Split Rock Lighthouse

For the month of May, we are proud to feature Stephanie Anderson, the artist behind The Hillside Creative, whose work explores the harmony between architecture, travel, and the natural world. Inspired by Minnesota’s North Shore and the Lake Superior region, Stephanie’s hand-painted watercolor and gouache pieces capture the spaces where human ingenuity meets wild landscape. From beloved modes of travel to iconic structures set against open sky, her work reflects both movement and stillness — and the beauty found where they meet. Her creative home is rooted in Minnesota’s rugged shoreline, where land, water, and sky shape not only the view, but the spirit. Step inside, slow down, and experience the North Shore through her eyes. On display: May 1–31 Stephanie Anderson will be onsite to share more about her work on the following date: Saturday, May 16 | 10 am – 6 pm

Join author and illustrator Carolyn Olson for a signing of her new children's book, Pearl's Garden, at Split Rock Lighthouse. As young Pearl tends to her urban garden in the tradition of her mother and grandmother, her dedication and generosity inspire family members to share in the work and reap the rewards. Written and illustrated by Carolyn Olson, Pearl’s Garden celebrates the power of urban gardens to bring people together — to share memories, to raise plants, and to savor fresh flavors. Carolyn Olson is a narrative artist working and living in northern Minnesota. She uses gouache, oil, and pastel to depict everyday life stories. Her “Essential Workers” series celebrates the work carried on during the COVID-19 pandemic. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota. Get your copy of the book signed and meet Carolyn Olson. Books will be available for purchase.

Join author Meg Gorzycki for a signing of her new book, Remember the Main: The Gay Bar that Started a Movement in the Northland. Remember the Main tells the story of a generation who found their cause and their community at Bob Jansens, The Main Club. Their activism bridged the gap between the relatively closeted culture of the 1950s and the open advocacy of the 1990s and 2000s. Although the 1969 Stonewall riots are a well-known turning point in the fight for equality, Remember the Main draws attention to a less dramatic but significant, sustained regional effort. Weaving together oral history, biography, and social critique, Meg Gorzycki chronicles the highs and lows of the local fight for human rights, legal protection, and health care for LGBTQ Americans. Meg Gorzycki is a historian, educator, community organizer, and author. She brought Bob Jansen’s insights to her work in the San Francisco Bay...