AfroGeode & the Gemstones album release party + Baharat
Friday, June 28th, 2024

Bent Paddle Brewing Taproom
1832 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55806

Live music lineup:
(7:00 pm - TBD)
8:00 pm - the Gemstones
9:00 pm - Baharat

Albums (vinyl, Cassette & CD) & band merchandise will be available for sale!

Food truck & beverages (beer, thc/cbd & non-alcohol) available for purchase.

All-ages, family-friendly event - music will be outdoors in the Yard (in the case of inclement weather, music will be in the Cosmic Lounge).

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

Camp runs June 10-June 29 - WILCOX AUDITORIUM- REIF CENTER

Performances JUNE 28 at 6:30pm and June 29 at 2:00​

Directed by Sharon Marty, Jean Goad, Anna Kopacek

The Grand Rapids Players Production of Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo JR.

Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez Robert Lopez

Book Adapted by Lindsay Anderson

Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Myrna Conn

Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton

Finding Nemo, JR. is a musical. It has many featured roles and unique characters. Nemo, Marlin and Dory, have significant roles, as do the Reef Dwellers (Pearl, Sheldon, Tad, their parents, Prof. Ray), the Tank Gang (Bubbles, Bloat, Gurgle,Peach, Gill), Sea Turtles (Crush, Squirt, Kai, Breeze), Sharks ( Bruce, Chum, Anchor), Moonfish, Jellyfish, a colorful and fun Sea Chorus, a pelican, and seagulls.
While many of us, remember the original animated movie and music for Professor Ray’s “Big Blue World” and Dory’s “Just Keep Swimming,” much of the music will new to summer camp participants. We will use “Big Blue World” for auditions.

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Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.  

Disney's Finding Nemo JR.
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

Knock Knock

Written By: Jason Pizzarello and Kathryn Funkhouser

Length: 30-45 minutes

Cast Size: 4-23 actors (suggested casting: 8 any)

Genre: Comedy

Synopsis:
When you deliver packages, anyone might be behind your next door, from your elementary school teacher to a burglar on the job. Jaded veteran Logan thinks she's seen it all, while newbie Sam is convinced attitude is everything.  The only sure thing in this job? They're both going to be surprised. Knock Knock is a rapid-fire comedy that delivers.

Created and performed by Kayla Schiltgen, "is this magic?" is a new solo experimentally merging live performance and screendance to examine anti self-curation in an effort to merge the elusive with the present moment as a radical act of personal acceptance. Unfolding through a movement score prioritizing intuitive decision-making, desire, resourcefulness, and play, each iteration of "is this magic?” is a unique manifestation, offering nuance and fresh meaning.

Created and performed by Kayla Schiltgen, "is this magic?" is a new solo experimentally merging live performance and screendance to examine anti self-curation in an effort to merge the elusive with the present moment as a radical act of personal acceptance. Unfolding through a movement score prioritizing intuitive decision-making, desire, resourcefulness, and play, each iteration of "is this magic?” is a unique manifestation, offering nuance and fresh meaning.

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

ARAC’s office will be closed 7/1/2024 – 7/5/2024 for our Summer break.

Please email us at info@aracouncil.org with any questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re back in the office.

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

ARAC’s office will be closed 7/1/2024 – 7/5/2024 for our Summer break.

Please email us at info@aracouncil.org with any questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re back in the office.

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

ARAC’s office will be closed 7/1/2024 – 7/5/2024 for our Summer break.

Please email us at info@aracouncil.org with any questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re back in the office.

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

ARAC’s office will be closed today (7/4/2024) in observance of Independence Day.

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

ARAC’s office will be closed 7/1/2024 – 7/5/2024 for our Summer break.

Please email us at info@aracouncil.org with any questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re back in the office.

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

Grand Rapids Arts presents a summer concert series during the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Grand Rapids. Concerts will be held from June - September 2024 in the heart of downtown. These events are free and open to the public and feature local musicians performing in genres from folk and rock to choral and classical. The audience is encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to set up on the lawn.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

19th Annual Hovland Arts Festival 2024
40+ local art and food vendors
2 days of music, stories, and readings

July 6 & 7, 2024
10 am to 4 pm

Hōvland Town Hall, Hwy 61, Hovland, MN

19th Annual Hovland Arts Festival 2024
40+ local art and food vendors
2 days of music, stories, and readings

July 6 & 7, 2024
10 am to 4 pm

Hōvland Town Hall, Hwy 61, Hovland, MN

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

The Grand Marais Arts Festival is a juried fine arts festival and a microcosm of the Midwest arts scene. The event is known for its high-quality exhibitors, the scenic location on the North Shore of Lake Superior, a strong art-buying crowd, and its exceptional support amenities for festival artists. 

