fall
TO-DO LIST
in Bayfield, WI
ART ESCAPE
Over 50 artists, performers and crafts people will be representing their work in a variety of inviting locations September 7-15, 2024.
VISIT THE ORCHARDS
Pick your own apples, sample cider, fresh baked goods, and the beauty of fall. This is a must-do fall experience.
GO TASTING
Wineries, cideries, a brewery and distillery. All local, all delicious. Find a favorite and enjoy!
HIKE
The Big Ravine trail system and Brownstone Trail can be accessed just a few blocks from Rittenhouse Avenue, both are worth a look during prime fall colors. Great photo ops!
SHOP
Walk the streets of Bayfield and discover unique shops and galleries with items inspired by Lake Superior and its natural surroundings. You can walk to all the shops within a square mile of downtown Bayfield or head up to the farm stores in the orchards for some fresh seasonal fruit or homemade jams and jellies. You never know what unique treasures await you.
STAY
Where you choose to stay during your trip to Bayfield and the Apostle Islands can set the tone for your entire visit. From cozy condos in the heart of downtown, modern hotel rooms on the lakeshore, or a rustic cabin in the woods, Bayfield has the right place for any traveler.
DINE
For a small city, Bayfield is big on places to eat. Chefs offer distinct menus with daily inspiration from fresh Lake Superior fish and our ever-changing harvest and local produce. Diners looking for a change of pace will revel at the options available to them at our many independent, and locally sourced eateries.
SEPTEMBER 7-15, 2024
Welcome to ART ESCAPE
A vibrant, growing arts community makes its home on the Bayfield Peninsula. The natural beauty of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands provide constant inspiration to dozens of artists calling Wisconsin’s northernmost tip home.
The Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau invites you to immerse yourself in Bayfield County and Madeline Island’s rich arts culture from September 7-15, 2024. The third annual Art Escape is a nine-day celebration featuring area artists, workshops, open houses, and demonstrations.
Bayfield’s 61st annual Festival of Arts kicks off the week’s events. Art vendors will line the shores of Lake Superior in Memorial Park, the heart of beautiful Bayfield. The festival showcases regional and national artists. A true family event, there will be hands-on activities for kids at the festival and all week long at galleries and studios across the peninsula and on Madeline Island.
Drive around the Bayfield peninsula and visit the many galleries along Lake Superior’s South Shore and Chequamegon Bay. Be sure to stop at the Cornucopia Art Crawl the opening weekend of Art Escape. Hop on the Madeline Island Ferry to Madeline Island and enjoy open houses and demonstrations at art galleries in the town of La Pointe all week long.
Art Escape is an opportunity to experience the wonderful arts scene in Wisconsin’s premier peninsula. The robust arts community here enriches our communities, and we are delighted to share this extraordinary wealth. Thank you to all the area artists for making the third annual Art Escape a success! You won’t find a better escape in Wisconsin.
FINDING ONE’S WAY IN CLAY
By Dede Eckels
My role as a potter and gallery owner is to connect, inspire, and give moments of wellbeing and nourishment to the user. I saw this happen while growing up. When mom invited friends and artists to our table, I watched her fill a ceramic plate with home cooked food, a pottery cup with wine, and the room filled with conversation and joy and satiation.
During the first twenty years of my career, I worked on building an identity in clay. I watched and read everything I could about making and selling pots. I copied what I saw, and experimented with making, glazing, and firing. My dad taught me that finding one’s way with clay, turns and twists you through many failures and successes. The goal is not the masterpiece, rather, the process becomes the masterpiece. It’s the journey and the multitude of works that reveal your artistic voice.
When I was invited to show my work at NCECA (National Conference on the Education of Ceramic Arts) in 1995 this moment happened to me. I stained porcelain clay plates with rutile and then drew animal images. My print making background influenced the way I etched sgraffito lines into the clay and then glazed. When the pots came out of the kiln, I realized for the first time that here was something of my own! No one was doing this kind of surface design. These pots were sold at NCECA, and I received orders for more.
In the second 25 years, my husband, Pete joined me in my studio. Pete creates the traditional ECKELS POTTERY functional ware. He throws and glazes his pots with the same recipes my dad
created in the 1960’s to keep our heritage alive. Working in stoneware and porcelain, Pete also explores figurative painting with underglazes on the pottery surfaces, and surface carving on his own work. Together, we collaborate on many pieces of work using each other’s skills to fulfill the vision of a piece. We now rely on technology like software and on-line resources and pottery groups, but my roots remain firmly planted in what came before me, my family of artists and potters.
Eckels Pottery and Fine Craft Gallery now supports 30 artists as well as myself and my husband Pete and apprentice, Sara Beadle. We teach classes to couples and small groups. We are 64 years here making pots and the oldest operating studio pottery in Wisconsin.
Our current interests have been learning to fire with “soda” creating an atmosphere effect on our pottery. For the past two winters we have been making pots at the Don Reitz Ceramic Cent Ranch, in Clarkdale, AZ, using the soda kiln available there. The experience has allowed us to explore this glazing technique -stop into ECKELS POTTERY to see our latest work!
For another perspective, visit our home page, eckelspottery.com and see the video link: WDIO “The Lift” Show, “In good hands: Shaping the legacy of Eckels Pottery”.
Owners of Bell Street Collective, Ghost Ship Gallery, and 107 Manypenny celebrate at the gallery opening.
