Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Since 2008, Duluth All Souls Night has brought our community together each fall to acknowledge loss and transform grief with creativity. Join us for an evening presentation with shrine creators from past festivals as they share how grief art can help us process loss and celebrate memory.

Artists will share stories, images, and examples of portable remembrance shrines. Attendees will leave with ideas for assembling their own remembrance shrine, and an open invitation to display it at the Duluth All Souls Night festival at Clyde Iron Works on Saturday, November 8, 2025, 5–8 PM. More festival details here: https://www.facebook.com/DuluthALLSoulsNight/

This pre-workshop is happening thanks to a grant from the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Join us for a virtual conversation with author Brian Freeman in partnership with Lake Superior Writers! 

This program is for adults. Attend the video conference at the library or register to attend virtually from your own device. Select 'Book Now' to sign up.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Saturday the 11th Ball - North Shorror! 2025: This event will feature macabre music, eerie activities, haunted art gallery opening and other spooky activities. Conjure up something scary to wear, summon your friends and family and join in celebration of all things North Shorror!

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

ARAC’s office will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions while we’re away.

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Meet Up with MCA in Duluth!

Wednesday, October 15th | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | The Duluth Playhouse

Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) is hitting the road—and we’d love to see you in Duluth!

This is your chance to connect with fellow artists, arts leaders, community members, and neighbors for a lively conversation about how the arts are shaping our region. From strengthening downtowns and boosting local businesses to enriching family life and community pride, Legacy Arts Funding has made a difference here—and we want to hear your stories.

Why join us?

• Share how arts funding has created a positive impact for your organization, community, or family.

• Hear updates directly from MCA Executive Director Sarah Fossen and MN State Arts Board Executive Director Sue Gens.

• Connect with the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and others in your area who are making the arts thrive

• Meet and be heard by local legislators invited to attend.

This is a casual, welcoming conversation—whether you’re an artist, business owner, civic leader, or simply someone who believes in the power of the arts, your voice matters.

Come share your story, bring a friend, and help shape the future of arts funding in Minnesota.

The event is co-sponsored by the Duluth Playhouse and the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council.

World Of Music is a youth-focused community program that uses songwriting and live performance to build confidence, self-expression, and mental wellness. Students work closely with artists and mentors to write original music, learn performance skills, and present their work in a final showcase open to the community. This project directly supports underserved youth in a safe, empowering environment that fosters creativity and healing through music.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) is hitting the road—and we’d love to see you in Ely!

This is your chance to connect with fellow artists, arts leaders, community members, and neighbors for a lively conversation about how the arts are shaping our region. From strengthening downtowns and boosting local businesses to enriching family life and community pride, Legacy Arts Funding has made a difference here—and we want to hear your stories.

Why join us?

• Share how arts funding has created a positive impact for your organization, community, or family.

• Hear updates directly from MCA Executive Director Sarah Fossen and MN State Arts Board Executive Director Sue Gens.

• Connect with the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and others in your area who are making the arts thrive

• Meet and be heard by local legislators invited to attend.

This is a casual, welcoming conversation—whether you’re an artist, business owner, civic leader, or simply someone who believes in the power of the arts, your voice matters.

Come share your story, bring a friend, and help shape the future of arts funding in Minnesota.

The event is co-sponsored by the Ely's Historic State Theater and the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council.

Join Alexa Carson at her exhibition opening reception featuring her latest series of works. The Cycle exhibition opening recpetion will take place on October 15, 2025, from 5–7 PM at the Zeitgeist Gallery Atrium.

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place in October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Instructor Ant will introduce fundamental techniques of animation using iPads and digital animation software, and teach students to think like an animator with fun and easy projects.

Dates: October 16–December 11, no class Thanksgiving 11/27

Enjoy an autumn evening while celebrating the wide variety of artistry in our community. Join Ely poet DyAnne Korda for the premier reading of selections from her new book, Nighthawk Storyteller. Then share your own poems, stories or music to celebrate the season’s abundance. All expressions of creativity are welcome! We encourage writers and musicians to share what they've been working on, whether that's music, spoken word, poetry, or quotes that have meaning. Join us for this free event at the upstairs of the Boathouse Brewpub, in the Lookout Lounge. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

About the author: DyAnne Korda’s work has been published in several journals including The Wisconsin Academy Review. Her poetry has been broadcast on KAXE Radio’s literary program, Stay Human. Her previous books include The Shore’s Absolute Edge and This Earth Woman. She offers frequent workshops at Ely Folk School.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Get ready to get creative! The Duluth Children’s Museum is teaming up with All Souls Night Duluth for a free family workshop on Friday, October 17, from 5:00–6:30 pm. Adults and kids will work side by side to craft traditional All Souls Night masks with guidance from Eugenia Ortega-Martinez, Outreach and Word Languages and Cultures Librarian at UMD.

