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9.27.22 Mara Hanel
NWMAC Director Mara Hanel talked with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West about many things, including upcoming grant deadlines and a change in our grant system, as well as new videos on our website to walk applicants through the grant writing process. She spoke about new opportunities at our office in Warren (space to write grants, a place to record, headshots and photographing artwork). There’s an artist reception on Wednesday, September 28 with the Dynamic Voices artists at our NWMAC Gallery at NCTC as a part of an open house at Northland. Once the Dynamic Voices exhibit closes, there will be a theater exhibit followed by one featuring work by Bert and Christine Foster. Mara and Rom also spoke about the long term relationship she's had with Minnesota's Historic Northwest — she was there at the start 25 years ago. Listen to learn!
9.20.22 Kay Dell Super
Middle River’s Kay Dell Super spoke about the Goosefest Production “Audiences,” which will be on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 at the Ye Olde Depot Theatre. She also spoke about the NWMAC and the assistance they’ve received to improve their theater and make it more accessible. Listen to the podcast to hear about the Middle River Community Theatre!
9.13.22 Jeanne O’Neil
East Grand Forks Musician Jeanne O'Neil of the O’Neil Family Band and North Country Fiddle & Dance is featured on this week’s podcast. North Country Fiddle & Dance has received grants from the NWMAC for dance/live music events. They host dances with live music throughout the year. North Country Fiddle and Dance is involved in a performance by lynx lynx on Wednesday, September 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the East Grand Forks Campbell Library, 422 4th Street N.W. (Admission is a freewill donation at the door). Listen to the podcast to learn more (and even hear some music by lynx lynx).
Info about lynx lynx:
Vidar Skrede and Patrik Ahlberg join their Scandinavian fiddle forces together in this Norwegian-Swedish folk music duo – lynx lynx. The variety of strings includes fiddles, Hardanger fiddles, guitars, and even a mandolin. The mix of tunes is put together by both their original and traditional Nordic fiddle tunes. This is what music sounds like between two Scandinavian transplants in the Midwest coming together to share their fiddle tunes. www.lynxlynxmusic.com
9.6.22 Gerald Amiot
Polk County Historical Society Board Member Jerry Amiot spoke about Pioneer Day in Crookston at the Polk County Historical Museum on Sunday, September 11 (11 am to 5 pm). The NWMAC provided funding for music (including vocal, fiddle, and accordion) at the event — Double the Trouble, Alex Conwell, and the Ross Sutter Musicians. There is also a blacksmithing demonstration featuring Randy Oberg. Listen to hear the details and attend the event this Sunday!
8.30.22 Lee Ann Hall
Lee Ann Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West. The Chamber of Commerce received a grant from the NWMAC for arts and entertainment during Fun in the Flatlands taking place September 9, 10, and 11. Events include George's Concertina Band, blacksmithing from Raven Works Forge from Roseau, and basket weaving with Buffy Rockstad. Listen to the podcast to hear all the details.
8.23.22 Virgil Benoit
Virgil Benoit spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West about AFRAN’s Chautauqua and French Canadian/Metis Festival and the many arts activities (including storytelling, dance, and music) that will be happening on August 26-28 at the Old Crossing and Treaty Park near Huot. They received a grant from the NWMAC for the festival. Listen to learn the details!
8.16.22 Heidi Danos
Fosston Artist Heidi Danos is featured on this week’s podcast. A number of pieces of her art are included in NWMAC’s Dynamic Voices exhibit at NCTC. These artworks depict the female figure and were created with watercolor, acrylic, oil, and other mediums. The exhibit is open until September 28. In addition, Heidi has a piece of art in the Traveling Art Exhibit. Finally, Heidi is also organizing an art sale, featuring numerous artists, on behalf of the Arts & Culture Commission in Fosston for September 9 (2-5:30 pm) -10th (9am-3pm). Heritage Days and Forged in Fosston will also be happening. Stop by the Dynamic Voices Exhibit and visit Fosston on September 9 and 10! Listen for details!
8.2.22 Carol Ihle
Carol Ihle of Thief River Falls filled Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West in about the Zehlian's Art and Wine Walk in TRF. The 5th Annual Art and Wine Walk is Thursday, August 4 from 4 - 8 pm and includes 28 businesses with at least as many artists. The Zehlians is part of the national organization GFWC and they raise funds for projects in the community. Register early at Eventbrite.com at a reduced cost — here’s the link or same day registration is at the Carnegie Library. Listen to hear about the event!
7.19.22 Paige Shannon
This week’s podcast featured Singer-Songwriter Paige Shannon. Shannon performed downtown Hallock on Friday, July 22 as part of a summer music series. Hallock received a grant from the NWMAC for this series that includes the Wood Picks (they performed in June) and the Downtown Horns (they'll be performing August 26). Earlier this spring Shannon filmed a music video for one of her singles in Hallock and a number of residents participated. Listen to the interview to learn more and to hear some of the music.
