They say only two things are certain in this life: death and taxidermy. Well, something like that.
Duluth's Lupe Linares presents a fascinating, funny look into a topic you didn't think could be either, Wednesday evening, March 4.
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A glimpse of beauty ... a snapshot with a camera phone ... and a second career was born.
Vern Northrup of a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Ojibwe. His exhibit Akinomaage: Teaching from the Earthopens with an Artist Talk and Book Signing on Friday, March 6 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
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The Prøve Collective hosts the 2020 WTF! (What the Feminist!) art exhibit, kicking off with an opening reception Friday beginning at 7:00pm. Feminist concepts are still front-and-center this year, but organizers were looking specifically for artworks exploring the idea of dismantling systems of oppression.
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Saturday at 1pm, Michelle Wegler's exhibition Minnesota Seasonsopens. And despite what Annie Dugan says, you cannot lick the artwork.
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Say goodbye to the sleddogs and the mushers for another year. The closing reception for the Images of Beargrease Art Show will be held Sunday afternoon.