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Calls for artists
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Minnesota Artist Exhibition Program
Deadline: Several, see info to the side
Who?: MAEP
Established in 1975, the MAEP is one of the oldest juried art exhibitions at an American art museum. The program aims to assist emerging to mid-career artists in advancing their practice by producing or completing artwork for exhibition.
The MAEP Open Calls run from the first day of the month to the last Friday at 11:59 PM every February, June, and October. Applicants receive decisions 6 to 8 weeks after the deadline. One application is selected to exhibit within one year; for example, the October 2024 Open Call will be exhibited from November 2025 to February 2026.
October 1--25, 2024
February 1--28, 2025
June 1--27, 2025
October 1--31, 2025
Note that degree-seeking students and Mia's permanent staff are ineligible. More information, including program updates, blank floor plans, and a "tips for applying" brochure, can be found at new.artsmia.org/maep
Housed in the U.S. Bank Gallery at Mia, MAEP exhibitions and programs are free and open to the public. Thomas Putzier's "Grief & Bureaucracy" is on display at Mia until October 27, 2024. Up next is Roshan Ganu’s “रातराणी: Night Blooming Jasmine,” November November 23, 2024 - February 23, 2025.
Questions? Click here to book a 20-minute virtual meeting with the MAEP Coordinator.
Arts of Healing 2
Deadline: October 13th, 2025.
Who?: R2Arts and Sanford Health
R2Arts is collaborating with Sanford Medical of Bemidji to bring a rotating pop-up gallery called The Art of Healing to the community of Bemidji!
This collaboration between Sanford and R2Arts offers a space to display art from around our region to be viewed in a public space and to also expose the works of art to interested buyers.
The Art of Healing will consist of revolving three month long shows, the second showing starts on October 24th, 2025 with a deadline to enter on October 13th, 2025. The revolving exhibits are set to follow the seasons. With the first ‘spring’ focused, this showing is all about fall! Fall motifs and color palettes.
These shows serve not only as revolving galleries but also a space for art to be sold, each artist may choose whether to list their piece(s) for sale and will be contacted directly for the purchase of the work.
Eligibility
Open to all artists, regardless of medium, experience level, or background.
Works must be original and created by the submitting artist.
Collaborative pieces are welcome but must credit all contributing artists.
Works must be presentation ready.
Presentation Requirements
Two-dimensional works must be framed or mounted and ready for hanging.
Small Three-dimensional works can be submitted as is, to be displayed in a locked case.
Labels must be securely attached with the artist's name, title, medium, dimensions, preferred form of contact and price (if applicable.)
Submission Process:
Application Form: Complete the official submission form, providing your name, contact information, and a brief artist statement.
Artwork Details: Include the title, medium, dimensions, price and preferred form of contact (if for sale), and a high-resolution image of each piece. The work must meet presentation requirements including framing or mounting for 2D works, as well as secure labeling.
Sales & Financial Terms: The artist retains full ownership of their work. All sales transactions will be conducted directly between the artist and the buyer. The Organizer will not facilitate payments or collect submission.
Delivery and Pickup: The artist is responsible for delivering and retrieving their artwork at agreed-upon dates. Failure to retrieve artwork upon completion of the exhibition may result in disposal at the discretion of the Organizer.
Promotion and Rights: The artist grants the Organizer permission to use images of their submitted works for promotional purposes. The Organizer will promote the exhibit through social media and press channels.
Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by October 13th, 2025.
Limit: Each artist may submit up to 3 works for consideration.
More Information
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please email ogimaa@r2arts.org.
Deadline: October 13, 2025.
Application can be found on www.r2arts.org/artistopportunities
Please send all submissions to ogimaa@r2arts.org
The Artist acknowledges that the organizer is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged artwork. The Artist participates at their own risk and understands that no insurance coverage is provided. By submitting their work, the Artist agrees to abide by all terms outlined in the Artist Agreement Gallery Application.
More information email: ogimaa@r2arts.org
Are you seeking artists? Would you like a call for artists put out for your event?
Tell us about it! If you are seeking to find artists in our area, please let us know by filling out the form to the right. Please include any information about your call, when is the deadline, what is the call for, who specifically are you seeking, or any additional information you would like staff to know. Please include a link to your website or wherever you would like the submissions to go, thank you!
Queering Indigeneity
Beginning in 2023, the M has been in partnership with Penny Kagigebi (White Earth Ojibwe/direct descendant) to develop "Queering Indigeneity," a multi-year, multi-generational project focusing on 2-Spirit, Native queer, gender expansive vision in great diversity and celebration.
In seeking out and amplifying voices of Indigenous artists and culture bearers, the M, guided by Kagigebi, hopes to influence both the types of artists who are supported, seen, and centered at the museum, and to show both Indigenous and non-Indigenous visitors a more comprehensive, complicated, and true story of Minnesotan art and artists.
