We Have Exciting News!
It is with great excitement the the DAI can announce that we secured our new gallery and admin space in Downtown Duluth!
Your new galleries will be in the Downtown US Bank Building with STUNNING views of Downtown Duluth and the historic hillside.
We will be out of the Depot on April 30.
We hope to open the new space early June and will keep you updated on social media. We look forward to celebrating with you and celebrating the Annual Member Show!
The buildout and new walls are coming in at about $50,000. And thanks to you, we will meet this need.
This move does, however, create a gap in funding for ongoing exhibitions and artist talks, and with grant funding cycles, we may be a year out with grant awards. We will host exhibitions, and we will provide support and marketing for the roster of upcoming artists, and we sure can use your help. The Depot Foundation has supported exhibitions with about $35,000. We no longer qualify for this funding. Exhibition programming costs about $200,000. We cover the rest with other foundation grants, art sales, and other revenues into the DAI. If you can continue to contribute through donation and membership, we sure would appreciate it.
We know the rent expense and overhead will continue to stretch our budget. We value your dedication to the arts and want you to know your continued financial support will help alleviate the increase in expenses such as rent, utilities, and property insurance that comes with an unexpected move. Your gifts truly help support artists, arts learners, and the important place in the arts ecosystem the DAI fills.
DAI Downtown (US Bank Building)
130 West Superior Street
Suite 400
Duluth, MN 55802
We are excited to breathe new life into our beautiful Downtown.
Programming in the DAI Lincoln Park Building continues uninterrupted. Follow us on our social medial channels to stay up to date and watch our progress.