Events
Every Tuesday from 1pm-3pm in the Holmes Art Cellar!
Spend time with area wood carvers!
All are welcome at this weekly fiber arts gathering offering time and space for some fiber fun on Thursdays from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the beautiful Cultural Center Gallery space.
Bring your own projects, get advice, or use our supplies to start a new project. Crochet, knit, weave, sew, stitch, needlepoint, felt–do whatever you like! Beginners and experienced fiber artists are all welcome. Regular attendees will teach beginners or help you figure out a stitching pattern. Yarn, needles, hooks, and project bags are provided for free to those who need them! Sit ‘n’ Stitch is open to all and free to attend.
“Nature’s Alchemy,” a collection of nature-inspired acrylic and oil paintings by Otter Tail County artist Jenny Field, and “Thirteen: Nonconformity,” an exhibit of finger-painted flowers and powerful representations of young people by northern Minnesota artist Alice Blessing, will be showing at the Charles Beck and Waage galleries, respectively. “Nature’s Alchemy” will run from January 10 to March 21, while “Thirteen: Nonconformity” will have an extended run from January 10 to May 4.
There will be a shared reception with both artists on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 1-3 p.m. in Legacy Hall. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend.
Lori Charest, M State ceramics instructor and art show curator for the college, says, “Both exhibits are wonderfully colorful to brighten the winter days. Each artist uses color in ways that bring their images to life.”
Blessing, who paints with her fingers rather than brushes, began creating “Thirteen: Nonconformity” as her child was entering the tween years. She originally intended the exhibition to be an expression and celebration of the strength of young girls, using traditionally “girly” colors and large crowns of flowers to claim and display that strength. As Blessing’s work on the series of paintings went on, however, her original intent expanded and evolved into something more inclusive and representational.
“After I began Z’s portrait, my child told me that their gender is non-binary, rather than female,” Blessing says in her artist statement. “I had to examine my own antiquated ideas of gender, and I really struggled to evolve my core beliefs from a binary gender system to finally, deeply understand that gender is a spectrum. Through learning more about contemporary gender identities, my child taught me how to be more inclusive and understanding.”
“While trying to tell my own story, I found it would be irresponsible to do it without an intersectional lens,” she adds. “It’s vital that I, as a portrait painter, ensure representation of people who may not see themselves in mainstream media. Representation matters. Even though it isn’t only about girls anymore, this series is still about power. It’s about standing up for oneself, no matter how ‘other’ one feels, and loving one’s identity. At its heart, it’s an ode to nonconformity and inclusivity.”
Both exhibitions are free and open to the public. The Charles Beck and Waage galleries are open during regular M State campus hours. For more information on Fine Arts events at M State, visit minnesota.edu/fine-arts.
All types of sewing projects are welcome! Bring your projects, cutting tools and sewing machine. Several irons and boards will be provided.
Join us for a reception celebrating the debut of "In Every Season," a tour - either in person or virtual - of the signature artworks of Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls. Thursday, January 18, 4-6 pm at Legacy Hall, M State Fergus Falls, 414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN.
Bring your phone or tablet to participate. Treasured Art Hunt, prizes and refreshments will be available.
The tour is available indefinitely after January 18th. To take the tour in person, come to M State during regular business hours when the campus is open. You may take the tour virtually, at your convenience: ineveryseason.facfmstate.org
For 2024, Kaddatz Galleries exhibition schedule is filled with a mix of solo exhibitions and group shows you won’t want to miss! Below is a snapshot of what’s to come, but be sure to keep an eye on our website for info and updates about the exhibitions, artists statements and opening receptions!
This group shares and critiques their writing. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.
Meet and build a community of writers in Hawley to get creative with your words and receive feedback. Held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Those interested in getting started writing and established writers are invited to join the Hawley Library's Writers' Group. Join us to meet other writers during sessions held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. We will have a writing prompt, give feedback for anything you want to share, and talk about the writing process. We will have a writing prompt, give feedback for anything you want to share, and talk about the writing process.
Art for Lunch is a monthly creative workshop designed to introduce participants to new art processes and materials.
January: NO ART FOR LUNCH (Cultural Center Closed)
February 9th: Watercolor Basics
March 9th: Fabric Baskets for Spring
April 13th: Needle Felt Flowers
May 11th: Paper Quilling
June 8th: Cyanotype; Sun Prints
July: NO ART FOR LUNCH (Summer Break)
August: Watch our FB page and e-newsletter for an “Open Studio Day” to be announced.
September 14th: Acrylic Paint Basics
October 12th: Alcohol Ink Switch Plates or Coasters
November 9th: Shrink Plastic Pins
December 14th: Wire Ornaments
We are excited to once again offer Youth Ballet through a partnership with instructor Leona Cichy at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Wednesday afternoons, February 21 – May 1, 2024, for youth starting in Pre-K (age 4) and now through 6th grade!
We’ve doubled our listenership every year, and after three years we have nearly 20,000 downloads, not only demonstrating the interest in Native American art but also placing the podcast between the top 15%-10% or top podcasts weekly listenership. Finally, it feels good that Plains Art Museum is a national leader in showcasing Native American and Indigenous art at the high level it should be shown.