"Queering Indigeneity" will open at the M in the Nancy and John Lindahl Gallery on September 18th, 2025 featuring 16 native artists from the Upper Midwest: Sharon Day, Ryan Young, Delia Touché, Awanigiizhik Bruce, Niibawi Ajijaak, Awanaabe Syverson, Zoe Allen, Naawakamigookwe Lera Hephner, Noah Polk, Madeline Treuer, Chewie Mason, Asin-Gwiiwizens, Sav Jonsa, Giiwedin, Nick Metcalf, and Penny Kagigebi.
Refugia: the seasonal Pond Project -
Watermark Art Center welcomes textile artist Kristen Anderson on October 3 with an opening reception for her exhibit "Refugia: the seasonal Pond Project" from 5 to 7pm. Anderson will give a brief artist presentation at 5:30. The exhibit will be on display through January 30, 2026.
Just as pockets of rich memory may emerge amid a human mind in cognitive decline, remnants of ecosystem diversity that retain resilience amid changing conditions are referred to as ecological "refugia". Anderson uses tapestries, poems and vignettes to illustrate this comparison.
For Anderson, creating the Refugia series was about finding a path forward to cope with difficult and emerging circumstances, both personally and environmentally. It is about learning to relate as a caregiver to both a special ecosystem and to a changing person. Like a mind that is experiencing the roadblocks of disease, the seasonal ponds are at great risk due to weakened wetland laws, development, and a changing climate.
There is no cost to attend this event. Watermark is accessible and there is no fee to view exhibits or to visit the retail gallery during regular hours: Monday – Saturday from 10am to 5pm. 505 Bemidji Avenue N. in Bemidji, MN. 218-444-7570.
Mikwendamowinan – I See Epiphanies Eliza Klarer – Multi-media & Woodland Pottery
EXHIBIT: October 24 – January 3, 2026
RECEPTION: Nov 1, 2025 from 2 – 4pm
Brief artist presentation at 2:30
Eliza Klarer became an artist at avery young age. She was raised on the White Earth Reservation where the intricacies of the wilderness inspire her detailed artwork. Her foundations are in woodland pottery inspired by her grandmother, the late Judy Toppings. Klarer graduated from the University of Minnesota Morris in the Spring of 2024; majoring in Studio Art with a focus on ceramics and painting.
Since returning to her hometown she has reconnected with her roots in traditional woodland pottery by leading classes with her mother, Janet Klarer. In 2025 Eliza is apprenticing under Rick Kagigebi, a renowned indigenous blanket maker.
Eliza’s work was most recently showcased in Manoomin Arts Initiative’s Emerging Artist Gallery in Mahnomen, MN over the winter of 2024-2025, displaying the vast range of media in which she works; from ceramics, painting, textiles and bookmaking.
Mikwendamowinan – I See Epiphanies Eliza Klarer – Artist Reception
EXHIBIT: October 24 – January 3, 2026
RECEPTION: Nov 1, 2025 from 2 – 4pm
Brief artist presentation at 2:30
Eliza Klarer became an artist at avery young age. She was raised on the White Earth Reservation where the intricacies of the wilderness inspire her detailed artwork. Her foundations are in woodland pottery inspired by her grandmother, the late Judy Toppings. Klarer graduated from the University of Minnesota Morris in the Spring of 2024; majoring in Studio Art with a focus on ceramics and painting.
Since returning to her hometown she has reconnected with her roots in traditional woodland pottery by leading classes with her mother, Janet Klarer. In 2025 Eliza is apprenticing under Rick Kagigebi, a renowned indigenous blanket maker.
Eliza’s work was most recently showcased in Manoomin Arts Initiative’s Emerging Artist Gallery in Mahnomen, MN over the winter of 2024-2025, displaying the vast range of media in which she works; from ceramics, painting, textiles and bookmaking.
Intro to Drawing
Adult Intro to Drawing | 10 Week Class
$50.00
$50
For adults 18+
Mondays: 6pm-8pm, November 3rd through Jan 19th. No class on Dec. 22 & 29.
Financial Assistance Available: Headwaters Financial Assistance Application
This 10-week Adult Intro to Drawing class is your chance to unlock your creativity, gain confidence, and bring your ideas to life on paper.
Taught by local artist and educator Brett Wallin, this beginner-friendly course focuses on developing drawing skills with a special emphasis on the human form and portraits. Participants will explore techniques such as contour drawing, gesture sketching, shading, and proportion to build both accuracy and confidence. Through a mix of quick sketches and longer studies, you’ll learn how to capture movement, structure, and expression, bringing figures and faces to life on paper.
Special attention will be given to anatomy, facial features, and body proportions in a way that’s approachable—even for those completely new to drawing. You’ll practice from live models as well as from photographs, building essential observational skills and adaptability. Along the way, you’ll experiment with materials like graphite, charcoal, and ink to discover your personal style.
More than just a class, this is a supportive community where you’ll meet others on their own creative journey. Together, you’ll share ideas, celebrate progress, and leave each week feeling more inspired and confident in your abilities.
By the end of the course, you’ll have:
A strong foundation in drawing, even if you’ve never drawn before
The skills to capture figures and portraits with accuracy and expression
Guidance from Brett Wallin, a passionate artist and teacher
Completed works you can be proud of
A renewed sense of creativity and confidence
Participants will receive their own sketchbook, drawing pencil set, eraser, and sharpener.
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could draw”—this is the perfect place to begin.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Community Arts Support Grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, funded by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund and from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Line and Wash Watercolor
In this Beginner-friendly class, you’ll work on a 8”x10” watercolor design while learning various watercolor methods and bring your snowy character to life.
Fee: $20 fee and $25 supply fee
What you’ll learn:
Basic watercolor techniques
How to combine pen work with watercolor for a unique look
Step-by-step guidance to complete your snowman painting
218-333-3284
Colors of Winter
Our winter concert is almost here. Have you invited your friends and family yet?
Friday, Dec 5 - 7:30pm (date night option!)
Sunday, Dec 7 - 3:00pm (Sunday matinee!)
Calvary Lutheran Church Park Rapids
FREE - donations appreciated
Paint & Sip: Minnesota Northern Lights
Friday, December 5 | 4:00–6:30 PM
Ages 21+ | All materials and snacks provided
(Stay afterward for Open Mic Night at 7 PM!)
Financial Assistance Available: Headwaters Financial Assistance Application
Looking for a creative night out? Join artist and educator Shannon Stormy Reyes—a certified Bob Ross Instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience—for a relaxing and inspiring Paint & Sip experience at Headwaters Music & Arts.
In this class, Shannon will guide you through painting your very own Minnesota Northern Lights scene using Bob Ross–inspired techniques. Whether you’re an experienced painter or trying it for the first time, you’ll learn new skills in a fun, low-pressure environment while creating a beautiful piece to take home.
Bring your favorite beverage (and maybe a friend or two!)—we’ll provide the supplies, snacks, and inspiration. Stay after class to enjoy the creativity and community vibe at our Open Mic Night, beginning at 7 PM.
Follow the link below to reserve your spot now.
https://www.headwatersmusicandarts.org/.../paint-sip...
Wine, Paint & Canvas
Sign up today for our next Wine, Paint, Canvas class with Victoria Kragthorpe! December's painting will be "Deer in the Woods." Class fee is $45 and includes 2 drinks and light refreshments. Bring a friend or two and enjoy an evening of painting, treats, and fun!
--> Register Here: https://course.veevart-apps.com/.../cat.../wine-paint-canvas
Colors of Winter Holiday Concert
Rehearsals are in full swing! Our singers are working hard to bring you the beautiful sounds of winter. Can't wait to share 'Colors of Winter' with you on December 5 & 7!
Which concert will you attend? Friday evening or Sunday afternoon?
Free Will Offering | All Are Welcome
Calvary Lutheran Church
112 Park Ave Park Rapids, MN
Winter Art and Craft Fair
Pride in the Arts presents the Winter Art and Craft Fair on December 6th, 11am-3pm.
FREE ENTRY
Find gifts, goodies, and glittering lights!
Visit www.2sdahlwooley.com for more information
Giiwedinong Craft Market
Join the Giiwedinong Museum and the Park Rapids Armory for a chance to shop for the Holidays from local indigenous artisans! This is also an opportunity to experience the gallery’s latest indigenous art installment before it’s gone!
Festive Foliage Wreath Making Workshop
Registration is required (limited to 12)
Cost: $7.50 per wreath
A valid state park vehicle permit is required
Call 218-888-7310
Colors of Winter
Our winter concert is almost here. Have you invited your friends and family yet?
Friday, Dec 5 - 7:30pm (date night option!)
Sunday, Dec 7 - 3:00pm (Sunday matinee!)
Calvary Lutheran Church Park Rapids
FREE - donations appreciated
Colors of Winter Holiday Concert
Rehearsals are in full swing! Our singers are working hard to bring you the beautiful sounds of winter. Can't wait to share 'Colors of Winter' with you on December 5 & 7!
Which concert will you attend? Friday evening or Sunday afternoon?
Free Will Offering | All Are Welcome
Calvary Lutheran Church
112 Park Ave Park Rapids, MN
Free Young Artist Studio: Get creative with macrame
Registration is required for this free class.
