Duluth Art Institute

Meet Naomi Christensen, a Duluth-based artist and DAI Member!

How does Naomi use her membership?

She attends monthly Figure Drawing (with a member discount) and exhibits in the Annual Member Show!

Learn more about Naomi:

Naomi intuitively creates using color, movement, and is inspired by the patterns and rhythms of life. She allows her training in art, design and dance to inform her decisions in all media.

DAI members at Individual level and above get 33% off monthly Figure Drawing Studio—and starting July 1, one session per quarter is included with membership at Collective level and above!

Become a DAI member this month to lock in the current pricing before our membership tiers and benefits get an upgrade July 1.

Artwork 1: “It’s Complicated”
Artwork 2: “Autumn’s Glory - The Curtain”

Looking for a way to keep your kiddo creative this summer? 🎨☀️

We’ve got you covered!
Our summer Kids Art Camps and Teen Open Studio offer a variety of mediums, techniques, and hands-on projects that encourage creativity, exploration, and fun.

HOW TO SIGN UP⬇️⬇️⬇️

Find the linktree in our bio
Click “Art Summer Camps.” 
Browse our camps and open studio
Sign up for the one that best fits your child’s interests and schedule.
 
Tag or share with a fellow parent who would love to keep their child inspired and creating all summer long!👉👉👉

Gallery tour alert! ✨

A huge thank you to Choice Unlimited for visiting our gallery space and spending time exploring the artwork with us.

We loved the thoughtful conversations, curious questions, and the chance to connect through the artists’ truths shared in our Annual Member Show — on view now through July 10!

Stop by and experience more than 100 works created by our talented Member Artists. There’s something new to discover around every corner of the gallery.
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Interested in becoming a Member and supporting the DAI? Visit the linktree in our bio to learn more!

Thank you to NEA for supporting the DAI exhibitions, because of your support we are able to make art accessible and free for all!

We listen to your feedback—so we know what makes a membership worth it!
 
Starting July 1, we’re rolling out updated membership tiers and prices, custom-fit to suit your needs, wherever you are in our vibrant arts community.
 
What’s in it for you?
✏️ Discounts on classes, camps, open/creative studios, and art purchases
✏️ Exhibiting your artwork in our Annual Member Show
✏️ A magazine subscription for the modern age—get HUE Art Magazine delivered to your door
✏️ High-quality artwork imaging options with our large-format scanner and photo studio
✏️ An easy way to support community-centered programs like Free ArtDAI, Art Night Out, free galleries, and weekly creative studio space
 
DAI membership does all that and more—check out the full list of member tiers, benefits, and upcoming changes on our membership page, LinkTree in bio.
 
🚨 Add or renew your membership before rates increase on July 1 to lock in a full year of membership at the current pricing, up to 1 year from your current expiration date.

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your artwork?

The DAI is now accepting proposals for our 2027/2028 Open Call for exhibitions!

The Open Call launches today, May 22, 2026, and submissions will be accepted through July 17 at 11:59 PM CDT.

Know an artist who should apply? Share this post with them! 

For more information and submission guidelines, visit our Open Call page on our website.
Linktree in bio👉👉

Have a question? Contact the DAI Exhibitions Manager Madeline Kayser at [email protected]

Have you tried something new yet this month? ✍️✂️🏺🪡🖼️📸🎨

DAI membership is a great first step in a new creative direction. Visit our LinkTree to learn more!

[Art by Aurora Webster]