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Drawn from Observation Exhibit is Open in Crookston
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Drawn from Observation Exhibit is Open in Crookston

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Announces 

Drawn from Observation

An Exhibit featuring Art by Therese Masters Jacobson 

Open Through Mid-December at the 

Historic Fournet Building, 101 N Broadway

Downtown Crookston

2nd Floor in the Atrium

 

Artist Reception will be Thursday, September 4 from 7 to 8:30 PM

 

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is pleased to announce the opening of Drawn from Observation, an exhibit featuring work by Therese Masters Jacobson at the Historic Fournet Building downtown Crookston. This exhibit includes 29 pieces of art in pen and ink, acrylic, and colored pencil created by Visual Artist Therese Masters Jacobson of Alvarado.

Jacobson explained, “All my artwork begins with observing life: the vegetable and flower gardens we grow, wildlife in our world, my family, children and grandchildren. Subjects vary widely as everything I see around me always has interesting shapes, lines, textures, forms, contrasts, or colors which I imagine drawing or composing. This exhibit features a few of my observations in a variety of mediums drawn first in my mind, then composed on paper or canvas.”

Therese Masters Jacobson has always loved colors. While she studied with professionals at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art and Bemidji State University, she became a self-trained artist through exploration. She is a visual artist who uses standard media, including acrylics, watercolor, pen and ink, and colored pencils, but she says that “no medium is off the table.” She has created portraits by snipping construction paper, and by making collages with torn magazine. Most recently she has been re-purposing sticky address labels to create portraits.

An Artist Reception will be held on Thursday, September 4 from 7 to 8:30 at the Fournet. The event is free, and everyone is encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

You won't want to miss this exhibit open through mid-December at the Fournet Building, 101 N Broadway, Downtown Crookston. Parking and admission is free. Some pieces are for sale. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor where the gallery is located in the atrium. Open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. 

Watch this video for a virtual tour of the exhibit at https://youtu.be/rXEBWfAczs8 or find it on our website under the exhibits tab at the top of the homepage.

 

For more information about this exhibit or if you are an artist interested in exhibiting a body of work with NWMAC, please contact Trey Everett at (218) 280-4917 or email NWArtsCouncil@gmail.com. Please sign up for our e-newsletter on our website home page to see the latest news and grant announcements. Email director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886, extension 1 to reach our office during regular business hours.

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       NWMAC Traveling Art Exhibit Visits Roseau

 

 The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit, which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. This exhibit includes 14 original pieces of art by regional adult and student artists, chosen from works submitted for our annual juried exhibit. The exhibit is currently at the Roseau Public Library until September 23. Please stop by to see these works of art during library hours. Some of these pieces of art are for sale. Please reach out to the Arts Council with questions about the exhibit.

  

The 2024-2025 Artists and Artwork: 

Lucille Nelson, Argyle, “Waiting to be Restored” (Acrylic Painting)

Andy Hall, Climax "Rose Leaves” (Photography)

Paulette Christianson, Badger, “Serene” (Pastel Painting)

Dennis Kinkead, Hallock, “Where Are You Guys Going?” (Watercolor Painting) (Merit)

Dennis Lee, Red Lake Falls, “Water Tower” (Acrylic Painting)

Alicia Spilde, Karlstad, “Dreams” (Mixed Media)

Jessica Lundeen, Thief River Falls “Bee’s Marigold” (Acrylic Painting) (3rd Place)

 

Melody Voeltz, Lancaster, “Field Bunny” (Watercolor Painting) Lancaster School Student 2nd Place

Daniel Jones, Crookston, “Retro Modern” (Ink Print) Crookston School

Josiah Sjothun, Ada, “Chevette” (Sculpture) Ada-Borup-West High School

Alyssa Foster, Thief River Falls, “One Act Matters” (Drawing) TRF School Student 1st Place

Kaytlyn Knutson, Red Lake Falls, “Masquerade” (Acrylic Painting) Red Lake Falls School

Anthony Lucio, Red Lake Falls, “Bridge From My Window” (Mixed Media) Red Lake Falls School