GHOST SHIP GALLERY AND THE BELL STREET COLLECTIVE ART ESCAPE EVENTS:
MIMOSA BAR AT BELL STREET COLLECTIVE AND GHOST SHIP GALLERY
107 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814
Saturday, September 7
10:30-1:30 p.m.
Come sip fresh mimosas while exploring artwork from over 80 artists and enjoying beautiful views of Lake Superior and the Bayfield marina. Only steps away from the Bayfield Arts Festival in Memorial Park, it’s the perfect stop on your day of Art Escape.
EXPERIENTIAL ART EVENT WITH ARTIST
SARAH BAMFORD SEIDELMANN
Washburn, WI (Time/Address TBA, please check ghostshipgallery.com)
Saturday, September 14
Join Ghost Ship artist-in-residence Sarah Bamford Seidelmann to experience the four elements (earth, air, fire and water) through art. You’ll be invited to experience the elements for yourself and to write and draw as a reflection. What you create will be put together in a group art piece that will be on display at Ghost Ship Gallery. This event is a culmination of Sarah Bamford Seidelmann’s two-week artist residency at Ghost Ship Gallery.
OPEN HOUSES:
BELL STREET COLLECTIVEMADELINE ISLAND
807 Bell Street
Madeline Island La Pointe, WI
9/7 10am-5pm 9/8 10am-2pm
9/12 11am-4pm 9/13 11am-5pm
BELL STREET COLLECTIVE AND GHOST SHIP GREEN ROOM
107 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield, WI
9/7 10am-5pm 9/8 10am-2pm 9/12 11am-4pm 9/13 11am-5pm 9/14 10am-5pm 9/15 10am-2pm
GHOST SHIP GALLERYWASHBURN
318 W Bayfield St, Washburn, WI
9/7 10am-4pm 9/11 & 9/12
1pm-6pm 9/13 & 9/14 10am-4pm
MICHELE AUGER, TURTLE TRACKS STUDIO
Michele Auger has lived, worked, played and created art on Madeline Island year round for 44 years. The island has offered endless inspiration for her work. Painted paper collage weaves together my passion for texture, color, patterns, and whimsy.
Auger is a professional weaver creating wall hangings, shawls, scarves, pillows, runners, all sizes and types of rugs, both rag and wool. Over the years, Auger longed for another medium so she started to paint. Watercolor was her first introduction, but soon needed more.
After years of instruction and not getting the results she wanted, Auger took a class at the Madeline Island School of the Arts on painted paper collage knew she found her medium. Now, Auger spends her creative time doing both weaving and collaging. They each give her a different kind of joy.
AUSTIN MILLER STUDIO
My loft gallery (established 1988) overlooks Lake Superior near where I was born. Superior’s south shore is a real stunner for beauty throughout all four (unpredictable!) seasons. That’s heady stuff for a painter.
Watercolor is my life long medium because of its fickle nature. It begs to be unleashed, set free to flow at will and inter mingle its jewel-like pigments. A fine watercolor with its sparkling light and serendipity brings great joy to a painter, and hopefully to the viewer as well.
Stop by during Art Escape 10-4 Wednesday thru Saturday, chose a free art card and enter to win a framed giclee’ “Sundown at Memorial Park” pictured above.
Looking forward to hosting two demonstrations at my studio, 33615 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI (I’m on the hotspot, you can relax!):
Wednesday 9/11, 2PM (watercolor) Thursday 9/12, 2PM (silk)
“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.” Edward Hopper
The Chequamegon Bay Arts Council is a member-oriented, non-profit organization promoting the arts in northern Wisconsin. Run by a dynamic, allvolunteer Board of Directors, CBAC supports local arts and believes a vibrant arts community invigorates the community at large.
WHO WE ARE WHAT WE PROVIDE
GRANTS
ARTS INITIATIVE GRANT
Supports project-based activities such as public exhibitions, performances, publications, touring productions, commissioned art and educational activities.
ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Promotes ongoing learning to encourage area residents to further their artistic abilities for reasons of personal growth and enhanced community artistic excellence.
KARLYN HOLMAN COLLEGE ARTS
SCHOLARSHIP
Recognizes past accomplishment and future promise of high school graduates who will enter a field of study leading to a career in the arts.
ANNUAL EVENTS
OPEN SPRING SHOW
An inspirationally themed month-long juried show open to the public at the Washburn Cultural Center.
PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL OF WASHBURN (PAW)
A free, 3-day event welcoming aspiring and practicing outdoor artists with guest instructors demonstrating their techniques each day!
THE GATHERING FALL SHOW
A month-long member-only show at the Washburn Cultural Center.
ANNUAL MEETING
An evening of fun, fellowship, and great food with the Wisconsin Arts Board and Create Wisconsin staff. Also, grant recipient presentations and CBAC budget announcements.
HOW YOU CAN JOIN
MEMBERSHIP AND DONATIONS
Enjoy many perks as a CBAC member or sponsor. Funds generated through membership support the local grant programs, publish a quarterly newsletter, maintain a membership directory, and cover other general operational expenses.
ATTEND EVENTS
Join other art enthusiasts in local art-ennriching possibilities!
GO TO CBAYARTS.ORG FOR INFO ABOUT EVENTS, GRANTS AND MEMBERSHIPS!
OPEN HOUSE DATES AND LOCATIONS
Stop by each gallery and studio as they celebrate Art Escape!
