Please note: the art walk will take place on Thursday this month due to the July 4 holiday falling on a Friday. Come downtown to celebrate the arts and artists during theArt Walk! Events are held 4 – 7 pm with live music continuing later. All events are free unless noted, and all are welcome! [Above image: Rob Downing ]
1. BENDERS
Hosting Sweetness Farm, a bee-loving, honey-making haven run by David Setness in Deer River. It’s a thriving source of local honey, lip balms, and finishing salts—crafted with heart, hustle, and plenty of buzz.
2. MACROSTIE ART CENTER
Presenting the opening of “Shapes and Spaces,” an exhibit of photography by David Fallon. Refreshments from 4 – 7 pm and an artist talk at 6pm.
3. GIINAWIND CREATIVE SPACE
Welcoming Nancy Kingbird for a solo exhibit of her beadwork creations.
4. STAINED GLASS WITH CLASS
Celebrating their 4-year business anniversary – including a prize drawing.
5. OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL
- Charmed Custom Candles in Room 201 is hosting Meredith Rothstein Newman with At the Lake MN.
- Fire in the Village in Room 203 is a community art space open to all. Stop by to learn more about their mural project and other work.
- Free Range Food Co-op in Room 209 is welcoming featured artists Rob Downing (oil painting) and Jason Ritter (kinetic sculptures).
- Live Music: Sam Miltich with sons Evo and Leo will perform a free concert of Irish, Balkan, and other European folk tunes from 4 – 5 pm in Room 212.
- Artists in Residence: the 3rd floor studio is welcoming a new group of artists: Doug Lien, Marija Leilyn, and Nelia Harper.
6. NORTHERN CRUISERS & ITASCA VINTAGE CAR CLUBS
Hosting a Show-n-Shine at the Old Kremer’s Parking Lot. Open to all Collector Cars of any model year, with Bobcat’s Lunchbox food truck on site.
7. WINGS ‘N WILLOWS ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING
Welcoming Two Feathers Ranch featuring LIVE GOATS!!! They raise their own stock of Nigerian Dwarf goats, producing quality goat milk soaps, balms and lotions in a sustainable manner. You won’t want to miss this fun evening!!
8. EVERGREEN COLLECTIVE
Featuring in-house artist Kathy LaDoux of Lake Lover Vintage. One-of-a-kind, upcycled wind chimes and decorative bird houses is the theme for the night!
9. RAPIDS BREWING
Live jazz with Sam Miltich and friends from 6 – 9 pm. Sam and Matthew Miltich will be joined by Doug Haining on saxophone and Trevor Haining on drums.
10. HILL TOP ANTIQUES
Featuring a large selection of high-quality vintage and estate jewelry along with original artwork throughout the store. Find treasures just up the hill!
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