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Stitch and Resist

A Juried Show of Textile Art with a Message

Juried by Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz · September 12–20 · Reception September 20 · Free Admission. Pieces available for purchase.

Fourteen artists, twenty-two pieces of textile art with a message — quilts and stitchwork that turn thread into voice. This is craftivism: making as a form of resistance, each stitch a small, deliberate act of speaking up. Island Gateway’s first curated exhibition, and the closing show of our inaugural season.

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BAYFIELD, WISCONSIN · EST. 2026

A place for making, showing, and belonging.

Island Gateway is a gallery and gathering hall in a historic building on Lake Superior’s south shore — where fine art exhibitions meet creative retreats.

Gallery Hours during shows: 12-4

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ALL EXHIBITIONS

2026 Season

UPCOMING

SEP 12–20 · ART ESCAPE

Stitch and Resist: A Juried Exhibition of Textile Art with a Message

Cloth, Thread & the Long Tradition of Making a Statement

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PAST

JANUARY 17–22, 2026

Dark Sky Art Exhibition

Bayfield Area Artists

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JUNE 11 – JULY 6

Lake Superior Kinship: A Father/Daughter Dialogue

Lance Wurst & Sarah Holst

CLOSED

AUGUST 13 – AUGUST 31

Here, Finally: Founders’ Story

Mary Whittaker & Dale Whittaker

CLOSED

Events & Gatherings

FEBRUARY 4–7, 2027 · WEEKEND RETREAT

Palentine Quilt Retreat: Fabric, Friends, Food, Fun

A four-day quilting retreat at Island Gateway’s Gathering Hall, paired with cozy lodging at Queen’s View Bed & Breakfast. Sew alongside new friends, enjoy daily lunches and treats, a weekend pop-up shop from Quilt Elements, and a restorative Sunday yoga session — all set against Bayfield’s snowy Lake Superior views.

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The Gathering Hall

The adjoining hall at Island Gateway is a bright, welcoming space purpose-built for quilting and stitching retreats. With generous tables and good north light, it’s designed for groups who want time and ease to work side by side.

Our first Gathering Season opens with the Palentine Quilt Retreat — February 4–7, 2027.

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Island Gateway

Gallery & Gathering

23 N 2nd Street

Bayfield, Wisconsin

(715) 256-7337

info@islandgateway.org

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