Local Art Seen: Terry Millikan at Lizzard's

Thursday's opening reception for Terry Millikan's much anticipated new show "Surprised by Joy" put a glow on many faces. It was nice to see the waves of friends and fans who came in to congratulate Millikan and take in her new work.

It was good to see gallery owner Jeffrey Schmidt present, as he had been ill the week leading up to this show and rumored to have been in the hospital. He stood tall and looked in good health as the music and generous warmth of the crowd filled both floors of the gallery.

Millikan's new work is quite different from the pieces I've seen at her former gallery in Superior. The work still remains fluid and laden with color. Here are some photos from the event and the work now being exhibited at Lizzard's. The gallery is open six days a week, and Sunday by appointment only.

Read more about Terry Millikan here.

Meantime, art goes on all around you. Especially at Lizzard's.

Local Art Happenings for the End of September

If you have never been to Lizzard's Gallery and Framing in downtown Duluth, Terry Millikan's opening reception for her new show "Surprised By Joy" would be a good time to check it out. Lizzard's is just a half block west of Pizza Luce and the Tech Village on Superior Street, so it's easy to find.

Terry Milikan's new solo show features paintings that emerged from the incalculable joy she felt in moving to her new rural setting up near Knife River. The opening reception is tonight from 5-8pm. with live music to be performed by Terry's son, Sean Murphy.

Lizzard's represents quite a number of local artists and would make a worthy destination for anyone who happens to be downtown during the day.

This Saturday September 26 from 10-5 is the Lester River Rendezvous at Lester Park, Lakeside. It's a family event with food, music, crafts and from what I hear a "whole lot of family fun."

For a recap of other places to see art in public spaces check out my summary of September art events here.

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AND Next Monday, one more Group Show of works inspired by Lake Superior. Check it out.

Meantime, art goes on all around you. Be part of it.