Category: Lake of the Woods

WOA Series for Artists – Register for some or all!

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Hubbard County, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen county, Professional Development Workshops, Region 2 Counties, Workshops

We hope you can join this new series of Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists workshops, available exclusively to artists and creative entrepreneurs in the Lakes Region Arts Council and Region 2 Arts Council service areas:  Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen counties.

Register for all the sessions below or only the most relevant – YOUR CHOICE

Full Workshop schedule
WEDNESDAYS – 1:00 PM TO 3:30 PM
Career Planning  October 21, 2020
Time Management  November 4, 2020
Portfolio Kit  November 18, 2020
Marketing   December 2, 2020
Promotions   December 16, 2020
Pricing  January 13, 2021
Recordkeeping   January 27, 2021
Legal Considerations  February 10, 2021
Funding  February 24, 2021
Grantwriting   March 10, 2021
Business Plan Essentials   March 24, 2021
Engaging Customers and Selling Your Work   April 7, 2021

All workshops will be held online via Zoom – If internet or computer access is a significant barrier to participation, interested artists can contact Springboard for the Arts at (218) 998-4037 to get connected to local community resources to support their participation.

Click here for details and to register

A NEW VERSION of the WORK OF ART TOOLKIT used as curriculum for this series can be downloaded for free from Springboard for the Arts HERE.

This series is offered through a collaboration between Region 2 Arts Council, Lake Region Arts Council, and Springboard for the Arts. Funding is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and support of the West Central Initiative Fund.

Work of Arts Series for Region 2 Artists – Sign up today!

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Hubbard County, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen county, Professional Development Workshops, Region 2 Counties, Workshops

Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists,
a Professional Development opportunity for artists living in Beltrami, Lake of the Woods, Hubbard, Mahnomen and Clearwater counties

Region 2 Arts Council, in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts and Lake Region Arts Council, is excited to announce a new series of Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists workshops. Funding for the series is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and support of the West Central Initiative Fund.

Workshops will be available exclusively to artists and creative entrepreneurs in the Lakes Region Arts Council and Region 2 Arts Council service areas:  Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen counties.

Dates for Workshop Series
October 21 – April 7
Held every two Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:30pm 

All workshops will be held online

Click here for details and to register

“We are delighted to be able to partner with the Lakes Region Arts Council and Region 2 Arts Council to bring these workshops to artists in our area,” says Springboard Rural Program Director Michele Anderson. “Right now it is especially important for artists to have the skills, connection, and community needed to build their practices and their creative businesses, and these workshops will provide that opportunity.”

Workshops will be held via Zoom and participation via computer is recommended, however, joining the workshop by phone is also an option if internet or computer access is a barrier. All workshops will include closed captioning services. Participants are invited to register for the whole series or for specific workshops relevant to their needs.

If internet or computer access is a significant barrier to participation, interested artists can contact Springboard for the Arts at (218) 998-4037 to get connected to local community resources to support their participation.

Workshop schedule:
Career Planning – Wednesday, October 21, 2020 – 1pm-3:30pm
Time Management – Wednesday, November 4, 2020 – 1pm-3:30pm
Portfolio Kit – Wednesday, November 18, 2020 – 1pm-3:30pm
Marketing – Wednesday, December 2, 2020 – 1pm-3:30pm
Promotions – Wednesday, December 16, 2020 – 1pm-3:30pm
Pricing – Wednesday, January 13, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Recordkeeping – Wednesday, January 27, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Legal Considerations – Wednesday, February 10, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Funding – Wednesday, February 24, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Grantwriting – Wednesday, March 10, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Business Plan Essentials – Wednesday, March 24, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm
Engaging Customers and Selling Your Work – Wednesday, April 7, 2021 – 1pm-3:30pm

Click here to register

The Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists has been led by Springboard for the Arts across the state of Minnesota, and replicated across the country as an accessible, practical resource for artists and creative entrepreneurs to develop their business skills. The toolkit of the curriculum can be downloaded for free from Springboard for the Arts HERE.

Lake of the Woods Grant and Info Session August 5

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Lake of the Woods, Workshops

Join Region 2 Arts Council staff to learn about upcoming grant opportunities for individual artists and organizations interested in doing arts-related projects.

Monday, August 5
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Lake of the Woods
Historical Society
119 8th Ave SE
Baudette MN

  • Learn about Arts Access Grants for Organizations and Artist Fellowship opportunities for Individual artists. Application deadline for both is September 15.
  • Understand some important changes and updates to our grant process.
  • Receive assistance and support on your grant application.

New and experienced grant-writers are welcome!

