Meet the Artist Behind Dock 5

Natalija is showing her fabric collages at these galleries:

  • Arts North International

    January 11 - February 22, 2025
    Celebrating its 30th year, this highly competitive international juried exhibition showcases work by artists from throughout the United States and abroad. 
    A virtual tour is available on the Hopkins Center for the Arts webstie.
    Hopkins Center for the Arts 
  • April Showers, May Flowers

    April 11 - May 31, 2025 
    Prøve Gallery and The Nordic Center are collaborating on an exhibit celebrating the beauty of Spring.
    Work on exhibit in every medium- painting, photography ceramics, printmaking, and sculpture.
    Nordic Center Duluth 
  • Duluth Art Institute Annual Members Show

    May 5 - June 9, 2025
    The DAI Annual Member Show (AMS) showcases a diverse range of artistic expressions and mediums. From vibrant paintings and drawings to photography, ceramics, and fiber art, this group exhibition features approximately 150 unique pieces, celebrating the immense talent and creativity of the DAI member artists.
    Duluth Art Institute Annual Members Show 
  • Wild Birds and Berries

    May 1 - 31, 2025

    Whole Foods Co-op

    4426 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN

    From her Park Point studio, fiber artist Natalija Walbridge creates richly layered fabric collages inspired by northern Minnesota’s wildlife and native berries. Her series Wild Birds and Berries combines realistic detail with abstract texture, encouraging viewers to pause, look closer, and reconnect with the natural world.
    Whole Foods Co-op 
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - Studio 21 Gallery - Seasonal Group Show

    June 15 - October 15, 2025
    Grand Marais Art Colony 
  • Wetland Wildlife

    November 1 - December 31, 2025
    In Wetland Wildlife, fiber artist Natalija Walbridge brings to life the animals that inhabit Minnesota’s wetlands through intricate fabric collages. From the elusive American Mink to the elegant Sandhill Crane, each piece captures the spirit of these creatures with layered textiles, fine stitching, and painterly detail. Created with hand-dyed fabrics, the work highlights the richness of wetland ecosystems and invites viewers to reflect on their beauty and fragility.
    Great Lakes Aquarium 

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