Grand Marais Art Colony Workshops, Grand Marais, Minnesota
120 WEST 3RD AVENUE   PO BOX 626    GRAND MARAIS, MINNESOTA 55604    218-387-2737   arts@boreal.org

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2013 LODGING PARTNERS

A Room of One's Own: A Personal Retreat Center
A cozy cottage on the North Shore of Lake Superior
218-387-9239

Best Western Superior Inn & Suites
On the shore of Lake Superior in downtown Grand Marais.

218-387-2240 or 1-800-842-VIEW(8439)

Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior

Spectacular seaside location with award-winning accommodations, restaurants and spa


218-663-7296 or 800-258-3346

Cascade Vacation Rentals
Managing 75 privately-owned and unique homes available for nightly rental.

1-800-950-4361 or 218-663-7971

Croftville Road Cottages
Family-owned and operated four season cottages on Lake Superior.

218-387-1790 / 866-387-1790

Ella's Inn
Ella's Welcomes Art Colony attendees. Your home away from hom.

email: ellasinngm@gmail.com


218-387-3131

Gunflint Motel
Quaint 5 unit motel located on historic gunflint trail

218-387-1454

Harbor Inn
Great harbor view, Wi-Fi, pet-rooms, room service - Pie Place Cafe

218-387-1191 or 1800-595-4566

Kah-Nee-Tah Gallery and Cottages

Fine art gallery and small resort


218-387-2585 / 1-800-216-2585

Lutsen Resort
Minnesota's First Resort

1-800-258-8736 or 218-663-7212

MacArthur House Bed & Breakfast
Grand Marais' premier bed and breakfast.

218-387-1840 / 1-800-792-1840

Mangy Moose Motel
Clean and affordable rooms within walking distance of the Art Colony
218-387-2975 / 800-796-2975

Nelson's Travelers Rest Cabins
Inspiring tranquil in town resort where guests become friends.

218-387-1464 / 1-800-249-1285

Opel's Lakeside Cabins
On Lake Superior - 2 miles east of Grand Marais - $95+ 2 br cabins

1-800-950-4361

Outpost Motel
Lakeview motel rooms and kitchenette suites. Beach and hiking trails.

218-387-1833 / 888-380-1833

PinCushion B&B
PinCushion B&B with spectacular Lake Superior views and serenity of the boreal forest - Student Discount!

218-387-2969

Thomsonite Beach Inn & Suites
Come stay with us on Lake Superior.  You'll love where we live.
888-387-1532

Whimsey Cottage
A colorful & lighthearted indulgence - at an affordable price
218-370-2178

2013 BUSINESS PARTNERS

Angry Trout Cafe
Open seasonally from May - October

218-387-1265

Arrowhead Electric Coop. Inc.
Connecting the "Tip of the Arrowhead"
218-663-7239 / 800-864-3744

Beth's Fudge & Gifts
Delicious Fudge - 27 flavors, t's & sweatshirts up to 3xL, fun souvenirs

218-387-2081

Betsy Bowen Studio
A working studio on the fringe of downtown Grand Marais

218-387-1992

Birchbark Books & Gifts
Largest bookstore on the North Shore - Jewelry, Toys & Gifts

218-387-2315

Buck's Hardware
Proud to support the Grand Marais Art Colony
218-387-2280

Coldwell Banker North Shore
Selling real estate on the Northshore since 1973
218-387-2131 / 800-732-2131

Como Oil and Propane
Delivering a lot more than fuel.

218-387-1165

Dockside Fish Market
Locally caught fresh & smoked fish, seafood, deli & fish-n-chips
218-387-2906

Drury Lane Books
Books for book lovers.

218-387-3370

Frykman Art Studio
Specializing in architectural glass, metal, and wood: By appointment.
Contact: Sharon & Steve Frykman
frykman@boreal.org

218-387-1949

George F. Maruska LTD, CPA
Serving the North Shore since 1980.

218-387-1180

Grand Marais Area Tourism Association
For general area information about events, activities, lodging and businesses. 

