MEMBER DIRECTORY
Our members are listed below:
| Alberta Marana (218) 624-0468 Julance@yahoo.com I'm a visual artist working in pastels and recently also oils. As far as current projects, I'll be in a group show at the Katie Gingrass Gallery in Milwaukee this spring and one of my works was selected for the cover of Carol Bly's book, Half Shelter. I find solace from the chaos of the world in nature. I am attracted by the vibrant colors of the wild flowers and grasses in the summer, the “in your face” colors of red and gold in autumn and the wonderfully moody blues of the evening. All of these landscapes bring me joy and a sense of wonder. I can forget myself and the problems of the world and just marvel at what nature displays for me. |
| Chris Kilbane 152 Canosia Rd EskoMN55733218-879-6767 Achillwinds@aol.com http://www.chriskilbane.com Metal art wallhangings and sculpture. Garden and Field pieces. Commissions Our business name (a-kull) is derived from Chris' ancestors in Ireland. His grandparents decended from the area known as Achill Island on the west coast of Ireland. Achill has become a haven for artists and we believe this is where some of his inspiration comes from. |
| Duluth Pottery 916 Hammond Ave. SuperiorMN54880715-399-0921 karin@duluthpottery.com http://www.duluthpottery.com Maiolica and other pottery and custom tile by Karin Kraemer. Stop into the shop at Hammond and Broadway, Next to the Red Mug Coffeehouse. |
| Free Range Film PO Box 56 WrenshallMN55720218-310-4703 annie at freerangefilm.com http://www.freerangefilm.com A celebration of independent film and country living. Films are screened inside a big old barn located in the heart of Minnesota's organic farm country. |
| Geo. M. Pope P.O. Box 86 Silver BayMN 55614218-226-6493 geompo@msn.com http://www.lakesuperiorpaintings.com Representational Watercolors I paint almost exclusively scenes from the North Shore of Lake Superior and inland scenes of the Arrowhead. Please go to my website, lakesuperiorpaintings.com to see various galleries and my biography and artist's statement. |
| Jami Halder 218-343-8577 jamiduluth@gmail.com Currently specialized in custom jewelry and sewing/repairs I am also a ceramic artist, photographer, and glass worker(beads, tiles, fusion) I take pride in the quality and durability of the clothing and jewelry that I make and the visual outcomes of these in special orders. Contact me for all your custom sewing and jewelry needs. |
| Jill M. Aubin 218-780-9739 jriverspirit@hotmail.com I am a self taught artist with my primary field of photography and altered images that tell a story. I like to use art to evoke emotions and move people into a new state of being. I organized a traveling exhibit this past summer for the Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County. There were 30 artists that participated and 93 pieces of art. The exhibit traveled to Crookston and Brainard. I recently accepted a job at Ironworld to help with exhibits and archiving. I am currently working on ideas of the explotation of our planet and how to move people to help save our environment. |
| Julie Ciurleo 2019 Allegheny St. DuluthMN55811218-722-1762 gjc44@msn.com Piano, Voice Julie Ciurleo received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance (1979) and Master of Arts Degree in Music Education (1986) from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. She has participated as an accompanist in the John Wustman Master Classes, the Minnesota Opera Institute, and the American Suzuki Institute in Steven's Point, Wisconsin. Currently, Julie teaches piano privately in her home and is the music director at St. Lawrence Church in Duluth, MN. |
| Kris Nelson 990 Lakeview Drive CloquetMN55720218-879-5111 chairsbykris@gmail.com http://www.chairsbykris.com I have been painting chairs that tell a story since 1996. I find painting on a 3D surface more challenging than painting on canvas, I have painted over 100 chairs, all done in acrylic with three coats of clear varnish. I "chairish" the moment. |
| Mary Plaster, M.A. Studio Arts 2737 Russell Road DuluthMN55810218-624-5579 maryplaster@aol.com http://www.maryplaster.com Giant Papier-mache Visuals--Sculpture and Street Puppets Egg Tempera Russian Byzantine style Icons Effigies of Peace and Protest: the Art of Social Activism (funded by the Depot Foundation) 2008 Recipient of a McKnight ARAC Individual Career Development Grant MayDay staff artist for the 2008 Parade in S. Minneapolis and ARTmoves parade in St Paul. www.mnartists.org/artistHome.do?rid=168911 |
| Ruth Henriquez Lyon palomatextiles@gmail.com http://www.palomatextiles.com Fibers: dyeing, painting, weaving, plus mixed media collage and contemporary stitching. I'm currently working on learning tapestry weaving, with an emphasis on free-form design improvised on the loom. I'm also working on a series of fabric collages that explore the relationship between exterior landscapes and interior spaces of the psyche. They are inspired by both the pre-Christian stone monuments of the British Isles and cross-cultural symbols that show up in dreams and poetry. I also have an internet business, where I sell environmentally- and animal-friendly yarns for weavers and other fiber artists. I am also building pages on that site with information about the creative process, as well as reviews on books about the arts and the creative process. |
| Ryan Tischer 315 N. Lake Ave Studio # 322 DuluthMN 55806218-391-1827 ryantischerphoto@msn.com http://www.ryantischerphoto.com I am a nature and landscape photographer. As I continue to pursue new subjects, I am ceaselessly inspired by the incredible energy found everywhere within nature. Photography is a wonderful and surprising medium to work in because you can never predict exactly how a picture will turn out. Much of nature’s energy is invisible to the human eye, however, through a photographic image, motion, light, color and texture can become evident in ways we never before noticed. Sometimes the result is magical. My greatest reward is capturing this natural magic and sharing it with the world. |
| Shane Bauer 2137 Appalachian St DuluthMN55811218-727-1063 laugh@laughingstockdesign.com http://www.LaughingstockDesign.com Print Apparel (not fiber) Laughingstock design is a creative service. We work to help our clients gain visibility through an approach that differs from their competition. We come up with ways to make them stand out. No templates here. And we do custom greetings for both businesses and individuals. Tag: Funny Business. Seriously. The company is also home to Happy Space PositiveWear - a line of apparel designed to counter the negative, lazy-focused and stupid shirts in the market these days. We branch out into wall art and other products with a positive message as well. In fact, Laughingstock Design will feasibly attach its name to anything that has a positive impact on our community or society. www.LaughingstockDesign.biz |
| Tad Johnson 327 E 6th St #B DuluthMN 55805218-213-5001 2-D and 3-D Visual Art Art is an integral part of any flourishing community. With the help of individuals, businesses, government and especially artists, the quality of life can be increased by influencing the creative minds of everyone. |
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Tammy Hensley DuluthMN55812515-419-4620 tammyhensley1@mac.com http://www.mnartists.org/Tammy_Hensley Primary Creative Fields: Calligraphy, Photography, Graphic Design Much of my art is focused on preserving memories and traditions as well as attempting to preserve and carry on lost arts incorporating vintage ephemera in my works. I also embrace current technology and the creative opportunities it offers particularly in my graphic design career. I am currently working on a series of pieces that celebrate landmarks and areas of the Twin Ports combining my calligraphy and photography. |
