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State of the Arts

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Tag: Craft

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Craft, art meet in new Minnesota Museum of American Art exhibit

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs February 11, 2014, 4:49 PM Feb 11, 2014
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The Minnesota Museum of American Art has brought some brightly colored gems out of its permanent collection, with an eye toward exploring the often blurry line that divides art from craft. Read more →

Northern Clay Center examines the elements of ceramic art

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs April 19, 2013, 3:31 PM Apr 19, 2013
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NCC’s latest show presents four artists who explore themes of fire, water, earth and air.

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Innovating the dinner table with sexy place settings

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs December 19, 2012, 4:43 PM Dec 19, 2012
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Ceramic artist Kimberlee Roth is taking a whole new approach to plates and bowls, turning them into artistic sculptures that can live on the wall or on the table.

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Jana Pullman, Minnesota Book Artist of the year

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs December 14, 2012, 9:08 AM Dec 14, 2012
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Pullman has been involved in the book arts for 30 years, and is known for her skill with binding books, making paper and conserving old editions.

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An artsy home for an artsy business

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs June 27, 2012, 2:33 PM Jun 27, 2012

A local art center is working to move into an abandoned historic building.

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Textile Center names new Executive Director

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs June 4, 2012, 5:14 PM Jun 4, 2012

Longtime supporter Timothy G. Fleming succeeds founding director Margaret Miller.

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Low-tech craft finds new popularity in high-tech world

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs March 26, 2012, 9:36 AM Mar 26, 2012

North House Folk School in Grand Marais – which teaches people how to make their own skis, build their own boats, and other traditional skills – has never been more popular.

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Four ways to brighten your weekend

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs March 9, 2012, 11:00 AM Mar 9, 2012

Just as you can’t judge a book by its cover, you shouldn’t always judge an event by its press release…

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Textile Center’s Margaret Miller to retire

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs January 18, 2012, 11:44 AM Jan 18, 2012

The center’s first and only Executive Director is stepping down in July after leading the fiber arts space for 18 years.

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The art of making harps

Luke Taylor October 24, 2011, 8:47 AM Oct 24, 2011
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Gary Stone makes harps, dulcimers and Irish drums in his barn-turned-workshop in Red Wing, Minn.

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