Woman-Made Art and Gift Fair @ Peace Church and Other Arts Related Events

This Friday evening, July 26, the doors will be open for studios and galleries in the Duluth HART District for the monthly Downtown Duluth Arts Walk. You can find a Map and More Details here on Facebook.

On Saturday, the Woman-Made show is again being held at Peace Church. The event is organized by WendyUpNorth.com, a way for the community to buy locally made goods, no re-salers. Wendy has put on more than 60 fairs over the last dozen years, striving to be an agent for good in our local economy. You can learn more about this event on their Facebook page.

Jewelry, ceramics, glass, soaps, garden items, photography, water colors, books, clothing, glass art and more. Susie will have her gift bags, wrapping paper, gift tags. gift boxes. feather quill pens. and honey bee themed baby onesies

Honey Bee Onesies by the Down Home Creator.

SATURDAY

TIME:10 a.m.-3 p.m.

ADDRESS: Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E.

For a more complete list of arts and community events,

visit the Twin Ports Art blog.

Treasures of the Earth @ Peace Church, March 23

Susie's Crayon Creations to help fund Kids' Kitchen.

This week is the start of a new season... Spring. I have yet to hear any complaints about the weather forecast for the week ahead.

Two events of note for this coming weekend. The first, Friday evening, will be at the Joseph Nease Gallery. Info below. The second: On Saturday March 23  Peace Church is hosting its Treasures of the Earth Green Art & Gift Fair. All the goods, arts and crafts are made from recycled materials or natural materials, by local artisans. There will also be nature photography and artwork featuring the beauty of life on earth.

It's been a long, snowy winter, but the forecast for next Saturday is mid-fifties and sunshine. It's time to come out and stretch. Maybe pick up a gift for your mother or something new for your yard, home, or office. Several of the vendors this year are new to the fair and there are plenty of 'regulars' with their quality, locally-made items you won't want to miss, including Susie's latest Easter Edition Crayon Creations made from recycled crayons. Easter Edition crayons are a perfect little gift to put in a child's Easter basket, something that is NOT sugar for a change. Best of all, 100% of her crayon sales goes to the Damiano Center Kids' Kitchen.

Yes, they are crayons, not candy.

Susie's Gift Original Box Designs 

Treasures of the Earth will have all manner of treasures.

Here's a request from Wendy Up North:

Tote bag example.

IF ABLE, PLEASE BRING ANY EXTRA SHOPPING TOTE BAGS TO DONATE TO CHUM TO USE AT THE FOOD SHELF (to reduce use of plastic bags). The Great Lakes Aquarium has been collecting some and over 500 have been brought in so far to CHUM. There will be a drop off spot at Treasures near the entry table. Many people tend to accumulate them at conferences and such so this is a good opportunity to share them with others. Larger ones are especially useful. Bring a couple and add them to the colorful pile of bags to share.

For more information, visit the Treasures of the Earth Facebook page.

If you know people who want to be in the fair there will still be room.
 
Nutshell version of this story:

What: The Treasures of the Earth Green Goods, Craft & Art Fair
When: March 23 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Where: Peace Church, 1111 11th Ave. E., Duluth
Who:  Local artists making things from natural materials (rocks, wood, fiber) or reused/recycled materials will be part of the fair.

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THIS FRIDAY @ the JOSEPH NEASE GALLERY

Opening Reception
Friday, March 22, 5-8 p.m.
Artist’s Reception: Sirpa Särkijärvi, 23 W. 1st Street

"Sirpa Särkijärvi is a painter from Turku, Finland. More than 20 of her newest paintings will be on display in this exhibit."

FOR a list of MORE ARTS EVENTS in the Twin Ports

Visit the Twin Ports Arts Blog

ART is at the HeART of our Region.

Peace Church Hosts Woman-Made Art & Gift Fair. And Don't Forget Friday Night's Art Crawl.

This coming Saturday, July 28, is the Woman-Made Art & Gift Fair, featuring 24 Northland female artists. The is the 10th year of this event, which is rightfully subtitled "Marvelous Things Made By Northland Women." Admission is Free and so is the parking.

TIME: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,

ADDRESS: Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Avenue E.

Jewelry, ceramics, glass, soaps, garden items, photography, water colors, books, clothing, glass art and more. Here's a link to Susie's Gift Bags, Cards and Tags. In my opinion, you can never buy enough cards from local artists. Yes, it's nice when your Facebook "friends" wish you a Happy Birthday, but nothing says it like a card or gift, especially original, hand-made-with-creativity-and-love kinds of cards and gifts. Rachael Kilgour will also be adding her music magic around midday.

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, and at the Woman-Made Fair the creative spirit is likewise prominent.

For more information visit: www.wendyupnorth.com/  Wendy describes herself as an entrepreneur whose passion is connecting people to arts, music & history. Stop by Peace Church this Saturday and Get Connected.

OTHER ACTIVITIES OF NOTE

Alison Aune's studio inside the Pineapple Arts Building will be open Friday evening
during the Arts Walk. Check out some of the work that she will be shipping off
to Estonia and Finland later this summer!

Tomorrow evening @ Joseph Nease Gallery -- Opening Reception for Transitions. 5-8 p.m. during the Downtown Duluth Art Walk.

Friday, July 27, 8:50 p.m Greater Downtown Council's Movies in the Park will be showing the New version of Ghostbusters (PG 13), at Leif Erikson Park.

Saturday, July 28, 3-7 p.m., Art on Tap, All Pints North Summer Brew Fest, Bayfront Festival Park 120+ Breweries; 21+ Only Event - ID Required at Entry; Rain or Shine; No Pets Allowed; Blankets and Folding Chairs Allowed; Sealed Water Bottle Allowed.  Designated Drivers Recommended.

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READ THE DNT STORY 
for details about tomorrow evening's Downtown Duluth Art Walk.

Friday evening, 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Duluth Art Walk

"Build a house?" exclaimed John.

"For the Wendy," said Curly.

"For Wendy?" John said, aghast. "Why, she is only a girl!"

"That," explained Curly, "is why we are her servants.”

― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan