Artist Opportunities

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Mar
27
to Jul 3

WRITER'S GROUP: "Fergus Falls Writers Group" @ Fergus Falls Public Library

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Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BiUnjJQvT/

FEE: FREE TO ATTNED

Fergus Falls Writers Group

This group shares and critiques their writing. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. This is a community-member-led group.

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May
14
to Aug 27

CLAY STUDIO: "Open Ceramic Studio" @ Creative Arts Center

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Event Link: https://artofthelakes.wildapricot.org/store

FEE: Check link for all the fees and supplies options.

Open Ceramic Studio

 Wednesdays

May 14 - Aug. 27  5-8 pm

Every Wednesday, May 14-August 27, 5-8 pm
Purchase a Punch Card for studio access

Open Ceramic Studio is a series of dedicated sessions for the community and AOTL Members to use the ceramic studio in the Creative Arts Center. Open Ceramic Studio is for artists to work individually on personal ceramic projects. Participants will need prior ceramics background, as no formal instruction will be given. Kristi Everts and other ceramic artists will be available during the Open Ceramic Studio hours, for questions and assistance if needed.​

Equipment: Pottery wheels, bats, project boards are available. Tools are available for purchase or artists may bring their own tools. Limited tools are also available for use.
  
Supplies: 25# of clay are available for purchase for $35 which includes the cost of clay, firing and glaze.  No outside clay can be used unless approved prior to use with documentation of type and cone. We bisque at cone 06 and glaze at cone 6.  

  • Commercial glazes are available for use. No outside glazes can be used without approval prior to use with documentation of cone from original container.

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Jun
3
to Dec 6

Calendar of Events: "Henning and Landmark 2025 Events" @ Henning Landmark Center

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Event Link: https://www.henninglandmark.org

Landmark is open Tuesday & Thursday 1-4pm, Saturday 10-2pm, or any time by appointment. Our second floor retreat center has 5 bedrooms and 2 baths with space for 10 overnight guests. Our facility is available for public or private meetings, receptions, reunions, workshops or retreats.

Please call 218-548-5760 for more info.

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Jun
4
to Jul 18

CALL FOR ART: "Rural Art Juried Exhibition" @ The Red Door Art Gallery

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Event Link: https://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/call-for-worksartists.html

Entry Fee: To be paid on or before July 26, 2025
MEMBERS: $10 per piece OR $25 for three pieces. NONMEMBERS: $15 per piece OR $40 for three pieces.

Deadline for Submissions: Please email the gallery with an intention to submit your work, following the guidelines indicated, by July 18, 2025.

Deadline for Arrival of Art: July 26, 2025
This will be a juried show with prizes awarded.

Sponsored by Red River Communications

Best of Show - $300

1st Place Photography - $250 2nd Place Photography- $150

1st Place Fine Arts - $250 2nd Place Fine Arts - $150

Merit Award
Viewer’s Choice- $100

Artists may submit up to three items.

Entry Fee: To be paid on or before July 26, 2025
MEMBERS: $10 per piece OR $25 for three pieces. NONMEMBERS: $15 per piece OR $40 for three pieces.

All work must be priced and available for sale following the guidelines specified.

Eligible:

Any type of painting, photograph, mixed media, sculptural work, wood carving, pottery, or fiber art, either done by the artist or from a personal collection reflecting a rural or agricultural setting. This is including, but not limited to: farms, barns, tractors, grain handling facilities, rural landscapes, domesticated animals, persons engaged in an agricultural or rural pursuit or cultivated crops.

Excluded:

Cityscapes or city skylines
Any other works deemed not acceptable by the jury committee under the guidelines provided. Any work of art that received a prize in last year’s competition is not eligible for submission.

*All works need to be original works by the submitting artist; no commercially produced pieces.

*All works of art intended to be hung need to be ready for hanging according to the guidelines specified.

*All works need to be delivered to the Gallery no later than Friday, July 26, 2025 to be considered for prize competition.

*No artist may win more than one award, with the exception of Viewer’s Choice. E.g., an artist may win First Place and Viewer’s Choice, but may not win First Place and Second Place.

*All works must stay in the gallery for the entire duration of the exhibit, unless the artwork is sold.

*All works must be picked up from the gallery within 90 days of the end of the exhibit, unless other arrangements are made with gallery. A reminder email will be sent out at the end of the exhibit.

*In the event that a work sells, the customer may be asked if they are willing to let the work stay in the Gallery for the duration of the exhibit. If the customer is unable to allow the work to remain in the Gallery, the work will be sold and allowed to leave.

*Each category of art media must have a minimum of six works submitted in order to be eligible as a prize category.

Rural Art Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony, August 21, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Contact the Gallery at (701) 591-1010 or director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com for more

information.

To Submit:

Please send images and descriptions of work to: director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

Images submitted to Red Door Art Gallery may be considered to be used in promotion of the exhibit.

Artists are responsible for the delivery and/or shipping costs to and from the Red Door. If work is shipped, a reusable container must be used. RDAG is not responsible for damage during the shipment for any reason. Return shipment will be sent C.O.D. to the artist. No post office boxes will be accepted for return shipments.

For more information contact (701) 591-1010 or email at director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

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Jun
17
to Jun 18

WORKSHOP: "Heart of the Matter" @ Evansville Art Center

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Event Link: https://www.evansvilleartcenter.org/events/heart-of-the-matter

FEE: FREE!

Heart of the Matter

  • Tuesday, June 17, 2025

  • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

Heart of the Matter is a two-part art workshop for kids ages 8–12.

Participants will sculpt a paper mâché heart and decorate it with their own painted collage paper.

This creative class encourages kids to express what matters most to them—through color, texture, and design—sharing their unique view of the world straight from the heart.

All supplies provided. Free to attend! Space is limited — RSVP today! Evansvilleartcenter@gmail.com

This class is made possible through a grant awarded to Lyssa Lovejoy:
“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”

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Jun
18
to Aug 31

Exhibition: "66th Midwestern Invitational Exhibition of Fine Art: To Make a Prairie: Meditations on Ecology, Poetry, and Place" @ The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum

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Event Link: https://www.therourke.org

FEE: Tickets required for Opening Reception for June 18th and other museums day free to public.

Wednesday 18 June 2025

The 66th Midwestern Preview
at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
Tickets | Members $15, Non-Members $30
TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-PURCHASE AT THE MUSEUM and AT DOORS

Preview | Doors Open 5 p.m.

Celebration in the
M. Dorian Clemedtson Sculpture Court
with music from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Awards Ceremony 6:30 p.m.

The 65th Anniversary Dinner
at Rustica Eatery & Tavern
Limited Seating: Reservations Required
​Social 7 p.m.
Dinner Served 7:30 p.m.

$57.50 per person plus beverages

paid at Rustica Eatery & Tavern

DINNER MENU & RESERVATION FORM

Thursday 19 June 2025

The Midwestern Luncheon with Emily Dickinson
at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
Very Limited Seating: Reservations Required
Social Hour 11 a.m.
Luncheon Served 11:30 a.m.

$47.50 per person pre-paid within Reservation Form

LUNCHEON MENU & RESERVATION FORM

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Jun
20
to Jun 21

Art Tour: "art DeTour" hosted by Alexandria Art Guild

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Event Link: https://alexart.org/2025-adt/

FEE: TOUR is FREE artwork for sale!


LOCATIONS & ARTISTS

1.  Boathouse Legacy of the Lakes Museum 205 3rd Ave W. Alexandria

—Busy Squirrel Creations – Matt Bakke, Woodworks

—JT Maui Designs Jewelry – Jon Thompson

—Barbara Johnson, Photography

—Wolf Run Pottery – Emily Wolf, Ceramics/Pottery

—The Krooked Bowl – Dallas Bordson, Woodworks

—The Pottersmiths – Kate Smith, Ceramics/Pottery

—Industrial Alchemy – Todd Ninman, Functional Art

2.  Jewett Benson Painting, 508 E Lake Cowdry Rd NW, Alexandria

3.  Turning Lake Designs – Merodie Seykora, Pottery, Jewelry, Paper 

and Bill Seykora, Woodworks, 4365 County Rd 82 NW, Alexandria

4.  Handcrafted by Noni, 5601 County Road 21 SW, Alexandria

—Naomi Bjorklund, Jewelry & Painting

—Jean Schonberg, Painting & Fiber Art

5. Hennings Oak Hill Studio, 22399-A, Oak Hill Rd NW, Evansville

—Stephen Henning, Painting & Jackie Henning, Painting & Mixed Media

6.  Kron School Studio – Calvin deRuyter, Painting 18541 Co. Rd 1 NW, Evansville

7.  Old Sweet Song – Ruth Hanson, Painting 5030 Front Street, Vining

8.  Julie Gish Painting & Fiber Art, 1772 Hidden Valley Lane NW, Miltona

9.  Pottersmiths – Phil Smith, Ceramics/Pottery 2117 Ironwood Dr NE, Alexandria

10.  Chanda Kraft, Painting & Pottery, 4255 Cty Rd 11 NE, Alexandria

11.  Artscape – Kathy Grundei, Painting, 101 Three Havens Dr, Alexandria

Please follow facebook.com/alexartguild for individual artist promos/photos.

Want more information?

Join the Art Guild today online, and email alexartguild@gmail.com to learn more.

Please comment and share on our facebook.com/alexartguild to help spread the word.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Alexandria Art Guild at alexartguild@gmail.com.

"This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund."

