June 10 Artists’ Reception and Talk at Blank Canvas Gallery in Park Rapids, MN
Visual Artist Alice Blessing will give an artist talk at 2:45 pm about her children’s book illustrations and paintings. This Meet the Artist talk is the capstone event of Blessing’s 2011 R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellowship. Blessing was one of two Region 2 Artists to receive a $6000 Career Development Fell0wship in 2011.
Also at Blank Canvas: Don’t miss Park Rapids area artist Bickey Bender as Featured artist this month, as well as enjoy the work of Alice Blessing other guest artists for the month of June.
Time: Reception 1-3 p.m. Talk: 2:45 p.m.
Location: Blank Canvas Galley, 311 Main Ave. South, Park Rapids
June 10, 12-14 Gayle Highberg Exhibit
Visual Artist Gayle Highberg will exhibit her acrylic, watercolor and mixed media work at The Fireside in Bagley, MN. Highberg was a 2011 recipient of a McKnight Funded R2AC Individual Artist Grant giving her the opportunity to mentor with local artist Terry Honstead.
Time and Date: Opening reception June 10 from 3-6 p.m. Show continues June 12-14 from 12 noon – closing.
Location: The Fireside Restaurant is located 1 mi. west of Bagley on Highway 2.
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