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

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.

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

All About Wood
In the Gallery May 1 – 25, 2024
Reception Saturday, May 25 @ 1-3PM

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit: “All About Wood” in the gallery from May 1 – 25, 2024. 

“All About Wood” features art from the whimsical to practical. The wood pieces in this show vary from Dick Skauge’s carved figures, and Patrick Skauge’s wood spoons, to John Boots’ handmade paddles, a birch bark canoe by Ray Boessel, chainsaw sculptures from Scott Davis and Matt Clementson, and a remarkable carved sculpture from artist Paul Albright.

The art is beautifully made using a wide variety of woods and styles. This is a great show to purchase unique, locally-made art or place an order directly with a regional artist for a one-of-a-kind piece for your home.

A reception will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. Many of the artists will be on hand to talk about their work. An artist’s talk will begin at 2:00.

We are seeking artwork that represents both the season of summer and the places often visited during the warm weather. Forms of work include but are not limited to painting, drawing, sculptural work, photography, printmaking, mixed media, wood carvings and textiles.

• Artists must submit an Artist’s Biography along with works if this is an artist’s first time exhibiting.

• All works must include the following information: Title, Medium, Year Completed, Brief Description, Dimensions,

  and Price.

• The maximum each artist can bring is 3 – 5 pieces of artwork or 10 feet of wall space worth of artwork.

• All works must be for sale, and priced with the understanding that the Red Door Art Gallery does take a 30% commission on all works. The commission must be included in your price. Include a detailed and clear inventory of all works for our records.

• The Gallery does reserve the right to exclude any artwork that does not meet the standards set by the Gallery’sCollections and Exhibitions Committee.

• All works that go on a wall must have a hanger on the back. All work must be equipped with a saw tooth hanger or wire.

• All artists exhibiting in this show must be members of the Red Door Art Gallery. Feel free to contact RDAG if you are unsure of your membership status.

• RDAG requests all artwork be able to stay in gallery throughout the entirety of the exhibit, except for in the event of a sale.

• RDAG reserves the curatorial discretion for all placement, lighting, display, and all other aspects of the exhibition of works

• Preference will be given to works that have not been previously exhibited at Red Door Art Gallery.

• Artist consignment agreement must be signed and/or previously on file before art can be accepted or

  exhibited.

  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.

The Red Door Art Gallery will arrange for pick up of art from Gallery 4 in Fargo. Please let us know if you would like to take advantage of this service. Date tbd.

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

This exhibit sponsored by women-owned businesses in Fergus Falls.

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.”