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• NSAL REMOTE ONLINE POD - April 7 & 21, 2025

  • When
    Mon, April 07, 2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81973695113
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  NSAL REMOTE ONLINE POD (including 100 Day Project 2025)

  2nd & 4th Monday of month - 11:30 am

  Join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81973695113

  Passcode NSAL25 if requested by Zoom
  

  The North Shore Artists League Remote Pod and the 100 Day Project, a fun and creative challenge that’ll keep you engaged for 100 days meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.  The 100 Day project is all about committing to doing something artistic every day, whether it’s creating, learning, sketching, marketing, writing, or even selling your work. It’s all up to you to decide what you want to focus on and make the most of this creative journey.

  
  

  The Zoom meetings will be a “show and tell” where you can share your progress, get feedback, and connect with other artists. We’ll also integrate a monthly NSAL meeting for the Remote POD on the 2nd Monday meeting.  Even if you don’t participate in the 100 Day Project, you’ll still have a chance to connect with other artists and share your work.  The remote pod is open to everyone, even if it’s not your home pod. 

  
  

  Brief meeting notes will be in the monthly newsletter, “The Wave”, for those who can’t attend. We hope to see you there!
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom

  • When
    Tue, April 15, 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85323117081
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Join at   Topic: NSAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

  Join Zoom Meeting  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85323117081 

  Passcode: NSALBD if requested by Zoom

  Agenda:

  Financial report - Kathy W.

  Board of Directors Decision Making (Unilateral vs Consensus of Membership)

  Public-facing Art Policy (Website/Store/Social Media/Gallery)

  NSAL On-line Store Promotion

  Onboarding Guide for Pod Leaders Mentoring New Members

  Update on shows - JHP, Bluefin Holiday Pop-up and Possible Venues

  Annual Conference (2 workshop/demos needed)

  Other Business

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• NSAL DULUTH/TWO HARBORS/SILVER BAY ART POD MEETING - APRIL 2025

  • When
    Sun, April 27, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    United Protestant Church, 17 Horn Blvd, Silver Bay, Minnesota
  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  NSAL DULUTH/TWO HARBORS/SILVER BAY ART POD MEETING - APRIL 2025

  Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 2-4 p.m.

  United Protestant Church

  17 Horn Blvd, Silver Bay, Minnesota

  
  

  The North Shore Artists League Duluth/Two Harbors/Silver Bay Art Pod welcomes you to participate in a hands-on program offered by Marti Mullen.  Gell plate printing is an easy way to use print making techniques in mixed media art such as in making collage papers or finished works of art. We will explore some of the various techniques that can be used with a variety of types of papers, acrylic paint and ink and other water based mediums and inks.  We’ll also have other ways to enhance the prints with pencils, pens and even some Caran d’Ache Neocolor II’s for resists. I’ll have some examples of how these creations can be used as stand alone art or integrated into a mixed media work. We will focus on creative play and chances to see and try techniques over artistic perfection so come and join the fun. All materials will be provided and a voluntary donation jar provided if you want to help cover the costs of the materials.

  Directions: Take Hwy 61 to Silver Bay.  Enter Silver Bay at the stop light and follow Outer Drive all the way until you are at the end of the High School.  Turn onto Horn Boulevard at the intersection.  The church will then be immediately on your left.  Please park in the back parking lot that opens directly into the fellowship hall.

  The Duluth/Two Harbors/Silver Bay Art Pod is open to everyone, even if it’s not your home pod.

  We hope to see you there!

  
  

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• 6th Annual Member Show - 2025

  • Start
    Fri, July 18, 2025
  • End
    Sun, August 10, 2025
  • Location
    Johnson Heritage Post Gallery, Grand Marais, MN
  • Registered
    32 registrants

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  CALL TO ARTISTS 2025
  

  6th ANNUAL NSAL MEMBER SHOW

  
  

  The annual NSAL member show will be July 18 to August 10, 2025 at the Johnson Heritage Post Gallery in Grand Marais, MN.  The theme is

    Echoes of Wilderness, Water & Wonder

  Step 1:  Registration (open to members of the North Shore Artist League) is due no later than February 20, 2025.  This indicates your intent to participate by registering on the League website.   You do not need to know specifics on your items at this time.  Enter up to 3 pieces with size estimate so we can allocate space. Be sure to click “save” after entering your registration.  You will receive a confirmation.   (If you do not receive an immediate confirmation, reenter or request help from email klweinberg@gmail.com.)

  Non-members are welcome to participate by paying the $35.00 non-member fee.  This will register you as a member for 1 year as an active member.  

  Note:  Members and -non-members must be in active status during the show with dues or registration fees paid.  Be sure to check your registration dates to verify that you are an active member.

  Step 2:  Promotion - By April 20, 2025 we need a total of 5-6 photos of items that will be in the show to create the promotional materials   If you have hi-resolution photos related to the theme for promotion, please send them to karrn2@me.com.  JHP and the show committee will make final selections.

  Step 3:  In May an email from the committee will be sent with a link to complete the Artist-Gallery Agreement and the W-9 form for any sales. Due date will be in that email.  You will receive a link to register on the JHP website with the titles and prices of the specific art for the show.  90% of the pieces must be for sale.  JHP will create labels for your art work from that information.  JHP commission rate is 35%, 65% to the artist so be sure to consider this when pricing your work.

