Special Events
There are special events that happen through out the year at the Art Colony and around town, including the Arts Festival, Annual Art Sale, Plein Aire Competition, and the Member Show.
January 2010 to December 2010
Visit this link for a printable list of the major Art Colony events for 2010. More info
August 27 to September 5, 2010
Come and challenge yourself to recreate the beautiful scenery in Cook County.This event is open to all and is historically held during the week before Labor Day every year.More info
September 24 - October 9, 2010
Each year, the Art Colony holds its annual Member Art Show and annual member meeting during the Crossing Boarders, an annual "art stroll" along the North Shore and North House’s “Unplugged” event. Join us for the Annual Member Meeting on Friday, Sept 24 at 5 pm and stay for the Exhibit Opening Reception at 6 pm on the same day. Contact the Art Colony on how you can participate in this incredible exhibit that features art work in a variety of mediums and skill levels by Art Colony students, instructors and lovers alike. arts@boreal.org
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11/06/2010 - 11/11/2010
Empty Bowls is a Fundraiser for the local Food Shelf . The Silent Auction is Friday, November 6 and the Dinner is Thursday, November 11. More details coming soon!More info
12/04/2010
Every first Saturday of December, for the last 20 years, the Fiber Guild hosts their Holiday Sale at the Grand Marais Art Colony. This is a great opportunity to hunt for handmade gifts for your whole holiday shopping list. Mittens, baskets, cards, jewelry, scarves, rugs and even ornaments will all be available for purchase. Don't miss this great event: December 4th, 9 am -2 pm at the Art ColonyMore info
February 23-27, 2011
This five day festival and Extreme Painting event includes an optional group painting retreat "Winter Camp", at YMCA Camp Menogyn and lots of other outdoor winter painting activities. This Art Colony sponsored event is a part of the Winter Tracks Festival up the Gunflint Trail. For more information visit: www.wintertracks.com.
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July 9 - 10, 2011
Visit Grand Marais, July 9 & 10, for a weekend filled with art on the shores of Lake Superior. The Grand Marais Art Colony hosts this annual juried show featuring high-quality fine arts and crafts by over 60 artists. The festival takes place on the harbor in the heart of downtown Grand Marais. This weekend-long family event also features live music, fiber arts demonstrations, children's activities and so much more.More info
August 6, 2011
Each year the Art Colony holds its annual Art Sale during Fisherman's Picnic, Grand Marais' local summer celebration. Arts Festival participants, local artists, and art colony students donate work to the sale, to help support the continued efforts of the Art Colony on the North Shore and beyond.Don't miss the Silent Auction inside featuring a variety of artwork and items! Also, stroll along the sidewalk and check out the Clothesline Art Sale featuring a variety of fun items!
All proceeds support the mission of the Grand Marais Art Colony: Inspiring Creativity on the North Shore. Don't miss this great opportunity to connect with and support a wonderful arts organization that has been here since 1947.
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