Patty Mickelson, music director at Red Lake County Central School System, spoke with Rom about music and a grant they received from the NWMAC for a sound shell for their music.

Sarah Meisinger, owner of En Liten Svensk (Little Swedish) Shoppe in Roseau, spoke with Ron West this week. Sarah’s shop features and sells many works of area artists. They also hold events where artists demonstrate their craft.

Connie Hannesson spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West about receiving a quick turnaround grant for her 1850s costume that she wears when re-enacting Sarah Sibley. Learn more about Sarah Sibley and Connie!

Do you like Minnesota country cooking and murder mysteries? Author Jeanne Cooney was Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West’s guest this week. Jeanne talked about her book series that takes place in northwestern Minnesota. Jeanne also shared information about the writing retreat she attended last summer with financial support of the NWMAC. Jeanne has completed the Teaching Artist Roster Program training offered by the NWMAC and is available to teach school residencies on humor writing.

This week NWMAC Board Member Elwyn Ruud of Karlstad discussed the Artists in Residency opportunities for schools in our area. Elwyn is a regular artist in residency in the Roseau school. She also coordinates residencies for COMPAS. Listen to the podcast to hear all about them.

Roseau County Historical Society Director and Curator Britt Dahl told Ron West about the interesting events they held this past year that were supported with funding by the NWMAC. They also discussed Roseau County history.

Author Jayne Flaagan talked with on Ron West this week about being an author and her books. She has a series of 8 books about her dog Ella. Jayne is the featured author at the Northwest Arts Council Gallery in the Riverwalk Gallery in East Grand Forks. Stop by the gallery to see her books and listen to their discussion!

We had two radio interviews and podcasts this week. First, Ron West spoke with Artist Heather Sabian about her art (made out of goat skin) that is featured in the SKIN exhibit at the Northwest Minnesota Art’s Council Gallery in the Riverwalk Gallery. Listen to their conversation to hear all about it and visit the gallery to see the exhibit.

Our second podcast is with Jane Anderson. Jane fills Ron in about the Thief River Falls Area Theater and their upcoming schedule. She also explains the Radio Reader’s Theater that is being aired on Pioneer 90.1. Listen to learn about what goes into performances on the radio.

NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel and Ron West had a lively discussion about the history and purpose of the NWMAC, the upcoming grant deadline of November 1st and an update on the We Are Water workshops.

Artist and Showcase Specialist Stephanie Olson talked with Ron West about her art, the current exhibits — SKIN and featured author Jayne Flaagan at our NWMAC Gallery, the traveling art exhibit, the We Are Water Workshops and her position at the Arts Council. Listen to learn more!

Artist Trey Everett spoke with Ron West this week about the We Are Water Workshops that he is leading throughout the region. Listen to learn more and RSVP for a workshop.

Sculptor and Warren Art Teacher Chris Kirchner talked with Ron West this week. He was a teacher recently at Art Camp in Warren. He talked about art, art camp, receiving a Quick Turn Around Grant for his art and a grant for Arts Equipment in the Schools.

Photographer Bert Foster and Ron West talked about the NW Art Exhibit (Bert won 3rd place), his photography, and receiving a Quick Turn-Around grant from the NWMAC. Listen below to their conversation!