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Art collectors and holiday shoppers attend the Nov. 8 grand opening of the Arts of the Holidays Show and Sale at Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 North Shore Dr., Wayzata. Each year, the nonprofit arts organization fills the Laura H. Miles Gallery with work from more than 100 artists, many of whom live in the Twin Cities and Lake Minnetonka area. The juried collection of unique handmade art and fine craft items features a selection of pottery, glass, textiles, wood, photography, painting, sculptures, jewelry and more mediums. (Sun Sailor staff photo by Jason Jenkins)
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An array of holiday gifts await visitors on opening night of the Arts of the Holidays Show and Sale at Minnetonka Center for the Arts. The wide selection has helped make the show the largest and one of the most well-attended annual events at the arts center. (Sun Sailor staff photo by Jason Jenkins)
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A shopper peruses the artwork on sale at this year’s Arts of the Holidays Show and Sale at Minnetonka Center for the Arts, which will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, until Saturday, Dec. 22. (Sun Sailor staff photo by Jason Jenkins)
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A painting by St. Peter artist Bryan Holland is among the many works of art currently on display and for sale at Minnetonka Center for the Arts. (Sun Sailor staff photo by Jason Jenkins)
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An array of needle-felted animals by St. Paul artist Marcia Sheppleman await shoppers during the grand opening of this year’s Arts of the Holidays Show and Sale at Minnetonka Center for the Arts. (Sun Sailor staff photo by Jason Jenkins)
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