North Shore Artists League
2025 Annual Conference
DISCOVER, CONNECT, THRIVE
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Kelly Schamberger
Join me in Tofte, Minnesota for this exciting day of connection, creativity, and inspiration for artists across the North Shore.
“This year’s keynote speaker is Kelly Schamberger, a highly acclaimed and award-winning landscape painter whose work has appeared at Sotheby’s New York, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and her art was selected for inclusion in the Lunar Codex time capsule placed on the moon by the Odysseus Lander in February 2024. Her address will offer powerful insight into the life and process of a professional artist.”
AFTERNOON WORKSHOP
From Spark to Spotlight: Building a Collection for Exhibition
2:15-3:15pm
What does it take to create a cohesive, compelling body of work for exhibition? In this behind-the-scenes workshop, artist and keynote speaker Kelly Schamberger will walk you through the journey of building an exhibition-ready collection—from the first spark of inspiration to the final moments of the opening reception. Whether you're responding to an invitation or gathering inspiration for initiating your own show, this session offers practical insights from Kelly’s personal process. Topics include brainstorming a cohesive theme, planning and producing the work, framing and presentation choices, marketing the exhibit, and preparing for a successful opening night. You'll leave with a clearer sense of how to bring your creative vision to life… and how to position yourself and your work for future opportunities.