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3.26.24 Betsy Saurdiff
Grygla Artist Betsy Saurdiff is receiving the NW Star Award this year. This is a lifetime achievement award. Congrats, Betsy!
She's a retired visual arts (and German) teacher in the Grygla and Goodridge School districts. Betsy taught many art mediums, but preferred pottery.
Betsy is a well-known potter in our region and sells her work out of her studio and at art shows. In 2018 she was the Arts Advocate of the Year.
She's had her own solo show in our gallery and is a regular entrant and award winner in our annual NW Art Exhibit. She's also received grants from the NWMAC for equipment and trainings. Betsy will receive the award on Sunday, April 21 in Lake Bronson. The public is invited to join the celebration.
Listen to hear more, including making pottery, getting grants, and arts council support!
7.18.23 Carol Ihle
Thief River Zehlian’s member Carol Ihle spoke about the upcoming Zehlian's Art & Wine Walk on Thursday, July 27 in Thief River Falls from 4 to 8PM and a mural that the Zehlians have been a part of.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Art and Wine Walk. The cost is $20. Pre-register online at EventBrite. Same day registration and check in will be at the Carnegie Library in Thief River Falls from 4 to 6 pm on the 27th. Artists are located at businesses throughout Thief River Falls. Attendees can view and purchase art and are provided snacks and wine at each business stop. There will be drawings for door prizes afterwards at the Rusty Nail.
Ihle also spoke about a mental health awareness mural that was recently painted on one of the walls of Tonnabell’s building. There is a mural unveiling on Thursday, July 20 downtown Thief River. The NWMAC provided funding for the mural.