Large abstract art pieces in a gallery

About
The Large abstract art pieces in a gallery

Dislocation, installation by Steven Lemke & Kelsey Ward

Our Mission

The Duluth Art Institute enriches daily life with dynamic, innovative visual arts programming that upholds excellence and promotes inclusive community participation.

Our Goal

Bring art to, and inspire art, in everyone.

The Duluth Art Institute nurtures the development of local artists to capture the modern human experience through their work. They then create opportunities for artists to share what they’ve created in an inclusive environment — a place where people can come together to discuss their own perspectives and interpretations.

Students learning how to draw from a teacher outside the Duluth Art Institute
abstract art

History

The Institute, started as a club in 1897 by Bishop James McGolrick, was incorporated as the Duluth Art Association in 1907.

Artists

We would not be where we are today without our local artists. Learn more about our artists and resources.

Support

The Duluth Art Institute is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that has been providing visual arts programming to the region for more than 112 years.

Image: Keren Kroul, “Atlas of the Mind”

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DAI Staff

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DAI Board

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