11th Annual Plein Air Grand Marais
September 6-29, 2013Competition: September 6-13
Embark on a self-guided artists scavenger hunt to seek out artists painting during the week. A list of painting sites available at the Art Colony.
Quick Paint: Thursday, September 12 from 4-5:30pm on Artists’ Point
Artists are given 90 minutes to complete a painting. With a shotgun start and Lake Superior’s ever changing weather, it is a spectacle to watch!
Opening Reception: Friday, September 13 from 5-7pm at the Johnson Heritage Post
Exhibit & Sale: September 14-29 from 9am-4pm at the Johnson Heritage Post
View the area through the eyes of an artist. Celebrate with the artists and the community a week’s worth of painting.
Kids' Plein Air with Grandpa David: Saturday, September 14 from 1-3pm in Harbor Park
Bring a pencil, paper and a smile. Grandpa David will teach youth the basics for creating a work of art outdoors. FREE - open to ages 7-17.
REGISTER. Online registration for the 2013 Plein Air Grand Marais will be opening soon. To register today, please call the office for more details at (218) 387-2737.
DETAILS FROM 2012 EVENT BELOW
To view the artwork created during the 2012 weeklong competition:
Main Competition, Quick Paint and Night Paint.
WATCH. The video created by WDSE The Playlist recorded during the 2011 Quick Paint is now available for viewing online. Click here to watch.
Participate : Learn : Observe : Purchase
Artists leave the studio and venture into the great outdoors to celebrate the unique beauty of the North Shore landscape. Witness blank canvasses become exquisite moments in local history. Competition area is anywhere in Cook County, MN-from the Canadian Border to the Caribou River in Schroeder.
The North Shore of Lake Superior is juxtaposed between inspiration and recreation with a deeply rooted connection to the arts that is the envy of many communities. For generations people have migrated to this area seeking solitude and adventure, leaving inspired by the North Shore landscape until their inevitable return.
The 11th Annual Plein Air Grand Marais is a great way to connect with the artistic community of the North Shore. The reputation of this festival precedes itself, having become known as the best place to view and purchase a wide variety of local scenic paintings from acclaimed regional and national artists.
Participate: Step outside our front door and immerse yourself in our perpetually inspiring backyard landscape. Inspiration lurks around every corner. Whether you find it resting amongst the picturesque boats in the harbor, floating in the bustling brooks and rivers or dancing under the faint twinkle of the northern lights – inspiration waits for you to capture it.
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2013 Juror: Ken DeWaard
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Ken DeWaard finds there is nothing more rewarding and challenging than painting under an open sky, surrounded by the scents and sounds of nature, with its ever-changing color and harmonies to excite one's creativity. Ken has worked en plein air for the past 24 years and participates in many national competitions. Trained in the figure in Chicago, Ken evolved his style by traveling on location to learn about the artists who preceeded him. Ken resides with his wife and children in Wisconsin.
Artists In Action! The best place to spot artists at work is during the Quick Paint event on Thursday, September 12 from 4pm-5:30pm on Artists' Point in downtown Grand Marais. Artists are given 90 minutes to complete a painting. With a shot gun start and the North Shores' ever changing weather, it is always an entertaining and fascinating spectacle to watch!
View footage from the 2011 Plein Air Quick Paint event here. To see what it is all about.
Purchase: This is an excellent opportunity to obtain an original painting of the North Shore for your home or business. As the landscape continues to evolve and change due to population increase, climate change and natural deterioration – a painter has the unique ability to preserve not only the coup d'oeil but also the emotion of the landscape before it is lost forever.Experience a vibrant art scene against the majestic backdrop of Lake Superior, the greatest fresh water lake in the world, and the Sawtooth Mountains featuring the most vertical relief in the Midwest. Small town living in a panoramic setting.
Want the first peek at the paintings? Become a Purchase Award Sponsor. Download a form here.
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Congratulations to our 2012 Plein Air Competition Winners!