BAYFIELD
BELL STREET COLLECTIVE & GHOST SHIP GREEN ROOM
SEPT 7, 10-2PM | SEPT 8, 10-2PM
SEPT 12, 11-4PM | SEPT 13, 11-5PM
SEPT 14, 10-5PM | SEPT 15, 10-2PM 107 MANYPENNY AVE BELLSTGALLERY.COM/BAYFIELD
START A CONVERSATION WEARING VINTAGE at SOMETHING VINTAGE, 33 N 1ST ST, STE 101
SEPTEMBER 7-15, 10AM-2PM SOMETHINGVINTAGEJEWELRY.COM
Mark your journey, with permanent jewelry.
STONE’S THROW SEPT 7, 10AM-5PM
SEPT 8, 10AM-2PM
SEPT 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 10-5PM
Handcrafted by Silverwaves Jewelry in Bayfield, WI
SILVERWAVES PERMENANT JEWELRY EXPERIENCE with artist Lissa Flemming
SEPT 7, 10AM-5PM
SEPT 8,9, 10AM-3:30PM
SEPT 10,11,12, 11AM-4:30PM
SEPT 13,14, 10AM-5PM
SEPT 15, 10AM-3:30PM 126 RITTENHOUSE AVE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT: 715-913-0256 SILVERWAVES.NET
RABBIT, BIRD AND BEAR
FINE ART & GIFTS
SEPT 7-8, 10AM-6PM
SEPT 11-12, 10AM-6PM 222 RITTENHOUSE AVE., RBBARTGIFTS.COM
SEPT 15, 10AM-2PM 40 SOUTH 2ND ST., STONESTHROWBAYFIELD.COM
OULU GLASS with artists Anton and Sue Vojacek
SEPT 7, 10-5PM
SEPT 8, 12-5PM
SEPT 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 10-5PM
SEPT 15, 12-5PM
1695 WEST COLBY RD., BRULE, WI 10AM-5PM OULUGLASSGALLERY1.COM
OULU
MADELINE ISLAND
LA POINTE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
SEPT 7, 8, 11AM-4PM
SEPT 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 11AM-4PM 103 LAKEVIEW PLACE, LA POINTE, WI LAPOINTECENTER.ORG
LOSING MOM GROUP EXHIBITION AND WORKS BY THE BLUE VIEW PASTEL GROUP EXHIBITION
SEPT 7, 10AM-4PM (OPENING RECEPTION 5-7PM)
SEPT 8, 10AM-4PM
SEPT 11, 12, 13, 14, 12PM-5PM
WOODS HALL GALLERY & STUDIOS
SEPTEMBER 7-15, 11AM-4PM 7 12 FORD RD., LA POINTE, WI WOODSHALL.COM
BELL STREET COLLECTIVEMADELINE ISLAND
SEPT 7, 10-5PM | SEPT 8, 10-2PM
SEPT 12, 11-4PM | SEPT 13, 11-5PM
807 BELL ST., LA POINTE, WI BELLSTGALLERY.COM
SEPT 15, 12AM-4PM at WASHBURN CULTURAL CENTER, 1 EAST BAYFIELD ST WASHBURNCULTURALCENTER.COM
GHOST SHIP GALLERY
SEPT 7, 11AM-5PM
SEPT 11, 12, 1PM-6PM
SEPT 13, 14, 10AM-4PM 318 W BAYFIELD ST. GHOSTSHIPGALLERY.COM
EVENTS, DEMOS & PERFORMANCES
Live events put on by local artists in Bayfield County and Madeline Island!
BAYFIELD WASHBURN SATURDAY, SEPT 7 TH
PENNY PRINT STUDIO
SCREEN PRINTING DEMO with artist Kate Clark
40 S. 2ND ST. # 103
BAYFIELD, WI
10AM-5PM
PENNYPRINTSTUDIO.COM
MIMOSA BAR AT BELL STREET COLLECTIVE & GHOST SHIP GALLERY 107 MANYPENNY AVE., BAYFIELD, WI 10:30-1:30PM BELLSTGALLERY.COM
BAYFIELD FESTIVAL OF ARTS
MEMORIAL PARK, 2 RITTENHOUSE AVE., 10AM-5PM BAYFIELD.ORG
‘LOSING MOM’ AND ‘BLUE VIEW PASTEL GROUP AND GUESTS’ OPENING RECEPTIONS at WASHBURN CULTURAL CENTER, 1 EAST BAYFIELD ST. WASHBURN, WI OPENING RECEPTION: 5-7PM WASHBURNCULTURALCENTER.COM
ISLAND
DRIFTWOOD HANGINGS at WOODS HALL GALLERY & STUDIOS with Amy Almendinger 7 12 FORT RD 12PM-3PM WOODSHALL.COM
POTTERY, MIXED MEDIA AND FELTING DEMOS with artist Joan Slack at HAND, HEART, & SPIRIT STUDIO AND GALLERY, 1185 SUNNYSLOPE, LA POINTE, WI 10AM-4:30PM JOANSLACK.COM
MADELINE
SUNDAY, SEPT 8 TH
EVENTS, DEMOS & PERFORMANCES
events put on by local artists in Bayfield County and Madeline Island!