Join us for a hands-on adventure into the world of textile art! In this class, young artists will learn the basics of knot-tying using macramé cording and yarn. Whether they want to create a fun keychain, a colorful wristlet, an ornament, or even something unique, the possibilities are endless!
Choose your favorite colors or represent your sports team! By the end of the session, students will not only have a finished project to show off but also the skills to keep creating at home.
Free Class | Registration Required | School-aged Students Ages 10+ | Seats 16
Dried Floral Art Ornaments Workshop
Create a set of four Christmas ornaments using dried floral materials. Must register and pay in advance. $45 per set of four ornaments.
BSU-AIBL Winter Market
Join us for the BSU–AIBL Winter Market on Wednesday, December 10, 12–6 PM in the Beaux Arts Ballroom.
Enjoy a variety of student and local vendors while supporting AIBL students as they raise funds to attend the AIBL National Conference.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please emailing Nathaniel. All are welcome to attend!
2025 New Moon Craft Talk Series
In the wake of having to cancel the Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference this year, MNWC staff has worked with MNWC faculty to provide our community with a series of 90-minute virtual craft talks with generative or guided writing prompts monthly through November 2025. We’re launching this virtual series with Joni Tevis “Work Experience as Memoir Material” on Thursday July 24th 6-7:30pm.
These virtual sessions are to fall on Thursdays or Tuesdays around the month’s new moon, start at 6pm Central and be hosted via Zoom.
The series fee is $150. You will receive a Zoom link upon successful registration. And we are looking forward to a celebratory Participant Reading in December.
Thursday, July 24, 2025 6-7:30pm Central
Joni Tevis – Work Experience as Memoir Material
Thursday, August 21, 2025 6-7:30pm Central
Benjamin Percy – Defamiliarization: Writing Across Forms, Breaking Rules, Ignoring Boundaries
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 6-7:30pm Central
Toni Jensen – Returning to the Well: Familiar Texts in Trying Times
Thursday, October 23, 2025 6-7:30pm Central
Jennifer Foerster – Poetics of Listening: A Generative Workshop
Thursday, November 20, 2025 6-7:30pm Central
Douglas Kearney – “Better” isn't a plan: Creating Revision Strategies for Poems
Tuesday, December 16, 6-7:30pm Central
Participant Reading
Share your work with the New Moon Series Community! Sign-up will be provided in advance. Times to read will range between 3-5 minutes depending on interest.
Cancellation Policy
July 24 – Due to the nature of this series Thursday, July 24, 2025 is the last day to cancel and receive a refund. A $20.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the series fee. The remainder of the fee will be refunded. Absolutely no refunds for the series fee will be made after July 24.
Registration Policy
You may register and attend once the series has begun, but the registration for will not be adjusted or prorated for missed Craft Talks. Thursday, November 20, 2025 is the last day you may register.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
"The Longest Night" Story Slam
Share your story of the "Longest Night". Watermark StorySLAM events feature true personal stories, shared live from memory in a friendly competition where anyone with a tale to tell is invited to take the stage. Performers are encouraged to consider the theme when crafting their story.
Music begins at 6pm with performances at 7 on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Bemidji Brewing. All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to perform. Same day sign-ups at the brew pub if time allows. Call Watermark if you want to pre-register and secure your performance opportunity. 218-444-7570. Please keep your story to 5 minutes or less so that everyone who wants to perform has the opportunity. Cash prizes to the top 3 performers.
StorySLAM events are free to attend and perform at, and cash prizes are available! This event is sponsored by Watermark Art Center. Thank you to Bemidji Brewing for hosting this event and to True North Health Care and Bemidji Area Arts Endowment for their contributions.Get more competition information as well as events, classes, and exhibits at watermarkartcenter.org.
Tiny Town live at Brigid's Pub
Bemidji, MN cover band (Ethically Sourced and Free Range). Styles ranging from Pop 2 Folk 2 Jazz. Funk on demand. Soul by request.
Naytahwaush Stories
NAYTAHWAUSH STORIES - Watermark Art Center, Bemidji
January through March, 2026
What if we focused on the "good" in us all? What if our reservation communities had a place to tell the good stories, share our images, and display our artwork? This winter, The Watermark Art Center in Bemidji will provide space to do those things. During the months of January-March you'll see and hear the stories from a little village in the heart of the White Earth Reservation. My home, the place I love. You can read more about this exhibit at the website dedicated to this show at www.naytahwaush.com
Grant Opening: Community Arts Support Grant
These grants help provide some measure of funding stability by offering operating support to arts organizations and arts affiliates so they can focus on increasing the quality and availability of the arts to their communities. Organizations qualify for funding amounts between $2,000 – $7,000 based on their averaged annual expenses from the past two years. This two-year grant open to any arts organization or arts affiliate. Arts groups formed for nonprofit purposes, with a fiscal sponsor, that plan to use this grant to apply for their own nonprofit status are also eligible.
