2020 Annual Members Exhibition opens
2020-10-08 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION (OCT 8-30, 2020)
One of the benefits of membership at the Northfield Arts Guild is the opportunity for visual artist members to exhibit their original artwork in the Annual Members’ Exhibition. This popular, community-wide exhibition showcases the work of Guild Members working in a large cross section of media—from painting to ceramics to textiles.
Join us for a live, Virtual Artist Reception on Thursday, Oct 29 from 6:30-7:30 pm featuring artist conversations and an (optional) costume contest for all attendees.
Reception attendees will vote for 3 winners:
1st place will receive a Guild Plus Membership ($180 value)
2nd place will receive a $50 Gift Certificate – good for the Shop or for Classes
3rd place will receive a $25 Gift Certificate – good for the Shop or for Classes
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE RECEPTION
Email heather@northfieldartsguild.org with any questions!

The 2020 Annual Members Exhibition features artwork from nearly 70 Guild Members including:
Connie Albers, Allison Albright, Wendell Arneson, Robert Christy, Gwen Chynoweth, Christie Clarke, Mark Daehlin, Patsy Dew, Toni Easterson, Jill Ewald, Julie Fakler, D. Foxgrover, Mary Ellen Frame, Joyce Francis, Juan Fried, Gail Gates, Maryrose Gondeck, Susan Hayes, Reid Hendershot, Sonja Hillestad, Kristine Hites, Gerald Hoekstra, Lori Hungerholt, Rose-Marie James, Jay Johnson, Kirsten Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Becky Jokela, David Killen, Judy Kinstad, Marsha Kitchel, Riki Kölbl Nelson, Judy Kutulas, Marilyn Larson, Heather Lawrenz, Glynnis Lessing, Miho Libbey, Krisi Lillie, Tim Lloyd, Jean Manrique, Dennis McClintock, Layl McDill, Richard Mittelstadt, Paula Moon, Sharol Nau, Katherine Norrie, Davey Nyssen, Joan Olson, Jacque Oman Clinton, Amy Pagel, Audrey Pagel, Sue Pariseau, Barbara Pendergrass, Claudia Poser, Cheryl Ramette, Nancy Rechtzigel, Cindy Starkey Robinson, Michael Ruth, Jan Shoger, Michael Stoecklein, Rebecca Tolle, Steve Watson, Kathy Weed and MORE!

Virtual Open Art
2020-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
MONDAY, OCT 15 | LIVE ART MAKING BETWEEN 10 AM-12 PM
Join us online for the entire two hours, or drop in anytime during the session! Make Art Happen, online with your fellow community members.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvduqpqDgoG9YtqCMzWcGkNeEFR5Dy_4qy
You will need 12 paper plates per skeleton, yarn or string, a scissors, a sharp pencil, black marker or paint, black paper, white drawing paper, colored markers, crayons or paints!

Virtual Members Meeting
2020-10-27 18:30 - 19:15
We invite Guild Members and the community to our online Members Meeting at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 27. This approx. 40 minute online event will include:

* A look back at our 60th anniversary season
* 2019-2020 Financial Report
* Arts Program Updates and
* Recognizing our 2019-20 Volunteers of the Year!
Watch a recording of the 2020 Virtual Member Meeting
View the 2019-20 Annual Report

Virtual Reception Annual Members Exhibition
2020-10-29 18:30 - 19:30
The Guild hosted a live, Virtual Artist Reception on Thursday, Oct 29 from 6:30-7:30 pm which featured:

Recognition of the participating Member Artists
Reflections from a handful of artists about their studio practice the last 7 months
(Optional) Costume Contest for ALL attendees (not just limited to participating artists)

Reception attendees voted for 3 winners in the Costume Contest:

Katherine Norrie won 1st place, a Guild Plus Membership ($180 value)
Allison Albright won 2nd place, a $50 Guild Gift Certificate
Becky Jokela won 3rd place, a $25 Guild Gift Certificate

Watch a recording of the Virtual Artist Reception

Watch the Virtual Tour of the exhibition

If you’re interested in purchasing any of the artworks, email heather@northfieldartsguild.org to coordinate your purchase.

ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION (OCT 8-30, 2020)
One of the benefits of membership at the Northfield Arts Guild is the opportunity for visual artist members to exhibit their original artwork in the Annual Members’ Exhibition. This popular, community-wide exhibition showcases the work of Guild Members working in a large cross section of media—from painting to ceramics to textiles.
The 2020 Annual Members Exhibition features artwork from 63 Guild Members including:
Connie Albers, Allison Albright, Wendell Arneson, Robert Christy, Gwen Chynoweth, Christie Clarke, Mark Daehlin, Patsy Dew, Toni Easterson, Jill Ewald, Julie Fakler, D. Foxgrover, Mary Ellen Frame, Joyce Francis, Juan Fried, Gail Gates, Maryrose Gondeck, Susan Hayes, Reid Hendershot, Sonja Hillestad, Kristine Hites, Gerald Hoekstra, Lori Hungerholt, Rose-Marie James, Jay Johnson, Kirsten Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Becky Jokela, David Killen, Judy Kinstad, Marsha Kitchel, Riki Kölbl Nelson, Judy Kutulas, Marilyn Larson, Heather Lawrenz, Glynnis Lessing, Miho Libbey, Krisi Lillie, Tim Lloyd, Jean Manrique, Dennis McClintock, Layl McDill, Richard Mittelstadt, Paula Moon, Sharol Nau, Katherine Norrie, Davey Nyssen, Joan Olson, Jacque Oman Clinton, Amy Pagel, Audrey Pagel, Sue Pariseau, Barbara Pendergrass, Claudia Poser, Cheryl Ramette, Nancy Rechtzigel, Cindy Starkey Robinson, Michael Ruth, Jan Shoger, Michael Stoecklein, Rebecca Tolle, Steve Watson and Kathy Weed.

Virtual Open Art
2020-11-09 10:00 - 12:00
Join us from 10am-12pm for seasonally inspired art activities! Come for the entire 2 hours, or just drop in when you can!
Virtual Open Art via zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtcuCurj0pHtXWQCcAyaojetmBZ7m8hLnX

Virtual Guild Winter Walk
2020-12-10 19:00 - 20:00
GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH THE GUILD! PLEASE JOIN US ON THURSDAY, DEC 10 FOR VIRTUAL GUILD WINTER WALK FEATURING A FUN, FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY LINE UP OF ONLINE HOLIDAY ARTS PROGRAMMING.

At 7:00 pm watch the Guild’s Dance Theater Company’s premiere of Dancing Through the Storm: a Winter Dance Performance on the Guild’s YouTube channel.

This original dance performance, directed and choreographed by Shari Setchell, features 7 students of all ages dancing to a traditional Ukrainian piece, Carol of the Bells, performed by the Avalon Pops Orchestra.

At 7:15 pm Create a Jelly-Jar Snow Globe/Globos de nieve

Follow along virtually with Jennie in English and Spanish as she walks you through this fun project! Participants will need these items commonly found at home:

A glass (or plastic for young children) jar with a tight fitting lid. Could be a jelly, peanut butter, pickle jar, etc. Get creative!
Glitter
Trinket for inside (figurine, toy, etc.)
Adhesives: clear school glue or clear baby oil (necessary for the “snow” to work), and a hot glue gun or strong crafting glue/cement
Any ribbon or decorations for the outside of the jar (optional)

Anytime! Watch SOLOS – the monologue writing and performance festival that premiered on Nov 7! Watch on YouTube.

SOLOS premiered this fall, featuring 12 area actors performing 12 monologues written by 10 local writers. The writers and actors were selected from an open submission process. In this time of physical distancing, SOLOS is a performance festival for anyone to participate from wherever they currently are.

411 Encore Concert featuring Sam Ryden
2020-12-19 19:30 - 20:00
The Northfield Arts Guild, in collaboration with Ray Coudret, is pleased to present 411 Encore Concert featuring Sam Ryden, a free virtual concert, live from the Guild stage, showcasing Northfield-based singer/songwriter, Sam Ryden on Saturday, December 19 at 7:30pm.
Ryden will perform live from the Guild Theater with his performance streamed on the Guild’s Facebook page. The concert will be approximately 30 minutes in length and feature new and recent songs by Ryden. Join us at 7:30 pm to enjoy live music featuring this acclaimed performer.
Stay tuned for upcoming dates and details for a planned series of musical performances live from the Guild Theater spanning the winter months.
WATCH THE CONCERT
During these challenging times, your support has tremendous impact! In celebration of tonight’s concert, please consider a donation to the Northfield Arts Guild.