BAYFIELD
METALSMITHING DEMONSTRATION - BEZEL SET A LAKE SUPERIOR AGATE with artist Lissa Flemming at SILVERWAVES JEWELRY, 126 RITTENHOUSE AVE. BAYFIELD, WI 11AM-1PM SILVERWAVES.NET
MINI SEWN ADVENTURE MAP WORKSHOP with artist Shea Schachameyer at HONEST DOG BOOKS, 40 S 2ND ST. 9AM-12PM SHEASCHACHAMEYER.COM
REGISTRATION FEE: $60
R. LEE STUDIO
with artist R. Lee Anderson at R. LEE STUDIO, 34895 S CO HWY J BAYFIELD, WI 10AM-3PM
BAYFIELD FESTIVAL OF ARTS
MEMORIAL PARK, 2 RITTENHOUSE AVE., 10AM-4PM BAYFIELD.ORG
PASTEL DEMO with Elizabeth Lexau at the WASHBURN CULTURAL CENTER, 1 EAST BAYFIELD ST. WASHBURN, WI 10AM-12PM
PASTEL DEMO with Gretchen Burke at the WASHBURN CULTURAL CENTER, 1 EAST BAYFIELD ST. WASHBURN, WI 1-3PM
SKETCH THE ALPACAS with artist Dana M. Johnson at SURIFINA FARM, 31300 ENGOE RD. WASHBURN, WI 1PM
$5 REGISTRATION SURIFINA.COM
KIDS WORKSHOP DECORATING POST CARDS at WOODS HALL GALLERY & STUDIOS with Sara Jamison 7 12 FORT RD 11AM-2PM WOODSHALL.COM
POTTERY AND MIXED MEDIA DEMOS with artist Joan Slack at HAND, HEART, & SPIRIT STUDIO AND GALLERY, 1185 SUNNYSLOPE, LA POINTE, WI 10AM-4:30PM JOANSLACK.COM
MADELINE ISLAND
WASHBURN
TASTE TESTING INDIGENOUS FOODS at RABBIT, BIRD & BEAR OF BAYFIELD, 222 RITTENHOUSE AVE., BAYFIELD, WI 1PM-5PM | RBBARTGIFTS.COM WHEEL THROWN POTTERY DEMO at WOODS HALL GALLERY & STUDIOS with artist Carol Wright of
(earthkilnfire.com)
TUESDAY, SEPT 10 TH
EVENTS, DEMOS & PERFORMANCES
KOKEDOMA WORKSHOP at RABBIT, BIRD & BEAR OF BAYFIELD, 222 RITTENHOUSE AVE., BAYFIELD, WI 2PM-5PM | RBBARTGIFTS.COM REGISTRATION FEE: $25
BOTANICAL PAINTING: AN INTRODUCTION with artist Susan McDonald at 87835 BARK POINT RD, HERBSTER, WI 1 PM-4PM REGISTRATION FEE: $10
WHEEL THROWN POTTERY DEMO at WOODS HALL GALLERY & STUDIOS with artist Sally Brown 7 12 MAIN ST. LA POINTE, WI 11AM-2PM WOODSHALL.COM
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 11 TH
EVENTS, DEMOS & PERFORMANCES
Live events put on by local artists in Bayfield County and Madeline Island!
BAYFIELD
PASTEL DEMO
with artist Ann Christensen at BAYFIELD ARTISTS’ GUILD, 201 RITTENHOUSE AVE., BAYFIELD, WI 1PM-3PM BAYFIELDARTISTSGUILD. COM
SILK PAINTING DEMO with artist France Austin Miller at AUSTIN MILLER STUDIO, 33615 SKI HILL RD., BAYFIELD, WI 2PM-4PM AUSTINMILLERSTUDIO.COM
MADELINE ISLAND
LANDSCAPES IN FELT DEMO at WOODS HALL GALLERY & STUDIOS with artist Joan Slack
7 12 MAIN ST., LA POINTE, WI 1PM-4PM | WOODSHALL.COM
CORNUCOPIA
CARD MAKING WITH KAREN MAKI at CORNY COFFEE & SWEET SHOPPE 88610 SUPERIOR AVE, CORNUCOPIA, WI 5 PM • $20 REGISTRATION FEE
austin miller studio
Take an art journey off the beaten path!
Located just 5 minutes south of Bayfield, Wisconsin, in a loft gallery overlooking Lake Superior, artist Francie Austin Miller has welcomed visitors since 1988. Known for painting local subjects, her vibrant work comes from layers of transparent watercolor lending a jewel tone to an impressionistic style.
Open Wednesday-Saturday 10-4, May-October 33615 Ski Hill Road, Bayfield, WI 54814 • Gallery (406)579-5605
austinmillerstudio.com
THURSDAY, SEPT 12 TH
EVENTS, DEMOS & PERFORMANCES
BAYFIELD
SAWDUST/SAGGAR FIRING/PRIMITIVE KILN FIRING
TWO DAY EVENT at ECKELS POTTERY AND FINE CRAFT GALLERY, 85205 STATE HWY 13, BAYFIELD, WI 4PM-6PM | REGISTRATION FEE: $75 ECKELSPOTTERY.COM
PAINTING THE BIG LAKE DEMO
with artist France Austin Miller at AUSTIN MILLER STUDIO, 33615 SKI HILL RD. BAYFIELD, WI 2PM-4PM AUSTINMILLERSTUDIO. COM
KP PAINT PARTY CHOOSE YOUR DESIGN at BAYFIELD WINERY, 87380 BETZOLD RD., BAYFIELD, WI 6:30PM REGISTRATION FEE: $48 KPGALLERY.COM
NALBINDING DEMO with artist Vicki Magaw at BAYFIELD ARTISTS’ GUILD, 201 RITTENHOUSE AVE., BAYFIELD, WI 10AM-12PM BAYFIELDARTISTSGUILD.COM
ARTIST TALK: ADVENTURE STORIES TOLD THROUGH QUILTS with artist Shea Schachameyer at HONEST DOG BOOKS, 40 S 2ND ST., BAYFIELD, WI 7PM SHEASCHACHAMEYER.COM
MADELINE ISLAND
METAL SMITHING DEMO at WOODS HALL GALLERY & STUDIOS with artist Hilary Nelson 7 12 MAIN ST.LA POINTE, WI 11AM-2PM WOODSHALL.COM
EVENTS, DEMOS & PERFORMANCES
Live events put on by local artists in Bayfield County and Madeline Island!
