REIF GALLERY | REIF PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MacRostie Art Center has partnered with the Reif Performing Arts Center to present exhibitions in their gallery space. See below for a list of current and upcoming exhibits.

View the exhibits at Reif Performing Arts Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids, MN, from 8:30 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday. www.reifcenter.org

Nature and Nurture: The Boreal Speaks

North Shore Artists League

On View September 14 - November 6, 2026

Closing Reception: Friday, November 6, 4 - 5 pm at the Reif Center

*“Evening After the Blowdown” by Tim Vahle*

The boreal forest, a vast and ancient ecosystem, holds stories etched in the rings of its trees and whispered on the northern winds. It's a place where the untamed forces of nature—fire, ice, and relentless seasons—shape the very landscape, yet it also bears witness to the profound influence of nurture, as life adapts, perseveres, and thrives within its embrace. This exhibition explores the powerful relationship between the boreal's wild essence and the diverse life it sustains, and aims to foster a deeper appreciation for this essential ecosystem. It's an invitation to listen, learn, and recognize our connection to the boreal, ensuring its voice continues for generations.

The North Shore Artists League seeks to be a social and collaborative network of artists representing the communities of the North Shore and inspired by each other and the grandeur of Lake Superior. North Shore Artist League members include over 70 artists and art business partners working in a variety of media including ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, pastels, watercolors, leather, sculpture, metalworks, fiber and textiles, writing, photography, and music.

Participating Artists Include:

Kimberly Baerg - Linda Ricklefs Baudry - Lisa Berg - Nicole Birch - Deborah Birkeland - Lauren Burton - Kim Dayton - James Ellis - Kathy Fox-Weinberg - Shelley Getten - Patricia Hagen - Victoria Kaufman - Melissa Lord Illsley - Mary Mathews - Marti Mullen - Sue Rauschenfels - Tim Vahle - Veronica Weadock

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