For generations, the Art Colony has been a nurturing sanctuary for the creative spirit - welcoming artists of all skill levels and backgrounds into the artistic community of the North Shore.

In the spring of 2012, the Art Colony began an Artist-in-Residence program inviting artist(s) to use our studio space for a two week period to expand and explore their creativity. Each Residence has a community engagement component that invites the public into the experience of the working artist.

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2013 Artist-in-Residence with Lee & Dan Ross
View photos of the 2012 Residence & Exhibit by clicking here.
Watch a video of the Artists at Work, click here.
Watch a video of the Opening Lecture, click here.

2012 Artist-in-Residence with Hazel Belvo
View photos of of the 2012 Residence, click here.
Watch an interview by arts variety show, The Playlist, click here.
Watch Hazel Belvo's 1st public lecture, click here.
Watch the 2nd public lecture, click here
Watch the 3rd public lecture, click here.
Listen to a radio interview with David Seaton on "The Roadhouse" on 90.7 WTIP, click here.

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Join sculptors Dan & Lee Ross for "Entry Points" - a lecture and exhibition of prints created through their exploration of printmaking in the Art Colony's Print Studio during their Artist-in-Residence.

Artist-in-Residence 2013:  "Entry Points" with Dan & Lee Ross
Nationally recognized stone & clay sculptors, whose art careers span four decades of collaboration, set aside two weeks to explore new territory. Taking their knowledge and experience from sculpture and converting it in the Print Studio into a series of bold prints. This opportunity led the Ross' in new directions and challenged them to learn a new language through ink, paper and the printing press. 

Lecture: Friday, March 22 at 5:30pm
Lee & Dan Ross will explain how they brought their sculptural skills - carving, creating forms and texture - to the field of printmaking. They will also talk about how they collaborate and what they learned during their Artist-in-Residence in the Grand Marais Art Colony Print Studio.

About Dan & Lee Ross
Dan and Lee's paths crossed in 1972 as students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Subsequently a collaboration began that continues to this day. They work side by side from initial design to the finished sculpture. Their work ranges from small hand held clay pieces to large scale commissions carved out of granite.

Moving to Hovland, Minnesota on the shore of Lake Superior in 1991 had a dramatic impact on their work. New forms and shapes evolved after they observed how tumultuous storms and shifting ice sheets rearrange their boulder strewn shoreline.

Check out photos of the exhibit as well as the artists at work by clicking here.

Watch video of the Lecture with Lee & Dan at the opening reception on March 22 by clicking here.

Watch video of the artists at work in the studio by clicking here.

For more information on Dan & Lee Ross, click here.

Watch an interview of the Ross' by WDSE's "The Playlist" , click here.


2012 Artist-in-Residence with Hazel Belvo
In 2012 the Art Colony hosted artist Hazel Belvo as the Artist-in-Residence. To view photos and/or hear interviews from the 2012 event scroll down. For more information, please contact the Art Colony.

View photos of Hazel at work in the Visual Arts Studio, click here.
To watch an interview by The Playlist, click here.
To listen a radio interview with David Seaton on The Roadhouse on 90.7 WTIP, click here.

2012 Belvo PRESS RELEASE
2013 Ross PRESS RELEASE