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   The 17th annual Arts Off 84 Art Crawl returns Labor Day weekend. Six locations along scenic MN Highway 84 between Pine River and Longville and features 100 artists showing and selling their works of art on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1. Hours each day are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

   The Art Crawl features artists who create high-end art, as well as quality, handcrafted items.  Quality is the number one priority and only handmade items are accepted for the juried event. The various art forms include painting, photography, furniture, glass, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, wood carvings, woodwork, handmade soaps and lotions, metal, wire, stone, cement, fiber, paper, leather, homemade canned and baked goods, and upcycled items.  

   The Kids’ Creation Station is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the site in Longville and The Warehouse in Pine River. Children can create and take home an art project. Each station will have a different project.

   Artist directories are available throughout the Brainerd and Walker areas including the Pine River Chamber of Commerce, Longville Chamber of Commerce and many area businesses. The directory also includes the map of artist locations. Visit the website at www.artsoff84.com for more information. In addition, the directory and site map may be printed from the website and will be available at all sites. Watch for Art Crawl signs to guide you to the artist locations. The Arts Off 84 Art Crawl is free and open to the public.

   This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. 

   Questions regarding the event may be sent to [email protected] or call 218-682-2916.

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