  Preparation of Art:  2d work must be framed or gallery wrap with finished edges and wired ready to hang.  Wired means no alligator clips.

  DROP OFF DATES:  July 16, 2025: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Remote participants must make arrangements to have their work dropped off.  If you must ship by UPS, you may make arrangements with Kathleen Reeves and ship to:

  Kathleen Reeves, 88 Overlook Trail, Tofte, MN 55615

  karrn2@me.com

  You will also need to make arrangements for return pre-paid shipping or pick up.

  PICK UP DATE:  August 11 10:00 am to 1:00pm

  Please mark your calendars for these dates!

  Show Committee members:  Kathy Reeves, Maggie Anderson

  
  

  By April 20, 2025 we need a total of 5-6 photos of items that will be in the show to create the promotional materials   If you have hi-resolution photos related to the theme for promotion, please send them to karrn2@me.com.  JHP and the show committee will make final selections.

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• Inaugural NSAL Annual Fall Conference

  • When
    Sat, October 25, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Bluefin Bay - Waves of Superior Cafe & Ballroom, Tofte, Minnesota

  
  

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• Holiday Pop-Up Show and Sale at Bluefin Resort 2025

  • When
    Fri, November 28, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CST)
  • Location
    Bluefin, Surfside Resort
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Call for Artists for Bluefin Pop-up Sale

  When: Friday, November 28, 10 AM - 3 PM
  

  Where: Bluefin Resort at Surfside Resort, Ballroom inside Spa and Pool Building
  10 Surfside Drive, Tofte, MN
  Bluefin Bay Resort
  

  Registration Deadline: October 1, 2025

  NOTE:  In order for this pop-up to happen we need at least 10 participants.  We also need a show manager and two additional artists to support the show manager!!!

  Event Overview:
  

  The North Shore Artists League, in partnership with Bluefin Resort, is hosting a holiday pop-up art show and sale. This event offers a prime opportunity for artists to showcase and sell their work on the busy Friday after Thanksgiving. Bluefin Resort is fully booked for the weekend, ensuring a high volume of visitors. Show hours are based on past experience from 2021-2024. Bluefin has generously offered the space at a discounted rate and is providing additional support for the event. We anticipate attracting both locals and tourists.

  
  

  Event Setup: This is a cooperative League event.
  
     •    The show manager and committee will arrange facilities and tables for artists to display their work.
     •    Each artist will be assigned a designated space with a table and chairs.
     •    Artists are responsible for their own setup, takedown, pricing, sales, and tax collection. We recommend using a credit card swiper such as Square or PayPal.
     •    Artists are expected to volunteer for pre-, post-, or during-show tasks.
     •    If unable to set up or tear down, you must designate someone to do it for you.
  
  Qualifications and Requirements:
  
  

     •    Membership: Open to all members of the North Shore Artists League.  Registration fee to cover space rental and promotion is $35.  Members may register non-member guests at a fee of $50.

    •    Each artist is requested to volunteer at least two hours for show-related activities. Preferences can be indicated during registration.
  

  
  Setup Times:
  
     •    Friday, November 28, from 8:30-9:45 AM
  
  Display Area:
  
     •    Artists will be assigned their sales area after registration.
     •    Bluefin provides 6’ draped tables. Artists must bring any additional display fixtures.
     •    No wall space is available for 2D art. Plan to bring easels or display stands.
     •    3D artists must provide their own pedestals.
     •    There’s no limit on the number of items per artist, but displays should be tastefully arranged.
     •    Backstock can be stored under the table for replenishing sold pieces.
  
  Take Down:
  The show ends at 3 PM on November 28, and tear down must be completed by 4 PM. Any items left behind are the responsibility of the artist.  The room needs to be left in order as before the show or as instructed by show manager.
  
  Fees:
  The participation fee is $35 to cover the space rental and promotion. Neither the League nor Bluefin takes commissions on sales. If fewer than 10 artists register, the event may be canceled unless participants choose to cover additional costs.  Non-member invited guests may participate at a fee of $45.
  
  Registration:
  The deadline is midnight, October 31, 2025.  Register online through the League’s website.  
  
  Volunteer Opportunities:
  Artists can choose volunteer tasks through the online registration form. A finalized list of tasks and assignments will be provided closer to the event. Time commitments are generally two hours unless otherwise specified.
  
  Pre-Show:
  
     •    Promotion, registration, space organization, and coordination with Bluefin.
  
  Day of Show:
  
     •    Guiding artists, assisting with setup and teardown, greeting customers, and staffing the League information table.
  
  Post-Show:
  
     •    Reporting and assisting with any leftover tasks.
  
  Note: The North Shore Artists League and Bluefin Resort are not liable for any loss or damage to artwork. It is the artist’s responsibility to insure their own work if desired.
  
  

  For more information contact James Ellis at upnorthartist@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 7th Annual Member Show

  • Start
    Fri, April 24, 2026
  • End
    Sun, May 17, 2026
  • Location
    Johnson Heritage Post Gallery, Grand Marais, MN

  
  

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• 8th Annual Member Show

  • Start
    Fri, April 23, 2027
  • End
    Sun, May 16, 2027
  • Location
    Johnson Heritage Post Gallery, Grand Marais, MN

  
  

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