December Virtual Open Art
2020-12-28 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for the full two hours, or just drop in for some winter art making fun!
At 10am, make Textured Snowflakes using paper plates, yarn, a push pin, and a yarn needle, nail or skewer stick.
At 10:40, use white paper, masking or painter’s tape and watercolor paints to explore creating winter scenery with a cool resist technique.
At 11:20 finish the morning making a Winter Tree Mosaic using colored construction paper for the background, colored paper or magazine cuttings for the mosaic, and black paint or permanent marker for the tree!
Join via zoom from 10am-12pm
CLICK THIS LINK TO JOIN DEC OPEN ART

Virtual Artist Reception
2021-01-14 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for a live, virtual Artist Reception on Thursday, January 14 from 6:30-7:30 pm to celebrate three artists: Anne Rynearson, Mary Welke and Julie Fakler. Attendees will be able to ask questions of the artists, and see a slideshow of artwork while hearing from each of the participating artists.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL RECEPTION
Email heather@northfieldartsguild.org with any questions!

SEE EXHIBITION CATALOG
WATCH EXHIBITION VIRTUAL TOUR

“Nature: Seen and Unseen” features recent artwork by Anne Rynearson and Mary Welke.
The inspiration for Rynearson’s current series on canvas and paper is informed by her interests in natural processes and forms, as well as research into areas of cosmology, philosophy, mythical narratives, mysticism and symbolism in visual art. These concepts and image references share themes that involve shifting reality, altered states of perception and fantastic journeys or destinations.
Mary Welke’s mixed media paintings explore both the physicality and fragile nature of prairie renewal, farmland restoration, and soil health as she interprets these ideas into her latest art techniques. Her work has a playful and whimsical quality as she moves from delicate line work to heavily collaged prairie ash and organic matter embedded onto some of her pieces. Others, she simply burned with a torch.
Anne Rynearson and Mary Welke are each fiscal year 2020 recipients of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

In the “Paint a Portrait of Your Pet” exhibition Julie Fakler is displaying her example paintings from the Paint Your Pet classes she facilitates. For every class she teaches she creates an example painting, which generally takes her 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Julie teaches the pet portrait classes step-by-step, giving instruction for every step before the students start painting. Most of the class time is spent giving each student individual attention.
Julie will be offering a Paint Your Pet class at the Guild along with this exhibition on Saturday, Jan 30 from 1-3 pm. This class is open to youth and adults, and beginning painters are welcome!
Julie Fakler is a fiscal year 2021 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
2020-21 Gallery Season Sponsor:

Live From the Guild Theater: Craig Wasner, Maren Brogger & Rob Ryden
2021-01-16 19:30 - 20:00
Tune into the Guild’s Facebook page at 7:30 pm on Saturday, January 16 to experience the incomparable Craig Wasner, along with Maren Brogger and Rob Ryden!
WATCH THE LIVE CONCERT
Live from the Guild Theater is a series of 30-minute live monthly concerts streamed to you from the Guild Theater between January and May, 2021. This concert series, organized by Ray Coudret, in collaboration with Guild staff, provides a platform for accomplished area musicians to share their music with their community.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

Youth Theater Auditions for Peter Pan
2021-01-17 16:00 - 18:30
AUDITIONS FOR PETER PAN FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 2-8
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 | 4-6:30PM

“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” Through a shortened virtual production of Peter Pan, we will explore storytelling, character development, reacting, working as an ensemble, and memorization. Build your confidence and your focus; learn a ton and have tons of fun! Our virtual performance will be recorded and shown in March.
Peter Pan, adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller, is the beloved story of the fantastic adventures of the Darling children, lost boys, mermaids and pirates in Neverland. Fast-paced and full of mischievous fun, be part of one of the world’s most enduring and timeless classic tales.
Auditions will be held 4-6:30 pm on Sunday, January17. You must audition and be cast to register for this
program. Students should prepare a short monologue to recite at the audition. To schedule your audition, fill out
this form: https://forms.gle/QyHSK2PRF5pHzwFJ8
Guild Members: $135 | Non-Members: $150
Important dates:
February 15–March 4 Online Class/Rehearsals
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:00-5:30pm
March 8-12 Online Tech Week/Filming
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 4:00-6:00pm
Sunday, March 14, 2 pm Virtual Performance of Peter Pan premiering on the Guild’s YouTube channel

