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For Artists By Artists

Support, inspiration and camaraderie for an artful life
Key contact to community
Member shows and awards
Education and demonstrations
Collaboration with each other and with area business resources and non-profits
Mentoring
Focus groups specific to different mediums, e.g. potters, painters, fiber artists, photographers, etc.
Access to grant and sponsorship information
A welcoming place to begin and continue your artistic journey

Upcoming events

NSAL 2025 Annual Conference Registration

Sat, October 25, 2025 9:00 AM • Bluefin Waves of Superior Ballroom, 20 Surfside Drive Located at Surfside of Lake Superior, Tofte, Minnesota 55615
7th Annual Member Show

Fri, April 24, 2026 • Johnson Heritage Post Gallery, Grand Marais, MN
8th Annual Member Show

Fri, April 23, 2027 • Johnson Heritage Post Gallery, Grand Marais, MN

Ready to Join Us?

Interested in joining us? Come to a meeting or other event to meet artists in person. Ready to sign up now? Find out more about membership options and complete a form to join us.

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Come to a Meeting

The North Shore Artists League is organized in “art pods” to keep drive times feasible and convenient. The pods are focused to a geographical area, currently:

Grand Marais and Hovland

GAP (Gunflint Art Pod)

Duluth-Silver Bay-Two Harbors

RAP (Remote Art Pod via Zoom)

There is even a remote art pod that meets on Zoom. Each pod controls its own meeting time and place so watch the calendar found on the “HOME” page of this website. Meetings are monthly October to May but watch the calendar for special events or meetings.

Meeting Agenda

Our monthly meetings include a brief business meeting, program and time to share by any or all artists on current work, artistic ventures, new materials, new learning experiences and other topics.

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North Shore Artists League Community

The North Shore Artists League is dedicated to creativity, inspiration, education, networking and promotion of the regional art and artists of the North Shore and North Woods of Minnesota.

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