For more information on this specific grant, please click here.
My Kid n Me Pottery - Winter Session
$150 for one adult and one child, $75 per additional child or additional adult.
Thursdays, January 15th - February 19th, 2026 from 5:30–7:00 PM
Financial Assistance Available: https://www.headwatersmusicandarts.org/scholarships
Grades K-5 accompanied by an adult
Sign up here https://www.headwatersmusicandarts.org/.../my-kid-n-me...
Looking for a fun and creative way to spend quality time with your child? My Kid-n-Me Pottery is the perfect opportunity to bond, laugh, and learn together. Guided by experienced potter Tom Daly, you and your child will explore clay side by side—shaping, joining, and adding texture to create unique pieces you’ll be proud of.
Why Parents Love It:
Quality one-on-one time in a welcoming, screen-free environment
A chance to share a new experience and strengthen connections
Lasting keepsakes that capture both creativity and memories
Why Kids Love It:
Hands-on, messy, and fun!
The excitement of creating something from start to finish
Working alongside mom, dad, or a caregiver in a supportive, playful setting
No experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to create!
The Casual Society of Literary Women
Mark Your Calendar!
The Casual Society of Literary Women is thrilled to announce our inaugural Women’s Reading Retreat, happening August 16–22, 2025!
We are The Casual Society of Literary Women—a community built for women who love books, connection, and celebrating their own stories. Whether you're an avid reader, a book club regular, or just someone who enjoys a cozy chat over coffee, we’re here to create a positive, uplifting space where women can support women!
We host events that inspire relaxation, creativity, and community—like our upcoming Lakeside Literature: A Women’s Reading Retreat! It’s all about taking time for yourself, connecting with fellow book lovers, and enjoying the beauty of the Northwoods. Come join us—this is your story, and we’re here to celebrate it with you!
Set in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods at the breathtaking Kohl’s Resort (@kohlsresort) on Big Turtle Lake, this retreat offers the perfect blend of inspiration and relaxation. Think mornings by the lake, afternoons filled with thought-provoking book discussions, and cozy evenings by the fire with a community of literary women.
Registration opens soon—don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience!
Turn the page to a new chapter and celebrate your story with us.
Line Dance intro class
Suzy & Hondo School of Dance presents Line Dance Intro Class
Cost: $10
In this session you’ll enjoy a fun introduction to line dancing, including a bit of dance history, musicality, instruction, and time for practice and review.
Register online at bemidjicommunityed.arux.app
Or call: 218-333-3284
A very good Christmas Carol
It's that time of year again!! Join Northern Light Opera Company at the Armory Arts & Events Center Main Stage for "A Very Good Christmas Carol" !
Indigenous Art and Bake sale!
Indigenous Arts & Bake Sale!!
When? November 25th from 1-5 in the LLTC Library!
Come support local artists and bakers, a perfect opportunity to find the perfect gift.
Contact Kim Dickson at Kim.dickson@lltc.edu for more information
Northwoods Writers Group meeting
Northwoods Writers Group meetings will be canceled for the holidays.
Will resume again in January 2026 at the regular dates of 2nd & 4th Mondays
and regular times of 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Lakeport Township Hall in Laporte.
Thank you, Winnie DauSchmidt
Any Questions? please call me at (218) 224-2516, or e-mail back.
Anne of Green Gables - The Musical
Anne of Green Gables: The Musical
Bemidji Community Theater
November 14, 15, 21, 22 | 7:00 PM
November 15, 23 | 2:00 PM
Fall in love all over again with Anne Shirley in this heartwarming musical based on the classic novel by L.M. Montgomery! Full of laughter, music, and charm, "Anne of Green Gables: The Musical" is a delightful show for all ages.
Family-friendly fun, unforgettable characters, and a story that celebrates imagination and belonging.
Get your tickets at
https://bemidjicommunitytheater.com/buy-tickets/
Info: 218-333-8989
Open Studio
The holidays are here! come make some cool presents for your family. Resolve to come join me or Jodi at Studio 3 upstairs at the Armory sometime this year for Open Studio in order to finish those projects! The entrance is located in between the Gallery door and the Main Event Door. Walk upstairs, take a left into the Studio Entrance, and follow the hallway to Studio 3! It is also handicap accessible and open to all ages!
Open studios are events hosted by the Armory Arts and Event Center that are intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in a diverse atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression.
Besides a small fee, the only requirements are having an inquisitive nature and curiosity about creating art.