Artist Interview with Anne Rynearson
2021-01-21 18:30
Have you wondered how artists create their artwork and where they find their inspiration? In January, join us for two artist interviews that will provide insights into their artistic practices. These previously recorded interviews will last approximately 20 minutes.
Thursday, Jan 21, 6:30 pm Anne Rynearson
WATCH ANNE’S INTERVIEW

Thursday, Jan 28, 6:30 pm Mary Welke
WATCH MARY’S INTERVIEW
Each interview will premiere on the Guild’s YouTube channel.

Anne Rynearson and Mary Welke are each fiscal year 2020 recipients of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Artist Interview with Mary Welke
2021-01-28 18:30

January Virtual Open Art
2021-01-29 10:00 - 12:00
JANUARY VIRTUAL OPEN ART – FREE ARTMAKING FOR ALL AGES!
Join us via zoom for three fantastic winter-inspired art projects you can do at home! A new project will be introduced every 40 minutes…
At 10:00, we will create beautiful cards using stickers, salt, masking tape and watercolor!
At 10:40 to create 3-D snowflakes with paper, scissors and your imagination for the design.
At 11:20 stay with us to make some fun Paper Tube snowflakes – bring your paper tubes and colored paper scraps. There is always time to Make Art Happen!

Meet via zoom from 10am-12pm
CLICK THIS LINK TO JOIN JAN OPEN ART

Online Performance of "The Importance of Being Earnest in a Pandemic"
2021-01-31 14:00
SUNDAY, JAN 31, 2 PM
Online Performance of The Importance of Being Earnest in a Pandemic premiering on the Guild’s YouTube channel
FIND THE SHOW AT THE FOLLOWING LINK.ONE SHOW ONLY JAN 31 AT 2PM: https://youtu.be/F-g0c3X2kc4
Love and lies: imagine getting a notification that your own false identity has entered your video call. Experience the hilariously tangled web of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest in a whole new way in this playful adaptation for today’s world. This production is the summation of the Project Purple Door youth actor training for grades 7-12, under the direction of Rachel Haider, with assistance from Grace Muth.
A YouTube link to the production will appear on January 31.
CAST (in order of appearance)
Algernon Moncrieff: SAM NELSON
Lane: AVARI PARKER
John Worthing: ISAAC LEER
Lady Augusta Bracknell: MOLLY BOYD
Gwendolen Fairfax: KIARA ARTLEY
Cecily Cardew: KYRA REVERMAN
Miss Prisim: OLIVIA ASH
Dr. Chasuble: MASON VATTER
DIRECTOR: Rachel Haider
STAGE MANAGER/ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Grace Muth

All School Art Show: Creativity is Essential! opens
2021-02-11 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
ALL SCHOOL ART SHOW:
CREATIVITY IS ESSENTIAL
FEB 11-MARCH 6, 2021

Every year the Northfield art teachers curate the All School Art Show to celebrate the incredible artistic talent that is bubbling up in the young people of our community. This show has been an annual celebration at the Northfield Arts Guild for the past three decades. The 2020-21 school year has been anything but typical. But even in the midst of uncertainty and less-than-ideal learning environments, the students have continued to experiment, grow, and achieve as artists.
Much of the artwork that has been created this year is not in teachers’ actual hands. Rather, it exists in digital files submitted by students working remotely. From the student digital collection and from the teacher’s own digital archives, each art teacher has selected four images that best summarized their collective experience during this unprecedented year. These images form a quilt of ideas that represent the struggles and successes of teaching art remotely. These images will also, one day, allow future educators to understand some of what it was like to teach and learn through a global pandemic.
In a typical year nearly 1000 pieces of student art would fill the Guild’s gallery space, and our community would gather in person to celebrate and share the students’ accomplishments. Although this years’ show is different, the hope is that it will nevertheless create the same sense of pride in our community of art educators and the art students who continued to create even in the midst of vast turmoil and separation. This show will demonstrate that even in the middle of a pandemic our community’s creative spirit was able to create something beautiful together.

