Twin Ports Arts Happenings, December--Weekend 2--and a Call for Art in Cloquet

A Christmas Chair by Kris Nelson

There's a lot happening this time of year. Seems like everyone is making things and there is plenty of opportunity to Buy Local. Links for more information on some events are bold and in Blue. I'd switch them to Green for the holidays, except some people would think I was just decorating the page and might not click on the links.

TODAY
The Joseph Nease Gallery is having a Holiday Pop-Up Super Shop through December. To see what this means, and for further details, see the JNG Facebook Page.

Thursday, December 6, 1-4 p.m.
First Thursdays Open Studio, Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building, 2229 W. 2nd Street
"Bring your supplies and artistic spirit to the beautiful and inspiring historic Lincoln Building. Connect with other creative people, spending time experimenting with your medium of choice. Each session will include time to create and optional end-of-session group critiques." $5/session + DAI Membership, no registration required, just drop in.

Thursday, December 6, 4-9 p.m.
ART on Tap Holiday Show Pop Up, Fitger's Barrel Room, 600 E. Superior Street
Art vendors from ART on Tap will be at Fitger's!

Thursday, December 6, 7-9 p.m.
CHOICE Unlimited's 8th Annual Evening of the Arts, Lincoln Park Middle School, 3215 W. Third Street "The event features over 70 artists performing and presenting original music, poetry, art, dance and film. Tickets: $5 at the door."

TOMORROW

These are crayons, not Legos.

Friday, December 7, 12-8 p.m.
Holiday Market, Oldenburg House, 604 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton
"Oldenburg House hosts its second annual holiday market, featuring unique holiday gifts made by local artisans, music and Magnolia Cafe holiday goodies." -->You can see/purchase Susie's Lego® Crayons for a Cause at this sale Tomorrow.

More Info on the Oldenburg House Event:
"Items for purchase include handmade skin products, paintings, cards, edibles, wood products, baskets, ornaments, candles, jewelry, accessories and more. Attendees are asked to bring a new pair of warm socks or mittens to hang on the gift tree. All donated socks and mittens will be given to Window Victim Services and Visitation Center in Hinckley."

SATURDAY
Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nice Girls of the North 2nd Saturday Marketplace, Lakeside Lester Park Community Center (the former Lakeside Library), 106 N. 54th Ave. East
"Free coffee, cookies, and a friendly atmosphere await while you browse a collection of handcrafted clothing and bags, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, photography, personal care products, baby items and much more. One central checkout, most major credit cards accepted."

Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Get to the Point Local Art & Gift Fair, Lafayette Community Center, 3026 Minnesota Avenue, Park Point. (I love the name of this sale. Don't beat around the bush, just get to the point.)
"This is a small local artisan fair in a delightful building. It's Bentleyville lights time at night and craft/art fair shopping by day. Buy local. This fair will surely have great gifts you won't be able to resist."

Susie's Goosefeather Pens ar very cool.
A nice gift for artist friends who draw.

Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Many Rivers Montessori Craft Fair at the Many Rivers Montessori Middle School, 110 W. Redwing Street
"This third annual fair includes student and community craft booths, games, chili, s’mores by the fire, and music. Proceeds go toward a pottery kiln and pottery wheels for the Middle School micro-economy business and to support the middle school spring trip."

Saturday, December 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free Family Art Day, Duluth Art Institute at Lincoln Park, 2229 W. 2nd Street "People of all ages and artistic abilities can create make-and-take art projects. This session will have fall-themed activities."

Saturday, December 8, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Handmade Holiday Market, Lincoln Park Craft District, 1900-2000 Block W. Superior Street "Over 50 artists and vendors, including: pottery, art, letterpress, sculpture, jewelry, apparel, skincare, furniture, wood, stationery, and more." Lincoln Park has come alive.

Saturday, December 8, 2-6 p.m.
Clare Cooley's Open Studio at the Emerald Lady, 2219 E. Superior Street
Clare Cooley is having an Open Studio this Saturday 2-6pm in her historic home "The Emerald Lady" with art is displayed all the way up to the 3rd floor.
See her Event Page on Facebook.

Saturday, December 8
The Annual Christmas Market in Superior, kitty corner from the Red Mug. 10 a.m. till 7 pm. Saturday and Noon till 5 Sunday. This is always a fun stop. Go straight across the High Bridge and you can't miss it, a block past the tracks. It's outdoors with a bonfire and hot cocoa, among other things. A bunch of outdoor booths with friendly people. They wind shut them down last weekend but the weather should be good this weekend. Sunny blue skies on Saturday, if you can make it.

SUNDAY

Sunday, December 9, 1-3 p.m.
Pick Up Gingerbread House Creations Made at Home, Nordic Center, 1st Floor, 23 N. Lake Ave.

Sunday, December 9, 7-9 p.m.
Gag Me With A Spoon - A Community Storyshare, Teatro Zuccone, 222 East Superior Street Adeline Wright hosts this evening of storytelling and open mic journal sharing in the style of the Moth and Mortified podcasts. There will be featured storytellers and a musical guest. Members of the audience are also welcome to sign-up on the night for open mic journal-sharing segment. Suggested Donation: $5 at the door. Of Note: I am slated to be a featured storyteller in this event. I will be sharing a story that I've never shared before publicly (for better or worse.)

ATTN: ARTISTS

A Call for Art has gone out for the 2019 Season

of the County Seat Theater in Cloquet for their

Annual Poster Contest.

Deadline: December 30

IF INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING

and you need more details, 

contact Kris Nelson
chairsbykris AT gmail Dot com

Winner receives 2 free tickets to a show.
All original art will be returned, but if selected you are giving the theater the right to use it. You are creating the artwork, not the signs or posters, so no lettering on the piece. 

Submit work for consideration by either email (countyseatgm@aol.com) or by  dropping it off at the Encore. (Make arrangements with Joel, the GM, by email or phone. Visit www.countyseattheater.com

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and finally... 
JOIN US SATURDAY DECEMBER 15
at our Down Home Creators Holiday Sale.
Details HERE.

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STAY UP TO DATE ON 
YOUR ACTIVITIES SLATE

at the Twin Ports Art Blog 

https://twinportsart.blogspot.com/2018/11/art-in-december.html

Meantime, art goes on all around you. Get into it.