Join the Kaddatz on Thursday, May 16th, 2024 from 5PM - 7PM for the joint opening reception of 2 new exhibitions:

Main Gallery - Artful Women & Friends: After the Classroom

Studio K - NEXT GEN: First Annual Regional Student Exhibition

Opening Reception & Remarks:

5:00 - 7:00pm, Thursday, May 16, 2024

6:00pm, Artist Remarks

This event is free to attend and open to the public with light refreshments provided

Both exhibitions will be on view May 14 - June 22, 2024.

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.

This workshop will be held in-person in Battle Lake, MN, presented by Art of the Lakes in partnership with Springboard for the Arts.

These workshops are a part of the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, whose curriculum is always available for free download. You can also buy a softcover copy of the book.

Work of Art: Time Management
Discover analytical and tool-based approaches to manage your time. These tools will help you tackle hurdles related to efficiency, flexibility, and structure to help you reach your artistic goals.

Date: Saturday, May 18, 1:30-4:00 PM

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. 

Public Artist Reception Tuesday, May 21st , 5:30-7pm

The Lake Region Arts Council announces the opening of “LRAC Artists Cohort FY22 & FY23 Alumni Exhibition” Monday, May 6th, 2024 at the LRAC Main Gallery at the historic River Inn, 133 S. Mill St., Fergus Falls, MN. The Public Reception will be held on Tuesday, May 21st , 5:30- 7PM, and you are encouraged to come and enjoy visiting with the artists and viewing their work. The exhibition will close on Wednesday, June 26 th , 2024.

This workshop will be held in-person in Battle Lake, MN, presented by Art of the Lakes in partnership with Springboard for the Arts.

These workshops are a part of the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, whose curriculum is always available for free download. You can also buy a softcover copy of the book.

Work of Art: Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work
Learn tools and techniques to communicate the value of your work to potential customers.

Date: Friday, May 31, 5:30-8:00 PM

This workshop will be held in-person in Battle Lake, MN, presented by Art of the Lakes in partnership with Springboard for the Arts.

These workshops are a part of the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, whose curriculum is always available for free download. You can also buy a softcover copy of the book.

Work of Art: Recordkeeping
Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances.

Date: Saturday, June 1, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This workshop will be held in-person in Battle Lake, MN, presented by Art of the Lakes in partnership with Springboard for the Arts.

These workshops are a part of the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, whose curriculum is always available for free download. You can also buy a softcover copy of the book.

Work of Art: Promotions
Craft persuasive messaging and create a strategy for how you will get the word out about your work, events, and news.

Date: Saturday, June 1, 1:30-4:00 PM

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. — Workshop held @ NYM Sculpture Park / The Barn
Elevate Exploratory: Paper Making @ The Barn

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