At the Grand Marais Art Colony, we exist to support the enduring human need for creative expression and inspiration. Artists and creative seekers of all levels come from across the country to learn from renowned instructors, create art, and engage together in artistic inquiry.

June Courses

May 31-June 4 :: Approaches to Observational Drawing
May 31-June 4 :: Writing in Place
May 31-June 4 :: Mentor Series – Abstraction from Nature
1-3 :: Virtual Mentorship with Emily Belknap
5 :: Japanese Stab Bound Books
7-11 :: Acrylic Paintint
7-11 :: Experiments in Screenprinting
12 :: Drawing on Point
14-18 :: Creative Mapmaking
14-18 :: Mentor Series – Develop Your Artistic Potential
14-18 :: The Print tat Hand – a Sustainable Approach
19 – Miniature Books [ages 8-14]
19 :: Virtual Demonstration: Screenprinting onto Clay
21-23 :: Beginning Oil Painting
21-24 :: Monoprints – One of a Kind
21-25 :: Mentor Series – Points of Departure
21-25 :: people of Clay
24-25 :: Looking for Color
26 :: Artist Talk 10am, Tom Tozer, Painting the Present
28-July 1 :: Colored Pencil Potential
28-July 2 :: Mentor Series – The Creative Archive

Summer’s arrival in the North deserves to be celebrated! In this year of transition, we are planning to celebrate with gusto and safety. We will host the 2021 Wooden Boat Show both on campus, in person June 18-20 AND online June 3-25. Stay tuned: we will continue to shape our planning around the best safety practices available for our visitors, students, and staff. Community, craft, sparkling waters, northern adventures, and summer’s light are at the heart of our efforts.

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Our big event is Grandma’s Marathon, but we offer races throughout the year. From a marathon to a mile, from the North Shore to Downtown Duluth, from PRs to BQs, find the race that kicks your spirits into high gear.

But I Was Still There

Moira Bateman, Annie Hejny, Moheb Soliman, and Nick Wroblewski completed a 7-day residency at the Art Colony in 2019 focused on “The Water Cycle.” Each of them exploring the nature of water and how it inspires, informs, and challenges their work. They are back to show work that was begun during that time, and found its completion in their home studios.

The US Forest Service continues its 20-year Naturalist Program offering Tuesdays through Saturdays at different resorts, campgrounds, and nature sites around Cook County. All programs are free and open to the public. Please wear a mask if unvaccinated!

Tuesday
10am – noon :: Nature of Oberg Mountain at Oberg Mountain Trailhead
7:30 – 9pm:: Minnesota Bears at Lutsen Resort

Wednesdays
2 – 3pm:: Becoming a Boundary Waters Family at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center
7:30 – 9pm:: Howls in the Night: Wolves at Caribou Highlands

Thursdays
10 – 11:30am:: Wildflower Walk at Eagle Ridge
7:30 – 9pm:: Voyageur Life at Bluefin Bay

Fridays
10 – 11:30 am:: Explore the Shore at East Bay Suites
7:30 – 9pm:: Mostly Moose at Cascade Lodge

Saturdays
1:30 – 3:30 pm :: Nature of the Point at Grand Marais Artists’ Point
7:30 – 9pm:: Minnesota WILD! at Sawbill Campground

From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, see craft in action, and hear the stories! Meet at the Yellow Building – no registration required. Free