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Galleries:

The Grand Hand Gallery
The Grand Hand Gallery was opened in August, 2004 by owner Ann Ruhr Pifer as the Twin Cities only gallery of fine American craft. The gallery carries the work of artists and craftspeople from across the country, with a particular emphasis on those from the Upper Midwest.

Sivertson Gallery
Features regional artists and Canadian Inuit and Alaskan Eskimo art at two Minnesota locations on the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Ripple River Galleries
Back in June 2000, artisans Bob Carls and Amy Sharpe opened Ripple River Gallery to feature their own work and the work of other artisans from around the north country—”original work by exceptional artists.” Located about two and a half hours north of Minneapolis, the gallery is open year-round and now features more than 45 regional artisans with an ever-changing selection of pottery, weaving, jewelry, glass, mixed media, original prints, paintings and more.

Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum
Housed in a striking stainless steel and brick building designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Weisman Art Museum offers an educational and friendly museum experience. The museum's collection features early 20th century American artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Marsden Hartley, as well as a diverse selection of contemporary art.

 

Tours:

Crossing Borders
Enjoy the fall colors on Superior's North Shore while meeting its craftspeople in their studios.

St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour and Sale
The Potters of the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour and Sale invite you to visit all seven pottery studios during the 13th annual tour weekend. You will be welcomed by the potters to their unique, rural workshops and you can meet twenty-two guest potters, invited especially for this event. These special guests will present their work for sale alongside the newest work of each host potter.

 

Artists:

Last Chance Fabricating
Featuring all types of metal art: original cast bronze sculpture and architectural metal; cast bronze sinks to original garden sculptures, custom tables to fabricated light fixtures.

Jo Woods Beads
I am a bead and fiber artist. I paint with beads. Living on the North Shore of Lake Superior provides daily inspiration.

Colleayn T. Klaibourne
If you are in search of artwork that captures beauty, life, and timeless quality, explore with your hearts desire. Vibrant colors& detailed images flow through the pages reflecting Colleáyn's vision, passion, and meaning towards life.

Betsy Bowen Studio
A small family business primarily involved in creating hand-printed woodblock images, children's books, and fine woodcrafts.

 

Art Fairs:

The Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Colorado's signature cultural event, is one of the nation's most competitive outdoor juried arts festivals. The Arts Festival boasts the rare opportunity for visitors to meet and talk with exhibiting artists, sample fine cuisine, visit special exhibits and create their own works of art.

The Des Moines Arts Festival
Iowa's premier celebration of the arts. Each year the FREE, three-day celebration of the arts, decorates the downtown riverfront with exceptional artwork, entertainment and children's activities. Artists from all over the country will showcase their original artwork at the festival. Attendees can enjoy and purchase artwork from more than 150 talented artists in a variety of styles and prices.

Uptown Minneapolis Art Fair
Uptown hosts the nationally acclaimed Metris Uptown Art Fair, which draws more than 385 artists and 300,000 art lovers from across the nation. It also hosts other special events and promotions and is a favorite meeting place for thousands of Minnesotans and others who enjoy recreation on and near Minneapolis city lakes.

 

Organizations:

Lake Superior Arts
If you are planning to visit Northern Minnesota, your trip won’t be complete without spending some time in our workshops and galleries. We are a group of Lake Superior Artists that have formed a website to showcase our work, announce events, and promote our workshops, classes, and galleries.

National Association of Independent Artists
An organization formed following dialogue that began at the Old Town Art Fair in Chicago in June of 1995. The group's purpose is to enhance the economic well-being of people who exhibit their work at high quality outdoor and indoor art and/or fine craft shows, encourage creative expression and artistic excellence, and expand public awareness, appreciation and acquisition of fine art and fine craft.

 

Other Links:

Sojourn - Glass Balls & Jewelry
Offering a wide collection of hand made glass jewelry, glass balls, wine accessories, bookmarks and glass gifts at exceptional prices.

Earring Outlet.com - Quality Earrings at Wholesale Prices
Purchase quality jewelry at wholesale prices from a selection of 14K yellow gold and 14K white gold hoops, chandelier, threaders, cz, huggy, dangles, pearls and children earrings.

Art Woodstone Studio
Fine art & fine furniture. Custom 3D furniture design. AWS artists produce art varying from 2D paintings, collages, and glass etchings to textile works, 3D sculptures in a variety of mediums, and fine furniture. In AWS you can find original art as well as custom works. AWS can fit any need in any medium to suit the specific requirements for each commission.

Walsh Brothers Clocks Nike Watches and Charms
High street Jewellery shop with a wide range and international delivery.

HandbagsResources.com - Offers resources, news and links on Handbags. We also show you how to save 50%-90% off brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Coach, Christian Dior, Juicy Couture, Gucci and Chanel.

Silversmith - Visit Inge Elvingsson, a silversmith in the handicraftcenter in Rättvik Sweden

 

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