BAYFIELD
SAWDUST/SAGGAR FIRING/ PRIMITIVE KILN FIRING
TWO DAY EVENT (9/12 & 9/13) at ECKELS POTTERY AND FINE CRAFT GALLERY, 85205 STATE HWY 13, BAYFIELD, WI 4PM-6PM | REGISTRATION FEE: $75 ECKELSPOTTERY.COM
TELLING STORIES WITH COLLAGE: TODDLER AND PARENT ART ACTIVITY with artist Dana Johnson at BAYFIELD CARNEGIE LIBRARY, 37 N BROAD ST, BAYFIELD, WI 10:30AM-NOON
R LEE STUDIO with artist R. Lee Anderson at R. LEE STUDIO, 34895 S CO HWY J BAYFIELD, WI 10AM-3PM
BAYFIELD
MUCCA PAZZA
Outrageously fun, eclectic marching band! at BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA, 32525 SKI HILL RD., BAYFIELD, WI
7 PM | $13 TICKETS & DRINK/FOOD SPECIALS
888-BIG-TENT | BIGTOP.ORG
BEADING WORKSHOP
with Leah Yellowbird at RABBIT, BIRD & BEAR OF BAYFIELD, 222 RITTENHOUSE AVE., BAYFIELD, WI
1PM-4PM
RBBARTGIFTS.COM
REGISTRATION FEE: $25
POTTERY DECORATION DEMO
with artist Aria Durward at BAYFIELD ARTISTS’ GUILD, 201 RITTENHOUSE AVE., BAYFIELD, WI 1PM-3PM
BAYFIELDARTISTSGUILD.COM
MADELINE ISLAND
HANDMADE BOOKS DEMO
at WOODS HALL GALLERY & STUDIOS with artist Gwendolyn Smith Patterson
7 12 MAIN ST., LA POINTE, WI
11AM-2PM
WOODSHALL.COM
SATURDAY, SEPT 14 TH EVENTS, DEMOS &
Live events put on by local artists in Bayfield County and Madeline Island!
BAYFIELD
CERAMIC EARRING DEMO with artist Bryan Johnson at BAYFIELD ARTISTS’ GUILD, 201 RITTENHOUSE AVE., BAYFIELD, WI 10AM-12PM BAYFIELDARTISTSGUILD.COM
POTTING DEMOS & OPEN HOUSE with artist Andrea Falconer at WOBBLY WOODS FARM & STUDIO, 87050 HWY COUNTY J, BAYFIELD, WI 11AM-5PM STONESTHROWBAYFIELD.COM
ARTIST TABLING at RABBIT, BIRD & BEAR OF BAYFIELD, 222 RITTENHOUSE AVE., BAYFIELD, WI 10AM-6PM RBBARTGIFTS.COM
Americana jam bands! at BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA 32525 SKI HILL RD ., BAYFIELD, WI
7 PM | $29 TICKETS 888-BIG-TENT BIGTOP.ORG
CERAMIC FIGURINE SCULPTURE DEMO with artist Dorine Damm at BAYFIELD ARTISTS’ GUILD, 201 RITTENHOUSE AVE., BAYFIELD, WI 1PM-3PM BAYFIELDARTISTSGUILD.COM
R LEE STUDIO with artist R. Lee Anderson at R. LEE STUDIO, 34895 S CO HWY J BAYFIELD, WI 10AM-3PM
LOST IN THE WOODS IMPROV at HONEST DOG BOOKS, 40 S 2ND ST. BAYFIELD, WI 7PM FACEBOOK.COM/LOSTINTHEWOODSIMPROV
SUNDAY, SEPT 15 TH
EVENTS, DEMOS & PERFORMANCES
Live events put on by local artists in Bayfield County and Madeline Island! BAYFIELD
POTTERY WHEEL THROWING
with artist Julie Zenner at BAYFIELD ARTISTS’ GUILD, 201 RITTENHOUSE AVE, BAYFIELD, WI 1PM-3PM BAYFIELDARTISTSGUILD.COM
R LEE STUDIO with artist R. Lee Anderson at R. LEE STUDIO, 34895 S CO HWY J BAYFIELD, WI 10AM-3PM
PAPERCUT DEMO
with artist Ellen Sandbeck at RABBIT, BIRD & BEAR OF BAYFIELD, 222 RITTENHOUSE AVE., BAYFIELD, WI 10AM-1PM RBBARTGIFTS.COM REGISTRATION FEE: $25
FANTASTIC FOLK AND TOY INSTRUMENTS
CONCERT AND WORKSHOP
Learn to play the musical spoons with musician Vincent Schueren of Spoons for the People! at WASHBURN MEDITATION CENTER 325 WASHINGHTON AVE WASHBURN, WI 1PM-2:30PM SUGGESTED DONATION: $5-$25
CHAINMAIL CREATION DEMO
with artist Elizabeth Ellis at WOODS HALL GALLERY & STUDIOS 712 FORT RD, LA POINTE, WI 11AM-2PM WOODSHALL.COM
Bayfield,Wisconsin Area ARTISTS, GALLERIES
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND ARTISTS SQUARED STUDIOS & GALLERY
952-923-5222 • ARTISTSSQUAREDGALLERY.COM
631 W Bayfield St. Washburn, WI 54891
In Washburn since 2018, we show and sell original art in many media by local and regional artists: fine crafts, fiber arts, wearable art and art for the home, with a contemporary point of view.
