
We Hold These Truths Classes & Events
Carl Gawboy, “The Canoe Yard,” watercolor on paper, 2025, 18″ x 24″
We Hold These Truths Events and Classes
Events
Summer Art Camps | Patterns in Beadwork with Airlea Defoe
5 SESSIONS | In this summer art camp in Duluth, instructor Airlea Indaniss DeFoe will teach campers how to make patterns in beadwork using color theory, drawing, and counting by creating beaded wall art that…
Art Night Out: Send Flowers
This Art Night Out is a one-of-a-kind celebration of communication: a postcard-writing party! Enjoy free snacks and drinks, spend a social evening in the galleries, hear an artist talk with artist duo Cody Paulson and…
Art Night Out: Ish Meets a Mermaid
Meet the minds behind the mermaid at this Art Night Out celebrating not only the short film itself, but also the full breadth of artistry required in the production of a project like Ish Meets…
Registration Policies
- Tuition must be received one week prior to the class start date and two weeks prior to camp start dates to ensure both your place and adequate class materials.
- If there is insufficient enrollment 7 days prior to event date OR on listed registration deadline, the DAI may cancel the event, notify registrants, and refund all payments including deposits. Last-minute cancellations may also occur for weather, emergency, or instructor illness.
- Class tuition includes a $10 non-refundable registration fee, not including subsequent sessions of multi-day classes. Camp tuition includes a $25 non-refundable deposit due upon registration.
- Students cancelling one week before the first class session or two weeks prior to the first day of camp are eligible for a refund, not including deposits or registration fees. Refunds cannot be made after classes begin.
- Student Members are not eligible for membership discounts on classes.
- No refunds available for fundraiser tickets and other paid special events.
Online registration with credit card payment preferred. To pay by cash or check, contact Jesse Switters jswitters@duluthartinstitute.org. Following payment, check all inboxes for a confirmation email.
Check calendar details for event-specific policies.
Accessibility
DAI Gallery (US Bank Building) events – Accessible parking is available nearby on Superior Street and in the pay lots in the Holiday Center and Duluth Transit Center. An elevator to all floors is available in the US Bank Building. DAI galleries are located on the 4th floor. In-gallery seating available.
DAI Studio (Lincoln Park Building) events – There is accessible parking in the lot at the back door, and a ramp to access the second floor.
Building hours, locations, and driving instructions
Scholarships
Scholarships may become available at times. For more information, or to request a partial or full scholarship for a class or camp, contact Jesse Switters jswitters@duluthartinstitute.org.