E-magination Celebration (Feb 27, 11 am-1 pm)
on the Guild’s Facebook and YouTube pages
The Guild invites our community to E-magination Celebration, a free day of online programming including Gallery Tours, Arts Making and performances from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, February 27, 2021. This family-friendly online event is a virtual re-imagining of the Guild’s annual Imagination Celebration that can be enjoyed from home. The Guild is thrilled to continue this annual tradition in a new, virtual setting. Follow along on the Guild’s Facebook and YouTube pages with new content added regularly throughout the celebration, or watch later as all of the videos will remain online.
PERFORMANCES Watch Dancing Through the Storm 2020 and highlights from the Project Purple Door Youth Theater production of The Importance of Being Earnest in a Pandemic .
GALLERY TOURS A highlight of E-magination Celebration will be a series of videos of teacher reflections, digital student artwork, and a tour of Creativity is Essential, this year’s All School Art Show installed in our Main Gallery.
ART MAKING Make your own art at home throughout the day! Guided arts activities will be released throughout the day to paint, draw and create your own art using everyday household items.
Even in this time of social distancing, the Guild embraces our mission to serve our community with a rich array of inclusive arts opportunities and experiences. We hope you will join us for E-magination Celebration, and also follow us on social media to enjoy arts learning and arts engagement activities.

2020-21 Gallery Season Sponsor:

All School Art Show sponsors:

Open Art February
2021-02-15 10:00 - 12:00
Meet us on zoom from 10am-12pm! Join us for the full two hours, or just drop in when you can, for some fun February Art Making! A new project introduced every 40 minutes.
* 10 am Tangle Circles
* 10:40 am Crayon Transfer Art
* 11:20 am Sandpaper Crayon T-shirts
ZOOM LINK FOR FEB OPEN ART

LIVE FROM THE GUILD THEATER - Barb Piper
2021-02-20 19:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Streamed live from the Guild’s Facebook page at 7:30pm on Saturday, Feb 20
WATCH THE LIVE CONCERT

Join Barbara Piper Live from the Guild Theater! A singer/songwriter with an extensive resume in musical performance and music education, she states, “Music speaks for me what the spoken word cannot express, a passion supported and shared by my entire family.” Piper has two albums to her credit and is continually working on more.
Live from the Guild Theater is a series of 30-minute live monthly concerts streamed to you from the stage of the Guild Theater between January and May, 2021. This concert series, organized by Ray Coudret, in collaboration with Guild staff, provides a platform for accomplished area musicians to share their music with the community.
Live from the Guild Theater is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

MANY THANKS TO OUR 2020-21 411 CONCERT SERIES SPONSOR:

E-magination Celebration
2021-02-27 11:00 - 13:00
The Guild invites our community to E-magination Celebration, a free day of online programming including Gallery Tours, Arts Making and performances from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, February 27, 2021. This family-friendly online event is a virtual re-imagining of the Guild’s annual Imagination Celebration that can be enjoyed from home. The Guild is thrilled to continue this annual tradition in a new, virtual setting. Follow along on the Guild’s Facebook and YouTube pages with new content added regularly throughout the celebration, or watch later as most of the videos will remain online.
E-magination Celebration (Feb 27, 11 am-1 pm)
on the Guild’s Facebook and YouTube pages
PERFORMANCES Watch Dancing Through the Storm 2020 and highlights from the Project Purple Door Youth Theater production of The Importance of Being Earnest in a Pandemic .
GALLERY TOURS A highlight of E-magination Celebration will be a series of videos of teacher reflections and digital student artwork in Creativity is Essential, this year’s All School Art Show installed in our Main Gallery.
ART MAKING Make your own art at home throughout the day! Guided arts activities will be released throughout the day to create your own art using everyday household items.
Even in this time of social distancing, the Guild embraces our mission to serve our community with a rich array of inclusive arts opportunities and experiences. We hope you will join us for E-magination Celebration, and also follow us on social media to enjoy arts learning and arts engagement activities.