OPEN MAY-OCT
AUSTIN MILLER STUDIO & GALLERY
406-579-5605 • AUSTINMILLERSTUDIO.COM
33615 Ski Hill Rd. Bayfield, WI 54814
Francie Austin Miller’s gallery (est. in 1988) is a collection of (primarily) watercolors, acrylics, silk paintings, and oils. Noted for vibrant images of the area, Francie’s studio/gallery houses her collection of originals and art cards, prints & more!
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND BACKSTAGE
715-373-5552 • BIGTOP.ORG
84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814
One of the few establishments in the Northwoods where you can enjoy quality live entertainment, drinks, and food all under the same roof.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND BAYFIELD ARTISTS’ GUILD
715-779-5781 • BAYFIELDARTISTSGUILD.COM
201 Rittenhouse Ave. Bayfield, WI 54814
You’ll find all kinds of treasures to remind you of Bayfield’s beauty. All created by local artists, you’ll find paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, wood sculptures, cutting boards, quilts, soaps, lotions, and more.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND
BAYFIELD INN ART GALLERY
715-779-3363 • BAYFIELDINN.COM
20 Rittenhouse Ave. Bayfield, WI 54814
The Bayfield Inn showcases the works of Austin Miller Studio in the lobby of our hotel to exhibit our local talent.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND
BELL STREET COLLECTIVE
715-779-1335 • BELLSTGALLERY.COM
107 Manypenny Ave. Bayfield, WI 54814
Stop by to see the new store and a fabulous lineup up of art. We are collaborating with Ghost Ship Gallery of Washburn as Washburn is under construction. Come see artwork from two galleries featured in one space!
OPEN MAY-OCT
BELL STREET GALLERY & ARTBAR
715-747-2902 • BELLSTGALLERY.COM
807 Bell St. La Pointe, WI 54850
Come over and experience our fabulous galleries, outdoor patios, and the new wine/beer and coffee bar. Serving small plates and wood-fired pizzas. Locally inspired and created fine art, pottery, sculpture, and jewelry. Live music!
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND ONLINE
BEMUSED DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY
715-209-1126 • BEMUSEDPOSTERS.COM
Online store of Bemused Design and illustrator Jamey PenneyRitter. Showcasing 140+ piece collection of original, retro travel posters, gifts, and local landmark souvenirs.
OPEN JUNE-SEPT
BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA
715-373-5552 • BIGTOP.ORG
32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814
Presenting over 50 concerts, shows, and events June through September including international headliners, regional talent, and original productions. Our unique summer venue is located at the base of Mt. Ashwabay just outside of Bayfield, Wisconsin.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND CASHMAN CUSTOM LEATHER & REPAIR
763-213-4595 • CASHMANCUSTOMLEATHER.COM
117 South 1st St. Unit 101, Bayfield, WI 54814
From saddles to coasters, we are your source of handmade leather goods, upholstery, leather repair and custom orders. If you are looking for a handmade, unique, “Made in America” product, look no further, you are in the right place.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND ONLINE
CORE SAMPLE STORY TELLING CORESAMPLESTORYTELLING.COM
At Core Sample Story Telling, we believe all artforms should bewilder, perplex, make you laugh, and sometimes stupefy. We offer our core sample art originals, prints, puzzles, and Coffee Table Art books and other funky merch for your viewing and shopping, art collecting, and gift giving pleasure.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND ECKELS POTTERY & FINE CRAFT GALLERY
715-779-5617 • ECKELSPOTTERY.COM
85205 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814
Cornerstone of the arts community since 1960, we feature works from over 30 artists. Local pottery, jewelry, wood, glass, garden art, prints and paintings. Offering pottery demonstrations and tours of our working studio. Located south edge of Bayfield, Hwy. 13 – free parking!
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND GHOST SHIP GALLERY
715-373-2922 • GHOSTSHIPGALLERY.COM
318 W Bayfield St., Washburn, WI 54891
Welcome aboard Bayfield Peninsula’s favorite funky haunt where the art is hot, the beer is cold, and the creative vibe is baked into the building’s 55-year history as a home for the artists and outcasts in Wisconsin’s Northwoods.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND & ONLINE HESTEKIN POTTERY
715-209-0137 • HESTEKINPOTTERY.COM
22630 Siskiwit Bay Pkwy, Cornucopia, WI 54827
Focusing on functional, utilitarian ware, Hestekin Pottery’s pots are microwave, oven, dishwasher, and food safe. They’re made to be loved and used while also beautifying your space. Come to Cornucopia to see for yourself!
