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NW Art Exhibit is April 7-27 in Crookston
NW Art Exhibit is April 7-27 in Crookston
Make plans to see our annual NW Art Exhibit. This year the exhibit will be in Crookston at the University of Minnesota Crookston in the International Room in the Sergeant Student Center. The exhibit will open on April 7 and run until April 27. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from noon to 3 PM, and Sunday from 4 to 7 PM.
The exhibit will feature original art by regional adult and high school student artists. They will be competing for $2,300 in cash prizes. Visitors will be able to vote for People’s Choice. Some pieces of art will be for sale.
Parking during the exhibit will be free in Lot A.
On Sunday, April 27 the exhibit will open at noon. There will be a reception with free refreshments at 2 PM. The awards program will start at 3 PM in Bede Ballroom. The public is encouraged to attend this free event.
Please reach out to our office with any questions at director@nwartscouncil.org.
Community Dance Feb 22 from 3 to 5:30PM in East Grand Forks Everyone is welcome
North Country Fiddle and Dance Community Dance
Saturday, February 22, 2025
3:00 to 5:30
Bernie's Restaurant, The Farmhouse Room
121 DeMers Ave. East Grand Forks, MN
Music by Four Mile Portage
Callers: Jeanne O'Neil, Tom Maloney
All ages – singles, couples, families
Traditional American folk dances : Reels, squares, circle mixers and more... all dances are taught, fun, and easy to learn!
Donations at the door
This event sponsored in part by a grant from the Minnesota Northwest Arts Council
Note: This is an after hours event, Bernie's closes at 3:00. If you would like to order from the menu, come early !
Repurpose, Preserve, and Rejuvenate Artist Reception for Sherri Kruger-Kukowski at Warroad RiverPlace January 18
Everyone is welcome to celebrate and experience Warroad RiverPlace’s first-ever solo art exhibit, “Repurpose, Preserve, Rejuvenate,” at a gallery open house and artist reception for northwest Minnesota mosaic creator Sherri Kruger-Kukowski on Saturday, January 18, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.
The public is invited to view the art, meet the artist, and socialize over light refreshments at this free event.
For the past 30 years, Kruger-Kukowski, a retired Badger educator and founder of Winding River Mosaics, has refined the art of multimedia mosaics, creatively incorporating various elements from antlers to snowshoes to rocks, even giving new life to second-hand materials like tables and chairs. Her work and arts advocacy have earned her numerous awards, grants, and media features. (Full biography at: warroadriverplace.org/events)
“Repurpose, Preserve, Rejuvenate” consists of a diverse array of the artist’s collection, featuring pieces that reflect the beauty of nature — like local flora and fauna — and others that express a sense of community and shared identity.
“I hope this exhibit, which blends the old world art of mosaic with my personal twist, will leave you inspired and rejuvenated,” said Kruger-Kukowski.
“Sherri is not only a talented artist, she is also a great ambassador for the arts in northern Minnesota — one who educates and enthusiastically invites all into a shared space for creation and ideation, cultivating creative expression for our local communities. We invite you to explore her exhibit and take the opportunity to visit with her at this event,” said John Davis, executive director of Warroad RiverPlace.
The exhibit is open at the Warroad RiverPlace art gallery from January 10 to March 8, 2025. It is free to visit Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
MACALESTER AFRICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE
The artist reception will be followed by a free concert at 7:00 PM. with the Macalester College African Drum Ensemble, hosted by the Warroad Elementary School Music Department. Learn more at warroadriverplace.org.
For more information about Warroad RiverPlace and upcoming events, visit the new arts, culture, and events center Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM. to 5:00 PM. The art gallery and tours of the space are free and open to the public. Contact the center at arts@warroadriverplace.org or (218) 986-0001. Learn more at warroadriverplace.org.
Live music and Community Dance in East Grand Forks January 25 from 3 to 5:30 PM
North Country Fiddle and Dance Community Dance
Saturday, January 25, 2025
3:00 to 5:30 PM
Bernie's Restaurant, 121 DeMers Ave. East Grand Forks, MN
Music by O'Neil Family Band
Caller: Jeanne O'Neil
All ages – singles, couples, families
Traditional American folk dances : Reels, squares, circle mixers and more... all dances are taught, fun, and easy to learn!
Donations at the door
Note: This is an after hours event. Bernie's closes at 3 PM, so if you would like to eat, come early!