Shop the Kaddatz Online Store for local Artists and artwork from 2D to 3D artwork of all mediums.
(And yes - shipping is available for this item for our faraway friends!)
Join us for these arts learning experiences at the Cultural Center this Winter/Spring 2024!
We are happy to once again partner with Elevate OTC to offer monthly Elevate Exploratories this season! We will also continue to host monthly arts learning workshops at various times during the week at the Cultural Center, in order to reach as many community members as possible.
This means 2 arts workshop opportunities each month this spring (PLUS, don’t forget our monthly Art for Lunch noon workshop each 2nd Thursday!)!
Evansville Arts Coalition is pleased to open the Gallery for 2024 by showcasing photographs by Photo Club members, participating area photographers and Brandon- Evansville 4th Grade photographers! This exhibit will run from March 8 through April 27 during regular Gallery hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, or by special arrangement. As in previous years, it is promising to be quite a feast for the eyes!
Malena Handeen exhibition
“A Sampling of Paintings”
On display March 14th – May 4th
Reception and Artist Talk:
Thursday, March 28th, 6-8pm
Artist talk at 6:30pm
Collection representing various eras of her work in paint from the 1990’s up to 2024.
https://www.malenahandeen.com/
You'll find a comprehensive listing of the 700+ pieces of art in our gallery, all available to you with the click of a button, from the convenience of your own home.
This holiday season, shop unique local art from the comfort and safety of your home with our online gallery, as well as view current artist exhibitions on display in the PRCA gallery space. Browse the website or narrow your search by artist and medium!
Our community art studio is open for public use during office hours, Mon—Thur, from 9 am to 4 pm, and Fri, from 9 am to 2 pm. This free space is open to use for your creative endeavors! We offer free art supplies, easels, and ample workspace! Please note, children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact our office to schedule your visit today! info@centralsquare.org
On View in Studio K from March 19 - April 27, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 21st, 2024
About the Installation:
For the Birds: A means to create, not waste; is a visual examination of physical and fiscal resource use. A play on words, For the Birds… is a literal description of the pieces in the installation, as well as an example of creation using waste and recycled materials, made possible with the fiscal support of guaranteed income.
On View in Kaddatz Building Community Room March 19 - April 27, 2024
Opening Reception: 5-7PM Thursday, March 21, 2024
About the Exhibition (in the words of Olson):
I will create plaster torso portraits of women constructed from plaster tape embellished with plastic. We are awash in plastic in every aspect of our lives. This project raises awareness that plastic is both a precious resource and a pervasive environmental pollutant. We are also becoming aware that it is inside us. This body of work highlights the complex relationships we have with plastic, the beauty of the human figure and how all women are objectified. These torso portraits will illustrate how women are taken for granted as producers of children, unpaid household laborers and as decorative objects. Each woman that is cast will have her own narrative fixed to the inside of the plaster cast. These narratives and portraits will explore the double bind that women face today; no matter who you are or what your shape or size; you are still criticized for who you are or what you look like. I want to create thought provoking pieces that highlight the environmental crisis, gender inequality and the hyper sexualization of women. I see connections between these separate issues, and I will use these pieces to explore these complex ideas.
On View in the Main Gallery from March 19 - April 27, 2024
Opening Reception: 5-7PM Thursday, March 21st, 2024This event is free to attend and open to the public.About the Exhibition (in the words of Youngbird):Inde’Wiisagendam (My Heart Hurts) is a collection of multilayered, multifaceted monotypes using the dress as a metaphor. The dress addresses a wide range, of social issues, injustices and biases.
Red Door Art Gallery
General Guidelines for Art Submission:
Any call for works is open to all artists who:
Currently reside in North Dakota
Currently reside in South Dakota or Minnesota
Call Wahpeton ND or Breckenridge MN their home town or have some local connection
Artists must submit an Artist Biography, Artist Statement, and appropriate internet links: website, images, logs, or publications, ect.
Only submit original works completed after December 2010.
All works must include the following information: title, media, brief description, dimensions, price and year completed.
All works must be for sale, and priced with the understanding that the Red Door Gallery does take a 30% commission on all works unless otherwise negotiated.
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Using a needle and thread to embellish clothing and textiles has been practiced by men and women for centuries in both the home and in professional workshops. But early in the nineteenth century, embroidery became primarily viewed as a woman’s activity and was relegated to the arena of crafts, often without recognition of the artist who made it. American museums are filled with these pieces of needle art, made in the home and passed down through the family until they end up in a museum collection. These pieces illustrate more than a woman’s ability to mark her family’s linens, beautify her home, or fulfill her expected social role. They become an outlet for her creativity and a means of moving beyond her home and into the wider world.
The Emily Reynolds Historic Costume Collection at North Dakota State University has a remarkable collection of embroidered pieces made in the home, added to clothing or textiles by professional embroiderers, or collected by donors during their world travels. This exhibit celebrates the art of embroidery—an art that spans geography, cultures, and time to connect women across the world and across history. This exhibit is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council and the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and through general operating support from the F-M Area Foundation, the Alex Stern Family Foundation, and The Arts Partnership with support from the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo.