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND & ONLINE
KP GALLERY
715-209-0155 • KPGALLERY.COM
Krishna Paterson is a Bayfield artist specializing in unique prints inspired by Lake Superior, the Apostle Islands, and the Great Lakes. You can find Krishna’s work at Bayfield stores such as Howl Downtown and Adventure Center. Call her to ask about Paint Parties.
OPEN MAY-OCT
LA POINTE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
715-747-3321 • LAPOINTECENTER.ORG
796 Chebomnicon Rd., La Pointe, WI 54850
Since 1991, the La Pointe Center Art Gallery has provided a space for local artists to show and sell their work. Located in downtown La Pointe, the gallery shows art exhibits from early spring throughout the late fall with focus on Madeline Island and the greater Chequamegon Bay area.
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
LAKE SUPERIOR SCANDINAVIAN
218-428-5109 • LAKESUPERIORSCANDINAVIAN.COM
204 Rittenhouse Ave. Bayfield, WI 54814
Modern and eclectic jewelry inspired by the clean lines of Nordic design. All pieces are hand-crafted on the south shore of Lake Superior, the world’s greatest unsalted sea.
OPEN MAY-OCT
MADELINE ISLAND MUSEUM
715-747-2415 • MADELINEISLANDMUSEUM. WISCONSINHISTORY.ORG
226 Colonel Woods Ave., La Pointe, WI 54850
From the Ojibwe (Chippewa) to the earliest European settlers, the largest of the Apostle Islands, Madeline Island, has been home to many cultures throughout history.
WORKSHOPS MAY-OCT
MADELINE ISLAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
715-747-2054 • MADELINEARTSCHOOL.COM
978 Middle Rd. La Pointe, WI 54850
MISA’s beautiful prairie meadow campus is the site of the historic Sandstrom Dairy Farm. All the buildings have been custom-designed for workshops in quilting, fiber arts, painting, writing, and photography.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND OLHA KUCHERIAVA DESIGNS
715-292-4507 | OLGA.OT.CONS@GMAIL.COM
Creations of visual concepts using graphic design software or by hand. Development of the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and Facebook.
OPEN MAY-JAN OULU GLASS
715-372-4160 • OULUGLASSGALLERY1.COM
1695 Colby Rd. Brule, WI 54820
Oulu Glass is unique with glass made by 3 generations of glassmakers. Owners Jim and Sue Vojacek were both raised in Northern Wisconsin. They love to share their love of glass with you. Open Daily 10-5 Sundays 12-5.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND PENNY PRINT STUDIO
414-659-5901 • PENNYPRINTSTUDIO.COM
40 S 2nd St #103, Bayfield ,WI 54814
Penny Print Studio is a retail space and artisan studio. Screen printing, artisan goods, and an art educational classroom are available to the local community and visiting tourists for creative exploration and inspiration
OPEN MAY-OCTOBER RABBIT, BIRD & BEAR: FINE ART & GIFTS
218-461-5356 | RBBARTGIFTS.COM
222 Rittenhouse Ave., WI 54827
Gallery shop with over 45 local and regional artists.
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT SCARLET FIRE GLASSWORKS
715-600-1199 • SCARLETFIREGLASSWORKS.COM 123 W. Bayfield St., Suite #1, Washburn, WI 54891
Female-owned glassblowing studio in Washburn, WI. At SFG, you can take a class, have fun with family or friends, or buy great gifts.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND SILVERWAVES JEWELRY
715-913-0256 • SILVERWAVES.NET
126 Rittenhouse Ave. Bayfield, WI 54814
Creative Sterling Silver and Lake Superior Jewelry Inspired by Water, Waves & Wind. Regional stones include agates, greenstone & thomsonite. Custom designs, repairs and workshops.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND SPOONS FOR THE PEOPLE
715-779-5200 • SPOONSFORTHEPEOPLE.COM.
Singer Available! Weddings & Special Events Background Instrumental Music Karaoke & Sing-alongs Folk Instrument Show & Tell for ... popular music, folk, jazz, showtunes, and more.
EVENTS
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND STONE’S THROW
715-779-5200 • STONESTHROWBAYFIELD.COM
40 South 2nd St., Bayfield, WI 54814
Stone’s Throw is located in beautiful lower Bayfield in a historic turn-of-the-century building. It’s an upbeat gallery where you’ll find a wide variety of eclectic items ranging from handmade porcelain pottery to jewelry, sculpture, functional home decor and more.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND TRISHAJ CREATIVE
406-579-1518 • TRISHAJCREATIVE.COM
Marketing through graphic design and illustration.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND WASHBURN CULTURAL CENTER
715-373-5591 | WASHBURNCULTURALCENTER.COM 1 East Bayfield Street, Washburn, WI, 54891
Aside from its historical avenues, the Washburn Cultural Center is home to a large, two-room gallery space. In our galleries we host monthly art exhibits, art and craft fairs, receptions and civic meetings.
OPEN YEAR ‘ROUND WOODS HALL GALLERY & STUDIOS
715-747-3943 • WOODSHALL.COM
712 Main St., La Pointe, WI 54850
Woods Hall is an association of artists and craftspeople who have a close connection to Madeline Island, which is the largest of the Apostle Islands on the south shore of Lake Superior in Wisconsin.
SECOND WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER BAYFIELD ART ESCAPE KICK-OFF & FESTIVAL OF ARTS
715-779-3335 - BAYFIELD.ORG
Memorial Park, Bayfield, WI 54814
From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating.“Art Escape” is a nine-day celebration of all things art across Bayfield County and Madeline Island held every September.