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

The Grand Marais Arts Festival is a juried fine arts festival and a microcosm of the Midwest arts scene. The event is known for its high-quality exhibitors, the scenic location on the North Shore of Lake Superior, a strong art-buying crowd, and its exceptional support amenities for festival artists. 

Sky Harbor Airport is celebrating the opening of its new terminal with an art exhibit featuring fiber artist and Park Point resident, Natalija Walbridge. She creates fabric collages using layering techniques to mimic the interplay of light and color in nature, often depicting wildlife in their habitats with vibrant colors.

The public is invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with refreshments, including gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, provided. The exhibit will be on display until July 15th, with the terminal open weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and during the Park Point Art Fair weekend, June 29 & 30.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

The workshop is open to the public.

Here are the basics that the workshop will cover:

Songwriting Brainstorming Ideas for Lyrics
Listen to 3 of your favorite songs and free write to the songs. Don’t edit your thoughts, just write!

1. Write in different places. Observe people, things, sounds, colors. Don’t edit your thoughts, you are just writing. You can edit at a later time.

2. Class Songwriting Exercise: Come up with 5 words as fast as you can and write them down. Then look at each word, and write the first 5 words that come to mind.

3. Look through a magazine and write what comes to mind. Then write 5 words that go with each thought.

4. After brainstorming ideas, the next step is to go through what you wrote and highlight the good words and lines. Then you can work to piece them together.

   Most songs have only 3 to 5 chords. If you learn 5 chords on the ukulele, you can play most songs!

Sample Chords for Ukulele

Verse
C F G G

Chorus
Am C F G

Funding support for this workshop comes from an ARAC Individual Artist Project Grant

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

The McKnight Artist Fellowship Program will hold an information session for all interested Minnesota-based applicants.

Tuesday, July 23rd at 12:00 pm CST
Grand Ely Lodge - 400 N Pioneer Rd, Ely, MN 55731

This session, led by Program Directors Melanie Pankau (Visual Arts) and Dana Kassel (Dance and Choreography) will speak to the full Artist Fellowship program which supports 15 artistic disciplines, and more specifically to Visual Arts and Dancer/Choreographer Fellowships. We’ll allow plenty of time for specific questions.

The intent of the McKnight Artist Fellowship programs is to support Minnesota-based artists who are beyond the emerging stage of their career, and who have created a substantial body of work that demonstrates artistic excellence.

For information about the McKnight Artist Fellowship Program:
https://www.mcknight.org/programs/arts-culture/the-mcknight-artist-fellowships/

RSVPs and questions can be sent to mckfell@thecowlescenter.org

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

We are excited to announce the 42nd annual Blueberry Art Festival slated for July 26-28, 2024.  Each year, the event draws 30,000 to 40,000 festival-goers across the three-day event.  The festival features over 200 artists and crafters, 25 food vendors, a beer garden, and freshly baked blueberry pies. 

We have many returning artists, crafters, makers, and exciting new ones.  You will find it at this year's festival if you are looking for watercolor or acrylic art, pottery, woodcraft, or something unique or unusual.  We mentioned food.  Those sumptuous blueberry pies and delicious burgers, brats, and pork chops are back on a stick.  Of course, there is seafood, kettle corn, and refreshing beverages - did we mention waffles too?

We need to mention our Operation Blueberry event happening in our business community.  Operation Blueberry runs from July 25 to July 28. Watch for the Operation Blueberry map, which we will post on Friday, July 19, 2024.   

Since there is too much to do in one day, why not enjoy Operation Blueberry and visit our local attractions one day and return to the festival for the second day of fun, food, and exciting arts and crafts?

Festival Dates/Hours

Friday, July 26 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 27 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 28 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

AS LONG AS THE RIVERS SHALL RUN
ELLEN SANDBECK

On View June 7 - July 26, 2024

Ellen Sandbeck (Duluth, MN) has been making papercut artwork since 1988. In this exhibition, she explores the bioecologies and endemic species of the world’s major rivers. Each piece is large, multilayered, cut by hand with scissors, and takes months to create. 

