Over 70 local and regional artists set up by the glistening shores of Lake Superior for two days during the peak of summer to showcase their unique handcrafted work and provide insight into their artistic process through demonstration and dialogue.

Meet & Greet Soiree: Friday, July 12 from 7-9pm at Sivertson Gallery
Festival Hours: Saturday, July 13 from 9am-5pm & Sunday, July 14 from 10am-4pm

To view photos from the 2012 event, click here.
Watch a video of the 2012 event, click here.

Arts Festival Sale @the Art Colony. A fundraiser for the Art Colony to organize and promote the festival annually. Lots of goodies! Click here for a preview.

Grand Marais Arts Festival : July 13 & 14, 2013

Once again the quaint streets of Grand Marais came alive during the 23rd annual Grand Marais Arts Festival organized by the Grand Marais Art Colony. Over 70 local and regional artists set up by the glistening shores of Lake Superior for two days during the peak of summer to showcase their unique handcrafted work and provide insight into their artistic process through demonstration and dialogue.

The festival is Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, July 14 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Direct access to the artists during this fine arts festival provides visitors and art lovers an excellent opportunity to meet exhibiting artists while celebrating the long tradition of fine arts on the shore of Lake Superior.

YOU ARE INVITED to the Friday Night Meet & Greet Soiree. To kick-off the festival weekend in style we are hosting a Meet & Greet Soiree at Sivertson Gallery on Friday night in downtown Grand Marais from 7-9pm. Meet local and exhibiting artists before the festival booths open for the weekend.

Featured Mediums (including but not limited to)
Painting : Drawing : Fiber : Glass : Ceramics : Metal : Wood : Print : Photography : Mixed Media : Jewelry : Wearable : Sculpture : and more!

Exhibiting Artists at the Grand Marais Arts Festival July 13-14, 2013

Ceramics: 
Thomas Abel, Maggie Anderson (& Rebecca Wicklund), Jasper Bond, Barbara Dreyer, Joan Farnam (& Nancy Seaton), Carolyn Fritz (& Peter Jansen), Anthony Huonder, Bob & Cheryl Husby, Peter Jadoonath, JD Jorgenson, Susan Koehler, Sharon Moen, Martin Pearson, Gail Rosenquist & Paul Zoldahn, Ray Shelerud, Jason Trebs
Drawing: 
Kelly Beaster *(Honorable Mention 2012 - Best in Show), Sue Rowe, David Steckelberg
Fiber:
Julie Arthur, Julie Crabtree, Dawnette Davis (& Andrew Kringen), Mary MacDonald, Mary Reichert, William & Linda Sumner, Mary Therese
Glass:
John Crahen, Dan Neff, Tony Rau, Nancy Seaton (& Joan Farnam)
Jewelry:
Shelley Alvin, Melissa Carroll, Kristine Danielson, Candyce Fitzloff-Westfield, Monica Hansmeyer, Todd Hawkinson, Anita Otteson, Katia Pflipsen Olivova, Oreb Lram, Millie Spry, Cindy Mae Swee, Heather Tideman, Rebecca Wicklund (& Maggie Anderson), Patti Zeiche
Metal & Sculpture:
Doug Bieniek, Tom Christiansen, David DeMattia, Dan & Frances Hedblom *(Winner of Best in Show 2012), Steven Weagle *(Winner of Best Booth 2012)
Mixed Media & Other: 
Nicole Aufderhar, Betsey Harries, Gail Anderson, Annette Mattingly
Painting: 
Scott Anderson, Douglas Cameron, Laura Meddaugh, Doug Talalla
Photography:
Dave Angell, John Caughlan, Jim Gindorff, Travis Melin, Kurt Moses, Benjamin Olson, Dexter Thue
Printmaking: 
Betsy Bowen, Richard James Nelson, Noah Prinsen, Jerry Riach
Wood:
James Anderson, Bill Brown, Peter Jansen (& Carolyn Fritz), Courtney & Aryn Kern, Andrew Kringen (& Dawnette Davis), Tom Larson, Douglas Nimmo, Cooper Ternes, David Towley

No longer accepting applications for the 2013 festival. To be placed on the list to apply for 2014, contact events@grandmaraisartcolony.org.

YOU ARE INVITED to the Friday Night Meet & Greet Soiree. To kick-off the festival weekend in style we are hosting a Meet & Greet Soiree at Sivertson Gallery on Friday night in downtown Grand Marais from 7-9pm.  Meet local and exhibiting artists before the festival booths open for the weekend.

