NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel spoke of the numerous deadlines, exhibits, and other events going on right now.

• Grant deadline for projects (including fairs, festivals, events) is February 28. Apply now!

• The deadline for entering into the Annual NW Art Exhibit is February 28. The exhibit itself will be in Warroad in April. At the end of the exhibit is a reception and awards program on Saturday, April 25.

• Teaching Artist Roster Training. Apply for the 7 session training (2 in person and 5 online). We are accepting applications right now through March 6. This is for artists who would like to offer trainings and be hired for artist residencies. The training will help participants think through all the steps of a residency, create the necessary materials, and get a page on the NWMAC website. Once the artist is trained they are eligible for funding via Artist Residency grants through the schools. Value is $1,000 and the training is FREE.

• Good Vibrations: All about NW Minnesota Music exhibit at NCTC open into mid-April.

• Stardust & Soul: “it’s in everything” exhibit by Crookston Artist Sarah Pester at the Fournet Building downtown Crookston. She’s also offering yoga classes at the exhibit.

• Traveling Art exhibit is in Fosston at the Sorenson Gallery at the Aurora Center for the Arts. This is the final stop of this exhibit.

• Of the Year Awards. Nominations are in. Arts Advocate of the Year, Artist of the Year, and the NW Star Award will be announced in March and given at the NW Art Exhibit Program in Warroad on Saturday, April 25. Consider nominating deserving artists for next year!

• Arts Advocacy Day will be March 3 in St. Paul. Consider traveling to St. Paul to advocate for the arts. Mara will be there.