Addison Severts, Grygla, “Serenity” (Sculpture) Grygla School Student 3rd Place

 

 

The 2024-2025 Traveling Exhibit Schedule*:

 

May 8 to June 26 Red Lake Falls Public Library, Red Lake Falls

June 26 to August 5 Thief River Falls Public Library, Thief River Falls

August 5 to September 23 Roseau Public Library, Roseau

September 23 to November 12 Hallock Public Library, Hallock

November 12 to December 18 Ada Public Library, Ada

December 18 to February 3, 2026 Godel Public Library, Warren

February 3, 2026 to Mid-March Annual Exhibit TBD** Sorenson Gallery, Fosston Library and Arts Center, Fosston

 

*The start and end dates at each location are approximate, depending on weather, venue hours and other circumstances that may occur to prohibit travel. For specific library hours, please contact each location before planning your visit, especially if you are planning on bringing a group.

**Tentatively scheduled

 

For more information about the Traveling Exhibit or our other exhibits call our office at (218)-745-8886 or contact Trey at treyeverettcreates@gmail.com or NWArtsCouncil@gmail.com

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An Artist Spotlight with Karlstad Artist Alicia Spilde was held on Thursday, August 7 at 11:30 AM.

NWMAC Staff Kristin Eggerling and Trey Everett spoke with Karlstad Artist Alicia Spilde on Thursday, August 7 at 11:30 AM. We discussed Spilde and her art. She has been a frequent entrant in the NW Art exhibits and currently has a piece in the Traveling Art Exhibit and the Welcome to the Whimsical Exhibit. The conversation was live on our Facebook and YouTube channels. Watch the discussion at https://youtube.com/live/Fn0oj2WasPc

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Artist Spotlight with Jill Levene July 28 at 10 am

Listen to NWMAC Staff Kristin Eggerling and Trey Everett in a conversation with Red River Valley Artist and Printmaker Jill Levene. Levene’s work is featured in our exhibit Middle Sister Made: The Inklings of Jill S Leven” at the Historic Fournet Building Downtown Crookston, 101 N Broadway. We talked about her art, the exhibit, her inspiration, artistic practice, and much more! The exhibit is open until August 5 on the 2nd floor Atrium. The conversation was live on our Facebook and YouTube channels. You can watch it at https://www.youtube.com/live/8O-ymys7s8o?si=1Kgw_nbZ10o3XBZU

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NWMAC Traveling Art Exhibit Visits Thief River Falls

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit, which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. This exhibit includes 14 original pieces of art by regional adult and student artists, chosen from works submitted for our annual juried exhibit. The exhibit is currently at the Thief River Falls Public Library until August 5. Please stop by to see these works of art during library hours. Some of these pieces of art are for sale. Please reach out to the Arts Council with questions about the exhibit.

 

 

The 2024-2025 Artists and Artwork: 

 

Lucille Nelson, Argyle, “Waiting to be Restored” (Acrylic Painting)

Andy Hall, Climax "Rose Leaves” (Photography)

Paulette Christianson, Badger, “Serene” (Pastel Painting)

Dennis Kinkead, Hallock, “Where Are You Guys Going?” (Watercolor Painting) (Merit)

Dennis Lee, Red Lake Falls, “Water Tower” (Acrylic Painting)

Alicia Spilde, Karlstad, “Dreams” (Mixed Media)

Jessica Lundeen, Thief River Falls “Bee’s Marigold” (Acrylic Painting) (3rd Place)

 

Melody Voeltz, Lancaster, “Field Bunny” (Watercolor Painting) Lancaster School Student 2nd Place

Daniel Jones, Crookston, “Retro Modern” (Ink Print) Crookston School

Josiah Sjothun, Ada, “Chevette” (Sculpture) Ada-Borup-West High School

Alyssa Foster, Thief River Falls, “One Act Matters” (Drawing) TRF School Student 1st Place

Kaytlyn Knutson, Red Lake Falls, “Masquerade” (Acrylic Painting) Red Lake Falls School

