Known as the premier event of Ely’s art scene, it features a “Taste of Ely” with food samples from Ely’s many fine . . . → Read More: Greenstone Gala set for July 21, 2012]]> Come for the Gala Evening of the seventh annual Ely Greenstone Juried Art Show & Sale where over 160 pieces of art will be shown on Saturday, July 21, 2012, 7-9 p.m.

Known as the premier event of Ely’s art scene, it features a “Taste of Ely” with food samples from Ely’s many fine restaurants. The wine reflects Ely’s early years when the Mondavi family of present-day Napa Valley wine fame were among the pioneer immigrants.

Reservations for the Gala can be made on line, safely through PayPal, at a cost of $30 per person. Children are not permitted for this adult event.

And while the first evening is a ticketed event, the next eight days, which include the Blueberry Arts Festival weekend, are free and open to families.

There is a variety of artwork which reflects the uniqueness of the north county. Included are stained glass, pottery and stoneware, photography, watercolors and oil paintings, sculpture, beadwork, baskets, furniture, canoes and much more.

The exhibit is held at the Miners Dry building, 105 Miners Lake Landing Road, in the Ely Arts & Heritage Center from July 21-29, 2012. This historic building is part of the Pioneer Mine complex which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Renovation work the past year in the Miners Dry includes a cushioned floor, more electrical wiring for outlets as well as structural repairs. The cost was over $24,000 and includes grants from Donald G. Gardner Humanities Trust, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, Ely Greenstone Public Art, Mid Continent Media, Minnesota Historical & Cultural Grants, City of Ely and Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board.

Membership has opened for you to join the organization which fosters art and heritage for all ages at the historic Pioneer Mine complex.

Ely Greenstone Public Art as managers for the Ely Arts & Heritage Center are expanding its . . . → Read More: Join Ely Greenstone Public Art AND Ely Arts & Heritage Center]]> Here’s your chance to join Ely Greenstone Public Art AND Ely Arts & Heritage Center!

Membership has opened for you to join the organization which fosters art and heritage for all ages at the historic Pioneer Mine complex.

Ely Greenstone Public Art as managers for the Ely Arts & Heritage Center are expanding its community base and encouraging people to support the project through membership.

The mission of Ely Greenstone Public Art  is to enhance the quality of life of the Vermilion Range through the creation of public works of art,  the creation of an environment encouraging artists to fully utilize their talents,  to provide artistic educational opportunities  for the benefit of the general public and to celebrate our heritage.

Please join us in the mission!  Download the application here.