Artist Wanted for the Gunflint Trail Plein Air Summer

 Sign-up Anytime-

     From: Tuesday June 15, 2010 at 12 Noon

     Until: Friday, October 15, 2010 at 11:30 PM. 

The Gunflint Trail’s Plein Air Summer  is open to all artist (painters) who want to participate.- Sign in at anytime during the event at Trail Center Lodge 8am-9pm Mon-Sun. Artist participants will be given a small packet with an ID card, list of incentives from businesses along the trail and information about the event and show.

Art works categories:
1) Water- Rain, Falls, River, Lakes
2) Landscape
3) Wildlife
4) Buildings
5) People

Artist may enter one painting from each category.

A show/sale of your work will be held on the Gunflint in October 2010. Participating artist will receive complementary wine and food during the October Show/Sale
More info soon, place of show will depend on number of paintings entered.


There are no fees involved for the Artists. Any sales that take place will go directly through the artist and buyer.

You will be welcome to showcase your work at several different Lodges during the summer. For sale or not. Casual Artist meet up - every Friday and Sunday morning. 8 am -10 am at Trail Center Lodge. Catch up with old friends and make new!

This is a very casual event. Please come paint the beautiful Gunflint Trail and enjoy a free show of your work at the end of the summer season.

INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPATING ARISTS ONLY!-Contact each resort for details

• Trail Center 1-218-388-2214
  free restaurant beverages,display and or sell work
• Bearskin Lodge 1-218-388-2292
  discounted lodging,display and or sell work, discounted boat rentals and free beverages for painters
• Cross River/Moosehorn Lodge 1-218-388-2233
  35% discount on Lodging,snacks and drinks available for Artists at no charge
• Clearwater Lodge
  welcome to paint on property, free coffee and hot chocolate
• Golden Eagle Lodge 1-800-346-2203
  free coffee and a homemade cookie
• Windigo Lodge 1-218-388-2222
  15% discount for lodging, 10% discount on food in restaurant/bar
• Poplar Creek Guesthouse Bed and Breakfast
  is offering to artist participating in the Gunflint Trail's Plein Air- 20% off lodging with scrumptious breakfasts, at our Bed and Breakfast. Two nights minimum stay.
• Old Northwoods Lodge 1-218-388-9464
  Stop in for a friendly hello and a free cup of coffee

 Additional Information Contact- Sarah Hamilton, Trail Center Lodge, Gunflint Trail- 218-388-2214
 trailctr@boreal.org