**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 and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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PAST FESTIVALS
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2012 Award Winners:
- Best in Show Award: Dan & Frances Hedblom of Copper Elements : Booth# 43
- Best in Show (Honorable Mention): Kelly O'Brien of Silver Pines Design : Booth# 27
- Best Booth Award: Steven Weagle of Weagle Works : Booth# 24

2012 Participating Artists:
Shelley Alvin, Rebecca Wicklund & Maggie Anderson, Gail Anderson, Julie Arthur, Nicole Aufderhar, David Barthel, Linda Bauer & Joan Beard, Jasper Bond, Josh Boock, Jeanne L. Bourquin, Kim Bovee, Besty Bowen, Bill Brown, Cindy Burger, John L Peyton, Bob Carls, Melissa Carroll, John Caughlan, Tom Christiansen, Steve Claypatch, Julie Crabtree, David De Mattia, RJ Dege, Bridget Donahue, Barbara A Dreyer, Judith Eastburn, Nancy Seaton & Joan Farnam, Deb Frantz, Eric Franzen, Val Bolen & Shelley Getten, Jim Gindorff, Sandra Haff, Laura Stone & Brad Nelson, Todd Hawkinson, Dan & Frances Hedblom, Anthony Huonder, Bob & Cheryl Husby, Gail Jacobson, Courtney & Aryn Kern, Denise Koch, Dawnette Davis & Andrew Kringen, Mark & Elizabeth Levitski, Mary MacDonald, Annette Mattingly, Travis Melin, Maure Ann Metzger, Mark Moe, Sharon Moen, Richard James Nelson, Kelly O'Brien, Benjamin Olson, Kevin O'Neil, Anita Otteson, Noah Prinsen & Annie Pollock, Rachael Schultz & Alicia Randazzo, Jerry Riach, Sue Rowe, Pam Smith,  Daniel Soderstrom, Millie Spry, Jenn Steinbrink, Bill & Linda Sumner, Cindy Mae Swee, Cooper Ternes, Heather Tideman, David & Kathy Towley, James Vannet, Sally Waters, Steven Weagel, Candyce Westfield, Dave Yunger, Gail Rosenquist & Paul Zolhdahn

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**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 and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. 
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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION: 

Information, Requirements and How to Apply (download PDF)
Questions about the festival? Download a Frequently Asked Questions form.

Check-in & Set-up: 3-8pm Friday, July 12 & 6:30-8am Saturday, Saturday July 13
Festival Hours: 9am-5pm Saturday, July 13th & 10am-4pm Sunday, July 14th

Application Fee: $35 Jury Application Fee. (non-refundable)
Booth Fee: $100 per 10’x10’ booth. Additionally, the Grand Marais Art Colony requires a donation of artwork per artist to be sold at a fund-raiser for the Grand Marais Art Colony.

Appy via Zapplication.org (recommended) or by mail.
No longer accepting applications for the 2013 festival. To be placed on the list to apply for 2014, contact: events@grandmaraisartcolony.org.

Applications for the 2013 Arts Festival must be received by March 11, 2013.

Awards: The Grand Marais Art Colony recognizes two awards during the Arts Festival. Best Booth & Best in Show. Award winners receive recognition at the show, a commemorative ribbon for their booth and waived jury fee for the next years festival.

UNIQUE FEATURES:

Artist Hospitality Room: With coffee and donuts, ligh lunch & restroom facilities

Security, Staff, Volunteers: Overnight security to protect your work. Staff & numerous volunteers to answer your questions and offer booth sitting.

Emerging Artists Classes: Two classes will be offered at the Grand Marais Art Colony for emerging artists that will aid in festival participation. Digital Portfolio Pictures and Booth Set-up 101.

Shared Booth Space (optional): Up to two artists can share a booth space. In one applicaiton, BOTH artists MUST submit 3-5 examples of artwork and BOTH artists must be accepted.

Festival Directory: a complete directory of exhibitors with website and contact information to be handed out to Festival Attendees and local businesses.

Year-round Exposure: Artwork donations on display at the Art Colony during the year until sold.

Visitor Engagement: Artist demonstrations & Friday night soiree establish a connection with attendees.

Radio Broadcast: Interviews & live broadcast during festival with local radio station 90.7 WTIP.

Arts Festival Postcard: A postcard created by the Grand Marais Art Colony for exhibiting artists to hand out to their patrons.

Community Support: Local businesses assist in promotion of the Arts Festival by including information in their e-newsletters and promo material, expanding our reach to well over 100,000 people.



Festival APPLICATION 2013
Information, Requirements & How to Apply
ARTIST: Frequently Asked Questions
ARTISTS: 2012 - ST19 Form
VOLUNTEER: Needs for Arts Festival