A new Exhibition, Planes, Trains & Automobiles is now showing at the Red Door Art Gallery through May 18th. Works depict various modes of transportation, be it traditional or unconventional. The Artists' Reception will be taking place on Thursday, April 18th, 5:00 - 7:00pm.
Pieces are available to be viewed on our website: http://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/exhibitions.html
Thu Mar 14th 5:30pm - Thu Dec 19th 7:30pm
Open Studio is now happening every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Holmes Art Cellar. Bring a project, come spend some time with other creatives!
Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm
Come join us and work on a project, start something new, or just come to spend time with artists in the area. Various arts events will be scheduled during this time throughout the year, suggestions for activities or other ideas to include within open studio are welcomed! BYO Art Supplies- basic drawing materials will be available.
Calling all artists of all disciplines 2D and 3D artwork for the next juried exhibition at Lake Region Arts Council Main Gallery titled, "Guest Juror –Deborahmae Broad".
Maxine Adams, LRAC Executive Director, explains why this exhibit generates so much interest, “The Guest Juror Exhibit is always very popular with regional artists and gallery guests. Each year we invite a well-known regional artist to select the very best work from over a 100 submissions. It is a feather in an artist’s cap to be included.”
Call for Art Opens April 1st, 2024, 9am
Deadline to apply is April 29th, 2024 by 5pm.
Selected artists will be notified by Monday, May 27th, 2024.
Public reception will be held on Tuesday, 5:30-7 pm, September 17th, 2024.
This call is open to all artists living in the 9 counties that Lake Region Arts Council serves: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wilkin in west central Minnesota.
Artists can submit up to 1-3 pieces of art for consideration.
FREE TO APPLY
All Artwork needs to be framed and/or ready to hang for 2D pieces. We have pedestals for 3D artwork Please fill out this online application located on the LRAC Gallery website page.
***New applicants will need to create an account, and returning applicants should use their previous credentials to log on.
Call for Art Information: https://lrac4.org/call-for-artists
Application Link: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=lakeregion
n us at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum for an exclusive showcase of “John Scott Postovit: Myth and Legend” exhibit, running from Friday 5 April to Sunday 9 June.
Members of the Rourke and their guests are invited to special reception for the upcoming exhibit Friday 5 April from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Following the Members Preview, all are welcome for the Public Opening of the exhibit on Saturday 8 June from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Sherry will present a gallery talk at 2 p.m.
View “John Scott Postovit: Myth and Legend” and all of our exhibits during public viewing hours Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Summer Travels Call for Works
This is an open call for all artists who: Currently reside in North Dakota, Minnesota, or South Dakota, or those who call Wahpeton ND or Breckenridge MN their home town or have a local connection.
Dates of Exhibition: June 4 – July 27, 2024
Deadline for Submissions: May 24, 2024
Deadline for Arrival of Art: May 31, 2024
Artists’ Reception: July 18, 2024
For more information contact the Gallery at (701) 591-1010 or email to director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com
Event Link: https://www.kulcher.org/news-events/full-event-calendar/
FEE: FREE TO ATTEND GALLERY
Add life to your drawings with color! In this class, students will learn fundamentals of drawing such as proportion, composition, value and more; and explore color theory as they incorporate color into the drawing process. Instructor and artist Paul Johnson will lead students through exercises and offer tips, techniques, and guidance as they create completed works of art using materials such as colored pencil and pastels. This class is for beginners and intermediate artists who want to learn foundational tools and further their understanding of color to take their drawings to the next level!
Paul Johnson, a resident of Pelican Rapids, taught for over 20 years as Communication Art and Design instructor at Alexandria Technical & Community College. He is the creator of Paul Johnson Design & Illustration, and is the Concordia Christmas Concert muralist, just completing his 15th mural.
The Lake Region Arts Council announces the opening date and closing reception of the current exhibition, “6A High School Art Exhibit” opening Monday, April 15th, 2024 and Closing Reception, Saturday, April 27th 2024. LRAC Main Gallery is located at the historic River Inn, 133 S. Mill St., Fergus Falls, MN. The Closing Public Reception for the high school art students will be held Saturday, April 27th, 10:30am -12pm at the LRAC Main Gallery. Receptions are open to the public and you are encouraged to come and enjoy visiting with the artists and viewing their work.
You will need 450-500 yards of fingering weight/sock yarn. Preferably, a merino wool & nylon blend (like 80% wool/20% nylon or 85% wool/15% nylon). There is no cable hook required. I recommend Cascade Heritage Solid Color or Prints (https://www.yarn.com/products/cascade-yarns-heritage-prints) or (https://www.yarn.com/products/cascade-yarns-heritage-sock). It's not a required yarn.
There are four small business yarn stores in the area, Potomac Beads in Alexandria, Tangles to Treasures in Fergus Falls, Prairie Fiber in Moorhead, Bountiful Ewe in Fargo. The yarn can also be bought at JoAnnes and Michael's but you need to check if it's wool/nylon. Acrylic doesn't have a good stretch to it. Yarn can also be bought online.