EVENTS YEAR ‘ROUND CHEQUAMEGON BAY ARTS COUNCIL CBAYARTS.ORG
Run by a dynamic all-volunteer Board, CBAC supports local arts and believes a vibrant arts community invigorates the community at large. Visit our website for events supporting the local arts community!
SECOND WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER CORNUCOPIA ART CRAWL VISITCORNUCOPIA.COM
Cornucopia, WI
This joint venture is new and exciting for our artists, their patrons, and tourists visiting the area. The artists share their tremendous talent with visitors the second weekend of each September.
THIRD WEEKEND IN AUGUST HERBSTER STUDIO ART TOUR
715-828-9695 • HERBSTERSTUDIOARTTOUR.COM
Herbster, WI
An annual event when Herbster artists open their working studios to the public the third weekend in August. The public can view the artwork and meet the artists, representing painting, quilting, jewelry, fiber sculpture, weaving, woodturning, and printmaking.
Septem ber 1–30, 2023 wordsfrolicking describing sensory details rhyme or no rhyme
Bayfield Poetr y Trail
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Discover and enjoy 27 poems!
1. Pick up an entry form at the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau or participating businesses.
Participating Locations:
2. Write down the poem titles for at least 22 poems on an entry form.
3. Drop off completed entries (at least 22 poem titles) at the Bayfield Chamber by 5 p.m. on September 30. One entry per person. Entry drawn at random receives a very special prize!
1. Hestekin Pottery....................................................................... 22630 Siskiwit Bay Pkway, Cornucopia
2. Cornucopia Coffee and Sweet Shoppe .................................. 88610 Superior Ave., Cornucopia
3. Woods Hall Gallery ................................................................. 712 Main St., La Pointe
4. Apostle Islands Booksellers .................................................... 112 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield
5. Bayfield Carnegie Library...................................................... 37 N. Broad St., Bayfield
6. Bayfield Inn............................................................................... 20 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield
7. Big Top Chautauqua Box Office ............................................ 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield
8. Bayfield Presbyterian Church ............................................... 306 Washington Ave., Bayfield
9. Sweet Sailing ............................................................................. 120 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield
10. Bell Street Collective & Ghost Ship Green Room ............. 107 Manypenny Ave, Bayfield
11. Manypenny Bistro ................................................................. 201 Manypenny Ave., Bayfield
12. Christ Episcopal Church ...................................................... 125 N. 3rd St., Bayfield
13. Honest Dog Books .................................................................. 40 S. 2nd St., Bayfield
14. Sweet and Salty....................................................................... 217 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield
15. Joanne’s Scandinavian .......................................................... 223 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield
16. Keeper of the Light ................................................................ 19 Front St., Bayfield
17. Queen’s View Bed and Breakfast......................................... 108 N, 3rd St., Bayfield
18. Bayfield Recreation and Fitness Resources ....................... 140 S. Broad St., Bayfield
19. Landmark Conservancy ....................................................... Wilson Ave & S. 3rd St., Bayfield
20. Madeline Island Ferry .......................................................... 20 Washington Ave, Bayfield
21. Eckels Pottery and Fine Craft Gallery ............................... 85205 Hwy 13, Bayfield
22. Bayfield Winery and Blu Ox Cider ..................................... 87380 Betzold Rd., Bayfield
23. Good Thyme Restaurant ...................................................... 77180 State Hwy 13, Washburn
24. AdventureUs ........................................................................... 101 W. Bayfield St., Washburn
25. Café Coco Artisan Bakery and Good Eats ........................ 146 W Bayfield St., Washburn
26. Ghost Ship Gallery ................................................................ 319 W. Bayfield St., Washburn
27. Benoit Cheese Haus ............................................................... 23920 County Hwy F, Ashland
Do not miss one of the most unique music venues in the U.S.— in one of the most picturesque places in the world! From the biggest names in the Nation, to the brightest stars in the area, there’s something for everyone at Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua.
Check out all the big things at Big Top this summer. For the full schedule, tickets, and more info, scan the code, go to the web, give us a call, or stop in.
Over 50 shows June-September!
Including: Dessa; Umphrey’s McGee; Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; Lorrie Morgan; Watchhouse; Charlie Parr; Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway; Shakey Graves; Arrival From Sweden: The Music of Abba; Andrew Bird & Nickel Creek; Lyle Lovett & His Large Band; JJ Grey & Mofro; The Drifters, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, & The Platters; Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder; Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings; Charlie Berens; Gaelic Storm; Corey Carlson & The Big City Band; Jake Shimabukuro; Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, & Family; Graham Nash; Mary Mack & North Star Comedy Hour; Semisonic; Michael Franti & Spearhead; Them Coulee Boys, Tin Can Gin, Molly Brandt; Elephant Revival; and of course several original shows from our famous resident house band the Blue Canvas Orchestra.
Stop by Open
Mic Nights at our new venue, The Backstage! Great food, full bar, and no cover.
Wednesdays 6-9
Year-round
LIVE MUSIC UNDER A BIG TENT
Come see a show! June-September
The Big Top venue is located at the base of Mt. Ashwabay, approx. 4 miles south of beautiful Bayfield, Wisconsin. 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814
Shows All Winter at The Backstage! Stop in and see us year-round
The Backstage, Box Office, and Gift Shop 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI 54814 www.bigtop.org | 715.373.5552
