Event Link: https://project412mn.org

FEE: FREE to attend.

Deep Dive DL is an engaging speaker series that celebrates entrepreneurship, art, and community. We’re excited to announce our 2025 Summer lineup which includes:

·      June 20 – Hannah Irene Marie, artist behind DL’s beloved Art Surprises, and Travis Stone, an owner of Action Fabricating

·      July 11 – Kent Estey, contemporary Anishinaabe multi-medium artist and author, and Sue Trnka, owner of Handcrafted at the Lakes

·      August 15 – Carmen McCullough (Strange Farm Girl), mixed media artist, and Larry & Eric Brown, father-son team behind Art Materials

About the Event: Gatherings are held at Bucks Mill Brewing (enter through the Washington Square Mall entrance) at 8:00 AM with the program starting at 8:15 AM. There is no fee to attend, and no RSVP is necessary.

What Else to Expect:

·      Coffee and Connections: Grab a coffee, meet new people, and mingle while you check out art from our featured artist.

·      Featured Artist Talk: Discover the stories behind our artist’s work and what inspires them.

·      Behind the Business: Get the inside scoop from a local entrepreneur about their journey and the lessons they've learned along the way.

·      Audience Q&A: Got questions? Dive in and ask away during our Q&A session!

For more info, please contact Sarah Hofmann at sarah@project412mn.org or 218-844-4221 ext. 123.

 About Project 412:
Project 412 is dedicated to fostering community connections and supporting local entrepreneurs and artists. Through events like Deep Dive DL, we aim to create spaces where creativity and innovation thrive. Learn more at www.project412mn.org.

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/16j2gDJfkj/

FEE: FREE and Open to the Public

Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Guest Juror Exhibition, juried by esteemed artist and cultural organizer Nancy Ariza. The exhibition will be on view at the LRAC Main Gallery from July 14 through September 16, 2025, with a closing reception on Tuesday, September 16, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.

This annual exhibition is a highlight of LRAC’s gallery season, showcasing the creative breadth and talent of regional artists. Each year, a guest juror is invited to review submissions from artists working in all disciplines. For the 2025 exhibition, Ariza selected 28 works from a competitive pool of 102 entries, resulting in a vibrant and compelling mixed media show that includes two-dimensional and three-dimensional work, as well as bold explorations of color, texture, and form.

Naomi RaMona Schliesman, LRAC Gallery Curator, shares:

“The Guest Juror Exhibition is always very popular with regional artists, and we receive over 100 submissions each year. Every Guest Juror brings their own talent, aesthetic, and professional eye when jurying the work. It transforms our gallery space and creates a buzz with our visitors. We invite established artists to select the very best from our regional talent, and it’s consistently one of the strongest mixed media exhibitions we present.”

About the Guest Juror – Nancy Ariza

Nancy Ariza is a printmaker, educator, and arts and cultural organizer with over a decade of experience designing and leading arts programming in museums and nonprofit organizations across Minnesota. In 2024, she founded Amilado Press, a collaborative print studio based in Richfield, MN, focused on publishing, artist residencies, and arts education.

In addition to her work at Amilado Press, Ariza serves on the Leadership Council of Serpentina Arts, supporting Latinx artists across Minnesota, and is a board member of the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center. She holds an MA in Education from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, specializing in culturally responsive teaching, and earned a BA in Art History and a BFA in Printmaking from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Exhibiting Artists:

Katie Muzquiz (Detroit Lakes, MN), Thom Tammaro (Moorhead, MN), Marie Merten (Alexandria, MN), Mary Erickson (Menahga, MN), Loretta Cantieri (Moorhead, MN), Kim Baird (Moorhead, MN), Tricia Coulson (Rochert, MN), Annette DuBord (Moorhead, MN), Laura VonBank (Moorhead, MN), Linda Beilke (Detroit Lakes, MN), Alyssa Christoffers (Moorhead, MN), John Shaw (Battle Lake, MN), Carmen Bruhn (Detroit Lakes, MN), Lrez (Perham, MN), John Beaudine (Moorhead, MN), Nancy X. Valentine (Battle Lake, MN), Katy J. Olson (Underwood, MN), Dennis Krull (Moorhead, MN), Torri Hanna (Fergus Falls, MN), and Maggie Peterson (Detroit Lakes, MN).

Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed Friday – Sunday
Please call or email in advance to ensure the gallery is open on the day of your visit.
Contact: 1-800-262-2787 or 218-739-5780 | Email: LRAC4@LRACgrants.org

“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, with additional support from the McKnight Foundation.”