Region 2 Arts Council

May 2013 Northern Arts News Highlights:

Spring Concerts – Schoolcraft on May 16 @ 6:30 pm and Bemidji Chorale on May 19 @ 7 pm

Mask & Rose production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee May 23-26 and May 30-June 1

Cultural Data Project Training for Arts Organizations is coming to Bemidji May 22 and May 23

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The Region 2 Arts Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. to present and obtain feedback and comments on the 2014-2015 Biennial Plan.

The plan includes the needs assessment process and summary, overview of R2AC goals and objectives and the programs and services.

The hearing will be held at the R2AC office at 426 Bemidji Ave. Please email staff@r2arts.org or call 218-751-5447 or toll free 1-800-275-5447 to tell us that you are coming!

Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC) recently awarded $11,086 through the Individual Artist Grant Program to individual artists in Beltrami, Hubbard and Clearwater Counties. The purpose of this grant is to stimulate new artistic endeavors in the region by providing project assistance to regional artists who are seriously committed to their work and to the advancement of their artistic careers. The Individual Artist Grant Program is supported by a grant from the McKnight Foundation.

Virgene Tyrrell of Bemidji was awarded $1,000 to work with a mentor to broaden her skills as a mosaic artist and to purchase a specialized piece of equipment and art glass supplies.

Alice Blessing of Bemidji was awarded $953 to paint a series of ten Bemidji residents with body modifications to be displayed at Talley Gallery in Spring 2014.

Duane L. Goodwin of Bemidji was awarded $1,000 to purchase a hydraulic lift to facilitate his using larger and heavier rocks for his sculptures.

Erja Wiltse of Bemidji was awarded $536 to attend a one-day prima oil portrait-painting workshop conducted by Suzann Beck. 

Michael Forbes of Bemidji was awarded $604 to purchase a laptop computer, printer, voice recognition software, and other equipment to compile an essay collection for publication.

Wayne Shilson of Park Rapids was awarded $1,000 to paint thirteen different bridges that traverse the river Seine in Paris, France. 

Christina Thorne of Bemidji was awarded $893 to purchase tools and equipment to enhance her jewelry designs and grow as an artist with her home-based business, Bad Cat Creations. 

Cody Bartz of Bemidji was awarded $450 to purchase a camera to document his artwork.  

David R. Towley of Bemidji was awarded $1,000 to purchase a new larger capacity variable speed wood lathe and accessory wood holding scroll chunk. 

Vivienne Morgan of Bemidji was awarded $1,000 to create a new suite of prints using the Van Dyke process. 

Aimee Fredrickson of Bemidji was awarded $615 to create silkscreened original art designs on clothing. 

Celia Littlecreek of Red Lake was awarded $974 to purchase kiln equipment to pursue other avenues of ceramics firing. 

Paula Swenson of Bemidji was awarded $514 to purchase materials allowing her to experiment with painting in the new medium of egg tempera.

Darci Thabes of Bagley was awarded $547 to buy a wet-tile saw to develop her recycled stone artwork in new ways. 

The next Individual Artist Grant deadline is October 3, 2013

Applications are available in the Region 2 Arts Council Office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN  56601, or for download from our website, http://r2arts.org. Please call us at 751-5447 or 1-800-275-5447 for more information.

Saturday April 27,  1-4 p.m.    JumpstART Your Arts Career at Rail River Folk School in Bemidji  High school and college-aged artists of all kinds who are considering a career in the arts are invited Rail River Folk School in Bemidji from 1-4 for a workshop and discussion designed to provide tools to help keep you on your path as an artist. Michele Anderson from Springboard for the Arts in Fergus Falls is coming to facilitate. This event is FREE and refreshments will be provided. Participants must register in advance with Region 2 Arts Council. Call 218 751-5447 or email staff@r2arts.org to save your spot.  Rail River Folk School is located at 303 Railroad Street SW in Bemidji. Please Register by April 23.

May 9, 5-9 p.m.     Clearwater County Community Collaboration for the Arts Workshop  Interested in collaborating for the arts, arts based community development, and creative enterprise in Clearwater County? Mark your calendars and plan to join artists, arts supporters, non-profits and business owners for this workshop bringing arts innovation and collaboration to Clearwater County. Presented by Region 2 Arts Council. Facilitated by Michele Anderson and Jun-li Wang from Springboard for the Arts. This workshop is free and open to the public. 5-9 p.m. Meats, cheeses, veggies and snacks provided, community connections and creative innovation encouraged. Workshop Location: Bagley High School. For more information and pre-registration contact Region 2 Arts Council, 218 751-5447 or staff@r2arts.org. Please Register by May 6th.

May 10, 5-9 p.m.   Mahnomen County Community Collaboration for the Arts Workshop  Are you interested in collaborating for the arts, arts based community development, and creative enterprise in Mahnomen County? Mark your calendars and plan to join artists, arts supporters, non-profits and business owners for this workshop bringing arts innovation and collaboration to Mahnomen County. Presented by Region 2 Arts Council. Facilitated by Michele Anderson and Jun-li Wang from Springboard for the Arts. This workshop is free and open to the public. 5-9 p.m. Meats, cheeses, veggies, and snacks provided, community connections and creative innovation encouraged. Drum Hall on the White Earth Tribal and Community College Campus.  For more information and pre-registration contact Region 2 Arts Council, 218 751-5447 or staff@r2arts.org. Please Register by May 7.