Kathleen will have a pattern. It's a free pattern on Ravelry and a good intro to lace knitting. The attached pattern also lists the needle sizes and the amount of yarn needed.
Event Link: https://www.therourke.org/calendar.html
FEE: FREE and Open to the public.
The Rourke is proud to present “Brett Lysne: Flower Arrangements," on view in The Main Gallery.
Members of the Rourke and their guests are invited to a special reception for the upcoming exhibit Friday 19 April from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Following the Members Preview, all are welcome for the Public Opening of the exhibit on Saturday 20 April from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Brett will present a gallery talk at 2 p.m.
Artist Biography:
Brett Lysne is an artist, designer, and educator who specializes in drawing, printmaking, and illustration. Born in Fargo and raised in Crookston, MN, he holds a BA from the University of Minnesota, Morris, and an MFA from Washington State University. From 2019 to 2022, Brett was a faculty member in the School of Art at Minnesota State University Moorhead. A series of his large-scale illustrations are displayed across the exterior of Fargo City Hall. Now located in Minneapolis, Brett is an artist co-op member at Highpoint Center for Printmaking and is a new faculty member at Breck School in Golden Valley, MN.
Plains Art Museum
April 20, 2024 - September 7, 2024
William and Anna Jane Schlossman Gallery
Rob and Eric Thomas-Suwall – known online by their moniker, The Icy Gays or @theicygays – acquired their first artwork, Corydon Cowansage’s Stairs #3, seven years ago after discovering it online. To call this purchase life-changing would be an understatement. Becoming “art collectors” was never a goal for the couple, but this painting, with its surreal abstraction of nature, became the point of origin for their committed discovery and support of emerging queer and female artists which would ultimately grow into a landmark collection.
Event Link: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/art-classes.html
FEE: This class is being offered at a "sliding-scale" fee ranging from $160-$220 (all supplies included).
Add life to your drawings with color! In this class, students will learn fundamentals of drawing such as proportion, composition, value and more; and explore color theory as they incorporate color into the drawing process. Instructor and artist Paul Johnson will lead students through exercises and offer tips, techniques, and guidance as they create completed works of art using materials such as colored pencil and pastels. This class is for beginners and intermediate artists who want to learn foundational tools and further their understanding of color to take their drawings to the next level!
Instructor: Paul Johnson, a resident of Pelican Rapids, taught for over 20 years as Communication Art and Design instructor at Alexandria Technical & Community College. He is the creator of Paul Johnson Design & Illustration, and is the Concordia Christmas Concert muralist, just completing his 15th mural.
Class Dates (All Saturdays):
April 20th - 2:00pm-6:00pm
April 27th - 2:00pm-5:30pm
May 4th - 2:00pm-5:30pm
May 11th - 2:00pm-5:30pm
May 18th - 2:00pm-5:30pm
*Registration Fee: This class is being offered at a "sliding-scale" fee ranging from $160-$220 (all supplies included).
Location: Class will take place in the ADA accessible classroom located in the lower level at Kaddatz Galleries (111 W. Lincoln Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537).
*Accessibility is important to us! A limited number of partial scholarships are available based on need. To request a scholarship, please send an email to info@kaddatzgalleries.org.
Kaddatz Galleries is offering our adult art classes at a sliding scale fee to allow individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds access to creative education, fostering inclusivity and equitable opportunity for artistic expression.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The true cost of this class without support from grant funding would be $300 per student.
Get ready for a richly talented lineup of performers that includes the original Americana singer/songwriter Alice Wallace, the elegant Maud Hixson, extraordinary nods to Johnny Cash and John Denver, the talented Bluegrass Quintet, Monroe Crossing, and Christmas classic, the Nutcracker Ballet. Click here to get your tickets and season passes today and be a part of our unforgettable 20th season!
Central Square has curated an eclectic and richly talented lineup of performers that include the original Americana music of award-winning singer/songwriter Alice Wallace, the elegant vocal stylings of Maud Hixson, an extraordinary nod to the legendary Johnny Cash, the incredible Ted Vigil who transports audiences with his astonishing tribute to John Denver, immensely talented Bluegrass Quintet, Monroe Crossing, and the Christmas classic, the Nutcracker ballet.
Three women — an overworked office manager, a jilted wife, and an objectified secretary — conspire to depose of their smarmy boss and begin making woman-friendly changes in the workplace. Based on the 1980 hit movie.
Friday, April 26th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Spend time with mixed media artist, Carmen McCullough creating your own, personal collage with paper, glue, paint and found objects. Take home a one-of-a-kind, 8x10”, piece of art!
Prior artsy experience is not required.
Bring photocopies of any images you would like to include. (Or, you are welcome to rummage through Carmen’s personal paper stash for inspiration.)
This might get messy, so please dress accordingly.
