Arts News
Arts Action Week 2022 — Please join us!
Participate in Arts Action Week 2022!
In addition to protecting our Legacy Amendment and state grant funds, this year Minnesota Citizens for the Arts is pushing for passage of a bill that would grant $100 million to arts and cultural groups that were hurt by the pandemic. Mark your calendar for March 14-18, 2022. The kick off rally will be March 14 at 8:30 am online.
With your action—online and as part of Zoom calls with legislators—we can help legislators understand the importance of the arts who have been hit disproportionately hard by COVID-19.
To attend any of the meetings you will need to sign-up in advance so that we can email you the zoom information. To register, visit this page on their website.
MCA is a recognized national leader in arts advocacy. Arts Action Week helps us show that people across the state want to see funding for the arts.
Kolling Cards Free Online Coloring Event — Digging It (Paleontology)
Kolling Cards and Things Made Here! is holding a free online adventure into the amazing world of coloring art and celebration of a featured Minne-Mural™subject in Nature, History, Heritage, Art, or Science.
Join via Zoom Minne-Mural™ Coloring Art Free Online Adventure! Friday, February 11, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. “Digging It” (paleontology)
Sponsored by Campbell Library in East Grand Forks
Pick up your free “Digging it” Minne-Mural™ at the library while they last. Don’t dawdle… the library has a limited qty of “Digging It!” Minne-Murals™ to hand out at no charge. First come First served! All Ages!
Questions? Call the Library (218) 773-9121
NWMAC Exhibit Celebrations: The Ceramic Art of Betsy Saurdiff
Celebrations: The Ceramic Art of Betsy Saurdiff
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Gallery
NCTC in Thief River Falls through February 28
Artist Reception Saturday, February 12 from 3 to 5 pm
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is pleased to announce Celebrations: The Ceramic Art of Betsy Saurdiff. The exhibit is open through February 28, 2021 at the NWMAC Gallery at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls.
People love to celebrate special occasions. This new collection of pottery will make these celebrations even more special. We serve birthday cakes on pedestal stands to elevate the celebration both literally and figuratively. We can use “potluck pots” at picnics and reunions to keep our salads safe and cool because of the lower ice compartment. Graduates appreciate mugs with the two-word inspirational sayings. Little covered jars hold special treasures for any occasion. Decanters with matching cups also make drinking juice, liquor or wine more special. Punch bowls bring back memories of celebrations like baptisms, confirmations and birthdays. Somehow the punch seems to taste better out of a punchbowl.
The ultimate celebration is the celebration of life. Saurdiff explained, “I explored the classic urn form, which I threw in one piece on the potter’s wheel. I was motivated to create urns when I went to the funeral of my high school art teacher, who introduced me to clay. He had made his own funerary urn in a style I recognized right away as being his own. Some art is put on the shelf or on the wall without interaction, a passive statement by the artist to be interpreted by the viewer. Functional pottery crosses this divide because it is meant to be touched and used, a conversation between the pottery and the user. This is why I make functional pottery. I hope you enjoy the exhibit.”
Betsy Saurdiff lives in Grygla and studied Art and German at Bemidji State University and the University of Minnesota. Highlights of her career include two McKnight Fellowship Awards, two Merit Awards at the NW MN Arts Council exhibit and Art Advocate of the Year. She has sold her functional pottery at local businesses and art fairs. She recently retired from teaching and began selling her pottery online. You can find her at https://bettspottery.com/.
You won’t want to miss this pottery exhibit! Please join us for an Artist Reception with Betsy on Saturday, February 12 from 3 to 5 pm at the gallery.
Traveling Art Exhibit Visits Fosston
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit, which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. The exhibit includes 15 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 Fosston Public Library in Fosston until February 16. Please stop by to see these works of art. See below for the schedule for the year.
