Craig Dunn, Executive Director of VSA Minnesota, spoke with Ron West this week about VSA Minnesota’s mission to create a community where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in and access the arts. Craig will be at NWMAC’s Arts Expo in Thief River Falls in April.

Sheila Smith, Executive Director of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts and the Chair of Creative Minnesota, filled Ron West in about Arts Advocacy Day, Creative Minnesota and the upcoming Arts Expo that will take place in Thief River Falls.

NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel and Ron West talked about many upcoming events and deadlines, including Of the Year Awards, the River Walk Gallery Exhibit, TARP, NW Minnesota Arts Exhibit, Arts Expo, Grants Deadline, Arts Advocacy Day 2018 and NWMAC Board openings. Listen to the podcast to hear about all the opportunities you could take advantage of!

Matt Kroulik, Stephen-Argyle teacher and wood carver, spoke with Ron West this week about his woodworking. His work is in the current exhibit at the Riverwalk Artist Gallery.

Woodworker Jim Johanneck of Red Lake Falls was Ron West’s guest on Pioneer 90.1 this week. His work is featured in the current exhibit at the River Walk Gallery in East Grand Forks.

Candace Osborn has an appreciation for nature and wildlife that is obvious in her creative and intricate carvings. The Ada resident spoke with Ron West earlier today about her artwork. Listen to their discussion and see her carvings in person at the current Riverwalk Artists Gallery exhibit.

Cliff Nelson of Crookston was Ron West’s guest this week on Pioneer 90.1. He talked about wood turning and his pieces at the current exhibit at the Riverwalk Gallery in East Grand Forks. Listen and stop by the gallery to see Cliff’s work.

Ron West spoke with Betsy Mowry Voss about COMPAS, a non-profit education organization that teaches through art, about their work connecting professional artists with students, teachers, schools, hospitals and more with residencies, workshops, performances, community impact projects/public art. They are currently seeking more artists for their Artist Roster Program.