October Newsletter

News from the Art Colony

CommUNITY: Come Together for the Grand Marais Art Colony

Today we are launching our one-month fall membership campaign to raise the critical funds we need to carry us confidently into the future. Consider giving a gift in support of our campaign Comm-UNITY: Come Together for the Grand Marais Art Colony . With this gift, you can invest in the Grand Marais Art Colony’s long-term financial sustainability and become our partner in strategic growth. Your annual membership contribution becomes a cornerstone in the arts programs we build, so please consider becoming a member or renewing your membership, with the Grand Marais Art Colony.  To learn about member benefits and to get started, click here.

What's Next? News From the Art Colony:

Press Release: "Phase 1 of Expansion Project Set to Begin" Published September 23  Read the Press Release Press Release" "Answering Your Questions about the Art Colony's Artistic Direction" Published September 27 Read the Press Release

Events 

North Shore Readers and Writers Festival November 7 – 10

Registration closes October 25! Inviting all readers and writers alike to Join us for author talks, panel discussions, mini-classes, and craft seminars with an amazing roster of authors and book industry professionals. Come join in, hone your writing skills, hear from well-known authors and celebrate the beauty of literary arts. Space at each session is limited. Register today

Upcoming Classes Click on the categories below or explore all upcoming classes by clicking here  

Moose Madness Family Weekend October 17 – 20 Printmaking & Book Arts

Painting & Drawing Clay

Early Release Of Select Summer 2020 Classes:

Mentor Series: Develop Your Artistic Potential with David Feinberg June 15 — 19

Artist Mentorship I with Lynn Speaker | July 20 — 24

Artist Mentorship II with Lynn Speaker | July 27 — 31

Sumi-e: Painting from the Heart with Susan Frame | August 17 — 21

Call for Artists

Forecast Public Art 2020 Grants: Offering support to early and mid-career artists Applications open August 12 and are due October 19 Learn more here Caribou Highlands: Seeking artists to participate in their Artisan Bizarre on Friday, November 8. If interested contact Emily Haussner at emilyh@caribouhighlands.com Minnesota Center for Book Arts : Awarding $25,000 to two artists through their new McKnight Fellowship for Book Artists |  Opens December 1   Learn More Here Arts@MSP : Seeking artists to join a prequalified artist roster for future projects at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport | Read the Request for Qualifications

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GMAC is a member-supported organization that exists because of your support. Please consider donating here or for planned giving or other opportunities, email Kathi Polley at development@grandmaraisartcolony.org .

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