Welcome to Ely Greenstone Public Art
Ely Greenstone Public Art is a non-profit arts organization in the Ely, Minnesota area, whose goal is the enhancement of life through art and to encourage artists of all ages. It offers art classes to children and adults, holds juried art exhibits and beautifies Ely’s public areas with murals and sculpture.
Our latest project is creating the Ely Art & Heritage Center in the Pioneer Mining buildings. We have held our Juried Art Show and Sale there now since 2007 and are planning more events to come!
Our yearly schedule includes:
- Late January – Early February: free Snow Carving Class for amateurs in Whiteside Park sponsored by Ely Greenstone Public Art, taught by Mike Sinesio as part of the Ely Winter Festival.
- January – Sixth grade Washington School students have a special art project , sponsored by Ely Greenstone Public Art and first initiated in 2006 at the request of the PTO. Greenstone hires an instructor and pays for supplies for the classes, which supplement the school’s programming.
2009 Greenstone Art Gala in Miner's Dry
June - Children’s Art Camp is held in June at Miners Dry in the Pioneer Mine Complex.
- July – Greenstone Juried Art Show and Sale held every year in July the weekend before the Blueberry Arts Festival, kicks off with a Preview Gala on Saturday at 7:00 PM. Paid admission. Public Opening Sunday, Monday & Tuesday with FREE admission.
- Ongoing – Honoring Ely’s Mining History – Miners Memorial Sculpture has raised over $6,000 in donations so far. More information on the Miners Memorial and how you can donate here.
While Greenstone does not have a membership category, it does have a hard-working board and we treasure the continued support of the community! If you are interested in teaching an art class or volunteering for any of our classes or events, please Contact Us.
Located in Ely, Minnesota, with the beauty of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) adjacent, Ely Greenstone Public Art (a 501 c3 non-profit) promotes an arts community with murals to view and original fine art for sale.
Explore our site by reading about our Art Projects and Classes and our Featured Artists. Are you an artist who may be interested in being listed on our website? Click here.
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Ely, Minnesota has been voted “The coolest small town in America.” We have to agree (and the arts are an important reason)! For more information on Ely, Minnesota, please visit the Ely Chamber of Commerce.
