Our goal is providing local artists the opportunity to display and sell their work
Little Thunder by Nancy Scheibe
Little Thunder by Nancy Scheibe
Little Thunder by Nancy Scheibe
Little Thunder by Nancy Scheibe
Little Thunder by Nancy Scheibe
Our Artists
Our 18 local artists all live within 60 miles of Ely, MN., USA
TO VIEW IMIAGES OF ARTIST'S WORK GO TO ARTIST GALLERY PAGE
We are proud to represent a diverse group of talented artists from our area. Our artists are curated for their unique perspectives, technical skill, and ability to express their visions. We are committed to supporting our artists and helping them to achieve their goals.
Daina Antanaitis - Bead Embroidery
Ellen Cashman - Gallery Manager - Beaded Embroidery on Leather
Pamela J Davis - Gallery Owner - Jewelry, Baskets, Tapestries, Leather, Mixed Media
Nancy Ensley - Watercolor
Cameo Gillson - Healing Stones Beaded Jewelry
Kelly Godfrey - Photography
Nancy Hernesmaa - Organic Pottery, Earthenware, Local Clay
Mary Louise Icenhour - Sweetgrass Baskets
Ben Pawlak - Woodworker
Wade Pharr - Pottery
Consie Powell - Wood Cuts, Illustrator, Prints
Roger Powell - Black & White Photography
Larry Ricker - Photography
Holly Meeker Rom - Watercolor
Marissa Saurer - Oil on Canvas, Print
Nancy Scheibe - Webmaster - Scratchboard, Acrylic, Pen & Ink, Watercolor, Mixed Media
Linda Trapkus - Pottery
Gracie Zimmer - Jewelry
1 Guest Artist - From outside local area
Sharon Sams - Jewelry
Artist and Owner
Pamela J. Davis
Pamela owns our gallery while selling her art here in Ely.
Recently Pamela completed a professional leather certificate from the Chicago (USA) School of Shoemaking and Leather Art.
In July, and August 2025 Pamela featured her leather art in an exhibition titled Touched by Leather in our Artist's Den here at the gallery.
Pam’s art captures the color, energy, and magic in her imagination. She has woven exciting tapestries and baskets, hand dying the wool and reed. Currently she is focused on leather art, using marbling and other dyeing techniques for the color, often adorning pieces with beads. She makes wallets, jewelry, wall hangings, purses, pouches and whose knows what else all out of leather.
* Pamela J Davis has studied international and domestically with acclaimed leather makers, basket makers, tapestry artists, beaders, and coppersmiths.
* Pamela J Davis has been awarded funding from the Minnesota States Arts Board, the Arrowhead Regional Arts Center, and local organizations such as the Donald G. Humanities Trust Individual Artist Grant in Ely, MN, USA
* Pamela J Davis’ art is displayed in numerous permanent and private collections, exhibits internationally, nationally, and locally.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio (USA), Pamela has moved numerous times throughout the USA from San Francisco, to New York City, and several cities in-between pursuing careers, education and lifestyle changes.
Artist and Manager
Ellen Cashman
Ellen keeps things looking good and running smoothly while selling her art here.
She has been involved in art and music since childhood. Ellen has a degree in Interior Design and practiced architectural design for over forty years. After practicing design in Minneapolis for twenty years she moved to Ely in 1995 to start a rustic design and furniture business. In 2008 she began working for the Ely Chamber of Commerce, coordinating their events, Blueberry/Art Festival, Harvest Moon Festival and others.
Ellen has retired from design and the festivals. She is excited to devote more time to her bead design and learning new methods of art. She is inspired by life and the interests she's acquired over the years. Ellen is a collector of beauty, organizing with color, patterns, and balance.
Ellen's interest in Native American history and art lead her to the art of telling a story with beads. Her inspiration also comes from life, wildlife, wolves, wild mustangs and her pollinator gardens, flowers, butterflies and her surroundings. Sometimes they are all woven together.
Artist, Bookkeeper and Webmaster
Nancy Scheibe
Nancy, the original founder of the gallery, while selling her art here in Ely.
Nancy is a self-taught artist whose lifelong passion for creativity began in childhood, serving both as a refuge and a driving force throughout her life. She has explored a wide range of artistic mediums, always seeking new ways to tell stories and connect with people through her work. Originally from South Minneapolis, she has lived in Ely for more than 25 years, Nancy draws deep inspiration from the region’s natural beauty and vibrant community. Her art often captures fleeting moments or reflects the rich history of places and people, and her talents extend beyond the canvas.
* She’s been a professional snow sculptor at the Ely Winter Festival since 2001
* Illustrated several children’s books
*Five of the murals in town are her creation and she has more in the works.
* She authored three books about her kayak journey down the Mississippi River.
Nancy co-owned the Front Porch Coffee & Tea Company in Ely for seventeen years, weaving creativity and connection into the heart of Ely’s cultural life.
* She founded Art & Soul Gallery to support local artists
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Current Hours
Monday - Saturday 10 - 5:00 PM