Northfield Arts Guild

Free Lunch & Learn
2017-07-12 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity

Eat, relax and be transformed by the power of storytelling! Join pastel artist, Roxanne Richards as she takes guests through an exploration of the current body of work she’s exhibiting in the Main Gallery of the Arts Guild.Roxanne will demonstrate how she uses dry pastels, discuss the artistic influences that have shaped this work, and reveal the direction that her work is headed. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, and may bring a bag lunch. Reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.

Read more about Roxanne in this recent article in the Northfield News:
Northfield Arts Guild explores new art techniques at ‘Lunch and Learn’

Experiential Exhibition Closes
2017-07-15 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Experiential
Featuring Roxanne Richards & Joy Davis Ripley
June 15 – July 15, 2017

Roxanne Richards Artist Statement:
I have read that being comfortable alone with one’s self is a great gift. During the past two years, I have found myself alone for long periods of time. Although being alone is not something I would have chosen for myself, life decided to give it to me anyway. I had to overcome seeing aloneness as a punishment or a burden so I could embrace the freedom that being alone can bring. My work explores how we think aloneness feels, how aloneness feels and the opportunities aloneness brings.
As a colorist, I find dry pastel the perfect medium to explore the depths of color since dry pastels are almost pure pigment. Isopropyl alcohol mixed with dry pastels allows me to both draw and paint with the pastels. This handling of the medium produces a very atmospheric and layered effect, which conveys the ambiguity of my new normal. The figures move in and out of the picture plane confirming my uncertainty of what the future holds and conveys the loss and incertitude over what was but us no more. The one thing all of the figures possess is the desire to be comfortable again.
Roxanne Richards Website

Joy Davis Ripley Artist Statement:
After my daughter was born prematurely in 2010 she experienced significant development delays. In an attempt to get distance on my own life during this time, I picked up my camera and used the LCD display. I realized that my anxiety and fear for my daughter were greatly reduced as I lost myself in trying to defamiliarize the subjects in my viewfinder. I’m drawn to strong lines, bursts of color, and details that allow for fresh perspectives. As I continued to experience an increased sense of well-being from my photography, I began wondering if mindfully integrating art into our daily lives could lead to a reprieve from our harried, hurried lives. In the late fall of 2015, I began creating designs from my fine-art photographs and transferring the results onto durable, long-lasting textiles in environmentally-friendly processes. The result is eye-catching, flattering ArtWear in performance-wear fabrics, able to go straight from a strenuous hike to dinner and drinks.
Joy Davis Ripley website
Exhibition Sponsor:

2016-17 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Dance Theater Company Performance
2017-07-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Bridge Square, 12 Bridge Square, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Celebrating its 8th season, Dance Theater Company performs at 11:30 am in Bridge Square. Dancers will perform pieces that showcase their summer work together. The performance will be in Bridge Square as part of the Riverwalk Market Fair. Dance pieces are choreographed by Dance Theater Company co-directors, Kathleen Pender and Shari Setchell.

YPTW Session II
2017-07-17 09:15
Young People’s Theater Workshop 2017, Session II begins today, July 17. Students grades 3-12 perform original scripts created around a special theme and workshopped over the course of three weeks. Performances are August 2-4.

"Of Brush and Lens" Exhibition Opens
2017-07-20 12:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Of Brush and Lens
Paintings by Rachel Egeberg and photographs by Michael Wetteland
July 20 – August 19, 2017

Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, August 4 from 7 – 9 pm, with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Rachel Egeberg Artist Statement:
This show encompasses work I’ve made over the past two years. The earliest work is 2′ x 2′ foot masonite boards, followed by the cut paper and acrylic on mat board, and most recently the small works on mat board with graphite and acrylic. Several months passed between each body of work, yet they all represent my interest in mark making, color, composition, shape and movement through a space.
These paintings are about movement – the way that line and form traverse space. They embody the energy and looseness with which I work. I paint rapidly and instinctively, keeping my eyes sharp and my brush strokes confident, which in turn provides great freedom to play with the subtleties of color in an evolving composition. This way of working requires trust. Letting go. Embracing the raw and “unfinished” and compelling all that builds up in the body to egress.
They are about finding and trusting in the flow of your life. Trusting in the darkness and the light. Experimenting with line and color and pace and movement and letting it all come together to create something that feels alive and expansive. A manifestation of the powerful creative force that is within each of us.

