Come downtown to celebrate the arts and artists during the first monthly art walk of the new year! Events are held 4 – 7 pm with live music continuing later. First Friday events are free unless noted, and all are welcome! [Above image: Clearwater Hot Club]
1. BENDERS
Benders is hosting Elizabeth Clay of Cozy Creations (Chisholm). Elizabeth has a passion for creating something out of nothing. Crocheting for her is a healing process and she loves to see her designs in use.
2. MACROSTIE ART CENTER
Presenting “To Throw Out a Line” in the Minnesota Gallery with fiber sculpture by Lauren Faherty. Join us for a reception with food, wine, and other refreshments from 4 – 7 pm and an artist talk at 6 pm.
3. GIINAWIND CREATIVE SPACE
Showcasing the students of ISD #318’s Anishinaabe Gikinoo’amaadiwin/Ojibwe Education program and the creative cultural projects they have completed.
4. OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL
The City of Grand Rapids Artist in Residence program is housed on the 3rd floor of Old Central School. Stop up to see the space and visit with the current residents: Donna LaBeau (painting), Jenny Winkelman (painting and drawing), and Shanai Matteson and Annie Humphrey of Fire in the Village (printmaking, upcycled fashion, and community organizing).
5. RAPIDS BREWING
Listen to live jazz with the Clearwater Hot Club – Sam and Matthew Miltich, Mark Kreitzer, and Tony Balluff. The group will perform from 6 – 9 pm.
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