Jim Grafsgaard will be our first artist in residence from April 15th to 26th. Join us on Sat, April 20th, from 5:30 to 7 PM, for his Opening Gallery Reception in the Central Square Art Gallery, just before the Alice Wallace show. On display will be Grafsgaard's 30ft-long ink-on-canvas painting, "Gathered In Moss" (shown in photo), sponsored by the Science Museum of MN in 2022. Stay tuned for more updates!
PLAINS ART MUSEUM
April 27, 2024 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
April 28, 2024 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The art fair will highlight arts and crafts of Indigenous artists from the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and from around the region. This is a wonderful opportunity to find unique handmade gifts at this one-of-a-kind event in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Indigenous food available for purchase.
Featuring a rotating cast of members, The Dillos core group consists of Paul Diethelm on guitar, Jay O’Donnell on drums, Mike Zeleny on bass guitar, and Greg Armstrong on keys. Their chemistry is undeniable. Theme to be announced!
Spring & Strings just seem to go together! Join our Civic Orchestra, under the direction of Craig Peterson, for a delightful afternoon of classical music.
50+ local musicians. Free-will donations are accepted. Experience the heartwarming melodies and infectious rhythms of the Lakes Area Community Concert Band in a performance that celebrates the spirit of togetherness and artistic talent. Join us for an unforgettable evening, as the passionate musicians deliver a delightful repertoire, bridging generations through the power of music. By attending, you support local artists and strengthen our community's bonds, making it a truly enriching and memorable event for all.
You are invited to Tryouts/Auditions on
April 27 & 28 from 6-8 pm
at Roosevelt Hall in Barrett, MN
All Materials available at prairiewindplayers.org (Under "Events" find "Auditions"
(Virtual and Appointment Tryouts may also be arranged.) For more information Text or email Dan Olson @ (320) 304-0017 or olsondaniel221@gmail.com
Fasten your seatbelts, return your tray tables to the upright position and prepare to blast off! In this Olivier-award-winning musical, the many works of Shakespeare are aligned with a fabulous rock ‘n’ roll score to create a fun-filled, jiving-in-the-aisles musical. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest and the 1956 sci-fi classic film Forbidden Planet, Return to the Forbidden Planet finds a spaceship, helmed by Captain Tempest, making an emergency landing on the uncharted planet D’Illyria. The only residents there are the mad scientist Doctor Prospero, his daughter Miranda, and their robot Ariel. They were banished into hyperspace when Miranda was just a baby, and she has known no other world than this. Featuring rock ‘n’roll hits of the 50s and 60s (“Great Balls of Fire”, “The Monster Mash”, “Good Vibrations”, and others), a B-movie atmosphere, and dialogue in iambic pentameter, Return to the Forbidden Planet is Shakespeare’s unwritten rock ‘n’ roll masterpiece. Throw in a roller-skating robot, unrequited love, and a scary space monster, and you’ve got one groovy show!
Unleash your innate creativity! CornerStone is offering a unique and engaging experience for 6-8 participants this spring and also in a fall session. Taught by area creativity coach/artist/writer Dawn Duncan, Yellowbright, Inc., CornerStone of Creativity has been created to provide a soul-searching endeavor paired with various art activities, resulting in deeper understanding of self and natural gifts. Plus, it's FUN! Working alongside your classmates and with Dawn, tap into what is already inside of you: imagination, curiosity, and playfulness. Art is the channel for self-expression and personal growth!
SPECIAL OFFER!
This course is being offered to a maximum of 14 participants total (between spring and fall sessions) for over half off the regular course fee with funding provided in part by the Lake Regions Art Council through a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation and CornerStone Community & Youth Center.
Regular fee for the six-week course, which includes all supplies, and in-person instruction (2-2.5 hours/week) is $555. However, participants in this special offering will only pay $255, a savings of over 50%!
Have you ever felt the desire to write a story? Join University of MN Morris English Professor, Joshua Johnson, for a four-session creative writing workshop. This workshop is designed for aspiring writers who want to discover and strengthen their fiction writing skills. Participants will explore narrative tools and elements essential to creating compelling stories. From character development to narrative structure, attendees will gain practical experience and valuable insights to begin their own fiction writing projects.
No prior experience is required—just bring your imagination!
This class will take place in Central Square’s Art Studio, Room 209 on the second floor. The class fee for all four sessions is $100.
At Central Square, we are dedicated to making sure everyone gets to participate. We strive to remove all barriers that could be in the way of a student participating. Limited scholarships are available for our adult art classes. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please contact Jes at (320)634–0400.
2 to 4 p.m. on Friday 3 and 10 May 2024
Watercolor allows us to be expressive, contemplative, and creative—all in the same time frame and on the same sheet of paper. It is magic with water, pigment, and a brush. In this 2-session class, we are going to cover basic drawing and painting techniques using a still life as our reference. We get to look with the eyes of our heart as we draw what we see, and use paint to capture the objects.
This class will sharpen your eye and your drawing skills, and freshen up painting techniques. You can paint big or small, detailed or loose. The goal is to feel the colour and shapes, the textures and the magic of time with life and art. It is a joy and gift to give yourself.