Michael Wetteland Artist Statement:
There is something elusive that touches and captivates me in the blossom’s detail, the magnificence of a grand landscape, or the minutiae of the forest ﬂoor. It is there in the fragrance of lilac, the oblique light of an autumn afternoon, or the wind moving through prairie grass. It is palpable yet eludes concept and description.
Experienced, I wish to express and share it with others. My endeavor to do so utilizes the medium of digital photography to capture the raw materials for an image. I do not use the medium to document an event or moment in time. I use it to capture a moment that will become the foundation for an image that will move beyond a photographic document. Creating the image, that is to bring the raw digital ﬁle to completion, I use the wonderful artistic tools the photographic medium offers today.
My intent is to create a bridge of light, color, and form between myself and the viewer. If I am successful the image becomes an invitation for the viewer to enter, participate in, and hopefully enjoy what the landscape has shared with me.
Exhibition Sponsors:

2016-17 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Artist Mixer @ Tanzenwald
2017-07-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Tanzenwald Brewing Company, 103 Water Street North, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Brand new artist?
Been an artist for a long time?
Embarking on a new technique?
New to Northfield?
Lived here forever?
All of these are great reasons to be a pART of the Northfield Arts Guild’s 4th Artist Mixer of the 2016-17 season! Bring a friend, all visual artists welcome!
Enjoy appetizers & connecting with visual artists from our area.
Please RSVP by July 19 to heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877

The Pirates of Penzance
2017-07-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got an endearing evening of fun for the entire family. Performances for this Northfield Arts Guild Theater production are held at Arcadia Charter School’s theater.
Production Support:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Pirates of Penzance
2017-07-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Tickets for this weekend’s performances of The Pirates of Penzance (July 22 and 23) are no longer available online. Jump seats and any returned tickets may be available at the door on a first-come-first-serve basis. The box office at Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Road, opens one hour prior to performance time. Tickets remain online and available for our July 28-30 and August 4-6 performances.

Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got an endearing evening of fun for the entire family. Performances for this Northfield Arts Guild Theater production are held at Arcadia Charter School’s theater.
Production Support:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

Artist Conversation
2017-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Northfield Library Upstairs Pye Meeting Room, 210 Washington Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for July 27: Effective Blogging for Artists
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
This conversation will focus on an overview of tips for artists to implement if they want to start a blog, or want to improve the effectiveness of their current blog.
We are pleased to announce that, Glynnis Lessing will kick off this conversation with an overview of her knowledge and experiences based on successfully utilizing her website and blog to promote her ceramic work nationally. The conversation will cover:
1. What to write about, including sample types of posts.
2. Best practices for how often to post, length of posts, and utilizing images.
3. How to get your blog noticed.
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

Topic for August 24: Tax Advice for Artists
Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

The Pirates of Penzance
2017-07-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Tickets for tonight’s performance of The Pirates of Penzance (July 28) are sold out. Jump seats and any returned tickets may be available at the door on a first-come-first-serve basis. The box office at Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Road, opens one hour prior to performance time. Tickets may still be available for our July 29-30 and August 4-6 performances.

Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got an endearing evening of fun for the entire family. Performances for this Northfield Arts Guild Theater production are held at Arcadia Charter School’s theater.
Production Support:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Pirates of Penzance
2017-07-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Tickets for tonight’s performance of The Pirates of Penzance (July 29) are sold out. Jump seats and any returned tickets may be available at the door on a first-come-first-serve basis. The box office at Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Road, opens one hour prior to performance time. Tickets may still be available for our August 4-6 performances.

Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got an endearing evening of fun for the entire family. Performances for this Northfield Arts Guild Theater production are held at Arcadia Charter School’s theater.
Production Support:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Pirates of Penzance
2017-07-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Tickets for today’s performance of The Pirates of Penzance (July 30) are sold out. Jump seats and any returned tickets may be available at the door on a first-come-first-serve basis. The box office at Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Road, opens one hour prior to performance time. Tickets may still be available for our August 4-6 performances.

Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got an endearing evening of fun for the entire family. Performances for this Northfield Arts Guild Theater production are held at Arcadia Charter School’s theater.
Production Support:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

YPTW Performance
2017-08-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2017-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Participants in the Young People’s Theater Workshop take part in writing, rehearsing, and performing an original script after three weeks of preparation in creative drama and dance classes led by a staff of theater artists. “Making Waves”, the session 2 program, culminates with the following live performances for the public on the last three days of their session.

