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July 2022 by Gwen Kendall
absolutely loved the water and woods abstract class that Annie Hejny instructed. The studios at the colony are beautiful full of light, I can't wait to go back!
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April 2020 by Joe Larson
Love the painting classes they offer in the summer.
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April 2020 by Tammy Arrigoni
I love the art fair weekend in July in Grand Marias! I’d recommend attending and staying in/by Grand Marias in a heartbeat!
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February 2020 by Ann Ginsburgh Hofkin
The staff and the programming - so much to take in...and in an area where one is extremely receptive to the quiet environment that is nonetheless completely stimulating and thought-provoking. What a perfect combination!
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August 2019 by Gail Williams
The Process Painting workshop with Bevie Labrie in Oct.
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June 2019 by Mary Elizabeth Rodning
GREAT INSTUCTORS!!! Otherwise why would I come all the way from Mobile, AL?
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April 2019 by Jeff Fellows
70 years of art creation for the beginner with professional guidance wonderful non-profit community resource.
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December 2018 by Tammy Nara
They can meet your artistic needs, whether you are a beginner, emerging artist, or professional. Wonderful community!
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October 2018 by Julie L
The Art Colony, a real institution in Grand Marais, offers frequent classes and events. Its shop is filled with intriguing items made by artists-in-residence. Enjoy a friendly welcome in this center of an active arts community.
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October 2018 by sheldon m
Great small art shop. Visited during the On the Lake Art Crawl. Classes look interesting. Up the hill a couple blocks from downtown
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July 2018 by Vacation257112
In the midst of taking a 5 day pastel plein air workshop and have to comment on the excellence of instructor Lisa Stauffer. She shares theory and then helps you refine technique with specific coaching — all in a friendly, encouraging way. Very pleased.
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March 2018 by Tab Fellows
70 years of art creation for the beginner with professional guidance wonderful non-profit community resource.
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November 2017 by Dan Macnabb Quick
This was a labor of love for my Father (Birney Quick Founder), he felt very strongly about a number of different things. One that getting out into nature was paramount to begining the process of "seeing" and "feeling" what power nature would have over the direction the artist may take. Rocks, Waves Trees, Wind, Rain, Primeval forces that were present a 1000 years ago are here today. Just look.. spend a moment sensing your surroundings and you can not help but be captured by the sirens call. It is your time, this is the place. Now is the moment to let these strong forces of nature help to guide your brush, guide your pencil, whatever your medium you can capture the essence and be a part of this place forever.
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September 2017 by Wyziword
This was a disappointing and wasted trip to a place I'd always wanted to see. Drove all the way from Illinois to the address on the website for the Plein Air festival. Upstairs was closed. As we walk up to the door of street-level shop we are told by the sole person there that she will be back in 2 minutes because she has to go to the post office. We wait. I ask her about the Plein Air Fest and she knows nothing. Says we have to go down 2 blocks to the colony. To where?? I thought this was the colony? Ugh. Complete letdown. We toured the town and went back home.
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August 2017 by Kgordon10
The Grand Maris Art Colony is the heart of Grand Marias. The Art Colony promotes and offers classes for and by artists and students. You can find over 200 classes, demonstrations, crafts for kids and even residencies through this organization.
