Cycle - Alexa Carson
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
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!
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
Free Creative Writing Session with Brian Malloy
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!
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 - Alexa Carson
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
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
Creative Lanterns
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
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 - Alexa Carson
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!
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
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
North Shorror!
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
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
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
North Shorror!
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
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
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Grant q&A - Emergency Relief fund
Curious about the Artist Emergency Relief Fund? Get those burning questions answered at our Q&A session on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 5–6:30 PM!
Hop into the virtual session anytime to learn how this critical funding can support you and ask any questions you may have!
Feel free to come and go at any point!
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83954376190?pwd=KynXYyiWP120W5tUerTLGDu0Q2283g.1
About the Artist Emergency Relief Fund
The Emergency Relief Fund Grant Program provides $500 or $1000 to individual artists who have had a critical need relating to healthcare, housing, equipment, or legal emergencies since January 1, 2024. This grant is intended to serve our community by addressing the pressing circumstances of artists in need. We can fund at least 36 artists in need with this program.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Artist talk | Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Frist Friday Art Walk
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.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Duluth All Souls Night (18th Annual)
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.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Free Creative Writing Session with Brian Malloy
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.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Free Creative Writing Session with Brian Malloy
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.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
ARAC Board Meeting
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
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Christmas City of the North Parade Watch Party at the DAI Galleries
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.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Winter Solstice Watercolor with Linnaea Borealis
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
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
ARAC Office Closed - Thanksgiving
ARAC’s office will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
ARAC Office Closed - Thanksgiving
ARAC’s office will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.
Winter Concert Series - Trailer Trash
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.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
Sandra Maxwell Solo Exhibit - Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche State Park is the perfect backdrop for watercolor artist Sandy Maxwell’s solo exhibit! Maxwell will be displaying her North Shore landscape watercolor paintings in the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park in November.
An artist talk/reception will take place on Friday, November 7, from 7–8:30 PM.
MSO Christmas Spectacular
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.
December Free ArtDAI
A beloved tradition. Stop in for a FREE, casual, creative art-making afternoon and learn to make simple, fun crafts that can be customized for artists of all ages.
Messiah Singalong - Borealis Chamber Artists
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.
Holiday Program - Oshki Ogimaag Charter School
Students will be writing, acting, building a set, providing professional sound for a Anishinaabe Waynaboozhoo traditional play.
Messiah Performance - Borealis Chamber Artists
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 Office Closed for Winter Break
ARAC’s office will be closed for our winter break from December 22 – 26, 2025.
Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.
ARAC Office Closed for Winter Break
ARAC’s office will be closed for our winter break from December 22 – 26, 2025.
Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.
ARAC Office Closed for Winter Break
ARAC’s office will be closed for our winter break from December 22 – 26, 2025.
Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.
ARAC Office Closed for Winter Break
ARAC’s office will be closed for our winter break from December 22 – 26, 2025.
Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.
ARAC Office Closed for Winter Break
ARAC’s office will be closed for our winter break from December 22 – 26, 2025.
Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions.
Winter Concert Series - Sam Miltich & Friends
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 Closed - New Year's Day
ARAC’s office will be closed for New Year’s Day.
Please email info@aracouncil.org with any questions while we’re away.
Art Project Grant for Organizations Opens
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.
Art Project Grant for Individuals Opens
This grant provides funding up to $4000 to any adult artists, in any arts discipline at any stage of their career.
ARAC Board Meeting
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
Art Project Grant for Organizations Deadline
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.
Art Project Grant for Individuals Deadline
This grant provides funding up to $4000 to any adult artists, in any arts discipline at any stage of their career.
ARAC Board Meeting
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
Ant’s Flipbook Animation Class
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.
Oil Painting Methods with Matt Kania
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.
North Shorror!
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 - Alexa Carson
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 - Alexa Carson
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!
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
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 - Alexa Carson
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!
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
Folk School Nights feat. Devan Burnett
Good-hearted folk from East to West are invited to gather and see what’s going on at Duluth Folk School. (Just step on in, Folk School Nights are completely free!)
October 25th's Folk School Night at Duluth Folk School will feature a hands-on demonstration in chain-stitch embroidery by 2025 ARAC Art Project Grant recipient Devan Burnett of St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Ofrenda building with Eugenia Ortega Martinez
Learn about this beautiful Mexican Day of the Dead tradition honoring beloved ancestors
North Shorror!
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
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 - Alexa Carson
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!
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 - Alexa Carson
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
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
65th Arrowhead Regional Biennial Reception
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.
North Shorror!
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 - Alexa Carson
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
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
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 - Alexa Carson
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!
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 - Alexa Carson
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!
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!
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 - Alexa Carson
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.
Creative Writing about loss with Zomi Bloom
Tips and meditation to prepare a Spoken Word piece about loss to share at the Duluth ALL Souls Night event on Sat., Nov. 8th.
Art Exhibit: "Days to Remember," featuring work from Nelia Harper French & Kurt Shulzentenburg
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