The Northwest Minnesota Annual Art Exhibit
Open April 3 – April 21, 2024 (please note new opening date due to weather)
Kittson County History Museum, Lake Bronson
Reception and Program on April 21 to
Honor Exhibit & Of the Year Award Winners
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is pleased to announce the NW Annual Art Exhibit is at the Kittson County History Museum from April 3 until April 21.
Adult artists from our 7 county- service region (Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Pennington, Roseau, and Red Lake Falls) will enter pieces of art, including photography, sculpture, drawings, and paintings, into this exhibit and will compete for $2,300.00 in cash awards. Attendees at the exhibit can vote for People’s Choice. Exhibit cash award winners will be chosen while the exhibit is on display by a qualified juror. They will be recognized and receive their check at the Artist Reception.
Student art will be included in the exhibit and will also be eligible for cash awards.
The exhibit is at the Kittson County History Museum in Lake Bronson and will be open for the public to view art and vote for People’s Choice
· Wednesday, April 3 Opening day.
The exhibit will be open when the museum is. Monday-Friday 9-5 PM. Stay tuned for additional hours.
· Sunday, April 21. Closing day. The exhibit will open at noon. The reception starts at 2 PM and the the program at 3 PM.
There will be a reception and program on April 21 at the Lake Bronson History Museum. Exhibit will be open for viewing artwork at noon. Reception with light refreshments and music will start at 2:00 PM with the program at 3:00 PM. Of the Year Awards -- the NW Star Award -- Lifetime Achievement, Artist of the Year, and Arts Advocate of the Year will be presented, in addition to exhibit awards. The Exhibit and Reception are open to the public and free to attend. Many pieces of art will be for sale and the public is encouraged to shop. Purchases can be marked as sold and picked up on April 21 after the reception. The reception is a wonderful day of celebrating the arts in our region.
Funding for these awards is provided by the McKnight Foundation and the Minnesota State Legislature.