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10.29.2019 Kelsey Brateng and Mary Sieckert
Elevate Art Director Kelsey Brateng and Executive Director Mary Sieckert were Ron West’s guests this week. They talked about how the Elevate Youth Center came to be and what it is. They received a grant for the Access to the Arts for Youth Program from the NWMAC. Elevate is hosting a teen gallery art show on November 15 that they are accepting entries for. Listen to learn more!
10.22.2019 Mara Hanel
NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel spoke with Ron West this week about upcoming grant deadlines on November 1, our current exhibit at our gallery at NCTC in Thief River Falls honoring Domestic Violence month, and the traveling art exhibit currently in Ada. Listen to the podcast to learn more!
10.15.2019 Christine Foster
Artist Christine Foster was Ron West’s guest this week. Christine has an exhibit in the new Northwest Minnesota Art’s Council Gallery at NCTC in Thief River Falls. Listen to the conversation and stop by the gallery to see Hope & Freedom: Mending the Soul, open through November 30.
10.1.2019 Cathy Erickson
Middle River Musician Cathy Erickson spoke with Ron West this week. Cathy received a grant from the NWMAC for music therapy for the elderly. She’s been visiting nursing homes with her accordion and even performs songs to individual rooms upon request. Listen to the podcast to learn more!
9.24.19 Tyler Campbell
Tyler Campbell, the director of this year’s Goosefest play Funny Money, was Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West guest this week. Tyler filled Rom in about this fast-paced and hilarious play, which runs September 24-29. Listen to learn more and make the trip to Middle River to see this show!
9.17.19 Mara Hanel
NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West this week about upcoming grant deadlines, a grant writing workshop on Oct 1, the upcoming Rural Arts Summit in Grand Rapids Oct 3-5 and a stipend the NWMAC provides, as well as other happenings. Listen to learn more!
9.10.19 Jamie Bakken
Director of the Peder Englestad Pioneer Village and local teacher Jamie Bakken is featured on this week’s podcast with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West. Jamie told Ron all about the Village Art Festival in Thief River Falls taking place this Saturday September 14. The day will be full of arts activities, including music, visual artists, and arts classes. Listen to the podcast to learn more!
9.3.19 Jerry Amiot
Jerry Amiot of the Polk County Historical Society spoke about Pioneer Day, which takes place in Crookston on September 8. The O’Neil Family, the Woodpicks and Double the Trouble will perform. Demonstrations include a spinning wheel and blacksmithing. Listen below to learn more!
8.27.19 Karie Kirshbaum
Gary, MN Mayor Karie Kirschbaum was this week’s guest with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West to talk about the Gary Pines. The NWMAC funded some of the wooden animal carvings in the Pines. Listen to their conversation to learn more! And, make a trip to Gary to see the Gary Pines.
8.20.2019 John Hess
John Hess spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West this week about Grinding Day, which takes place on August 25 at Old Mill State Park. Listen to learn all about it!
8.6.19 Cheryl Peters
Viking resident Cheryl Peters spoke with Ron West this week about Viking Good Old Days, which starts on August 16. The Woodpicks will be playing at the event on August 17.
8.13.19 Michelle Roise
Michelle Roise was Ron West’s guest this week. Michelle has organized a nature journaling presentation and workshops with Sandra Muzzy at the Oxbow on August 22 and 23. This is a pre-Chautauqua event in Huot at the Old Crossing Treaty Park. There are workshops for children and for adults. There is still space in the workshops so consider signing up!
7.30.19 Annie Fitzgerald
Crookston Singer Songwriter Annie Fitzgerald was Ron West’s guest this week. They spoke about her career, music and the grants she received from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council. Listen to their conversation and some of her music.
7.23.19 Eric Mickelson
Eric Mickelson talked with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West about the 3rd Annual Freedom Festival taking place in Goodridge on Saturday, July 27. The NWMAC provided funding for some of the entertainment. Listen to their chat below and attend the event!
7.16.2019 Morgan Anderson Marshall County Fair
Marshall County Fair Social Media Director and Photographer Morgan Anderson was Ron West’s guest this week. She filled Ron in on the highlights of the fair which takes place July 24-28. The NWMAC sponsored some of the events on the free stage. Listen to the conversation and plan to attend the Marshall County Fair.
7.9.2019 Bonnie Nordvall
Warroad Summer Theatre Artist Director Bonnie Nordvall spoke with Ron West this week about their show Tarzan the Stage Musical, which opens on July 10. She also filled Ron in about the theater.
6.25.2019 Pam Hetteen
Pam Hetteen of Roseau was this week’s interview and podcast. Pam talked about the concert series in Roseau and all the scheduled performers. Listen to their discussion and plan to attend one of the concerts!
6.18.19 Don Merkens of Norman County Fair
Don Merkens of the Norman County Fair spoke with Ron West this week about the fair, its schedule and the activities sponsored by the NWMAC. Listen to hear more!
6.11.19 Shannon Christenson
Kittson Central Kindergarten teacher Shannon Christenson was Ron West’s guest this week. She filled him in about Camp Art that will be held in Hallock June 24-27. Students K-8th can still sign up for Camp Art (call 612-210-1159). The theme this year is “Moving with Art” and features break dance, theater, and drumming. Listen to the conversation to learn more!
6.4.19 Alicia Spilde
Mixed Media Artist and Illustrator Alicia Spilde of Karlstad is featured in this week’s podcast. She talked with Ron West about her art, her piece that is in the Parenthood Exhibit at our gallery in East Grand Forks, and her We Are Water artwork at the Minnesota State Arts Board’s Exhibition A Creative Investment, Celebrating 10 Years of Legacy Art and Impact. Listen to their chat below!