Celebrate two artists’ explorations of materials and processes: Brian Boldon’s Scatter / Gather and Tom Rauschenfels’ 34. Meet the artists during the reception and learn about their unique approaches to art making.

The 2024 inaugural edition of Chamber Music Up North offers a unique combination of classical and folk music rooted in Scandinavian tradition, and a new perspective on classical contemporary music that incorporates and imitates folk musical material.

Presented in partnership with the North Shore Music Association and Nordic Center Duluth, the concerts will feature an exciting repertoire that combines traditional Swedish fiddle music and Danish, Norwegian and Finnish folk music arranged for a classical string quartet. The aim of this event is to bring the North Shore communities together to celebrate their Nordic roots and traditions and bring attention to their rich cultural heritage.

The performances will feature the string quartet: Erin Aldridge, Irina Mueller, Pedro Oviedo, Magdalena Sas, along with Paul & Marikay Dahlin and Ensemble REPRISE (Swedish traditional music).

The 2024 inaugural edition of Chamber Music Up North offers a unique combination of classical and folk music rooted in Scandinavian tradition, and a new perspective on classical contemporary music that incorporates and imitates folk musical material.

Presented in partnership with the North Shore Music Association and Nordic Center Duluth, the concerts will feature an exciting repertoire that combines traditional Swedish fiddle music and Danish, Norwegian and Finnish folk music arranged for a classical string quartet. The aim of this event is to bring the North Shore communities together to celebrate their Nordic roots and traditions and bring attention to their rich cultural heritage.

The performances will feature the string quartet: Erin Aldridge, Irina Mueller, Pedro Oviedo, Magdalena Sas, along with Paul & Marikay Dahlin and Ensemble REPRISE (Swedish traditional music).

The 2024 inaugural edition of Chamber Music Up North offers a unique combination of classical and folk music rooted in Scandinavian tradition, and a new perspective on classical contemporary music that incorporates and imitates folk musical material.

Presented in partnership with the North Shore Music Association and Nordic Center Duluth, the concerts will feature an exciting repertoire that combines traditional Swedish fiddle music and Danish, Norwegian and Finnish folk music arranged for a classical string quartet. The aim of this event is to bring the North Shore communities together to celebrate their Nordic roots and traditions and bring attention to their rich cultural heritage.

The performances will feature the string quartet: Erin Aldridge, Irina Mueller, Pedro Oviedo, Magdalena Sas, along with Paul & Marikay Dahlin and Ensemble REPRISE (Swedish traditional music).

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

Take It With You: Season 8

Join us for 4 new episodes of this hour-long, originally scripted, live radio theater podcast complete with versatile voice actors, all original music, and foley sound effects, performed in front of a studio audience.

• September 24th

• October 22nd

• November 19th

• December 17th

ARAC business meetings and orientation are scheduled on the third Thursday of the month 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

Hand Drawn Maps: Exploring Your Relationship with the Land

Dates: November 23

In this hands-on class, students will learn how to create their own hand-drawn maps, focusing on the personal connection they have with the land they are mapping. Through a series of exercises and discussions, students will discover how to bring their unique perspective and experiences to their map making, resulting in a final product that is meaningful and representative of their relationship with the land.

The Scribes & Vibes Zine & Lit fest is for anyone interested in viewing or sharing their own zines while listening to experimental music & poetry. The event is hosted by multi-disciplinary artist Jess Morgan, who will be sharing a new poetry collection at their table in the event.

Those hoping to have a table space, perform or collaborate in some way can fill out the Google Form here:
https://forms.gle/AeNAwBgV9ow6kzFj8

Tables will be spread out in the Zeitgeist atrium starting in the afternoon and throughout the evening. A schedule of performing experimental musicians, tabling artists/orgs and poets reading their work will be added closer to the date of the event.

This event was made possible with support from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council. Individual Artist Project Grant is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

The Hovland Arts Festival hosts a unique array of artists in the Hovland Town Hall where visitors will find fiber arts, digital art, ceramics, painting, photography, and other fine arts and crafts. There will also be frybread and soups available!

