Arts for Everyone, Everyday.

The Superior Council for the Arts (SCFTA) is part of the energetic and creative arts community in the restored 19th century stone building on the corner of Broadway Street and Hammond Avenue in the wonderful historic Trade and Commerce Marketplace in the North End of Superior, Wisconsin. SCFTA joins the North End Historic District and communities of the region in growing a flourishing arts environment. Since 2006, The Superior Council for the Arts (SCFTA) has been a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization.

 

holiday sale

Bob Briscoe pottery

SCFTA 2011
Artist Market

Thank you to the artists for their generous donation of artwork to the SCFTA New Members Raffle. Ceramic bowl by Bob Briscoe is still available. Drawing for the bowl will be April 21, 2012 as part of Art for Earth Day Gallery Hop festivities.

 

2011 Annual Artists Market Raffle Winners

Angela Haworth, quilted fiber art -
won by Barb Luica, Duluth MN

Dick Adams, handturned wood bowl -
won by Kevin Putzke, Waterloo WI

Sue Pavalotos, original acrylic painting -
won by Candy Adams, Superior WI

Julia Newell Marshall, ore boat drawing -
won by Alan Cragin, Superior WI

 

 

Culture ZooCulture Zoo: Showcase of Emerging Artists

Opening reception: Feb 24, 6 - 8 pm

Feb 24 - April 21, 2012, Gallery Hours 11- 5: T, Th, F, Sat

Exhibit Closing: Sat, April 21, Art for Earth Day Gallery Hop

The focus of this exhibition is to showcase emerging artists, reflect culture, and display arts ability to quote the past, comment on the present, and look to the future. Artists include Vince Cody - Sculpture/Painting, Chelsea Morgan of Magic Box Photography - Photography, Christopher Selleck - Photography, Adam McCauley - Painter, Michael Smith - Painter, Jeredt Runions - Painter. Colin Wiita - Mixed Media.

Exhibit Closing Sat. April 21st; Art for Earth Day Gallery Hop

Special event for Gallery Hop: Hands on Collage making 1-3 pm Saturday. A Postcards from Our Estuary original arts international postcard competition workshop sponsored by Superior Council for the Arts at North End Arts Gallery. Small fee. Drawing for the ceramic bowl by Bob Briscoe will be on April 21.

 

Colin Z-Mike Vince

 

 

EstuaryCALL FOR ENTRIES:

Postcards from Our Estuary

Arts on a Postcard Exhibits in Superior, WI
July 15 - Sept. 4, 2012

Imagine yourself sending “wish you were here” post cards while on a fascinating (special?) vacation exploring the slow waters at the confluence of the St. Louis River and Lake Superior—over 16,000 acres in Lake Superior’s watershed: lakes, rivers, creeks, bays, wetlands and sloughs teeming with aquatic plant and animal life.
THIS is special. Wish you were here.

  • Postcard categories: original art, photography, poetry, short story, musical score, etc.

  • Rectangular Entries on card stock at least 3-1/2 inches high x 5 inches long or no more than 4-1/4 inches high x 6 inches long

  • SCFTA Members, 3 entries free, non-members, $10.00 per entry. Under 18, 5 entries free. International entries welcome.

  • July 15 is Lake Superior Day. This is the date around which we will plan week-long events in the Gardens, the Gallery and the Boathouse.

  • 10 to 20 postcard entries will be chosen to be enlarged to small billboard size for outdoor exhibition in Broadway Community Gardens and the grounds around the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (LSNERR) headquarters on Barker's Island. Details to be announced.

  • Gallery exhibits of postcards: North End Arts Gallery & The Boathouse, July 15 - Sept. 4, 2012

  • Download our Call For Entry form here.

  • For more information contact Superior Council for the Arts at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 715 392-6007.
    Estuary artwork courtesy of Jan Wise.

 

Join Superior Council for the Arts today.

We invite public attendance and participation in regularly changing exhibits, receptions, and events in the North End Arts Gallery (NEAG) and Broadway Community Gardens. A vigorous and creative group of volunteers manages both Gallery and Gardens.

You can add your name to our contact list here

 

Contact us.

To sign up for any of these events, or to become a member, please contact Superior Council for the Arts:
1323 Broadway Street, Superior, WI 54880, phone: 715.392.6007. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


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