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8.31.21 Dale Jacobson
Poet and published author Dale Jacobson spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West this week. Dale recently led some online writing sessions for the NWMAC via StreamYard to help people write for our current exhibit at NCTC — elemental: earth, air, fire, water, space. Dale also wrote a piece for the exhibit. Listen to their interesting discussion.
8.24.21 Mara Hanel
This week’s podcast features NWMAC Director Mara Hanel. Mara spoke about the annual NW Art Exhibit in Warroad, Of the Year Awards (Artist of the Year Connie Nelson, Artist Advocate Ann Novacek, and NW Star Award Donald Kakaygeesick), and openings for the NWMAC board (apply today!). Listen to learn more and visit the exhibit while you can!
8.17.21 Charles Eickhof Loon!
Charles Eickhof of Crookston spoke about the feature length film Loon! that he and his cousin Kale Eickhof wrote, directed, acted in and produced. There’s a red carpet event in Crookston at the Grand Theater on Friday August 20 during Ox Cart Days. The NWMAC provided grant funding. Listen to the discussion and attend the premier!
8.10.2021 Sarah Homme
Sarah Homme of Warroad spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West about the Allison Park Summer Series and the Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit (opening later this week in Warroad).
8.3.21 Carol Ihle Art & Wine Walk
Carol Ihle of the Zehlians spoke with Ron West about the upcoming Art & Wine Walk in Thief River. It takes place on August 12. Listen to hear all about it!
7.20.21 Kim Hruba
Writer Kim Hruba of Warroad spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West. Kim started Lake of the Woods Artist Retreat. This year she is hosting a weeklong writing retreat in Warroad at the newly opened Hampton Inn in September. This is funded in part by a grant from the NWMAC. Listen to learn more about it and consider signing up!
7.6.21 Mike Moore
Polk County Fair Secretary/Manager Mike Moore of Fertile spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West this week about the Polk County Fair (taking place this week). They discussed the entertainment that is funded by the NWMAC. Listen to hear all about the events at the fair!
6.29.21 Shannon Mortenson
This week’s podcast features Warren City Administrator Shannon Mortenson. Shannon spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Mark Johnson about Warren’s concert series funded by the NWMAC. Listen to hear all about it!
6.22.21 Don Merkens. Norman County Fair
Don Merkens spoke to Pioneer 90.1 Mark Johnson this week about the Norman County Fair in Ada. Don shared an update about the fair entertainment, like a puppet show on Youth Day and musical acts including bluegrass and polka that are funded by the NWMAC. Listen to hear all about it! And, head over to Ada this week for the fair.
6.15.21 Jason Steinbrenner
Fosston Artist Jason Steinbrenner spoke with Pioneer 90.1 Mark Johnson this week. Mark was filling in for Ron West. Jason has 4 pieces of art in our Tiny Art exhibit. Jason talked about his artistic process and the exhibit. Listen to learn more!
6.8.21 Jane Anderson
Thief River Falls Area Community Theater Director Jane Anderson is this week’s featured podcast. Jane spoke TRFACT activities this past year during COVID and what’s coming up with TRFACT performances. Listen to hear all about it!
6.1.21 Cheri Reese. Hallock Musical Chimes
Cheri Reese spoke with Ron West this week about the outdoor musical chimes in Centennial Park downtown Hallock. Listen to learn all about them and Hallock, as well!
5.18.21 Emily Finney
Halstad Resident Emily Finney was featured on this week’s podcast. Emily and Ron West talked how the the world’s largest sugar beet sculpture in Halstad came to be (as Ron referred to as the “big idea for the big beet”), including the idea, the artist, the planning process, and the funding (which included a grant from the NWMAC) . It truly was a community effort. Listen to hear all about it!
5.4.21 Mara Hanel
This week NWMAC Director Mara Hanel and Ron West talk art and arts council news. Listen to hear about upcoming grant deadlines, events, and exhibits!
4.27.21 Zack Rowatt
This week Roseau Artist Zack Rowatt spoke with Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West. Zack has artwork in the current NWMAC Bird Exhibit. He also received a quick turn around grant from NWMAC recently. Listen to learn more!
4.13.21 Chris Wavra
Our featured artist in this week’s podcast was Chris Wavra. Chris is a potter. She received a grant from the NWMAC for a pottery wheel. Listen to hear all about it!
4.6.21 Ross Hier
This week Wildlife Biologist and Artist Ross Hier was the guest on the podcast. Ross has a large body of artwork in our current exhibit Birds: An Exhibit of Work by Ross Hier and Other Regional Artists. Ross has had his work in a number of our exhibits. Listen to learn more and visit the exhibit! You won’t regret it.
3.30.21 Ivy Bailie
Fosston Artist Ivy Bailie was featured in this week’s podcast. Ivy has a piece of art in our current exhibit — Birds: An Exhibit of Work by Ross Hier and Other Regional Artists. She has exhibited in a number of our past exhibits as well. Listen to here about her painting workshops and more!
3.23.21 Sherri Kruger, Badger Mosaic Artist
Badger Math Teacher and Mosaic Artist Sherri Kruger spoke to Pioneer 90.1’s Ron West this week. Sherri talked about her piece of art in the Bird Exhibit. She also filled Ron in about her motivation and training in art and the mosaic wall in Badger, as well as the impact of the NWMAC. Listen to learn more!