Come downtown to celebrate the arts and artists during the Art Walk! Events are held 4 – 7 pm with live music continuing later. All events are free unless noted, and all are welcome! [Above image: Sue Rauschenfels at MacRostie Art Center ]
1. BALSAM CREEK DECOR
Stop by the Central Square Mall where Deb Buxengard will be displaying her exhibit “Backyard Bird Mosaics” in her studio. Deb will be sharing information about the project and her mosaic journey.
2. BENDERS
Hosting the father-daughter creative duo of Heidi Barton and Joel Adamson. Heidi of Loon Lake Watercolors has always enjoyed crafting, but in the last five years has focused on painting with watercolors as a creative outlet and is inspired by the colors of nature. Joel’s retirement business name is Solid Rock Lapidary where he enjoys cutting and polishing stones and rocks, making jewelry and other items from them.
3. MACROSTIE ART CENTER
Celebrating the opening of “For the Love of Trees,” a painting exhibit by Sue Rauschenfels. The reception includes food and wine from 4 – 7 pm and an artist talk at 6 pm.
4. GIINAWIND CREATIVE SPACE
Presenting the opening of “Generations” an exhibit showcaseing creativity across generations with a display featuring regional Indigenous artists Teresa Laduke, Kelly Martinson, Anthony Rivera, and Shaun Chosa.
5. STAINED GLASS WITH CLASS
Hosting Leah Fox with Sota Art Company. Leah brings bright colors and whimsical characters to her mixed media creations.
6.OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL
- True North Salon and Spa and ReThrift are hosting Jasmine Harwood with J. Grey Jewelry with curated vintage jewelry and Megan MacDonell with Meg’s Mixes with her delicious monster cookie, brownie, sugar cookie mixes and more! Re-thrift will have new curated thrift items and holiday gift sets.
- Fire in the Village in Room 203 will hold a Mini Gala. A silent auction will open at 5pm. The famous block printing pop up will pop up from 6-7pm. At 7pm a warrior woman fashion presentation will precede a concert by Annie Humphrey and Lakota John. Suggested concert donation: $20 but no one will be turned away!
- Free Range Food Co-op in Room 209 is featuring artist Lynnette Mackey, the owner of WYILDCHILD House Of Healing, a studio in the northwoods which focuses on health, healing and well being through yoga, art, music, chocolate, tea and massage. She will have some of her artwork on display and will be selling her chocolates, cookbooks, and cds.
- Artists in Residence in the 3rd floor artist loft include painters Doug Lien and Nelia Harper with multidisciplinary artist Marija Leilynn. They will have guest artist Ken Johnson joining them and will have artist demos and a make-and-take art project for visitors.
7. EVERGREEN COLLECTIVE
Let’s talk Kawandi with Marie Duffy! A handstitched quilting style originating from the Siddi’s in West India brought by immigrants from Africa. Marie has Kawandi samples to show and other handmade items like Christmas stockings and napkins. Plus hot cider and treats!
8. WINGS ‘N WILLOWS ART GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING
Featuring Two Feathers Ranch — two sisters who raise their own stock of Nigerian Dwarf goats producing quality, luxurious goat milk soaps, balms and lotions in a sustainable manner. Great for holiday gift giving.
9. FRAME UP
Welcoming artists Shannon Dahlberg and Andy Wagner. Shannon mainly works with acrylic on canvas capturing the essence of nature in all its forms. She strives to convey peaceful and calming elements. Andy creates new life and purpose out of discarded firewood. He likes to say he rescues firewood one piece at a time transforming them into functional furniture.
10. NORTH IN BLOOM
Join North In Bloom as they host a Sew Festive Pop-up where Kayla will have her handmade and custom curated DIY embroidery kits. Visitors are also invited to participate in a community art project to be unveiled in late January.
11. RAPIDS BREWING COMPANY
Live music with singer-songwriter Michaela James from 6 – 9 pm.
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