1-888-922-5000

Grand Marais Family Dentistry
Creating healthy smiles!

218-387-2774

Grand Marais Municipal Liquor Store
The North Shore's finest selection of beers and wines.

218-387-1630

Grand Marais Playhouse
Creating Community through high quality theater since 1971.

218-387-1284 x 2

Grand Marais State Bank
Serving the North Shore since 1916.

218-387-2441 / 800-835-1293

Gun Flint Tavern
Eclectic and ethnic cuisine - Grand Marais' only brew pub
218-387-2836

Hedstrom Lumber Company
Sawing lumber, providing employment and community support since 1914
218-387-2995

Johnson's Foods
Shop our small aisles, check out to big smiles, since 1932.

218-387-2480

Joynes Ben Franklin Department Store
In downtown Grand Marais on the North Shore of Lake Superior.

218-387-2233

Lake Superior Trading Post
A Grand Marais tradition since 1971

218-387-2020

Last Chance Studio & Gallery
Sculpture studio and contemporary fine art gallery in Lutsen

218-663-7008

Lutsen Mountains Corp.
Mountain Skiing on America's North Coast.

218-663-7281

Mike's Holiday Station
Mike's Holiday Station stores in Grand Marais and Tofte

218-387-1043

Norshor Insurance Agency
Your local insurance store - home, auto, commerical & health

218-387-9139

North House Folk School
An educational non-profit organization devoted to teaching traditional northern craft

21/-387-9762 / 888-387-9762

North Shore Federal Credit Union
Because if you are up here, you belong here.

218-387-1312 / 877-387-1312

North Shore Music Association

Nonprofit presenter/supporter of musical entertainment, education, and cultural enrichment


218-387-1272

Northern Wilds Media, Inc
Promoting the arts community monthly with North Shore Hwy 61

218-387-9475

Pie Place Cafe
Harbor view in Grand Marais. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, bakery; wine & beer.
218-387-1513

Pro Print
Promoting sustainable printing as Northern Minnesota's only certified green printer

218-722-2220 / 888-791-8349

Sawbill Canoe Outfitters
Supporting the arts in Cook County for more than 50 years

218-663-7150

Sivertson Gallery
Art of the North

Duluth Phone #: 1-888-815-5814

218-387-2491 / 1-888-880-4369

Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply
Gear, Tours and Rentals on the East Bay in Grand Marais. Open daily.

218-387-3136

White Pine North
Up North gifts, specialty foods, chocolates, gourmet coffee & vacation clothing.
218-387-1695

World's Best Donuts
Five generation family business since 1969
218-387-1345

WTIP North Shore Community Radio
Connect with Minnesota's North Shore information, culture, and entertainment.

218-387-1070 / 1-800-473-9847

2013 FOUNDATION SUPPORT

Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council's mission is to facilitate and encourage local arts development. This mission statement grows from a conviction that the arts improve the quality of life in the region.

800-569-8134

Cook County Visitors Bureau


1-888-922-5000

Cook County, Minnesota



Grand Marais Lions Club
Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation
The mission of the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation is to enhance educational opportunities in Cook County and to significantly improve the quality of life in the North Shore communities of Cook, Lake and southern St. Louis County through competitive grant making in the areas of Arts and Culture, Community and Economic Development, Education, Environment, and Social Welfare programs to qualified nonprofit organizations.

218-726-9000

McKnight Foundation
The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota family foundation, seeks to improve the quality of life for present and future generations.

612-333-4220

Minnesota State Arts Board
The Minnesota State Arts Board is a state agency that stimulates and
encourages the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in the state.

(651) 215-1600

The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation
The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation, formed in 1982, reflects Dorsey’s strong and enduring tradition to aid those with limited resources — from helping individuals gain access to our legal system, to collaborating with pro bono organizations and contributing personal time in volunteer service. The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation also is an enthusiastic supporter of cultural programs and initiatives.

(612) 340-2847


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