The Encore! theater will be hosting a gallery show from December 6th until January 13th with featured artist Linnaea Borealis Rose. A Goblins' Christmas Carol theatrical act will show on four nights alongside the gallery venue. With illustrated watercolor works of the fairy tale sort, Linnaea's opening reception will be held at the Encore! Performing Arts Center & Gallery at 6pm-7pm on December 6th. Guests are invited to visit with the featured artist and other accompanying artists, showcasing works in the fairy tale spirit. In the joy of a collaborative spirit, guests are invited to add art of their own art on a blank frame on Linnaea's wall. They can doodle their own goblins or fanciful characters within it. Beverages and snacks are provided. A Goblins' Christmas Carol show will begin at 7pm, guests are invited to stay and enjoy the musical.

Gallery viewing is free, and tickets for the theater can be purchased at: https://countyseattheater.com/2024-season/

The Shorts in Winter Film Festival is an exclusively North Shore Resident submitted short film festival in Two Harbors, MN.

2024 is the inaugural year for Shorts in Winter. With this in mind, we look to make this as inclusive as possible with a wide range of applicants and content. Our focus is to provide a new type of community event for Lake County, where yes, we really do have people wearing shorts in winter.

The Encore! theater will be hosting a gallery show from December 6th until January 13th with featured artist Linnaea Borealis Rose. A Goblins' Christmas Carol theatrical act will show on four nights alongside the gallery venue. With illustrated watercolor works of the fairy tale sort, Linnaea's opening reception will be held at the Encore! Performing Arts Center & Gallery at 6pm-7pm on December 6th. Guests are invited to visit with the featured artist and other accompanying artists, showcasing works in the fairy tale spirit. In the joy of a collaborative spirit, guests are invited to add art of their own art on a blank frame on Linnaea's wall. They can doodle their own goblins or fanciful characters within it. Beverages and snacks are provided. A Goblins' Christmas Carol show will begin at 7pm, guests are invited to stay and enjoy the musical.

Gallery viewing is free, and tickets for the theater can be purchased at: https://countyseattheater.com/2024-season/

The Encore! theater will be hosting a gallery show from December 6th until January 13th with featured artist Linnaea Borealis Rose. A Goblins' Christmas Carol theatrical act will show on four nights alongside the gallery venue. With illustrated watercolor works of the fairy tale sort, Linnaea's opening reception will be held at the Encore! Performing Arts Center & Gallery at 6pm-7pm on December 6th. Guests are invited to visit with the featured artist and other accompanying artists, showcasing works in the fairy tale spirit. In the joy of a collaborative spirit, guests are invited to add art of their own art on a blank frame on Linnaea's wall. They can doodle their own goblins or fanciful characters within it. Beverages and snacks are provided. A Goblins' Christmas Carol show will begin at 7pm, guests are invited to stay and enjoy the musical.

Gallery viewing is free, and tickets for the theater can be purchased at: https://countyseattheater.com/2024-season/

The Encore! theater will be hosting a gallery show from December 6th until January 13th with featured artist Linnaea Borealis Rose. A Goblins' Christmas Carol theatrical act will show on four nights alongside the gallery venue. With illustrated watercolor works of the fairy tale sort, Linnaea's opening reception will be held at the Encore! Performing Arts Center & Gallery at 6pm-7pm on December 6th. Guests are invited to visit with the featured artist and other accompanying artists, showcasing works in the fairy tale spirit. In the joy of a collaborative spirit, guests are invited to add art of their own art on a blank frame on Linnaea's wall. They can doodle their own goblins or fanciful characters within it. Beverages and snacks are provided. A Goblins' Christmas Carol show will begin at 7pm, guests are invited to stay and enjoy the musical.

Gallery viewing is free, and tickets for the theater can be purchased at: https://countyseattheater.com/2024-season/

The Encore! theater will be hosting a gallery show from December 6th until January 13th with featured artist Linnaea Borealis Rose. A Goblins' Christmas Carol theatrical act will show on four nights alongside the gallery venue. With illustrated watercolor works of the fairy tale sort, Linnaea's opening reception will be held at the Encore! Performing Arts Center & Gallery at 6pm-7pm on December 6th. Guests are invited to visit with the featured artist and other accompanying artists, showcasing works in the fairy tale spirit. In the joy of a collaborative spirit, guests are invited to add art of their own art on a blank frame on Linnaea's wall. They can doodle their own goblins or fanciful characters within it. Beverages and snacks are provided. A Goblins' Christmas Carol show will begin at 7pm, guests are invited to stay and enjoy the musical.

