Art and Enlightenment: The Practice of Calligraphy in Zen Buddhism

The closing event for Healing Words / Healing Mind

Art and Enlightenment: The Practice of Calligraphy in Zen Buddhism
Join Mai Yamaguchi Ph.D., Andrew W. Mellon Assistant Curator of Japanese and Korean Art at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and Jake Nagasaki Ph.D., Visiting Professor at Macalester College and a translator for 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha for a discussion with Healing Words / Healing Mind co-curators Dwight K. Lewis, Jr. Ph.D. and Daniel M. Greenberg Ph.D.

Abbasolutely Fab- A Tribute to ABBA

All the BIG HITS by ABBA in one big night of music in this fun tribute by ABBASolutely Fab!

Lead by vocalist Katy Vernon and Jenni Russ with an fabulous band to boot, these guys and gals nail it. The lyrics we all know sung in perfect ABBA style harmonies will transport you right back to the day you heard your first ABBA song. Jump in and lets go for a ride!

Trick-or-Treating

All Hallows' Eve has come early to this Victorian town. Join Historic Forestville for trick-or-treating, wagon rides, games, crafts, and more!

Teaching Artists of NCC

This winter, in tandem with our Winter Exhibition in the main galleries, NCC will feature the works of all of the teachers who dedicate their talent and generously share their knowledge with our community.

Looking & Learning: Amanda Dobbratz & Liz Pechacek

Join us on Instagram Live @northernclaycenter for a unique twist on another installment of this show-and-tell series, featuring ceramic artists Amanda Dobbratz and Liz Pechacek. This iteration of Looking and Learning will be held at Dobbratz’s home. The presenters will each share objects from their personal collections that have inspired and influenced their making or brought joy and new ways of seeing the world to their lives. This event will also provide an opportunity for these artists to share where they are at in their making journeys.

Joyann Parker

Joyann Parker is an electrifying and versatile musician whose soulful voice, captivating performances, and impeccable songwriting have taken the music scene by storm. Born and raised in a small town, Joyann's deep-rooted passion for music began at a young age, drawing inspiration from the blues, gospel, jazz, and rock genres.

Jack Bernstein

Join us for the Twin Cities premiere screening of Duluth for Mandela: A Northland Celebration at the Minnesota History Center. Duluth for Mandela: A Northland Celebration is an inspiring film for all ages highlighting how the Duluth community honored the centenary of South African freedom fighter and Nobel laureate, Nelson Mandela. Stirring music, art, dance, and more portray the values of reconciliation, inclusion and transformative joy embodied in Mandela’s life.

Winter Exhibition

Winter is the season to share your curiosity and clay appreciation with those you love! We’ll have over 1000 new pots, sculptures, and even jewelry. You will find local artists, as well as those who hail from all over the US, and who represent a diverse range of cultures, races, identities, and lived experiences. Come enjoy the space and choose the work that connects with you, or let us know if you’d like some guidance. Every purchase helps us continue programming and financially supports the individual artists in the exhibition!

Arrowhead Concert Association: Orchid Quartet

Orchid Quartet is a powerhouse string quartet based in Los Angeles. The quartet consists of four highly sought-after string players who perform and tour with top artists and who regularly record for major record labels, video games, and film/television soundtracks. Members of the quartet have toured with Ariana Grande, Adele, Panic! at the Disco, Hans Zimmer, and Game of Thrones Live featuring Ramin Djawadi. From the stage to the studio, Orchid Quartet’s energy, professionalism, and enthusiasm are contagious, and the love of the music they play emanates to those around them.