2020-21 Gallery Season Sponsor:

All School Art Show Sponsors:

2020-21 Education Programming Sponsor:

"Fermenation" Exhibition Opens
2021-03-11
ANNUAL EA SHOW:
FERMENTATION
MARCH 11-APRIL 10, 2021

Each year following graduation, a select group of artists are invited to continue their studies as part of an Educational Associate (Carleton) / Fifth-Year Emerging Artist (St. Olaf) programs. This exhibition features recent works by artists in those programs; the Guild is proud to showcase these up-and-coming artists! Fermentation features the following artists showing pieces created during their EA experience: Eddie Bryson V (painting), Thomas Hardy (painting), Sijin Kim (prints and sculpture), Junyi Min (time-based and mixed media), Paddy Mittag-McNaught (prints and sculpture) and Alekz Thoms (mixed media) in the Main Gallery of the Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division Street South.
We held a live, Virtual Artist Reception to celebrate these artists on Thursday, April 8 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Attendees were able to ask questions of the artists, and see a slideshow of artwork while hearing from each of the participating artists.
WATCH A RECORDING OF THE VIRTUAL RECEPTION:
Questions? email heather@northfieldartsguild.org

Eddie Bryson V

My hometown of Memphis, TN has deep roots in the history of music, being world-renowned as the “Home of The Blues” and an influential center for soul, rock n’ roll, and hip-hop. Being a proud Memphian often includes having a good ear and a strong respect of the music we grew up listening to. That respect is grown from an important role: Music makes you feel; music makes you move. Movement and feelings are rhythmic, full of ups and downs and plateaus and pace. Brief and static. Forceful and energetic. Prolonged and reflective. Sad and romantic. The works I present are inspired by songs, some originals written by myself and others written and performed by my growing musical inspirations. They seek to share a place in the rhythm of everyday life for us just as music does.

Thomas Hardy
The ecological and climate crises we find ourselves in cannot be fixed with surface-level solutions. It has become abundantly clear that to do anything about them, we must confront their deeper causes: attitudes and practices like the human-nature dichotomy, universal commodification, white supremacy, and the paradigm of endless growth. Unspeakable things become possible when we are made to think in impersonal abstractions rather than engage with the world as something complex and elegant, interconnected and mutually dependent, inscrutable and irreducible.

Sijin Kim

Violence does not end when the act is over. The affect carries over, in the lives of the people directly involved, and further to the people who experience it vicariously through images and descriptions; the voyeurs. In my works, I am repeating abstracted violence in an attempt to isolate the act of violence from the perpetrators, the victims, and the voyeurs. Thereby, I want to explore the way we view images or descriptions of violence, the way we enjoy media saturated with violence, and the way we now experience violence.

Junyi Min

What is “nature” and the “natural” in the age of digital technologies, the anthropocene, and capitalism? The definition of nature to be in opposition to human and human creations may prove to be a moot point in the near future. My works shown in this exhibition can be seen as musings about the rifts between man and nature, physical and digital, the natural and the technological.

Paddy Mittag-McNaught

After a childhood of stacking blocks and a collegiate study of architecture, I have realized my artwork uses motifs of modularity to explore community. I find within this exploration, I place an importance on space and structure, light and shadow.

Alekz Thoms
Combining the art of darning and the tarot deck, I’ve painted my late mother and her sister as children before methodically and meditatively weaving myself into their absence. The Death tarot card is one of ending eras and new beginnings; holding the tension of gray space, of the good with the bad, new from the old, closing doors to opening windows. Every aspect holds meaning – Death’s five petaled white rose is the purity and innocence of change, the black dress an armor of invincibility and mystery. Death’s boat the journey from one world to the other, from life to death, from here to there. The presentation of the sisters and the second diptych bring the cycle of life, the beauty of death back home, back to the walls where we preserve the keepsakes of the love of grief.

2020-21 Gallery Season Sponsor:

Fermentation Sponsors:

Peter Pan
2021-03-14 14:00
“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.”
Peter Pan, adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller, is the beloved story of the fantastic adventures of the Darling children, lost boys, mermaids and pirates in Neverland. Performed by students in grades 3-7, this show is full of mischievous fun! Join us to delight in one of the world’s most enduring and timeless classic tales. Directed by Rachel Haider, with assistance from Kate Stuart.
The one-time online performance of Peter Pan premiers on the Guild’s YouTube channel . A YouTube link to the production will appear on March 14.

Samba No Pe'
2021-03-15 18:30 - 20:00
Learn the fancy footwork and body movements used in the Brazilian solo dance Samba no pé. You’re guaranteed to get a workout and by the end, you’ll be ready to dance at Carnival in Rio! All ages, and ability levels are welcome though some of the quick footwork may be challenging for younger participants.