Gallery viewing is free, and tickets for the theater can be purchased at: https://countyseattheater.com/2024-season/

The Encore! theater will be hosting a gallery show from December 6th until January 13th with featured artist Linnaea Borealis Rose. A Goblins' Christmas Carol theatrical act will show on four nights alongside the gallery venue. With illustrated watercolor works of the fairy tale sort, Linnaea's opening reception will be held at the Encore! Performing Arts Center & Gallery at 6pm-7pm on December 6th. Guests are invited to visit with the featured artist and other accompanying artists, showcasing works in the fairy tale spirit. In the joy of a collaborative spirit, guests are invited to add art of their own art on a blank frame on Linnaea's wall. They can doodle their own goblins or fanciful characters within it. Beverages and snacks are provided. A Goblins' Christmas Carol show will begin at 7pm, guests are invited to stay and enjoy the musical.

Gallery viewing is free, and tickets for the theater can be purchased at: https://countyseattheater.com/2024-season/

The Encore! theater will be hosting a gallery show from December 6th until January 13th with featured artist Linnaea Borealis Rose. A Goblins' Christmas Carol theatrical act will show on four nights alongside the gallery venue. With illustrated watercolor works of the fairy tale sort, Linnaea's opening reception will be held at the Encore! Performing Arts Center & Gallery at 6pm-7pm on December 6th. Guests are invited to visit with the featured artist and other accompanying artists, showcasing works in the fairy tale spirit. In the joy of a collaborative spirit, guests are invited to add art of their own art on a blank frame on Linnaea's wall. They can doodle their own goblins or fanciful characters within it. Beverages and snacks are provided. A Goblins' Christmas Carol show will begin at 7pm, guests are invited to stay and enjoy the musical.

Gallery viewing is free, and tickets for the theater can be purchased at: https://countyseattheater.com/2024-season/

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.

The Encore! theater will be hosting a gallery show from December 6th until January 13th with featured artist Linnaea Borealis Rose. A Goblins' Christmas Carol theatrical act will show on four nights alongside the gallery venue. With illustrated watercolor works of the fairy tale sort, Linnaea's opening reception will be held at the Encore! Performing Arts Center & Gallery at 6pm-7pm on December 6th. Guests are invited to visit with the featured artist and other accompanying artists, showcasing works in the fairy tale spirit. In the joy of a collaborative spirit, guests are invited to add art of their own art on a blank frame on Linnaea's wall. They can doodle their own goblins or fanciful characters within it. Beverages and snacks are provided. A Goblins' Christmas Carol show will begin at 7pm, guests are invited to stay and enjoy the musical.

Gallery viewing is free, and tickets for the theater can be purchased at: https://countyseattheater.com/2024-season/

Take It With You: Season 8

Join us for 4 new episodes of this hour-long, originally scripted, live radio theater podcast complete with versatile voice actors, all original music, and foley sound effects, performed in front of a studio audience.

• September 24th

• October 22nd

• November 19th

• December 17th

ARAC’s office will be closed today (12/23/2024) for our winter break.

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

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

ARAC’s office will be closed today (12/26/2024) for our winter break.

ARAC’s office will be closed today (12/27/2024) for our winter break.

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

ARAC’s office will be closed today (1/13/2025) for our staff retreat.

ARAC’s office will be closed today (1/14/2025) for our staff retreat.

The Art Project Grant for Individuals and for Organizations is now available!

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

Art Project Grant for Organizations
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.

The deadline to apply for these grants is March 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

ARAC business meetings and orientation are scheduled on the third Thursday of the month 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

Today, March 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline for the Art Project Grant for Individuals and for Organizations!

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

Art Project Grant for Organizations
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.

ARAC business meetings and orientation are scheduled on the third Thursday of the month 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