We have the capability to do any of these things:
Screen printing
Woodblock printing
Linocut printing
acid intaglio (with copper plates)
gelli plate mono printing
collograph printing
wood burning(pyrography)
oil painting
acrylic painting
watercolor painting
charcoal drawing
Conte drawing
graphite drawing
inkwash drawing
collaging
acrylic marker drawing
and much more...
certain supplies like canvases and copper plates cost $$ but if you bring your own stuff, you can use my tools and stuff for no extra cost. Drawing paper is free.
art supply donations are welcome and will reduce your entrance fee
$5 per person (free for small humans that will hinder your creativity)
The Fat Cats
You loved them at 2nd Street Stage in 2024 so hear The Fat Cats again at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Armory Arts & Events Center.
Early online ticket price: $15
Tickets at the door: $20
Anne of Green Gables - The Musical
Anne of Green Gables: The Musical
Bemidji Community Theater
November 14, 15, 21, 22 | 7:00 PM
November 15, 23 | 2:00 PM
Fall in love all over again with Anne Shirley in this heartwarming musical based on the classic novel by L.M. Montgomery! Full of laughter, music, and charm, "Anne of Green Gables: The Musical" is a delightful show for all ages.
Family-friendly fun, unforgettable characters, and a story that celebrates imagination and belonging.
Get your tickets at
https://bemidjicommunitytheater.com/buy-tickets/
Info: 218-333-8989
Poetry Slam
ATTENTION POETS - ALL skill levels!
November 20, 2025
Fozzies Bar-B-Q in Bemidji
Get ready for the last Poetry Slam of 2025. Music begins at 6:00; performances at 7pm. Call Watermark Art Center at 218-444-7570 if you’d like to pre-register to guarantee your spot. Register on site as space allows. Please limit your performance to 3 minutes or less so there is time for all who want to perform.
No fee to perform. No fee to watch. watermarkartcenter.org/poetry-slam-news
Poets should prepare three original SLAM! poems – one for each round, new in the last three years, never previously performed at a state or local event, and each under three minutes reading time.
A poetry slam is a competitive art event in which poets perform spoken word poetry before a live audience and a panel of judges. Poets are not required to memorize their poems and are welcome to use notes.
While formats can vary, slams are often loud and lively, with audience participation, cheering and dramatic delivery.
Judges, selected from the audience, give each reading a score on a scale of 1 to 10. The poets with highest scores advance to a second, then third round. The top three in the final round of a regular slam win cash prizes. Prize money varies.
Thanks to Bemidji Area Arts Endowment and True North Health Care for sponsoring our 2025-26 season.
Art Bites: learn Gelle Printing with Samantha Workmen
Join us for a fun and creative lunch break at The Gallery at the Armory! Discover the mesmerizing art of Gelle printing with local artist Samantha Workmen. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill, enjoy great conversation, and meet fellow art lovers in our community.
For just $20, you'll receive an elevated boxed lunch and all the materials needed for the workshop. The best part? All proceeds will go directly towards improvements for our beloved gallery!
Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!
What to Expect:
Hands-on Gelle printing instruction with Samantha Workmen
All art materials provided
Elevated boxed lunch included
Great conversation and community connection
Support for gallery improvements
Contact Information: Phone: 218-237-3722
Website: parkrapidsarmory.org
2025 New Moon Craft Talk Series
In the wake of having to cancel the Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference this year, MNWC staff has worked with MNWC faculty to provide our community with a series of 90-minute virtual craft talks with generative or guided writing prompts monthly through November 2025. We’re launching this virtual series with Joni Tevis “Work Experience as Memoir Material” on Thursday July 24th 6-7:30pm.
These virtual sessions are to fall on Thursdays or Tuesdays around the month’s new moon, start at 6pm Central and be hosted via Zoom.
The series fee is $150. You will receive a Zoom link upon successful registration. And we are looking forward to a celebratory Participant Reading in December.
Thursday, July 24, 2025 6-7:30pm Central
Joni Tevis – Work Experience as Memoir Material
Thursday, August 21, 2025 6-7:30pm Central
Benjamin Percy – Defamiliarization: Writing Across Forms, Breaking Rules, Ignoring Boundaries
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 6-7:30pm Central
Toni Jensen – Returning to the Well: Familiar Texts in Trying Times
Thursday, October 23, 2025 6-7:30pm Central
Jennifer Foerster – Poetics of Listening: A Generative Workshop
Thursday, November 20, 2025 6-7:30pm Central
Douglas Kearney – “Better” isn't a plan: Creating Revision Strategies for Poems
Tuesday, December 16, 6-7:30pm Central
Participant Reading
Share your work with the New Moon Series Community! Sign-up will be provided in advance. Times to read will range between 3-5 minutes depending on interest.