There will be a homework component to practice the skills learned. You can work at whatever size is comfortable for you.
*Supply needed for class:
Bring your own artist-quality watercolor paints and brushes, watercolor paper of any size, a board, pencil, and eraser (no Artist Loft or dollar store pans, please!)
- OR -
Purchase a kit of paints and brushes from the instructor for an additional $25 by selecting "Capture the Essence + Optional Supply Kit" at checkout.
Do not wear special clothes or do wear an apron.
If you have any questions about supplies, contact Anne Kaese at info@annekaese.com
This singing Texas Cowboy has a 50 year musical journey topping the Pops, Country, Western & Bluegrass charts. You'll reminisce his famous songs and sing "Wildfire!" as you leave the theater.
Matt along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, local music scene veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog. With songs like "Cracklin' Rosie," “America," and "Sweet Caroline,” come hear the music that became the soundtrack to one generation after another with hits spanning five decades.
Join us for Print Fest on Saturday, 4 May from 12:00 to 3:00p.m.— a special one day sale of unframed original prints—at The Rourke.
Print Fest is dedicated to the exhibition and sale of contemporary hand-made prints. It is a opportunity for local printmakers to gather under one roof and to share their work with the community.
Mama G's Taqueria Truck will be on site serving up some delicious eats!
On May 4, 2024, at 7:00 PM, the Maud Hixson Quartet, led by acclaimed vocalist Maud Hixson, will present "She Said, She Said," one of their most celebrated performances. The concert will showcase the work of female songwriting pioneers, including Kay Swift, Dorothy Fields, Peggy Lee, Blossom Dearie, and Lorraine Feather. Ms. Hixson is a recipient of the Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant. She recently returned to the Lincoln Center stage to perform “Sentimental Journey, A Tribute to Doris Day”, which she performed right here in Glenwood in 2022!
Join us to hear the quartet demonstrate their exceptional musicianship, honed through years of collaboration. You will experience an evening of classic hits as Maud and her band take you on a timeless musical journey.
To purchase tickets or learn more call (320) 634–0400 or click here!
Visit Maud Hixson’s website: https://www.maudhixson.com/ Watch Maud Hixon perform here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGZGsXvBxA&t=16s
This event is generously sponsored by Wangsness Ogdahl & Associates.
Fargo, ND – On Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 7 pm – midnight, Plains Art Museum, its board of directors, and Presenting Sponsor Livewire invite you to the Museum’s 27th annual Spring Gala, 2024: Sci-Fi Artistry.
Spring Gala 2024: Sci-Fi Artistry will feature world-class event production by Livewire, hors d’oeuvres from Chef’s Table + Urban Foods, desserts from Nichole’s Fine Pastry and Café, and a wine tasting by 27-year sponsor, Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops. Guests will dance the night away to music from DJ Star IV and Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome. The event will also feature sci-fi inspired art adventures courtesy of Fargo Pinball, Puzzled Escape Rooms, and Folkways. Gala attendees are encouraged to view the art galleries, which are always free and open to the public thanks in part to support generated on Spring Gala night, and guests are also encouraged to bid on high-quality art in a silent auction. All proceeds benefit Plains Art Museum, the only accredited art museum in North Dakota.
This year’s theme was inspired in part by a painting that Plains Art
Museum cares for in its permanent collection, Toward the Sun by John
Berkey. Berkey is a renowned sci-fi artist born in North Dakota. He created art for NASA, National Geographic, Star Wars, King Kong, Dune, Popular Mechanics, and many sci-fi books. Donations on Gala night help the Museum maintain the rigorous standards for accreditation, which gives the Museum the ability to showcase internationally recognized artists like Berkey for all the community to enjoy.
Back by popular demand, but with a twist: Tickets are on sale now for "Molly Howard is No More" Murder Mystery DESSERT THEATRE! Join us on May 4th at 7:30pm or May 5th at 5:30pm at the Hjemkomst Center mainstage. Enjoy this mysteriously entertaining whodunit on our main stage and indulge in scrumptious desserts during the intermission deliberation period. It's a new cast, but the same hilarious script!
Audition Registration is now open for our Summer Youth Theatre production of FROZEN JR! Audition Date: Saturday, May 4 8:30-2pm.
Show dates: June 27-30. More information available on the registration site.
Join artist Tricia Coulson in making an adorable recycled fiber vessel. Coulson will lead you through the construction of the vessel and a variety of different embroidery stitches that you can freestyle to decorate the work. This course is beginner friendly and can teach you skills to recycle textiles in your life!
Are you ready to explore the timeless craft of rug hooking and create a stunning piece of fiber art for your home? Join us for a beginner’s level class where you’ll learn the basics of rug hooking while crafting a beautiful decorative wall hanging. You will learn the process of decorative rug making and go home with a one-of-a-kind small decorative piece of art!
Instructor: Elise Olson
Metal stamping is fun and easy. Learn the basic supplies needed and how to stamp and personalize a piece of jewelry for yourself, family or friends. You will leave with two pieces complete with chain and beads. Led by artist Joann McFarlin. All materials included, additional pieces will be available for $5 each day of.