7.12.22 Jason Rominski
Jason Rominiski, a Director at the Marshall County Fair, talked about the fair and the arts events at the free stage. The fair will be July 20-24. There will be lots of live music from locals including the Jensen Sisters, Cathy Erickson and her daughter Mary Jo, 4 Wheel Drive Band, the 60s Chicks, and Erik Finney and the Pickers. The NWMAC has provided grant funding for some of these events. Listen to hear about the fair in Warren!
7.5.22 Rena Bouchard
Rena Bouchard is this week’s featured podcast guest. Rena spoke with Host Ron West about InProgress and their Fresh Voice's Digital Storytelling Project, which they received a grant for from the NWMAC. Rena also recently joined our board.
In Progress’s purpose is to diversify cultural dialogue and pave the way for new voices in the field of digital art making. In Progress provides opportunities for artists of all ages to develop their skills as digital storytellers and leaders through the use of photography, video, and music. This small non-profit has been promoting the voices of new and emerging artists since its inception in 1996, breaking down barriers of geography, class, education, and culture in the process. They use digital art making as a tool for public discourse, while building the skills of new and developing makers so they may create, teach and lead.
One aspect of the Digital Storytelling Project is Digital Kids, an introductory workshop to the art of digital storytelling dedicated to children age 12 and under and supporting family members. Participants work in family units to write a story that they then illustrate using cameras, audio equipment and iMovie editing software. This is an introductory level workshop designed to introduce basic storytelling concepts that is centered within the values of the families participating. Listen to learn more!
12.7.21 Jim Johanneck
This week’s featured podcast guest is Wood Artist Jim Johanneck of Red Lake Falls. He's selling his creations — bowls, jewelry boxes, cutting boards, tables, charcuterie boards, and vases via Jim Johanneck Wood Artistry at the Columbia Mall until December 31 Mondays through Saturdays from 11 am to 7 pm and on Sundays from 1 to 6pm. Jim entered 2 root ball vases in the NW Art Exhibit in Warroad in August and he's got a vase in the Traveling Art Exhibit. Listen to hear more and stop by the mall to see his art!
11.30.21 Gail Ose
Artist Gail Ose of Thief River Falls is featured on this week’s podcast. She has had art in a number of our exhibits (Black Lives Matter, Tiny Art, NW Annual Art Exhibit, Artists of NW Exhibit) and she's in our Artists of NW Minnesota booklet. Gail owns the 509 Gallery and is creating the Serendipity Art Hub in Thief River. Gail is a visual artist, potter and more! She and Ron West speak about her creative process and artistic ventures. She’s also organizing an artist retreat in Ely next summer. Find out more on her website: https://www.serendipityarthub.com/ and listen to the podcast!
11.23.21 Nancy Vraa
Nancy Vraa spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West about her fiber art. Nancy won a merit award in the NW Art Exhibit this year. She knits and spins, felts and dyes natural fiber. Nancy has received grants for a spinning wheel and a knitting machine from the NWMAC. Listen to learn more!
11.16.21 Michael McColl
Fosston Artist Michael McColl spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West for this week’s podcast. He’s an art teacher in Fosston, and he draws, paints, and sculpts and used to build cabinets. Mike is on the board of the Fosston Community Library and Arts Association. They applied for and received a grant from the NWMAC for a public sculpture called “Flight of the Deco” that Mike created. Listen to hear more and visit Fosston to see the sculpture.
11.9.21 Andy Hall
Photographer Andy Hall was this week’s featured podcast. Andy owns Sweetlight Photography in Crookston. Andy has photography on display in our current exhibit at NCTC — Artists of NW Minnesota. He’s also on our Enhanced Artist Listing. Andy will be at the Artist Reception on Friday, November 19 in Thief River Falls. Listen to the conversation to learn more!
11.2.21 Wade Benson
Wade Benson, Director of TRFACT’s performance of Plaza Suite, spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West. They talked about theater, this show, directing, and more. Listen to the conversation!
10.26.21 Ann Novacek
Greenbush Artist Ann Novacek spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West this week. Ann received the Artist Advocate of the Year Award this year. They spoke about her art and her involvement in the arts. Listen to learn more about Ann!
10.19.21 Mara Hanel
NWMAC Director Mara Hanel spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West this week. They talked about Mara’s own artwork (photography, mosaics) that is on display in our current exhibit at NCTC in Thief River Falls. The exhibit features artists who have a listing in our Artists of NW Minnesota Booklet. They also spoke about upcoming grant deadlines, the traveling art exhibit (currently in Ada), our new website, and our search for some new board members in all of our counties, but especially Kittson, Roseau, Pennington, Norman, and Red Lake. Listen to the podcast to hear all the details!
10.12.21 Kansas Jensen
Student Artist Kansas Jensen of Goodridge spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West this week about her artistic process and inspiration. Kansas won first prize in the student category in the annual NW Art Exhibit that took place in Warroad in August.