Cancellation Policy
July 24 – Due to the nature of this series Thursday, July 24, 2025 is the last day to cancel and receive a refund. A $20.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the series fee. The remainder of the fee will be refunded. Absolutely no refunds for the series fee will be made after July 24.
Registration Policy
You may register and attend once the series has begun, but the registration for will not be adjusted or prorated for missed Craft Talks. Thursday, November 20, 2025 is the last day you may register.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Traditional Knowledge Teachings
Traditional Knowledge Teachings with Mide’Kiwenzii
Nov 20-21, 2025
2 full days
9am-4pm
Suite 14
Attend with Your Hand Drum. Come and learn the ancestral teachings of the Hand Drum, its history, its songs, and its spirit.
Mide’Kiwenzii is a lifelong traditional drummer and singer, an original member of the Whitefish Bay Singers. He carries a traditional drum named Lynx Clan, and has shared his teachings of drumming and singing throughout Canada and the United States.
*Participants who register must commit to both days.
This is a sacred learning time. When the teachings are completed, participants will have an understanding of the history and spirit of the Drum, the different types of drums. The knowledge and trust to feast their Drum, and the elements and components of traditional drumming and singing. Learn the many different types of songs. It is a time to learn, to sing, and to walk together in the ancestral way.
*Especially geared for ones who lack experience with their handdrum.
Call 218-556-1961 to register.
Need to register to attend both days
Clue on Stage Auditions
Here it is! Don’t miss auditions for BCT’s production of Clue: On Stage!
Be prepared to have some fun withsome cold reads from the script.
See you there!
Deadly Aunties Crafting Night
Join the Deadly Aunties for an evening of laughter and creativity.
Crafting night November 19th, from 5-7pm in the LLTC Art Room!
For more information please contact Roselynn Jones at roselynn.jones@lltc.edu
Queer Tea Friendsgiving Potluck
Come and celebrate Friendsgiving with your closest people. Enjoy this joyful time together.
Bring a dish and stay for the games!
Pathway to Dignity
The BSO brings the Paths to Dignity Project to Bemidji. The Paths to Dignity Project weaves homeless advocacy with music to inspire, educate, bring hope to and rekindle dignity. Lucas Richman's "Concerto for Violin: Paths to Dignity" is the springboard for community engagement activities that forge relationships between musical institutions and homeless advocacy organizations. Also featured in this concert are the Overture by Christopher Hart and Symphony No.5 "Reformation" by Felix Mendelssohn.
Help us help those people in our community experiencing homelessness. Please consider bringing new or gently used gloves, socks, winter hats, and scarves to our concert on November 16th.
Art Shines Bright at the Loft
Musical and dance performances, a poetry slam, and a sculpture demonstration are among the creative offerings at the "Art Shines Bright at The Loft" event on November 15. This is a celebration of the abundance of talent in our community and a commitment to supporting these endeavors in the future. Join us for an evening of joy and delight!
Anne of Green Gables - The Musical
Anne of Green Gables: The Musical
Bemidji Community Theater
November 14, 15, 21, 22 | 7:00 PM
November 15, 23 | 2:00 PM
Fall in love all over again with Anne Shirley in this heartwarming musical based on the classic novel by L.M. Montgomery! Full of laughter, music, and charm, "Anne of Green Gables: The Musical" is a delightful show for all ages.
Family-friendly fun, unforgettable characters, and a story that celebrates imagination and belonging.
Get your tickets at
https://bemidjicommunitytheater.com/buy-tickets/
Info: 218-333-8989
Abstract Art: Expressing emotions through art
Abstract Art Class: Expressing Emotions Through Your Art
Saturday, November 15 | 3 – 5 PM
@ The YES! House | 726 Prentice St, Granite Falls, MN
Registration for this class is $20 and includes all supplies, visit here to register: link.theyeshouse.org/ZakArt
Attendees will be able to take their painted canvas home! This event is open to the public and includes snacks and beverages.
Zak Jahn is a painter and educator who uses abstraction to explore the inner landscape—the moments we can't quite name but feel all the same. His work is often a response to whatever emotional weather he's walking through, and he treats the act of painting as a kind of quiet communion.
In this class, he is not here to teach rules. He is here to help you listen—closely, curiously—to your own emotional states, and to translate them into something honest, abstract, and deeply yours. There’s no wrong way to begin. There’s just the start.
Whether you're a practiced artist or someone who hasn’t picked up a brush in years, there’s space for you here. He's here to help you discover the strange clarity that abstraction can offer when we’re brave enough to meet ourselves on the canvas.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Anne of Green Gables - The Musical
Anne of Green Gables: The Musical
Bemidji Community Theater
November 14, 15, 21, 22 | 7:00 PM
November 15, 23 | 2:00 PM
Fall in love all over again with Anne Shirley in this heartwarming musical based on the classic novel by L.M. Montgomery! Full of laughter, music, and charm, "Anne of Green Gables: The Musical" is a delightful show for all ages.
