Nestled between the horizon line of Lake Superior and the wilderness of boreal forests. The Grand Marais Art Colony fosters the exploratory growth and experimental power of contemporary artists. They are an artist-centered space offering residencies, studio sessions, and exhibitions. They are a welcoming community that supports risk-taking and self-discovery; an immersive gathering place where you can germinate and exchange ideas, inspirations and techniques. With the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) to the north; Lake Superior is to the south. They explore visual arts in that liminal space between and exist to advance the aesthetic inquiries and experimentations of artists.

The Art Colony provides artists with independent work space in professional studios amidst the backdrop of a stunning landscape. An environment of creative freedom supports the process and development of new works, allowing for a combination of aesthetic inquiry, creative risk-taking, experimentation, and artistic development.