Call us to register or just show up.
Questions? Call or email: 218-751-5447 / 800-275-5447 / staff@r2arts.org

Visit r2arts.org to log in and apply, or find Arts Access grant and Fellowship information, budget guidelines, and more organizational and individual artist grant deadlines.

Region 2 Arts Council Arts Access Grants are made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from
the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Region 2 Arts Council Artist Fellowships are made possible with funding from the McKnight Foundation.

Arts Access Grants for Small Towns

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants, Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Grant Deadlines, Hubbard County, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen county

Arts Access Grants for Small Towns

Maximum Award: $6,000
Deadline: April 15, 2018 by 11:59 pm

These grants can support creation, production, and presentation of high-quality arts activities, as well as projects that help overcome barriers to accessing high-quality arts activities, and projects that help instill the arts into the community and public life in our region. These grants offer funding for a variety of arts projects and programming including costs associated with public art, arts festivals, exhibitions, presentations, or performances. Organizations or groups in towns with a population under 2,000 can apply for grants up to $6,000 to fund projects that would benefit the residents of Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen Counties.

Applications are online.

For more information, or with questions, call Region 2 Arts Council at 218-751-5447 or toll-free at 800-275-5447. You can also email us at staff@r2arts.org

This grant is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Community Collaboration for the Arts Soiree in Lake of the Woods County

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Lake of the Woods, Professional Development Workshops
  • Interested in collaborating for the arts in Lake of the Woods County?
  • Have arts projects and innovations in mind?
  • Hoping to meet up with the key players in the right place at the right time?

Join artists, arts supporters, non-profits and business owners for a Community Collaboration for the Arts Soiree at the Depot in Baudette on Friday April 26, 2013 from 6-8:30 p.m.

Hors d’eouvres and a festive atmosphere brought to you by the Depot and Region 2 Arts Council. Let’s keep the arts momentum in Lake of the Woods County rolling right into the summer! This event is free. RSVP at staff@r2arts.org or 218 751-5447 by April 23.

Register Now! R2AC FREE Grant Writing Workshops in July

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Anishinaabe Grants, Announcements, Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants, Arts Projects Grants, Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Grant Deadlines, Hubbard County, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen county, Region 2 Counties

With a new round of grant deadlines approaching, Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC) will offer free grant writing workshops for organizations, schools, and units of government and individuals within the five counties of Region 2.

Workshops for organizations will cover  Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants (Aug 16 deadline) and Arts Project Grants (Sept 12 deadline). Special attention will be given to Outcome-Based Evaluations for Arts and Cultural Heritage grants.

Workshops for individual artists will cover Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants (Aug 16 deadline), R2AC/McKnight Career Development Fellowships (Sept 12 deadline), Individual Artist Grants (Oct 4 deadline), and Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grants (Oct 3 deadline).

Please REGISTER in advance.  Email staff@r2arts.org or call 218 849-2996 or 1800 275-5447.

Monday July 16: Clear Waters Life Center, 226 Elm Street, Gonvick MN
Grants for organizations, schools, and units of government: 6-7:30 p.m.
Grants for individuals: 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday July 18: Bemidji Public Library, 509 America Avenue NW, Bemidji MN
Grants for organizations, schools, and units of government: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Grants for individuals: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday July 19: Coldwell Banker, 101 Main Ave S., Park Rapids MN
Grants for organizations, schools, and units of government: 6-7:30 p.m.
Grants for individuals: 7:30-8:30

Thursday July 19: The Depot, Baudette MN
Grants for organizations, schools, and units of government: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Grants for individuals: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Thursday July 26: Red Apple Café, 116 North Main Street, Mahnomen MN
Grants for organizations, schools, and units of government: 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Grants for individuals: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

All workshops will familiarize potential applicants with the application process, what projects are eligible, how to develop a project budget and other tips.

Lake of the Woods Arts Collaboration Workshop and Grant Writing Session

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Artist and Operational Grants, Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants, Arts Projects Grants, Lake of the Woods, Professional Development Workshops, Workshops

ATTENTION Lake of the Woods Artists, non-profits, community organizers, business owners and city planners:  The rewards of arts collaboration are many!

PLEASE COME TO:  Community Collaboration Workshop for the Arts
June 27, 2012 at the Depot in Baudette, MN.  REGISTER TODAY!

This Region 2 Arts Council sponsored professional development workshop is designed for people to come together and share arts project ideas with the goal of strengthening Lake of the Woods communities through art.  Presenter Mark Turner will explore the value of coordinating arts events and activities with other regional partners and share concrete examples of collaborative efforts and cutting edge arts collaborative practices.