All are invited to join us for Spring 2024 Open Mic Night! Two second Thursdays this Spring: April 11th and May 9th, from 6-8PM at the Cultural Center!
Open Mic is free to attend and open to all. The public is invited to join in with readings, poetry, music, comedy, or whatever you’d like to share.
Add your voice to our Open Mic Nights this Spring! Free and open to all. Donations accepted. All are welcome!
Spring Fiber Day at Northcroft Farm is Saturday, May 11th, 10 am to 4 pm.
There will be dye pots going (hopefully we’’ll have some of the natural dyes out). We'll have a simple felting project led by Grandma Alice, and supplies for a landscape project aided and abetted by Joan Jarvis Ellison.
Using ceramic/glass markers and paints, participants will create their own unique design on a mug and a plate. This workshop will be led by Cheryl Bannes and all materials will be supplied. Have fun creating your very own decorative dishes at the new Continental Divide Brew Pub! Workshop fee includes pizza and 1 beverage of your choice (additional food and beverages can be purchased on your own).
Come learn about the status and accomplishments of the PRCA over the past year and our goals for the future.
Join us May 16, 2024 at 6pm in the gallery!
Some agenda items include:
· Annual Financial & Program Reports
· Election of Officers and Board Members
· Strategic Planning 2024
We encourage you to invite a friend to become a member!
Join us for an enchanting evening of musical talent at the Fergus Falls Middle School Bands Concert. This event showcases the remarkable musical abilities of students from the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands, as well as the Middle School Honors Band and Middle School Chamber Winds.
The highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of a brand-new composition by the renowned composer Erika Svanoe. This piece is a special commission, made possible thanks to the generous support of the Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC). It's an event you won't want to miss, where young musicians come together to create beautiful music and celebrate the arts in their community.
Celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day with Nordic food, music and dance under a tent at historic Immanuel Church! Donation of $5 for our traditional Nordic Syttende Mai meal of a hot dog wrapped in lefse, chips, Scandinavian waffles, etc. and a beverage. Enjoy the live Nordic music of Ron Bjurlin and Anne O'Flynn and Scandinavian dance by "Glad of Lys," Happy and Bright! Join us in the barnetag parade or just enjoy watching! Raffle drawings and commemorative mugs and ornaments for sale add to the excitement! Hipp, hipp hurrah!!
TREVELYON’S NEEDLEBOOK
A 6 hour, intermediate surface embroidery course.
$80 registration includes $55 supplies kit & $25 class fee.
Sweet flowers and fresh, green leafy vines stitched on creamy ivory linen combine in this delightful needlebook. The design for our needlebook comes from the Trevelyon Miscellany of 1608, a book that’s over 400 years old, compiled at the end of the Renaissance. Together we will embroider this design using satin stitch, stem stitch, long and short shading, leaf stitch and trellis work.
Painting barn quilts is a popular, lively and rewarding experience. Guided instruction which will take you through the process as you tape, select colors, learn color placement, to create a barn quilt painting that looks professional. You will leave with your own 2ft x 2ft masterpiece ready for hanging outdoors or inside. High quality materials will ensure this conversation piece will last outdoors for many years to come and bring unequivocal admiration.
Materials included for class:
2’ x 2’ Aluminum Composite. It is a premium grade material that professional sign makers use. It will never rust or rot. It is lightweight and easy to hang but very sturdy and great to work on.
80 plus fabulous paint colors to choose from. I use the highest quality Behr Marquee paint, 3M tape, aprons, hair dryers, and a dance-off for odd but awesome prizes.
Free and open to the public, in this presentation, nationally acclaimed embroidery artist Kathy Andrews will share a selection from her own antique sampler collection. Most samplers will be visible on both sides. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation; The Arts Partnership with the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo; the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation, and the Alex Stern Family Foundation.
The Red Door Art Gallery invites you to join Christine Ellsworth in a five-week poetry therapy journey!
During select Thursdays over the summer, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, we'll meet in the Gallery Classroom
and read, talk about, and write poetry together. Our goal? We'll find ways to understand and embrace
the personal transformation in our lives, whether that's from one decade of life to another, from one
right of passage to another, one vocation to another. We're all in the midst of transformation in life and
poetry can help us move through it with grace and humor.
Christine Ellsworth is in her third year of poetry therapy faciliation training to become a certified CAPF
through the International Federation of Biblio-Poetry Therapy (ifbpt.org), and works with her mentor
Geri Giebel Chavis, a poetry therapist and author of several books including Poetry and Story Therapy:
The Healing Power of Creative Expression (Writing for Therapy or Personal Development).
Cost: $25 non-member, $20 members
For ages 5 - 14
Class size is limited to the first 20 to enroll.
Instructor: Shawn McCann
Heritage Square Center
500 Dakota Ave, Wahpeton
Looking for a unique and eco-friendly way to express your creativity? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of making plantable paper greeting cards! In this interactive class, you’ll discover the joy of crafting your own paper embedded with seeds, creating beautiful greeting cards that not only spread joy but also bloom into lovely flowers or herbs when planted.