The 2021-2022 Artists and Artwork:
Aubree Bonham, Fertile, “No Evil” (Mixed Media) (student)
Riley Moland, Fertile, “Unique Askew” (Acrylic) (student)
Heidi Danos, Fosston, “Never Apologize” (Mixed Media)
Peggy Branden, Lake Bronson, “Emerging” (Mixed Media)
Glen Heppner, Warroad, “Pelican” (Oil Painting)
Lucille Nelson, Argyle, “Lending a Hand” (Drawing)
Bert Foster, Thief River Falls, “Old Man Resting” (Photograph)
Christine Foster, Thief River Falls, “Bridge to the Past” (Oil Painting)
Brennon Collins, Greenbush, “Lake Lounging” (Print) (student)
Phyllis Kalliokoski, East Grand Forks, “Amalfi Coast” (Watercolor Painting)
Dara Maunu, Warroad, “Whimsical Walks 1” (Acrylic Painting)
Cindy Kolling, Gully, “Snapping Turtle Laying Eggs” (Drawing)
James Johanneck, Red Lake Falls, “Buckthorn Root Ball Vase” (Wood Sculpture)
Eskyla Manriquez, Ada, “Air Jordan 1 Chicago Black Toe” (Sculpture) (student)
Trinity Walseth, Goodridge, “Titles of Trinity” (Print) (student)
The 2021-2022 Traveling Exhibit Schedule*:
August 27– September 22, 2021 Hallock Public Library, Hallock
September 22–October 14, 2021 East Grand Forks Campbell Library
October 15–Nov 17, 2021 Ada Public Library
Nov 17–Dec 16, 2021 Fertile Public Library
Dec 16, 2021– January 12, 2022 Thief River Falls Public Library
January 12 – February 16, 2022 Fosston Public Library
February 16 -- March 16, 2022 Crookston Public Library
March 16 -- April TBD** Red Lake Falls Public Library
*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
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. The exhibit includes 15 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 in Thief River Falls until January 12. Please stop by to see these works of art.
Traveling Art Exhibit Visits Fertile Public Library
Traveling Art Exhibit Visits Fertile Public Library
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit, which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. After a break last year due to the pandemic, the exhibit will once again be coming to your area. The exhibit includes 15 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 Fertile Public Library in Fertile until December 16.
Give to the Max Day is November 18! Early Giving begins November1!
It’s Give to the Max Day on November 18 this year. Early giving starts November 1. Let’s support the arts.
Thief River Falls Area Community Theater Presents Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite
Thief River Falls Community Theater (TRAFACT) presents Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite. The show will be November 4, 5, 6 at 7pm at the Eagles Club in TRF.
Betts Pottery Studio Sale
Betts Pottery is having a November Studio Sale
Want to get a jump start on your holiday shopping with no supply chain worries? Stop by her studio for some one of a kind hand made gift items, with refreshments to enjoy while you shop! She will be throwing pottery as well, so you can also see how she works.
Open:
Thursday November 11th 4-7pm
Friday November 12th 9am-Noon
Her studio is at her house, address below:
29813 390th Ave NE
Grygla, MN 56727
If you have any questions feel free to message her on Facebook.
Traveling Art Exhibit Visits Ada Public Library
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit, which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. After a break last year due to the pandemic, the exhibit will once again be coming to your area. The exhibit includes 15 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 Ada Public Library in Ada until November 17. The Ada Library is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8 pm and on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 6 pm. Please stop by to see these works of art.
Artists of Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit Open at NCTC from October 7 to December 1
Artists of Northwest Minnesota Exhibit is open at the NWMAC Gallery at NCTC in Thief River Falls from October 7 to December 1.
A Red Shoes Writing Retreat in Warroad — Sign Up Today — There’s still time!
Last call to sign up for the Red Shoes Writing Retreat on beautiful Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota. This weeklong, premium writing retreat includes 10 craft sessions, one-on-one consultations with a literary agent and a writing coach, an open mic night, area excursions, lodging, and meals. Restore, relax, and write on beautiful Lake of the Woods! Only two spots left. If interested, call Kim Hruba right away at (218) 469-0204 for more information, or register at www.redshoeswriting.com. Commuter rates are available!