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Upcoming Events:

Community Ink Day: Screenprint Your Own T-shirt
May 25; 1-4pm

$20.00

Introduction to Oils
June 8 - 9; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm

$150.00

Yoga: Expand your Creativity
Sunday, June 30; 7:45-8:45am

$10.00

Essence & Design in Plein Air Painting
September 14-15; 2 days; 9am-4pm

$190.00

Experience Watercolor
May 25-26; 2 days; 9am - 4pm

$190.00 Supplies $17.00

Yoga: Expand your Creativity
Sunday, September 15; 7:45-8:45am

$10.00

Art Colony Gift Shop
Open Daily 9am-4pm

Stop in to see our Gift Shop. We have lots of great locally made artwork and sale items available.
Prices starting at $5+

Questions?
(218) 387-2737

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Join the discussion. "More than pretty: the economics of arts & crafts in Cook County" the first community discussion about how the arts impact Cook County and what we can do to support and grow them. Watch a video of the meeting held 5/13 here.
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2013 Course Catalog
available in NOW. Call to request a copy or Click Here to download your very own right now.

Got Friends? Help spread the word about the Art Colony by sharing the new catalog with friends & family. Let us know & we'll send you a stack to share.

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Upcoming Classes
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Call today to reserve your spot
(218) 387-2737

Click here to see ALL upcoming classes!

May 2013

Writing Our Stories w/Mary Ellen Ashcroft
May 7 - 28; 4 Tuesday evenings; 6 - 8:30 pm
Tuition: $95.00 / Supply Fee: $6.00

Soft Pastel Painting w/Laurie Toth
May 17 - 19; 3 days; 9am-4pm
Tuition: $225.00 / Supply Fee: $22.00

Copyright for Artists w/Brian Lukasavitz
May 24; 2-3pm
Tuition: $5.00

Community Ink Day: Screenprint Your Own T-shirt w/Mike Swindlehurst
May 25; 1-4pm
Tuition: $20.00

Fast Track to Stained Glass w/Peachie Schmid
May 25-26; 2 days; 9 am - 4 pm
Tuition: $150.00 / Supply Fee: $72.00 - FULL

Experience Watercolor w/Spencer Meagher
May 25-26; 2 days; 9am - 4pm
Tuition: $190.00 / Supply Fee: $17.00

Creative Breakthrough: Bring the Art Spirit into Your Work w/Mary Pettis
May 27-30; 4 days; 9 am - 4 pm
Tuition: $395.00

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Teachers: Our classes qualify as Continuing Ed Units

Students: Earn Undergraduate or Graduate Independent Study Credits through our classes

The Grand Marais Art Colony
Nurturing Creativity on the North Shore

Since 1947, the Grand Marais Art Colony has cultivated a relationship between outdoor inspiration and artistic pursuit inspired by the surrounding wilderness and Lake Superior. Featuring year-round classes for the novice to professional artist, high-quality studio access, and seven inclusive events and exhibits, the facilities include visual arts, clay, glass, and printmaking studios. The Art Colony is a sanctuary for the creative spirit, providing beginning to professional artists guidance, exploration, and space to grow.

Historic Building:
Built in 1916 as a Catholic Church, this building houses the office, founders hall visual arts studio, and art library. Purchased in the 1960s, the historic building has been an inspiring home for generations of artists. Superb north light, high ceilings, suspended hardwood floors, and ample wall space make this studio an enchanting space.

Studio Building:
Built in 2005 adjacent to the Historic Building, this facility includes professional studios for clay, glass, print and a mini gallery, gift shop and CC Graham private visual arts studios.

Open Daily 9 am - 4 pm

Student testimonal: "This was my first experience at the Grand Marais Art Colony and it was wonderful! I felt inspired by my fellow students, my talented teacher and the gorgeous area of Grand Marais!"

Become a member of the Grand Marais Art Colony TODAY and experience a slice of creative life on the North Shore. Benefits include event and exhibit invitations, studio and art library rental and more. Join your friends and support this historic art organization into the future.

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