We are excited to announce the 42nd annual Blueberry Art Festival slated for July 26-28, 2024.  Each year, the event draws 30,000 to 40,000 festival-goers across the three-day event.  The festival features over 200 artists and crafters, 25 food vendors, a beer garden, and freshly baked blueberry pies. 

We have many returning artists, crafters, makers, and exciting new ones.  You will find it at this year's festival if you are looking for watercolor or acrylic art, pottery, woodcraft, or something unique or unusual.  We mentioned food.  Those sumptuous blueberry pies and delicious burgers, brats, and pork chops are back on a stick.  Of course, there is seafood, kettle corn, and refreshing beverages - did we mention waffles too?

We need to mention our Operation Blueberry event happening in our business community.  Operation Blueberry runs from July 25 to July 28. Watch for the Operation Blueberry map, which we will post on Friday, July 19, 2024.   

Since there is too much to do in one day, why not enjoy Operation Blueberry and visit our local attractions one day and return to the festival for the second day of fun, food, and exciting arts and crafts?

Festival Dates/Hours

Friday, July 26 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 27 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 28 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

We are excited to announce the 42nd annual Blueberry Art Festival slated for July 26-28, 2024.  Each year, the event draws 30,000 to 40,000 festival-goers across the three-day event.  The festival features over 200 artists and crafters, 25 food vendors, a beer garden, and freshly baked blueberry pies. 

We have many returning artists, crafters, makers, and exciting new ones.  You will find it at this year's festival if you are looking for watercolor or acrylic art, pottery, woodcraft, or something unique or unusual.  We mentioned food.  Those sumptuous blueberry pies and delicious burgers, brats, and pork chops are back on a stick.  Of course, there is seafood, kettle corn, and refreshing beverages - did we mention waffles too?

We need to mention our Operation Blueberry event happening in our business community.  Operation Blueberry runs from July 25 to July 28. Watch for the Operation Blueberry map, which we will post on Friday, July 19, 2024.   

Since there is too much to do in one day, why not enjoy Operation Blueberry and visit our local attractions one day and return to the festival for the second day of fun, food, and exciting arts and crafts?

Festival Dates/Hours

Friday, July 26 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 27 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 28 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Grand Rapids Arts presents a summer concert series during the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Grand Rapids. Concerts will be held from June - September 2024 in the heart of downtown. These events are free and open to the public and feature local musicians performing in genres from folk and rock to choral and classical. The audience is encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to set up on the lawn.

Created and performed by Kayla Schiltgen, "is this magic?" is a new solo experimentally merging live performance and screendance to examine anti self-curation in an effort to merge the elusive with the present moment as a radical act of personal acceptance. Unfolding through a movement score prioritizing intuitive decision-making, desire, resourcefulness, and play, each iteration of "is this magic?” is a unique manifestation, offering nuance and fresh meaning.

ARAC’s office will be closed today (9/2/2024) in observance of Labor Day.

Grand Rapids Arts presents a summer concert series during the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Grand Rapids. Concerts will be held from June - September 2024 in the heart of downtown. These events are free and open to the public and feature local musicians performing in genres from folk and rock to choral and classical. The audience is encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to set up on the lawn.

Table for One is a seasonal culinary zine, focusing on one ingredient or dish. It will share recipes, explore the history, and apply context for the ways the item impacts our lives today.

Our first four issues (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter respectively) will cover Ramen, and how it impacted events related to World War II, Tomatoes, and their unusual journey across the world, Oysters, and the unique way they influenced a blossoming American colony, and Potatoes, and the way they have influenced populations across the entire world for centuries.

ARAC’s office will be closed today (10/14/2024) in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

ARAC’s office will be closed today (11/11/2024) in observance of Veterans Day.

Table for One is a seasonal culinary zine, focusing on one ingredient or dish. It will share recipes, explore the history, and apply context for the ways the item impacts our lives today.

Our first four issues (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter respectively) will cover Ramen, and how it impacted events related to World War II, Tomatoes, and their unusual journey across the world, Oysters, and the unique way they influenced a blossoming American colony, and Potatoes, and the way they have influenced populations across the entire world for centuries.

ARAC’s office will be closed today (12/24/2024) for Christmas Eve.

ARAC’s office will be closed today (12/25/2024) for Christmas Day.

ARAC’s office will be closed today (1/1/2025) for New Years Day.