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Jun
21
to Aug 30

ART EVENT: "Prairie Lakes Plein Air" In Battle Lake with Art of the Lakes and CAC

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Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/prairie-lakes-plein-air-2025.html

FEE: Go to link for various fees

The Prairie Lakes Plein Air art series is a festival of art education, exhibition, and competition open to professional and non-professional artists of all skill levels. Enjoy your summer painting in the idyllic setting of Otter Tail County, situated in West-Central Minnesota lakes country. Delve into the pristine landscape of gently rolling hills and fertile farmland amongst clear blue lakes and streams for an inspirational painting experience. Attend Plein Air demos & workshops (artists to be announced soon). 

Artists and collectors will enjoy many activities including the Opening Reception, Plein Air Competition, Workshops & Demonstrations, and Quick Paint competition. The concluding Collectors' Preview and Award Ceremony will showcase a variety of Plein Air motifs and styles of artwork.

Schedule of Events
Opening Day for Artists June 21, 2025 10 am - 12 pm
Artists meet at the Creative Arts Center, 112 Main St W, Battle Lake, MN​

  • Pick up your welcome packets. 

  • Mark Windahl will present on plein air concepts and history. 

  • Shanna Cramer will cover some of what to expect with PLPA 25.

  • Bring your questions! 

We'll paint out following the presentations. Bring your supplies and paint along! 

Plein Air Competition June 21- August 28, 2025
Throughout the summer, artists will be painting Plein Air in and around our Battle Lake community and Otter Tail County. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe as the artists seek to represent the shifting light, extraordinary colors and textures of our varied rural landscape. We ask that participants and observers do not block entrances/traffic ways to businesses. Free to the public; artists must register.

ARTIST REGISTRATION

Demonstrations/Workshops
To explore a variety of en Plein Air styles and techniques, artists and community members will have the opportunity to attend a range of art classes and artist talks with our featured artists.

CLASSES

Classes and Workshops will be announced soon


​Weekend Festivities August 29 & 30, 2025
Our Prairie Lakes Plein Air art series will be capped off with a full weekend of enjoyable events all happening in or near Battle Lake.

Collector's Preview Reception and Award Ceremony 
Friday evening, 6-8 pm, August 29, 2025 TICKETED
The Collector's Preview and Award Ceremony will be an art-lovers' social event and a rare opportunity to view artworks from prominent plein air painters from around the Midwest. This exhibition of works by the competition participants will be held in the Art of the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake. Grand Prize winners will be announced in a special award ceremony by oil and pastel painter and this year's judge, Cheryl LeClair-Sommer. Come and be inspired! 
Tickets purchased in advance: $8 AOTL members, $10 non-members 
Tickets purchased at the door: $20

TICKETS

Tickets will be available soon


Quick Paint Saturday, 9:30 - 11:30 am, August 30, 2025
Participating artists will be found painting throughout Battle Lake within earshot of the CAC. Vote for your favorite from 12pm to 2:45 pm. People's Choice and Artists' Choice awards are announced at 3 pm. 

Plein Air Demonstration with Cheryl LeClair-Sommer
Saturday, 1 - 3 pm, August 30, 2025
To inspire those who want to know more about Plein Air painting, join judge Cheryl LeClair-Sommer in or near the CAC as she provides a demonstration and shares tips and answers your questions. 

Quick Paint Awards Saturday, 3 pm, August 30, 2025
Our Prairie Lakes en Plein Air festival concludes at the CAC where Quick Paint Awards will be presented and competition paintings will be on display. 

Competition Exhibition August 30 - September 27, 2025
The Art of the Lakes Gallery will be open for the general public to view paintings from this event and make purchases.

Competition Judge
Cheryl LeClair-Sommer

Competition Class
$1000 - Best in Show
$500 - 2nd Place Award
$250 - 3rd Place Award
$150 - People's Choice Award
$50 - 3 Honorable Mentions

Quick Paint (Must be painted at the August 30 event)
$75 - People's Choice
$75 - Artists' Choice

Open Class
Recognition Award and Judge's Feedback

About Our Judge
Cheryl LeClair-Sommer is a Minnesota based representational painter working mainly in oils, featuring works that highlight the natural world. Her main focus, painting landscapes directly outside, originates from her spiritual connection to the land and reverence for nature's raw beauty. Studio paintings feature the natural world as observed through the human imprint. 

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Jun
13
to Jun 14

Annual Festival: "SummerFEST" @ Kirkbride Park

Event Link: https://summerfest.squarespace.com

FEE: FREE Admission

SummerFEST at Kirkbride Park - Friday, June 13th and Saturday, June 14th

Friday: Noon - Fireworks @ 10:15PM

Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Water Wars, Trampoline, Woodsman Axe Throwing, Bounce Houses, Carnival Games, Corn Boxes, Pony Express, Tractor Pull, Barrel Train Ride, Otter Cove Youth Activities, Great Idea Trailer, Food Vendors, Art, Craft & Merchant Booths

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