Family-friendly fun, unforgettable characters, and a story that celebrates imagination and belonging.
Get your tickets at
https://bemidjicommunitytheater.com/buy-tickets/
Info: 218-333-8989
Acrylics workshop with Tami Montgomery-Henrickson
Acrylics Painting Workshop - All Skill Levels Welcome!
Join artist Tami Montgomery-Henriksen for a hands-on acrylic painting workshop at the Beltrami County History Center! Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience with brushes, this workshop is designed to welcome painters of all skill levels, ages 12 and up.
When: Saturday, November 15th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Beltrami County History Center
Cost: Completely FREE! (Pre-registration required)
Spots Available: Limited to 10 participants
Saturday Hangouts with the Creative Collaboration Team: Sketching with Ed
Join Ed at The YES! House on Saturday, November 15th from 10 AM – 1 PM to do some sketching!
Supplies are available, but feel free to bring your own! All experience levels are welcome — no sketching knowledge is required! Free to the public & open to all ages.
Norah Rendell with Brian Miller & David McKindley-Ward
Irish Folk with a Canadian Twist!
Join us for a toe-tapping evening of music and storytelling as Norah Rendell with Brian Miller & David McKindley-Ward bring their signature blend of Irish folk and Canadian charm to Bemidji!
Friday, November 14th
7:00 PM
Headwaters Music & Arts — 519 Minnesota Ave NW, Bemidji MN
$13 advance at Brigid’s Cross | $15 at the door
Expect harmonies, and heart. Whether you're Irish by blood or just in spirit, this is a night you won’t want to miss. Come early, grab a seat, and let the music carry you away!
Anne of Green Gables - The Musical
Anne of Green Gables: The Musical
Bemidji Community Theater
November 14, 15, 21, 22 | 7:00 PM
November 15, 23 | 2:00 PM
Fall in love all over again with Anne Shirley in this heartwarming musical based on the classic novel by L.M. Montgomery! Full of laughter, music, and charm, "Anne of Green Gables: The Musical" is a delightful show for all ages.
Family-friendly fun, unforgettable characters, and a story that celebrates imagination and belonging.
Get your tickets at
https://bemidjicommunitytheater.com/buy-tickets/
Info: 218-333-8989
DIY Porch Sign Workshop
Join us at the Hatchet House for a fun and creative evening! Make your own beautiful 4-foot wooden porch sign; perfect for your porch, garden, or entryway! No experience is needed!
Choose from over 20 stylish designs and use acrylic paints with pre-cut stencils to create your one-of-a-kind sign.
$40 for a single sided, or $50 for double sided. All materials included
Nov 12th! DIY Porch Sign Workshop at Hatchet House of Bemidji! Keep for yourself or make a gift for the Christmas! Only so many spots available so reserve asap! $10 to reserve. Message Melissa at 701-739-7174!
Birchbark Brooch Class with Tallie
Join us for Birchbark Brooch Class with Tallie on November 12th and 13th from 4pm-8pm in Suite 14.
All supplies will be provided for 10 participants. Please call 218-556-1961 to save your spot! You need to register for this class! A light meal will also be provided.
Golden Blooms: Line and wash sunflowers
Join Lily for a fun, beginner friendly watercolor class and create a beautiful 8”x10” sunflower using the classic line-and-wash technique. You’ll learn essential skills like wet-on-wet, blending, and layering, starting with a pen drawing and following step by step guidance to bring your sunflower to life. This 2.5 hour class is a perfect way to celebrate fall while building your watercolor skills and creating a cheerful piece of art.
Cost: $20 registration fee and $25 supply fee due at the time of class to the instructor
Connect2Arts
Next month we start our Monthly Meetings back up! After taking a break over the summer, November 10th marks the first Connect2Arts of the season!
At Connect2Arts we offer a space to communicate with individuals in your region who care about the arts. Discuss events you have going on, meet new people, or just stop in to listen.
At this Connect2Arts we will be discussing the launch of the R2 Discord server! This server was created after the public conveyed the want for an Artist Hub online. The Discord server will be an open space for all those who want to chat within the community, trade art supplies on the Swap Market, or just to have a general hub for the arts in the area.
Tune in to Conect2Arts on November 10th from 6-7pm!
Wants to RSVP early? Please email patrick@r2arts.org to receive the zoom link
R2 in Baudette
As a part of R2's traveling office hours, Outreach Manager Ogimaa Chalmers will be visiting Baudette! Stop by the public library to visit, find out more information about our grants, figure out what may be the best for you, and get help with promoting workshops or arts events!
November 10th, 10am-2pm
Baudette Public Library.
Come find out more about funding for you or your organization!