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Walk through the exhibit virtually by watching the video above. According to NWMAC Showcase Specialist Trey Everett, “This gallery was a lot of fun to put together. The artists in our Artists of Northwest Minnesota booklet are pretty savvy and wanting to show their work so they went out of their way to get their artwork to the gallery. The wide variety of work in the gallery includes what we often don't have a chance to showcase, like giclee prints, CDs, books, greeting cards, and other items you would find in museum gift shops. In addition, we have our stellar original art that is profound and inviting. I think our region will love this show." | |
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Artists of Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit
NCTC in Thief River Falls
October 7 - December 1
We are pleased to announce our latest exhibit – Artists of Northwest Minnesota at our gallery at Northland Community and Technical College, 1101 Highway 1 East in Thief River Falls. This exhibit will run from October 7 through Wednesday, December 1. There are approximately 95 pieces of artwork in this exhibit, many of which are for sale, including metal art, photography, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting, pen and ink, mixed media, pottery, glass work, stone, poetry, children's books, fiction and nonfiction, greeting cards, music, and mosaics created by regional artists.
Artists featured in the exhibit include Rock Bakken of Hallock, Debbie Aune of Gatzke, Peggie Sue Branden of Lake Bronson, Paulette Christianson of Badger, Alex Conwell of Red Lake Falls, Jeanne Cooney of Hallock, Kristin Eggerling of Hallock, Trey Everett of Crookston, Christine Foster of Thief River Falls, Andy Hall of Crookston, Mara Hanel of Warren, Kim Hruba of Warroad, Dale Jacobson of Alvarado, Therese Jacobson of Alvarado, Janet Johnson of Roseau, Dennis Kinkead of Hallock, Jolene Juhl of Greenbush, Cindy Kolling of Gully, Elizabeth Rockstad of Hendrum, Janice McAlpine of Thief River Falls, Gail Ose of Thief River Falls, Jodi Peterson of Ada and Moorhead, Alicia Spilde of Karlstad, Megan Sugden of Hallock, and Betsy Saurdiff of Goodridge.
For hours and to learn more please visit our website here.
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Call for Student Digital Art
Theme of Celebrations
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The NWMAC will be creating a student art exhibit at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls in
January and February 2022.
The medium is Digital Art and the theme is Celebrations.
Submission Deadline is Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The pandemic has shown us the importance of celebrating special occasions with family and friends. We may see more value in observing rites of passage such as births, birthday parties, weddings, and even funerals.
This digital art exhibit (in conjunction with regional potter Betsy Saurdiff) celebrates the idea that we can once again get together and celebrate!
Student digital art will be around the theme of celebrations, gatherings, and rituals. All work will be original digital artwork that will be submitted to fit an 8.5 x 11 frame. Frames will be provided.
Digital Submissions: submit to [email protected]
Physical Submissions: Mail to Trey Everett, 414 Houston Avenue, Crookston MN 56716. Submissions do not need to be framed but need to be 8.5 x 11 inches or smaller.
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Our newest booklet Artists of Northwest Minnesota is hot off the presses! You can find a free print edition at your local library, from featured artists, or in other public spaces throughout our region. This is the 5th edition of this publication. The directory lists fine craft and visual artists, photographers, writers, and performing artists who answered our call for entries, as well as arts organizations. It's an invaluable resource when you are looking for art and artists in our region. | |
The NWMAC has a new and improved website. Check it out here! Same address, but easier to navigate! | |
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Upcoming Arts Grant Application Deadlines
November 1 Deadline for Arts Grants of up to $10,000.00!
Arts Legacy Grants Up to $10,000
Arts Project Grants Up to $3,000
November 15 Deadline for Individual Artist Grants of $1,500
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is pleased to announce that applications are open for Arts Legacy and Arts Project grants. Arts Legacy grants of up to $10,000 and Arts Project grants of up to $3,000 have a November 1 deadline.
Applications funded by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, through these important grant opportunities include festivals, community theatre projects, folk music entertainment, sponsorship of visual demonstrations, creative writing workshops and many other activities that improve the quality of life of people in our communities.
Grants are awarded to nonprofit arts organizations, communities, schools, and other nonprofit organizations. Applications are being accepted from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties.
The Arts Legacy Grants is a main category for funding artistic activity within the seven-county service region. Funding for the grants comes from the Minnesota State Legislature through the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. These grants are a maximum of $10,000 with a required cash match. To apply, complete the Arts Legacy regular application.
Schools in our seven-county region can apply for an Artist Residency grant of $2,600 plus an additional $400 if the residency needs supplies. This application is streamlined and easy to complete especially if you use an artist from our teaching artist roster online. Our roster is a great resource to view artists available to teach in our area. To apply, complete the Arts Legacy school residency application.
