Events & Activities

2026 Range Art Season

It's shaping up to be a busy and creative summer, and we hope you'll join us for some of these special events.

Recurring Monthly Events

** No Range Art Connect or Monthly Meetings in August, October, or November. **

Range Art Connect

Third Tuesday of the Month, Noon-4pm Downtown Art Place Classroom

Join us for our Artist Series, Tues June 16th from Noon-4PM
Range Art Connect is free and open to Range Art members and the community over age 18. These casual monthly gatherings are a chance to experiment with art supplies, work on projects, and socialize in a welcoming environment.  June Artist Series is a discussion led by Carrie Olson on Social Media Marketing and online tips

Range Art Monthly Meetings

Third Tuesday of the Month, 4:30pm-5:30pm Downtown Art Place Classroom

SUMMER MEETING DATES: TUES

June 16, July 21 (No Aug) Sept 15

All Range Art members and interested artists are welcome to attend. Learn about community art activities, grants, a great social time, stay connected with the art community.  A Show & Tell with artists work after monthly meeting. 

Workshops & Activities

May 19, 2026

Woodland Fairy House Workshop

Downtown Art Place Classroom
Range Art Connect Noon-4PM
Free to Range Art members
Help build fairy houses for our Emberlight Art in the Park group entry.

Teaching Artist, Ar Schneller

June 27, 2026 - Saturday

Range Art Chalkfest

9:00 AM-3:30 PM
A one-day outdoor chalk art festival full of creativity and community. Artists of all experience levels are welcome. Expect chalk art, family fun, food, and music. See Registration details on Facebook see Ironwood ChalkFest.  Fee for adult is $ 30 and Youth artist $ 20. Cash prizes for First, Second and Third place plus Artist Choice winner.  Questions? Ironwoodchalkfest@gmail.com

Details & Registration
June 27, 2026 - Saturday Deadline

Emberlight Art in the Park - Group Entry

Range Art's 2026 group entry will feature Woodland Fairy Houses. Artists and community members can help build houses during Range Art Connect sessions starting in March or at the May workshop

July 1 - August 31, 2026

Woodland Fairy Houses at Little Girl's Point

Temporary fairy houses will be created by kids and families along the ADA Trail at Little Girl's Point, just across from The Lodge sign. Sponsored by Range Art Association and permitted by Gogebic County Forestry, this two-month installation encourages families to walk the trail and build simple fairy houses using provided natural materials such as twigs, stones, birch bark, acorns, and beeswax twine

July 17, 2026 - Friday

Festival Ironwood - Kids Art Activities

10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Range Art will again offer free arts & crafts for kids, funded by the Walmart Spark Good Grant. Volunteers are welcome for 1-2 hour shifts - it's a fun, lively day with kids and families.

August 1 & 2, 2026 - Saturday & Sunday

Little Girl's Point Art Tour

10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Artists are invited to open their studios (or participate at shared locations) for this self-guided tour. Over 25 artists at 9 locations all just past Little Girl's Point. 

Details & Registration
August 20 & 22, 2026 - Thursday - Saturday

Annual Range Art Show & Art Market

Ironwood Memorial Building
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Our annual non-juried exhibition celebrating artists from across the region. An artist reception with beverages and appetizers will be held Sat Aug 22 from 2-4 pm. 

Artists may also reserve a table in the Art Market to sell original work. Table options, deadlines, and updated guidelines will be announced soon. 

Details & Registration
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