This hands-on workshop is free, but preregistration is required to save your spot.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Tips and meditation to prepare a Spoken Word piece about loss to share at the Duluth ALL Souls Night event on Sat., Nov. 8th.

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Stop by the galleries and celebrate the creativity of the 73 artists representing our region in the 65th Arrowhead Regional Biennial, a juried exhibition that serves up a snapshot of our current time and place. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages while exploring this full-gallery exhibition and meeting the artists. Awards will be presented for the three standout pieces selected by juror Wendy Savage.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Learn about this beautiful Mexican Day of the Dead tradition honoring beloved ancestors

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Grow your oil painting skillset with hands-on instruction. Examine and practice traditional methods for direct, representational painting. Learn how to portray accurate form and space, to use color to your advantage in composition, to emphasize atmosphere with soft and hard edges, and to paint faces and hands. Matt will demonstrate concepts and assist as you create your own paintings using the working methods learned.

4 Sessions | Focus on the basics of traditional hand-drawn animation. Explore and understand the 12 principles of animation and the process of creating works of art in motion. Using flipbooks, drawing paper, light tables, and basic editing, build your drawings skills, uncover the process behind some of your favorite animations, and leave with pieces you can watch over and over.

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Creative Writing: Personal Essay
September 10, 2025
6-8 p.m.
The personal essay shares with readers an interesting, thought-provoking, entertaining, and/or funny experience you’ve had. We’ll identify essay topics by making lists (e.g., hobbies, interests, passions, jobs, places you’ve lived or visited, turning points in your life, and issues you care about). Once you’ve identified your topic, we’ll look at structures to frame your personal essay.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Make a simple paper lantern for use in the Duluth ALL Souls Night procession on Saturday, Nov 8th

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Cycle is a month-long art show taking place during October at the gallery in Zeitgeist. The paintings, by Alexa Carson, will depict an unveiling of the menstrual cycle– telling a new story of symbolism, surreal imagery, and realistic content. The show is an invitation into a new paradigm– one that does not shame women for their bodies cyclical nature, but rather, embraces the cycle as a power and a strength.

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

North Shorror! 2025: North Shorror! is an annual eerie event featuring Twin Ports and regional artists of all kinds in celebration of the spookiest season. North Shorror! brings the community together in an extraordinary space...while also giving visitors the chills!

On View: October 11 – November 2, 2025
St. Louis County Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN
Open: Every Day 10 – 5

Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is excited to announce its next gallery exhibit, "Days to Remember," featuring Minnesota artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens on Friday, October 10, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and runs through Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Kurt Schulzetenberg works primarily en plein-air (painting outdoors) in an impressionistic style, often capturing the light and atmosphere of the North Shore.

Nelia Harper French uses various media, including oil and pastel, after studying the classical atelier method. Her work includes naturalistic landscapes and compelling portraits focused on capturing the "essence of time, place, and space.”

The combined work aims to create a reflection on memory and time, showcasing the artists' shared goal of expressing the beauty of the world around them.

To learn more, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/art-exhibit-days-to-remember

Nelia Harper French is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative 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.

For the most up-to-date gallery hours, visit: cookcountyhistory.org/johnson-heritage-post-art-gallery

Dates: October 10 - November 2

Come downtown to celebrate the arts and artists during theArt Walk! Events are held 4 – 7 pm with live music continuing later. All events are free unless noted, and all are welcome!

Stop by and check out the Backyard Bird exhibit, which is now available for purchase. The artist will be available for questions about the process and their journey with mosaic art.

Duluth ALL Souls Night 18. Since Nov. 1, 2008 the DASN artist collective has offered an annual, inclusive, multicultural, intergenerational evening event that brings the Twin Ports together through live, interactive artistic expressions such as ceremony, fire spinning, giant puppets, aerialists, and glowing outdoor procession as well as creative displays, music, poetry, and dance. Rooted in both remembrance and celebration, DASN honors grief as a
communal experience and channels creativity into transformation and hope. The festival serves a broad cross-section of the region, providing a non-commercial, meaningful alternative to Halloween, and a safe, welcoming space to reflect, connect, and imagine a better future.

Creative Writing: Personal Essay
November 12, 2025
6-8 p.m.
We'll examine different models for plotting your novel, including the three-act structure, the five part structure, and the “W” method. Come prepared for user-friendly and low-pressure exercises on each model. You will leave this session with a basic outline for your novel idea.

Creative Writing: Novel Subplots
November 19, 2025
6-8 p.m.
A novel’s subplot is a smaller story that runs parallel to the main story. Subplots can raise the stakes, add complexity, explore your novel’s theme from different angles, and create obstacles to resolving the main plot. We’ll look at examples of successful subplots from famous works, and try our hands at outlining subplots thematically linked to our novels’ main plots.

The ARAC Board is responsible for setting and overseeing policy and setting strategic direction for the organization.

