videos of Stephan’s site-specific work:
Creating Site-Specific Dance performances
Red Line Time Compilation
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Join us for our monthly Artist Conversations! This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists. These gatherings are free and open to the public, but as space is limited, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.
Each conversation will focus on one topic such as:

How to price your work
How to regularly show your work
Creating a website for your work
How to create a cohesive body of work
Social Media for artists
Bookkeeping for artists

Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

Gallery Exhibition Opens
2017-09-28 12:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Take The Fork in the Road: Realism and Abstraction
An exhibition featuring Paintings by Julie Fakler, Ceramic Installation by Lisa Truax, and colored pencil drawings by Steven Watson.
September 28 – October 28, 2017

Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, September 29 from 7 – 9 pm, with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Julie Fakler paints on a gessoed hardboard with many thin watered down layers of acrylic paint. Her subjects are domesticated animals that include cats, dogs, and farm animals. This exhibition will feature the work created during her SEMAC grant project after visiting South East Minnesota farms to meet the farm animals and farmers.

Lisa Truax says of her installation pieces in which she combines traditional ceramic materials and found natural materials: ”We think of nature as untouched and wild, and not something controlled or created by humans. Through my work I attempt to create a sense of connection to nature in the viewer, yet through the utilization of abstraction avoid direct connections to specific places.”

Steven Watson uses a familiar medium (colored pencil) in his work, but takes an unconventional path in his exploration and execution of secular and spiritual themes. His drawing technique, described as “regimented rectangles” or simply “color-on, color-off writing” expands on the already liberating notions of drawing – despite this regimentation.

Exhibition Sponsors:

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

2017-18 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Auditions: God Girl
2017-09-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Please check our Theater Auditions page for audition details.

Death of a Salesman
2017-09-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-09-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
by Arthur Miller
Part of our 2017-18 Striking Conversations Theater Season
Performances:
Friday, September 22, 2017 at 7:30pm (Opening Night Reception)
Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 7:30pm
Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 2:00pm (Post-show Discussion)
Friday, September 29 , 2017 at 7:30pm
Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 2:00pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield.
Directed by Marc Robinson

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

Welcome! And approval of last year’s minutes

Review FY2017 Financials (preliminary)

ED Search Process and Update

Board of Director Updates:

Recognition of Sian Muir
Introduce New Board Members
Governance Update

2016-17 Program Highlights

Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Education

Volunteer of the Year Awards

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

Closing Remarks

Riverfront Fine Arts Festival
2017-09-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Riverfront Fine Arts Festival
The Riverfront Fine Arts Festival began in the 1970s! Currently, it takes place on the second weekend of September and runs in conjunction with the Defeat of Jesse James Days. Set along the idyllic Cannon River walkway, over 65 fine artists and craftspersons sell their work – ceramics, jewelry, paintings, fiber, wood and steel – there is something for everyone!
September 9 & 10, 2017
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm both days
Rain or shine!

Volunteer Opportunity: Help the artists at Riverfront Fine Arts Festival!

During the weekend of September 9 & 10, 2017 you can help the exhibiting artists make this event a success! Help direct artist traffic, unload vehicles, make coffee, deliver water and snacks to artists, hand out fliers, lead an art demo, and more!

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

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

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

Rip Roarin' Review
2017-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
September 8 – 9
An evening of DJJD Entertainment.

Performances:
Friday, September 8, 2017 at 7:00pm
Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 7:00pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield.

Tickets: $10.00 General Admission
Featuring: The Good Ole’ Boys, Randy Ferguson, Stormy Petrels of Crime, St. Anthony Main (Barbershop Quartet) and MORE!

Auditions: Evening of Fear
2017-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Production: An Evening of Fear: a NAG LAB production
Director: Russ Paladin
Audition Dates, times: Wednesday, September 6. 7:00-9:00pm: come anytime during this period. If you can’t make this date/time, please contact Rachel@NorthfieldArtsGuild.org to set up an alternate audition slot.
Audition Location: Northfield Arts Guild Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street S., Northfield. Upstairs dance studio.
Audition Requirements: nothing to prepare in advance
Summary of the Show: An Evening of Fear consists of two one act ghost/suspense stories: The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs and A Drop of Water by Anton Chekov (both adapted and directed by Russ Paladin).
Rehearsal information: Rehearsals begin September 12.
Performance dates, times, location: Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20 at 7:30pm
Character breakdown: Auditions are for the following roles-
The Major (male able to play age 40-55): straight forward, world weary, a man of duty, all about doing the right thing. In The Monkey’s Paw
The Witch (female able to play 50-70): evil, malevolent. A non-speaking, but physically challenging role on stage for nearly the entire show. In A Drop of Water
The Servant Girl (female able to play 15-25): unsophisticated, vulnerable, superstitious. In A Drop of Water

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

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

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

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

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

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

Members’ Exhibition sponsored by:

2017-18 Gallery Season Sponsor:

Summer Classes end
2017-08-27
2016-17 Education programs sponsored by:

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

Mark Kreitzer (guitarist)

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

Helen Forsythe (banjo)

Rob Hardy (poet)

Josiah Simon (juggler)

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

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

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

Artist Conversation
2017-08-24 18:00 - 20:00
Topic for August 24: Tax Advice for Artists
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
This conversation will focus on an overview of tips for artists on the important topic of taxes. We are pleased to announce that performing artist and licensed CPA, Ann Etter will be on hand to present and answer questions.
The conversation will cover:
1) What is income?
2) What is deductible?
3) Should I use a home office?
4) How do I track things?
During this conversation attendees are welcomed to ask questions, and discuss their experiences, tips and ideas with the group.
Interested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.
Join us for our monthly Artist Conversations! This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists. These gatherings are free and open to the public, but as space is limited, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.
Each conversation will focus on one topic such as:

How to price your work
How to regularly show your work
Creating a website for your work
How to create a cohesive body of work
Social Media for artists
Bookkeeping for artists

Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

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

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