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…course list. Studio Art Studio art fosters creativity and critical thinking through an understanding of the practice and history of the arts. Through this program, you will be encouraged to see how your own creative endeavors relate to other disciplines within the liberal arts. See Studio Art Emphasis course list….

Northland College alum Terry Daulton's painting of Crystal Bog

On Merging Art and Science

How One Class Changed My Life

…became immersed in bringing art and science together. In 2006, I had an opportunity to test the communication power of art. With twenty-six artists and scientists, we created Paradise Lost? Climate Change in the Northwoods an exhibit seen by over 100,000 people. The success inspired longer-term collaborations with the University…

Northland College alum Julie Anderson poses with sculptures.

Exploring the Natural World through Sculpture

Julie Anderson '00 Owns and Operates Studio in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Julie Anderson ’00 explores climate change, genetic modification, and the excessive use of natural resources in her stunning and unusual sculptures. Her artwork is influenced by her mountain environment in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where she co-owns and operates a small studio art space with husband, Gregory Grasso, and even more…

Raven Painting

Small Works Art Exhibit on Campus

…show is to engage an audience that may not be able to afford a large piece of original art. So the size of the art has been limited to fifteen or smaller in any direction. All forms of visual artwork will be accepted. Another goal of the show is to…

Northland College alum and artist Cait Irwin

Cait Irwin: Artist

Occupation: Owner, Irwin Artworks Major/Emphasis: Studio art with an emphasis in environmental studies ‘03 Hometown: Vermillion, South Dakota Current location: Council Bluffs, Iowa How I landed at Northland College. Being an artist and having a deep connection with the natural world have been two major constants in my life, so…

Potter by Northland college alumna

Dawes '13 Opens Ceramics Studio in England

Alumna Victoria Dawes ’13 recently opened her own ceramics studio in Sheffield, England. At Northland, Dawes studied studio art, and ceramics and screen printing made up the majority of her senior exhibit work. She moved to Sheffield in October 2014 to participate in Yorkshire Artspace’s Starter Studio Programme for Ceramics,…

Northland College graduate Karlyn Holman poses in front of Karlyn's Gallery.

Karlyn’s Gallery Turns 50

Karlyn Holman '62

…books, plan lessons for classes, and organize painting workshops, domestic and foreign. “I love teaching more than anything else,” she said. “When I was a potter, the wheel was everything—but it became my passion to open an art studio and school and I was able to make that a reality.”…

Visiting lecturer Brendan Baylor in his studio

Artist takes fresh look at historical clearcut

By Katherine Sorenson ’16 Brendan Baylor, a visiting art instructor at Northland College, has created a visceral woodcut print depicting the history of clearcutting in northern Wisconsin. The opening reception for his exhibition, Tracing Power: The Ecology and Economy of Place, will be held Friday, October 16 from 5-7 p.m….

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Alumnus Karl ’04 oversees outdoor therapeutic program

Healing Through a Lense

…to scientific and artistic curiosity,” Lafrancois said. Gently awakening young minds is a core part of the program. “When a kid or adult has a life changing moment in nature, they develop a bond and a desire to protect that place and other places like it. Stewardship and environmentalism begin…