Arts Project Grants are used primarily for small budget arts projects and the sponsorship of performances of touring companies and artists. These grants are a maximum of $3,000 with a required cash match. These grants have substantially less reporting requirements than Legacy grants.
November 1 is also the yearly deadline for our Arts Project grant called Arts Equipment for Schools. This special grant allows schools to purchase artistic equipment for their art room, theater, band room, etc. Equipment that is used solely for the pursuit of arts like a kiln or theater lights, or a band instrument has a better chance of being funded. Grants of up to $3,000 are awarded with a 25% cash match requirement.
The grant application process is conveniently online and NWMAC's Executive Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process of using the grants portal. You can also request a paper application or come, with an appointment, to our office in Warren, MN to fill out the paperwork at our grant writing station. Contact her at 218-745-8886 or [email protected] to learn more.
Individual Artist Grants of $1,500 November 15 deadline
Individual adult artists can apply by November 1 for $1,500. Performing artists, visual artists, media artists, and creative writing artists are all welcome to apply.
You absolutely must reside in our service region -- Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau counties in northwestern Minnesota (for one year prior) and remain living in our region during the entire grant year (2022).
Also available on a first come-first served basis are Quick Turn Around Grants for $500. These grants can be used for artistic training, arts marketing, and equipment purchases related to creating a body of artistic work, as well as recent loss of income from canceled gigs, due to the pandemic. Use the Quick Turn Around application in the Individual Artist grants. Who is eligible? Performing artists, writers, media artists, fine craft artists, and visual artists can apply if they are a permanent resident of our seven-county service area of Northwest Minnesota.
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Traveling Art Exhibit Visits
East Grand Forks
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit, which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. After a break last year due to the pandemic, the exhibit will once again be coming to your area. The exhibit includes 14 original pieces of art by regional adult and student artists, chosen from works submitted for our annual juried exhibit. The exhibit is currently at the Campbell Library until October 14 and will then move to the Ada Public Library. Please stop by to see these works of art. See below for the schedule for the year.
The 2021-2022 Artists and Artwork:
Aubree Bonham, Fertile, “No Evil” (Mixed Media) (student)
Riley Moland, Fertile, “Unique Askew” (Acrylic) (student)
Heidi Danos, Fosston, “Never Apologize” (Mixed Media)
Peggy Branden, Lake Bronson, “Emerging” (Mixed Media)
Glen Heppner, Warroad, “Pelican” (Oil Painting)
Lucille Nelson, Argyle, “Lending a Hand” (Drawing)
Bert Foster, Thief River Falls, “Old Man Resting” (Photograph)
Christine Foster, Thief River Falls, “Bridge to the Past” (Oil Painting)
Brennon Collins, Greenbush, “Lake Lounging” (Print) (student)
Phyllis Kalliokoski, East Grand Forks, “Amalfi Coast” (Watercolor Painting)
Dara Maunu, Warroad, “Whimsical Walks 1” (Acrylic Painting)
Cindy Kolling, Gully, “Snapping Turtle Laying Eggs” (Drawing)
Eskyla Manriquez, Ada, “Air Jordan 1 Chicago Black Toe” (Sculpture) (student)
Trinity Walseth, Goodridge, “Titles of Trinity” (Print) (student)
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2022 McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists
Want to learn more about the 2022 McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists? Join an upcoming info session!
Learn about the application process, review what it takes to apply, get your questions answered during the Q&A, and get your application ready for the upcoming November 1, 2021 deadline!
INFO SESSION
Monday, October 25, 6 pm CT • VIRTUAL, on Zoom
RSVP here: https://textilecentermn-org.zoom.us/.../tZUvfuqoqT4sG9Eyb...
Find information about the fellowship & the application online here: https://textilecentermn.org/2022mcknight
Funding for this program is provided by the McKnight Foundation. The Textile Center is honored to be a McKnight Artist Fellowships program partner.
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Tending the Creative Soul is back! Join other creatives in our region for a friendly informal gathering. Watch our website for more information. The next gathering will be November 10. Questions? Email Trey at [email protected]. | The current exhibit in the Sorenson Gallery features the art Heidi Danos through November 17. Stop in during public library hours to view Heidi's art. | |
Thief River Falls Area Community Theater (TRFACT) presents
Neil Simon's Plaza Suite
Eagles Club - 305 Red Lake Blvd, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
is on the Radio!
Tune in on Tuesdays
at 3:05pm to
Pioneer 90.1FM
as Ron West talks Art
with our latest guest!
Would you like to be featured on our radio program?
Email Kristin Eggerling
The podcast of the interviews on our website. This is a great way to promote your art! Listen here!
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