Studio Art

Mary Van Evera Visual Arts Center

Northland College Receives Grant to Build New Ceramics Kiln

Public events welcome the community to learn about the kiln and ceramics studio.

Northland College is building a new kiln thanks in part to a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board. The public is encouraged to learn more about this new kiln and firing process at an artist talk on July 19, which Senator Janet Bewley will attend, and at an open house on July 25. The kiln…

Northland College alum Terry Daulton's painting of Crystal Bog

On Merging Art and Science

How One Class Changed My Life

In ninth grade, we were assigned a career research project. I picked wildlife biologist. When Northland College sent a brochure with students paddling a wild river, I was hooked. At…  Read More

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…  Read More

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…  Read More

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…  Read More

Raven Painting

Small Works Art Exhibit on Campus

Northland College and the Chequamegon Bay Area Arts Council are teaming up again to host the 2015 Small Works exhibition and auction to be held at the Dexter Library on…  Read More