1st Place: Susan Novak
2nd Place: David Gilsvik
3rd Place: Spencer Meagher
Night Paint: Matt Kania
Quick Paint: Christopher Copeland
People's Choice: Lisa Stauffer
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2012 Plein Air Juror : Jan Sivertson
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Jan Sivertson is the founder and owner of the reputable Sivertson Gallery. Jan opened Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais with her father, Howard Sivertson, in 1980, shortly after graduating from college with an art education degree. Howard left the gallery business in 1982 in order to pursue his career as an artist. Jan found her passion growing a business in the arts community of Grand Marais and continued this pursuit along the shores of Lake Superior; opening Sivertson Gallery (now Siiviis) in Duluth in 1995 and for a brief time in Bayfield, Wisconsin 1997 – 2000. Now, with two established locations; 12 committed, talented staff members; many exceptional regional, Canadian and Alaskan artists; and the loyal, passionate and devoted arts communities of Grand Marais and Duluth, the gallery has a presence far beyond its humble beginnings. Jan served on the first Grand Marais Art Colony board in the early 80’s and on the Duluth Art Institute Board in the 90’s.
2012 Participating Artists (updated weekly-check back often)
Scott Lloyd Anderson, Heidi Arneson, Duane Barnhart, Doug Berg, Edna Blanchard, Kristin Blomberg, Jerri Jo Brandt, Mary Ann Cleary, Christopher Copeland, Rita Corrigan, Mary Cowan, Derek Davis, Karlyn Eckman, Joi Electa, Lee Englund, Bridget Ertelt, John Franz, David Gilsvik, Paula Gustafson, Jay Hanson, Marva Harms, Megan Heikes, Kari Hogden, Aaron Jacobs, Matt Kania, Jeanne Knight, Donna LaBeau, Cheryl LeClair-Sommer, Dianne Lewis, Bob Luedtke, Kenneth Marunowski, Tom McGregor, Spencer Meagher, Dianne Michels, Susan Novak, Kara Pavelich, Sandi Pillsbury Gredzens, Neil Sherman, Lisa Stauffer, Richard Stryker, Ann Tristani, Bob Upton, Ken Valentas, Michelle Wegler
Purchase: This is an excellent opportunity to obtain an original painting of the North Shore for your home or business. As the landscape continues to evolve and change due to population increase, climate change and natural deterioration – a painter has the unique ability to preserve not only the coup d'oeil but also the emotion of the landscape before it is lost forever.
Experience a vibrant art scene against the majestic backdrop of Lake Superior, the greatest fresh water lake in the world, and the Sawtooth Mountains featuring the most vertical relief in the Midwest. Small town living in a panoramic setting.
Want the first peek at the paintings? Become a Purchase Award Sponsor. Download a form here.
2012 Purchase Award Sponsors:
$500 - Cascade Vacation Rentals - "Reflecting Artists Point" by Lisa Stauffer & "Welcome" by Pat Owen
$500 - Joynes' Ben Franklin - "Cascade River" by Bob Upton
$500 - Grand Marais State Bank - "Falls at the Kadunce" by John Franz
$500 - The Weber Family - "Old Shore" by David Gilsvik & "Distant Shore" by David Gilsvik
$300 - Dockside Fish Market - "Fishing Shacks" by Spencer Meagher
$300 - Lake Superior Trading Post -
$300 -North Shore Federal Credit Union - "Sailing into the Light" by Diane Michaels
$300 - Johnson's Foods -
$300 - Hedstrom's Lumber - "Retired" by Jay Hanson & "Superior Hiking Trail" by Richard Stryker
$300 -Grand Marais Family Dentistry - "Grand Marais Across the Bay" by Lisa Stauffer
Event Sponsors:
Cascade Lodge, Restaurant & Pub
Solbakken Resort
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BECOME A PURCHASE AWARD SPONSOR
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Purchase Award Sponsors play an important role in attracting more prestigious artists to participate in this competition. Take ownership of the opportunity to celebrate the magnificent beauty of this area as artists turn blank canvases into exquisite moments in local history.