Board Meeting Dates:

August 21, 2025

November 20, 2025

February 19, 2026

May 21, 2026

Business meetings and orientation are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All business meetings take place over Zoom and are conducted in the spirit of the Open Meeting Law. Prior to each board meeting, board members receive important materials related to decisions and discussions for the meeting which can include financials, staff reports, panel funding recommendations, and any other items that require Board action.

All board meeting dates are open to the public unless otherwise stated. Meetings are held electronically.
To receive login information please email info@aracouncil.org

Enjoy Duluth’s beloved holiday parade from the fourth floor of the US Bank Building. Trade the weather, crowds, and parking stress for reserved parking, a cozy spot, a gorgeous wrap-around view of the parade and hillside, jazz music, upscale hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and great company.

Learn to paint winterscapes in watercolor with Linnaea Borealis. Beginners to intermediate learners will learn how to set up a composition that speaks to them and create their own wonderland.

Classes take place November 12 – December 15

ARAC’s office will be closed for Thanksgiving.

Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.

ARAC’s office will be closed for Thanksgiving.

Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.

On Friday, 11/29/25, the legendary band Trailer Trash will present Trashy Little Xmas Show in Silver Bay. For decades, Trailer Trash's Trashy Little Xmas Show has been a seasonal stand-out, performing at venues around the state. We are thrilled to bring this exciting classic show to the North Shore for their first performance in Silver Bay.

The MSO will present a Christmas event to include a concert with holiday favorites, and musicians will be dressed in their most festive holiday attire. Our stage will have Christmas trees decorated with bows, ribbons and wrapped boxes under the trees, and fresh florals and greenery adorning the stage. Santa Claus will visit us and engage with all the children attending. Festivities continue after the concert with holiday treats, cocoa, and coffee.

Join us for the return of a beloved tradition, the Messiah Singalong (Free) on Tuesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. Scholastica.

The Messiah Performance (Tickets available on our website) will take place on Sunday, December 21, at 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary. The Borealis Chamber Artists, in partnership with the Twin Ports Choral Project, will combine to present Handel's beloved masterwork and celebrate the Christmas season.

Students will be writing, acting, building a set, providing professional sound for a Anishinaabe Waynaboozhoo traditional play.

The Messiah Performance (Tickets available on our website) will take place on Sunday, December 21, at 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary. The Borealis Chamber Artists, in partnership with the Twin Ports Choral Project, will combine to present Handel's beloved masterwork and celebrate the Christmas season.

ARAC’s office will be closed for our winter break from December 22 – 26, 2025.

Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.

ARAC’s office will be closed for our winter break from December 22 – 26, 2025.

Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.

ARAC’s office will be closed for our winter break from December 22 – 26, 2025.

Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.

ARAC’s office will be closed for our winter break from December 22 – 26, 2025.

Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.

ARAC’s office will be closed for our winter break from December 22 – 26, 2025.

Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.

On December 27, 2025, the amazing Sam Miltich & Friends will perform an evening of New Year's Jazz at the Reunion Hall. Sam chooses to live in northern Minnesota, performing at a very high level while maintaining life in a rural setting. He is committed to bringing worldclass jazz to a part of the country where live jazz performances are otherwise quite rare. These two FREE events will add greatly to holiday season celebration and the sense of community in Silver Bay.

ARAC’s office will be closed for New Year’s Day.

Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions while we’re away.

The Art Project program provides funding of up to $5,000 to support relevant, meaningful arts activities with value to the community your organization serves.

This grant provides funding up to $4000 to any adult artists, in any arts discipline at any stage of their career.

The ARAC Board is responsible for setting and overseeing policy and setting strategic direction for the organization.

Board Meeting Dates:

August 21, 2025

November 20, 2025

February 19, 2026

May 21, 2026

Business meetings and orientation are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All business meetings take place over Zoom and are conducted in the spirit of the Open Meeting Law. Prior to each board meeting, board members receive important materials related to decisions and discussions for the meeting which can include financials, staff reports, panel funding recommendations, and any other items that require Board action.

All board meeting dates are open to the public unless otherwise stated. Meetings are held electronically.
To receive login information please email info@aracouncil.org

The Art Project program provides funding of up to $5,000 to support relevant, meaningful arts activities with value to the community your organization serves.

This grant provides funding up to $4000 to any adult artists, in any arts discipline at any stage of their career.

The ARAC Board is responsible for setting and overseeing policy and setting strategic direction for the organization.

Board Meeting Dates:

August 21, 2025

November 20, 2025

February 19, 2026

May 21, 2026

Business meetings and orientation are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All business meetings take place over Zoom and are conducted in the spirit of the Open Meeting Law. Prior to each board meeting, board members receive important materials related to decisions and discussions for the meeting which can include financials, staff reports, panel funding recommendations, and any other items that require Board action.

All board meeting dates are open to the public unless otherwise stated. Meetings are held electronically.
To receive login information please email info@aracouncil.org