Performances:
Wednesday, August 2, 5:30pm
Thursday, August 3, 5:30pm
Friday, August 4, 10am

YPTW Performance
2017-08-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Participants in the Young People’s Theater Workshop take part in writing, rehearsing, and performing an original script after three weeks of preparation in creative drama and dance classes led by a staff of theater artists. The session 2 program culminates with the following live performances for the public on the last three days of their session.
Performances:
Wednesday, August 2, 5:30pm
Thursday, August 3, 5:30pm
Friday, August 4, 10am

Artist Reception
2017-08-04 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, August 4 from 7 – 9 pm, with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Of Brush and Lens
Paintings by Rachel Egeberg and photographs by Michael Wetteland
July 20 – August 19, 2017

Rachel Egeberg Artist Statement:
This show encompasses work I’ve made over the past two years. The earliest work is 2′ x 2′ foot masonite boards, followed by the cut paper and acrylic on mat board, and most recently the small works on mat board with graphite and acrylic. Several months passed between each body of work, yet they all represent my interest in mark making, color, composition, shape and movement through a space.
These paintings are about movement – the way that line and form traverse space. They embody the energy and looseness with which I work. I paint rapidly and instinctively, keeping my eyes sharp and my brush strokes confident, which in turn provides great freedom to play with the subtleties of color in an evolving composition. This way of working requires trust. Letting go. Embracing the raw and “unfinished” and compelling all that builds up in the body to egress.
They are about finding and trusting in the flow of your life. Trusting in the darkness and the light. Experimenting with line and color and pace and movement and letting it all come together to create something that feels alive and expansive. A manifestation of the powerful creative force that is within each of us.

Michael Wetteland Artist Statement:
There is something elusive that touches and captivates me in the blossom’s detail, the magnificence of a grand landscape, or the minutiae of the forest ﬂoor. It is there in the fragrance of lilac, the oblique light of an autumn afternoon, or the wind moving through prairie grass. It is palpable yet eludes concept and description.
Experienced, I wish to express and share it with others. My endeavor to do so utilizes the medium of digital photography to capture the raw materials for an image. I do not use the medium to document an event or moment in time. I use it to capture a moment that will become the foundation for an image that will move beyond a photographic document. Creating the image, that is to bring the raw digital ﬁle to completion, I use the wonderful artistic tools the photographic medium offers today.
My intent is to create a bridge of light, color, and form between myself and the viewer. If I am successful the image becomes an invitation for the viewer to enter, participate in, and hopefully enjoy what the landscape has shared with me.
Exhibition Sponsors:

2016-17 Gallery Season sponsored by:

The Pirates of Penzance
2017-08-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-08-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-08-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got an endearing evening of fun for the entire family. Performances for this Northfield Arts Guild Theater production are held at Arcadia Charter School’s theater.
Production Support:

Free Lunch & Learn
2017-08-16 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!
This month, artist Glynnis Lessing will show and talk about her work, and demonstrate how she does her sgraffito technique of surface design, including 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, August 16 11:30-12:30

"Of Brush and Lens" Exhibition Closes
2017-08-19 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Of Brush and Lens
Paintings by Rachel Egeberg and photographs by Michael Wetteland
July 20 – August 19, 2017

Rachel Egeberg Artist Statement:
This show encompasses work I’ve made over the past two years. The earliest work is 2′ x 2′ foot masonite boards, followed by the cut paper and acrylic on mat board, and most recently the small works on mat board with graphite and acrylic. Several months passed between each body of work, yet they all represent my interest in mark making, color, composition, shape and movement through a space.
These paintings are about movement – the way that line and form traverse space. They embody the energy and looseness with which I work. I paint rapidly and instinctively, keeping my eyes sharp and my brush strokes confident, which in turn provides great freedom to play with the subtleties of color in an evolving composition. This way of working requires trust. Letting go. Embracing the raw and “unfinished” and compelling all that builds up in the body to egress.
They are about finding and trusting in the flow of your life. Trusting in the darkness and the light. Experimenting with line and color and pace and movement and letting it all come together to create something that feels alive and expansive. A manifestation of the powerful creative force that is within each of us.

Michael Wetteland Artist Statement:
There is something elusive that touches and captivates me in the blossom’s detail, the magnificence of a grand landscape, or the minutiae of the forest ﬂoor. It is there in the fragrance of lilac, the oblique light of an autumn afternoon, or the wind moving through prairie grass. It is palpable yet eludes concept and description.
Experienced, I wish to express and share it with others. My endeavor to do so utilizes the medium of digital photography to capture the raw materials for an image. I do not use the medium to document an event or moment in time. I use it to capture a moment that will become the foundation for an image that will move beyond a photographic document. Creating the image, that is to bring the raw digital ﬁle to completion, I use the wonderful artistic tools the photographic medium offers today.
My intent is to create a bridge of light, color, and form between myself and the viewer. If I am successful the image becomes an invitation for the viewer to enter, participate in, and hopefully enjoy what the landscape has shared with me.
Exhibition Sponsors:

2016-17 Gallery Season sponsored by:

"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.

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

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:

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

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:

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

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!

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