Anthony Lucio, Red Lake Falls, “Bridge From My Window” (Mixed Media) Red Lake Falls School

Addison Severts, Grygla, “Serenity” (Sculpture) Grygla School Student 3rd Place

 

 

The 2024-2025 Traveling Exhibit Schedule*:

 

May 8 to June 26 Red Lake Falls Public Library, Red Lake Falls

June 26 to August 5 Thief River Falls Public Library, Thief River Falls

August 5 to September 23 Roseau Public Library, Roseau

September 23 to November 12 Hallock Public Library, Hallock

November 12 to December 18 Ada Public Library, Ada

December 18 to February 3, 2026 Godel Public Library, Warren

February 3, 2026 to Mid-March Annual Exhibit TBD** Sorenson Gallery, Fosston Library and Arts Center, Fosston

 

*The start and end dates at each location are approximate, depending on weather, venue hours and other circumstances that may occur to prohibit travel. For specific library hours, please contact each location before planning your visit, especially if you are planning on bringing a group.

**Tentatively scheduled

 

For more information about the Traveling Exhibit or our other exhibits look to our website at www.NWArtsCouncil.org, call our office at (218)-745-8886 or contact Trey at treyeverettcreates@gmail.com or NWArtsCouncil@gmail.com

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NWMAC Traveling Art Exhibit Visits Red Lake Falls to Start

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit, which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. This exhibit includes 14 original pieces of art by regional adult and student artists, chosen from works submitted for our annual juried exhibit. The exhibit is currently at the Red Lake Falls Public Library until June 26. This is the first stop of this exhibit this year. Please stop by to see these works of art. Some of these pieces of art are for sale. 

The 2024-2025 Artists and Artwork: 

Lucille Nelson, Argyle, “Waiting to be Restored” (Acrylic Painting)

Andy Hall, Climax "Rose Leaves” (Photography)

Paulette Christianson, Badger, “Serene” (Pastel Painting)

Dennis Kinkead, Hallock, “Where Are You Guys Going?” (Watercolor Painting) (Merit)

Dennis Lee, Red Lake Falls, “Water Tower” (Acrylic Painting)

Alicia Spilde, Karlstad, “Dreams” (Mixed Media)

Jessica Lundeen, Thief River Falls “Bee’s Marigold” (Acrylic Painting) (3rd Place)

Melody Voeltz, Lancaster, “Field Bunny” (Watercolor Painting) Lancaster School Student 2nd Place

Daniel Jones, Crookston, “Retro Modern” (Ink Print) Crookston School

Josiah Sjothun, Ada, “Chevette” (Sculpture) Ada-Borup-West High School

Alyssa Foster, Thief River Falls, “One Act Matters” (Drawing) TRF School Student 1st Place

Kaytlyn Knutson, Red Lake Falls, “Masquerade” (Acrylic Painting) Red Lake Falls School

Anthony Lucio, Red Lake Falls, “Bridge From My Window” (Mixed Media) Red Lake Falls School

Addison Severts, Grygla, “Serenity” (Sculpture) Grygla School Student 3rd Place

The 2024-2025 Traveling Exhibit Schedule*:

May 8 to June 26 Red Lake Falls Public Library, Red Lake Falls

June 26 to August 5 Thief River Falls Public Library, Thief River Falls

August 5 to September 23 Roseau Public Library, Roseau

September 23 to November 12 Hallock Public Library, Hallock

November 12 to December 18 Ada Public Library, Ada

December 18 to February 3, 2026 Godel Public Library, Warren

February 3, 2026 to Mid-March Annual Exhibit TBD** Sorenson Gallery, Fosston Public Library, Fosston

*The start and end dates at each location are approximate, depending on weather, venue hours and other circumstances that may occur to prohibit travel. For specific library hours, please contact each location before planning your visit, especially if you are planning on bringing a group.

**Tentatively scheduled

For more information about the Traveling Exhibit or our other exhibits call our office at (218)-745-8886 or contact Trey at treyeverettcreates@gmail.com or NWArtsCouncil@gmail.com

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