Instructor: Cheryl Bannes
Have you always thought it would be fun to learn how to carve? This is the ideal class to try woodcarving for the first time! Learn to carve a traditional Swedish Dala horse with Alan Pearson from the Red River Valley Woodcarvers. This is a 2-part class: First, we will carve the horse, and second, we will paint it.
This class will cover carving safety, tool selection, reading wood grains as well as different carving techniques. We will be using a carving knife and an optional #3 gouge. There will be safety equipment and tools available to borrow.
Session 1: June 24-28, 2024
Grades K-4 - 10:00am-12:00pm led by Rebecca Krueger @ Kaddatz Galleries
Grades 5-8 - 1:00-4:00 pm led by Blayze Buseth @ Creation Shop
The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County is pleased to announce the opening of Quilt National ’23, a juried exhibit of 30 one-of-a-kind quilted masterpieces, on July 2, 2024, at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, OH, has organized this biennial competition for 45 years. Commenting on the innovation and diversity of Quilt National, Leah Magyary, Executive Director of The Dairy Barn Arts Center, says, “Throughout its history, Quilt National has showcased quilts that play with light, space, color, and technology, allowing new masterpieces to emerge and blossom. And we are not done yet- there is so much more for the quilting world to discover, and the more artists we invite to the table, the better we can progress towards untapped creativity.”
Explore various art mediums such as painting, drawing, visual, and performing arts. Register early for a $25 discount. Register through Community Education, at the gallery, or purchase/register online here!
Bread ’n Bowls sponsored scholarships are also available thanks to the Office of Community Engagement’s involvement. Many thanks to Morris Lions Club for their sponsorship! See application at event link.
Grades: K-7 Completed
5 Sessions- $189 ($159 early bird special)
Date: Monday-Friday, July 8-12
Time: 9:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Location: MAHS FACS/Art Room
Session 2: July 29-Aug 2, 2024
Grades K-4 - 10:00am-12:00pm led by Blayze Buseth @ Creation Shop
Grades 5-8 - 1:00-4:00 pm led by Naomi RaMona Schliesman @ Kaddatz Galleries
Join us for the 30th annual Pangea-Cultivate Our Cultures Festival, a free family-friendly event showcasing the cultural diversity in the Moorhead-Fargo community. Performances of music and dance from around the world begin at 10am and run through 4pm. Food from ten different cultures will be available for sale in the Food Court. Booths of artisans, cultural groups, and organizations serving newcomers will run throughout the building. This year's festival is sponsored in part by grants from the MN State Arts Board and Lake Region Arts Council through a Minnesota legislative appropriation to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund; The Arts Partnership with support from the Cities of Moorhead, Fargo, and West Fargo; the Alex Stern Family Foundation; the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation; Marvin; Greater Fargo Convention and Visitors Bureau, and West Central Initiative. Free parking is available across the street at American Crystal Sugar and on the east side of the former Moorhead Center Mall where a free shuttle will bring you to the Hjemkomst Center.
Thursday, April 25, 2024 7:30pm
“What’s Going On: Songs From The Vietnam War Era” is a moving concert experience that incorporates live music, live narration and video to provide the audience a multi-media deep dive into the 60’s and early 70’s and of course, the Vietnam War. Through song and imagery this concert examines the tumultuous time period, but concludes on a note of hope and inspiration for a better tomorrow. As one Vietnam Veteran narrates during the show, “When we think of our divisions today, they pale in comparison to how badly we were divided back then”. A must-see Fabulous Armadillos production!
Poets of all ages and stages are invited to come share original work or read favorite poems. Those who enjoy listening to poetry will be refreshed as well. Studies have shown that poetry causes the part of the brain that activates during daydreaming to light up when reading or listening to poetry.
Bring a treat to share at intermission if you like.
Join us for an immersive workshop where you’ll learn how to create stunning jewelry pieces using the vibrant and versatile medium of alcohol inks. Participants will create their own unique jewelry made with alcohol inks and sterling or silver plate materials. Perfect for yourself or as a super personal gift! All materials provided.
Join us for an immersive workshop where you’ll learn how to create stunning jewelry pieces using the vibrant and versatile medium of alcohol inks. Participants will create their own unique jewelry made with alcohol inks and sterling or silver plate materials. Perfect for yourself or as a super personal gift! All materials provided.
Instructor: Sue Kelseim
Join the Moorhead Public Library for a nature-themed poetry writing workshop!
Explore the wonders of poetry and the natural world by joining your library for a nature-themed poetry writing workshop. The workshop will be facilitated by Minnesota State University Moorhead professor Kevin Zepper. Attendees will learn the basics of poetry writing, get started on their own pieces, and receive feedback to continue writing.
AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |
Tuesday, April 23rd 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come work with artist Emma Tomb on meditative mark making, where students learn to connect their mind and emotions to a drawing. In a curated atmosphere, students will be led through making a pen on paper drawing to help channel themselves into their art. The final project will be a large scale, abstract ink drawing. All supplies included