Live from the Guild Theater- Wendy Smith and The Zillionaires
2021-03-20 19:30
A versatile singer, instrumentalist, songwriter, and band leader, Wendy Smith has composed for theater and film using her music to tell stories and connect us to one another. Her song, Oh My Stars, co written with novelist Lorna Landvik, is featured in the award winning short film of the same name. Wendy performs as a solo artist and with her band The Zillionaires- featuring Peter Nelson, Dave Drentlaw, and Mike Legvold.
Wendy was recently interviewed by Pauline Jennings on the KYMN program “Musician Talk: Interviews with Local Musicians.” Listen to hear more about her musical journey before the concert!
WATCH THE LIVE CONCERT

Live from the Guild Theater is a series of 30-minute live monthly concerts streamed to you from the stage of the Guild Theater between January and May, 2021. This concert series, organized by Ray Coudret, in collaboration with Guild staff, provides a platform for accomplished area musicians to share their music with the community.
Live from the Guild Theater is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
MANY THANKS TO OUR 2020-21 411 CONCERT SERIES SPONSOR:

March Open Art!
2021-03-29 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for the full two hours, or jump in anytime between 10am-12pm. We will introduce a new project every 40 minutes.

At 10am, join us to make Celtic Knots out of colored paper cut into shapes and woven together.
At 10:40, keep your paper and scissors handy to make Paper Quilts.
Finally, at 11:20, grab a paper plate, some crayons or oil pastels and a little black tempera paint to make Scratch Art Mandalas!

Art fun via zoom, from 10am-12pm
CLICK HERE TO JOIN VIRTUAL OPEN ART

Session 3 Youth Clay Begins
2021-03-30 17:00 - 18:15
Kids Clay-Enjoy messy hands and lots of creative imagination! You will be guided to create whatever you can dream up using slab and coil hand-building techniques.
Middle School Clay- Get to know the ins and outs of the ceramic world. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of creating pottery through a blend of guided projects and individual work time.
High School Clay- If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at clay but could never fit it in your school schedule, this is the class for you!
https://northfieldartsguild.org/education/winter-spring-2021/classes-for-youth-and-teens/ceramics/

April Art Packs!
2021-04-01 12:00 - 17:00
Starting the first Thursday of each month, stop by the Guild building in downtown Northfield and pick up a free art activity pack during business hours (Th-F 12-5pm, Sat 11am-4pm) – while supplies last! Activity Packs contain all essential supplies and instructions in English and Spanish for creating novel works of art at home. This month, make your own Pinecone Hedgehogs!

Baile Folklorico - Session 2
2021-04-03 09:30 - 12:00
Introduction to Baile Folklorico: In this lively online class, students will learn a few basic Folklorico dances from the states of Veracruz, Jalisco, and Sinaloa as well as folk dances from Central and South America. Designed for ages 6 and up.
Baile Folklorico Mexicano- Repertory and Review: In this quick-moving online class, students will review classic Folklorico dances from the states of Veracruz, Jalisco, and Sinaloa, as well as expand their repertoire with dances from Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas. The sessions are designed for ages 9 and up with previous Folklorico experience, however, all ages and experience levels are welcome. Shoes with 1 to 2 inch heels are recommended but not required.

Jumpstart Spring - Ceramics Class
2021-04-03 16:00 - 18:00 | online
It’s been a long winter, but spring is just around the corner! In this two-session workshop we will make ceramic vessels to welcome new sprouts and flowers. In the first session we will make a planter (or even two) to add color and life to your house or yard. In the second session we will make a bud vase and a tulipiere, a special vase for tulips (adaptable for other flowers too.) We can use any extra clay and your imaginations to make unique plant markers or garden guardians. Catch spring fever and join us from your home for this on-line workshop with your teacher/guide, Marion Angelica. Designed for youth 14+ and adults.

"Fermentation" Virtual Artist Reception
2021-04-08 18:30 - 19:30
We held a live, Virtual Artist Reception to celebrate the artists in the “Fermentation” exhibition on Thursday, April 8 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Attendees were able to ask questions of the artists, and see a slideshow of artwork while hearing from each of the participating artists.
WATCH A RECORDING OF THE VIRTUAL RECEPTION:
Questions? email heather@northfieldartsguild.org

ANNUAL EA SHOW:
FERMENTATION
MARCH 11-APRIL 10, 2021

Each year following graduation, a select group of artists are invited to continue their studies as part of an Educational Associate (Carleton) / Fifth-Year Emerging Artist (St. Olaf) programs. This exhibition features recent works by artists in those programs; the Guild is proud to showcase these up-and-coming artists! Fermentation features the following artists showing pieces created during their EA experience: Eddie Bryson V (painting), Thomas Hardy (painting), Sijin Kim (prints and sculpture), Junyi Min (time-based and mixed media), Paddy Mittag-McNaught (prints and sculpture) and Alekz Thoms (mixed media) in the Main Gallery of the Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division Street South.

