FEE: Free

Rural Art Juried Exhibition

August 4–September 26, 2026

The Red Door Art Gallery presents the 2026 Rural Art Juried Exhibition, a regional exhibition celebrating the beauty, history, and culture of rural and agricultural life. Featuring work by artists from across the region, the exhibition showcases a wide variety of media, including painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, wood carving, pottery, and fiber art inspired by rural landscapes, farms, wildlife, agriculture, and country living.

This year's exhibition is juried by Kent Estey, with awards recognizing outstanding artistic achievement, including Best of Show, category awards, Merit Award, and Viewer's Choice.

Visitors are invited to attend the Artists' Reception & Awards Ceremony on Thursday, September 10, from 5:00–7:00 PM, where they can meet participating artists, view the exhibition, and celebrate this year's award recipients.

Location:
Red Door Art Gallery & Museum
418 Dakota Avenue
Wahpeton, ND 58075

More Information:
(701) 591-1010
director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com
www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

FEE: Free

Wahpeton Fine Arts Festival

Thursday, September 10 – Saturday, September 12, 2026
Red Door Art Gallery & Heritage Square | Wahpeton, ND

Celebrate three days of art, artists, and community during the Wahpeton Fine Arts Festival, presented by Red Door Art Gallery. The festival features the Rural Art Juried Exhibition, artist demonstrations, educational programs, local artists, food vendors, entertainment, and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

Festival Schedule

Thursday, September 10

• 5:00–7:00 PM – Rural Art Juried Exhibition Reception & Awards

• Meet participating artists and celebrate the opening of the exhibition, juried by Kent Estey.

Friday, September 11

• 2:00–4:40 PM – Ellen Diederich Painting Demonstration

• 5:30 PM – ART21 Screening Society presents Human Nature

Saturday, September 12

• 10:00 AM–2:00 PM – Wahpeton Fine Arts Festival

• Artist booths in the gallery and Heritage Square

• Artist demonstrations

• Art classes

• Food vendors

• Entertainment

• $25 & Under Art Booth, featuring affordable original artwork by participating artists.

Location:
Red Door Art Gallery & Museum
418 Dakota Avenue
Wahpeton, ND 58075

More Information:
www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

FEE: Free; fees may apply for art classes

Wahpeton Fine Arts Festival

September 10–12, 2026

The Red Door Art Gallery presents the Wahpeton Fine Arts Festival, a three-day celebration of visual art featuring exhibitions, artist demonstrations, film, hands-on art experiences, artist vendors, and more in downtown Wahpeton.

The festival begins Thursday evening with the Rural Art Juried Exhibition Reception & Awards, continues Friday with opportunities to experience artists at work and an Art21 film screening, and culminates Saturday with the Fine Arts Festival featuring artist booths, art demonstrations, classes, food vendors, entertainment, and affordable original art.

Thursday, September 10
5:00–7:00 PM — Rural Art Juried Exhibition Reception & Awards
Celebrate the 2026 Rural Art Juried Exhibition and participating artists during a public reception and awards presentation with juror Kent Estey.

Friday, September 11
2:00–4:40 PM — Ellen Diederich Painting Demonstration
Meet artist Ellen Diederich and watch her creative process firsthand. Visitors are welcome to stop in, ask questions, learn painting tips and techniques, or simply watch the artist at work. Free and open to the public; no reservations required.

5:30 PM — Art21 Screening: Human Nature
Explore the relationship between people, society, and the natural world through the work of artists Lenka Clayton, Josh Kline, Delcy Morelos, and Sin Wai Kin. Snacks will be served. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM — Fine Arts Festival
Saturday's festivities include:

• Artist booths at Red Door Art Gallery and Heritage Square

• Art demonstrations

• Art classes

• Food vendors

• Entertainment

• A special $25 & Under Art Booth

• Air-Dry Clay Gnome Class with Deb Boyer

Location:
Red Door Art Gallery & Heritage Square
418 Dakota Avenue
Wahpeton, ND

More Information:
Red Door Art Gallery
701-591-1010