Become a Purchase Award Sponsor: You, as an individual or a business, commit sight-unseen to purchasing a piece of artwork from the exhibit for a minimum dollar amount. Your sponsorship goes directly toward the purchase of the artwork of your choice.
Price: The final price for the paintings will vary, with prices ranging from about $300-$2,000 (among the contributing factors for calculating value of the work is the artists’ level of experience, supplies, time spent and framing materials.)
Benefits: Purchase Award Sponsors will be given the first opportunity to view and purchase artwork created during this week long competition at a special “Preview Party” on Friday, September 2. Your name and/or business will be listed in our promotional materials, on our website and acknowledged during an Awards Ceremony honoring the artists and sponsors and of course your very own original work of art!
Consider taking advantage of this unique opportunity to own a freshly painted piece of this ever evolving landscape.
Click here to become a Purchase Award Sponsor
A big THANKS to our 2011 Purchase Award Sponsors:
$750 Sponsor Level
Lake Superior Trading Post - 218-387-2020
selected: Christopher Copeland's "Artist Point, Breaking Dawn"
$500 Sponsor Level
Joynes Ben Franklin - 218-387-2233
selected: Cheryl Anderson's "Water Blessing" & Kari Hogden's "The Milky Way"
Grand Marais State Bank - 218-387-2441
selected: Joi Electa's "Under the Bridge at Judge Magney"
Cascade Vacation Rentals - 800-950-4361
selected: Paula Gustafson's "Cascade River"
$300 Sponsor Level
North Shore Federal Credit Union - 218-387-1312
selected: Holly's Stone's "Old Timers"
Laing-Weber Family
selected: Kristin Blomberg's "Rocks on Artist Point" & Kari Hogden's "An Evening at Artist Point"
Dockside Fish Market - 218-387-2906
selected: David Hahn's "Hjordis"
Hedstrom Lumber Company - 218-387-2995
selected: Cheryl Anderson's "Backroad Pond"
Grand Marais Family Dentistry - 218-387-2774
selected: Kristin Blomberg's "Summers End" & John Franz's "Deronda Bay" & "Sailboat. Dry Dock"
Ciceron Creative. Business. Marketing. People. - 1-877-275-9805
selected: Chery LeClair-Sommer's "As Dusk Settles In" & Michele Wegler's "Nocturne"
$200 Sponsor Level
Fabyanske Family
selected: Allison Eklund's "Rain, undecided" & Sandi Pillsbury Gredzens' "Sugarloafing with Allie"
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2011 Participating Artists ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cheryl Anderson, Michael Anderson, Scott Lloyd Anderson, Connie Ash, Mary Beams, Edna Blanchard, Daria Blanton, Kristin Blomberg, Jerri Jo Brandt, Mary Ann Cleary, Christopher Copeland, Mary K. Cowan, Carolyn Dry, Scott Eckberg, Karlyn Eckman, Joi Electa, Allison Eklund, Jan Marie Erickson, John R. Franz, David Gilsvik, Nancy Gongoll, Paula Gustafson, Rosemary Guttormsson, David Hahn, Kari Hogden, Mila Horak, Sara Leadholm, Cheryl LeClair-Sommer, Diane LaMere, Misha Martin, Tom McGregor, Pat Owen, Matt Kania, Jeanne Knight, Susan Novak, Sandi Pillsbury, Neil Sherman, Lisa Stauffer, Holly Stone, Richard Stryker, Michelle Wegler, Ken Valentas
Congratulations to our 2011 Plein Air Competition Winners!
1st Place: Scott Lloyd Anderson
2nd Place: Susan Novak
3rd Place: Christopher Copeland
Night Paint: Michelle Wegler
Quick Paint: Neil Sherman
People's Choice: Lisa Stauffer
Registration Form (Plein Air 2012)
Places to PAINT!
Purchase Award Sponsor FORM
Schedule of Events
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