Eddie Bryson V

My hometown of Memphis, TN has deep roots in the history of music, being world-renowned as the “Home of The Blues” and an influential center for soul, rock n’ roll, and hip-hop. Being a proud Memphian often includes having a good ear and a strong respect of the music we grew up listening to. That respect is grown from an important role: Music makes you feel; music makes you move. Movement and feelings are rhythmic, full of ups and downs and plateaus and pace. Brief and static. Forceful and energetic. Prolonged and reflective. Sad and romantic. The works I present are inspired by songs, some originals written by myself and others written and performed by my growing musical inspirations. They seek to share a place in the rhythm of everyday life for us just as music does.

Thomas Hardy
The ecological and climate crises we find ourselves in cannot be fixed with surface-level solutions. It has become abundantly clear that to do anything about them, we must confront their deeper causes: attitudes and practices like the human-nature dichotomy, universal commodification, white supremacy, and the paradigm of endless growth. Unspeakable things become possible when we are made to think in impersonal abstractions rather than engage with the world as something complex and elegant, interconnected and mutually dependent, inscrutable and irreducible.

Sijin Kim

Violence does not end when the act is over. The affect carries over, in the lives of the people directly involved, and further to the people who experience it vicariously through images and descriptions; the voyeurs. In my works, I am repeating abstracted violence in an attempt to isolate the act of violence from the perpetrators, the victims, and the voyeurs. Thereby, I want to explore the way we view images or descriptions of violence, the way we enjoy media saturated with violence, and the way we now experience violence.

Junyi Min

What is “nature” and the “natural” in the age of digital technologies, the anthropocene, and capitalism? The definition of nature to be in opposition to human and human creations may prove to be a moot point in the near future. My works shown in this exhibition can be seen as musings about the rifts between man and nature, physical and digital, the natural and the technological.

Paddy Mittag-McNaught

After a childhood of stacking blocks and a collegiate study of architecture, I have realized my artwork uses motifs of modularity to explore community. I find within this exploration, I place an importance on space and structure, light and shadow.

Alekz Thoms
Combining the art of darning and the tarot deck, I’ve painted my late mother and her sister as children before methodically and meditatively weaving myself into their absence. The Death tarot card is one of ending eras and new beginnings; holding the tension of gray space, of the good with the bad, new from the old, closing doors to opening windows. Every aspect holds meaning – Death’s five petaled white rose is the purity and innocence of change, the black dress an armor of invincibility and mystery. Death’s boat the journey from one world to the other, from life to death, from here to there. The presentation of the sisters and the second diptych bring the cycle of life, the beauty of death back home, back to the walls where we preserve the keepsakes of the love of grief.

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Live From the Guild Theater - Jon Manners
2021-04-10 19:30 - 20:00
A consummate troubadour, Jon Manners has been playing guitar since ’57, and recorded with Rolling Stones impresario/producer Andrew Loog Oldham for the Rare Earth label. Now living in Northfield he gigs solo in Southern and Central Minnesota.
Jon Manners’ sound is unmistakable, combining the bounce of funk, the passion of soul, the thoughtfulness of jazz, the story telling of folk and the joy of rock’n roll.
– Rich Larson, The Weekly List, 95.1 FM
WATCH THE LIVE CONCERT
Tune into the Guild’s Facebook page at 7:30 pm on Saturday, April 10 to experience Jon Manners Live from the Guild Theater!
Live from the Guild Theater is a series of 30-minute live monthly concerts streamed to you from the stage of the Guild Theater between January and May, 2021. This concert series, organized by Ray Coudret, in collaboration with Guild staff, provides a platform for accomplished area musicians to share their music with the community.
Live from the Guild Theater is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
MANY THANKS TO OUR 2020-21 411 CONCERT SERIES SPONSOR:
