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Grand Marais Art Colony

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Since 1947 the Art Colony has nurtured creativity on the North Shore. Help us continue to do so for future generations!

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Located on the rugged northshore of Lake Superior, the Grand Marais Art Colony is Minnesota's longest lived art colony. It is housed in a picturesque 1916 mission church in the heart of the coastal village of Grand Marais, MN. Begun in 1947 as a summer program called The Outdoor School of Painting, it quickly became a fixture in the community. Soon after it was established as the Grand Marais Art Colony and has served for decades as an incubator for creative exploration.

With the 2005 addition of a new building, the Art Colony has a studio for glass, clay, printmaking and visual arts. Grand Marais, and the Art Colony, are visually inspiring places to experience that unleash your creative soul. We offer hands-on classes, events and exhibits in a variety of mediums as well as professional studio space for artists to rent on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

We offer numerous annual events that operate from the heart of our mission including Empty Bowls, Grand Marais Arts Festival, Plein Air Painting Competition & Exhibition, Member Show and Winter Arts Festival. People come back time and again to learn, experience and draw upon the creative well that is inspired here.

Membership provides the Art Colony with the essential funds needed to keep our doors open and mission thriving while providing you with the benefits. Your support is instrumental in our financial health and ability to grown into the future.

Membership Benefits:

  • Be in the Know. Members receive our monthly e-newsletter, annual course catalog and invitations to events & exhibits
  • Studio Access. Members can rent studio space to work in or host an event. Members can also check out books from the Art Library.
  • Sales. Members can exhibit in our Annual Member Show & Sale as well as receive notification of other art sale opportunties.
  • Voice. Share your thoughts about the Art Colony at the Annual Member Meeting.
  • Pride. Participate in an historic arts tradition and shape its future.
  • Gift Card. Value increases with your membership level.
    • $25-$49 member: $5 gift card
    • $50-$74 member: $10 gift card
    • $75-$99 member: $15 gift card
    • $100-$249 member*: $20 gift card
    • $250-$499 member**: $40 gift card
    • $500-$999 member***: $75 gift card
    • $1,000+ member****: $150 gift card
  • Members at the $100+ receive additional benefits:
    • *Recognition in the Annual Report
    • **a George Morrison Poster & above
    • ***Gift Membership & above
    • ****Name on Art Colony Plaque & above

Updates and Donor Comments

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  1. Kim VanderwallKim Vanderwall 11/16/2011 at 04:54 PM ET
    So proud of the awesome work you are doing Amy!
  2. Denny FitzPatrickDenny FitzPatrick 11/16/2011 at 01:27 PM ET
    Grateful to have GMAC in the community. From Denny, Maryl, Buddy.
  3. Lynn Speaker-EppingLynn Speaker-Epping 11/16/2011 at 11:49 AM ET
    GMAC is a fantastic resource and community asset.
  4. Philip and Pat KrusePhilip and Pat Kruse 11/16/2011 at 10:43 AM ET
    Moving forward and building on a great history, good job Amy!!!!
  5. Sharon K FrykmanSharon K Frykman 11/16/2011 at 10:28 AM ET
    The Grand Marais Art Colony is a unique and rewarding sanctuary for art.
  6. Jessica LettweenJessica Lettween 10/29/2011 at 11:50 AM ET
    GMAC is a Northwoods treasure! Congrats on the recent award for Empty Bowls!
  7. Colin WeaverColin Weaver 08/25/2011 at 01:46 PM ET
    Thanks for encouraging creativity in the Northwoods!
  8. Scott Lloyd AndersonScott Lloyd Anderson 08/15/2011 at 11:42 AM ET
    Love it.
  9. Holly BeasterHolly Beaster 11/17/2010 at 09:35 AM ET
    Way to go Art Colony! I missed yesterday, but I renewed my family membership today. Good luck with a new furnace. Thanks for Empty Bowls!
  10. Thelma HedstromThelma Hedstrom 12/07/2009 at 07:35 AM ET
    The Art Colony has been an integral part of the Grand Marais community since back in the Birney Quick, Byron Bradley, Harvey Turner days. A wonderful asset.
  11. Kim VanderwallKim Vanderwall 11/18/2009 at 07:09 AM ET
    Three cheers for the wonderful work of the organization and for Amy Demmer's energy and leadership!
  12. joyce yamamotojoyce yamamoto 11/17/2009 at 10:58 PM ET
    The Grand Marais Art Colony is dedicated to art and artmaking as a valuable community resource to people of all ages, Arrowhead Region residents, artists, and people who support the arts! ART MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
  13. Marcia AvnerMarcia Avner 11/17/2009 at 09:58 PM ET
    Three cheers for Amy Demmer's fine leadership and for arts in Grand Marais!
  14. Sandra GredzensSandra Gredzens 11/17/2009 at 08:45 PM ET
    I've been an avid supporter of the Grand Marais Art Colony for nearly 24 years. I've been a student, instructor and board member, and I truly believe in the mission of this great organization! Sandi Pillsbury Gredzens
  15. Matthew KaniaMatthew Kania 11/17/2009 at 05:32 PM ET
    The Grand Marais Art Colony is an excellent resource for local AND visiting artists. They need our support!
  16. William VanderwallWilliam Vanderwall 11/17/2009 at 04:50 PM ET
    We love the Grand Marais Art Colony!
  17. Richard StrykerRichard Stryker 11/17/2009 at 12:27 PM ET
    Donating a little bit of money makes one feel rich.
  18. Denny FitzPatrickDenny FitzPatrick 11/17/2009 at 10:54 AM ET
    From Denny, Maryl, and Buddy - Grateful to have the Art Colony in our community!

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