Participants will

  • Learn the benefits of resource optimization
  • Discover local collaborative partnerships
  • Discuss how different organizations can help cross promote a range of events
  • Plan creative community efforts and events with wide arts appeal

What: Community Collaboration Workshop
Date: June 27, 2012
Time: 6-8 p.m.*
Location: The Depot in Baudette

*This workshop will be proceeded by a grant writing workshop/ drop in session with a Region 2 Arts Council staff member reviewing FY13 arts grants.

What: Grant writing workshop
Time: 4p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location:  the Depot in Baudette

Call Region 2 Arts Council at 218 751-5447 / 800 275-4557 or email staff@r2arts.org to register.  Registration Deadline: June 20, 2012.

“Train Travel Adventures” Summer Arts and Culture Programing for Young People in Baudette

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Arts Projects Grants, Lake of the Woods, Workshops

If you are going to be in and around Rainy River this summer, you definitely want to look into these fun-filled arts programs for your kids happening at the Depot in Baudette, MN!  Sign up your kids for one or all of the following “Train Travel Adventure” arts programs:

1. NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS – JUNE 6. INSTRUCTOR – DEB CARLSONLearn about American Indian crafts using leather, beading, seeds, and more. Grades 3-8, limit 10. Cost: $12.00.

2. PRINT MAKING AND DRAWING – JUNE 13. INSTRUCTOR – JENNY MOORMAN: Explore methods of printmaking which do not require a “press.” Students will learn and practice basic principles of relief printing and more. Plus learn to draw! ” Morning session – grades 3-5 – $7.00; Afternoon session – grades 6-8 – $7.00.

3. JAPANESE SMALL TALK – JUNE 20 AND 27. INSTRUCTOR – LINDA REDEKER: Mornings only – total cost/2 sessions $12.00. Grades 3-5, limit 10. The class will be an introduction into the Japanese culture, including language, clothing, food, and art.

4. THEATER – JUNE 20 AND 27. INSTRUCTOR – JOYCE WASHBURN: Afternoons only – total cost/2 sessions $12.00. Grades 3-8. Actors will learn basic acting techniques, create their own theater event, rehearse, and perform.

5. PAINTING – JULY 11. INSTRUCTORS – NANCY LUCAS AND AMY LUCAS:  321 ART STUDIO Morning: Learn about the color wheel,rainbow watercolor painting, practice mixing secondary colors, and create original works on acrylic paper. Learn about famous painters Vincent Van Gogh, Picasso, and Matisse through stories. Afternoon: Foil design, sculptures and textures. Grades 3-8, $12.00, limit 20.

6. WONDER WEAVERS/STORYTELLING – JULY 18. INSTRUCTORS – TINA ROHDE AND COLLEEN SHASKIN: Morning only – Grades 1-8; $7.00. Limit 25. Start the morning with storytelling performance by the WonderWeavers. Move on to storytelling games and skill building to help students explore the art of storytelling and create their own stories as individuals or in small groups.

7. INTRODUCTION TO MOSAICS – JULY 18. INSTRUCTOR – SUE HOPKINS: Afternoon – July 18 plus one hour (9:00-10:00 – July 25). Grades 3-8, Limit 15. $7.00. Students will learn the process of the direct mosaic method, by completing a small project from start to finish.

8. WRITING CHILDREN’S STORIES – JULY 25. INSTRUCTOR – JESSICA GUBBELS TORNESE: Morning only – Grades 1-6; $7.00. Story ideas are all around us. Learn to play with the parts of a story – setting, characters, and plots – as you have fun writing and creating your own mini-book.

9. PUPPETRY – JULY 25. INSTRUCTOR – MARGARET BURGER:Afternoon only – Grade 1(age 7) and up; $7.00, Limit 20. This class will be a two part puppetry experience with a family friendly puppet performance by Margaret Burger followed by a “make-and-take” puppet making project.

10. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT IN LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY FIELD TRIP – AUGUST 1. INSTRUCTOR – SCOTT LAUDENSCHLAGER: Morning only (9:00 – 1:00 p.m.) Ages 11, 12, 13; Limit 15. $7.00. Will need some parent drivers to assist. Explore the great outdoors as you learn about our area wildlife. Bring your camera and wear outdoor gear/boots.

11. CULTURAL DANCE – AUGUST 1. INSTRUCTOR – BROOKE KNICK: Afternoon only – Grades 3-8. $7.00. Learn to dance mostly village dances in folk style to the complex and fascinating rhythms and music of Eastern Europe.

12. PHOTOGRAPHY – AUGUST 8. INSTRUCTOR – CHRIS TOLMAN/HEADWATERS SCIENCE CENTER: Grades 3-8, Limit 15. $12.00. This is a basic introductory class for kids who want to learn more about photography. Students will learn how a camera works and the three main components that affect the outcome of a photograph: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.

13. “TRAIN TRAVELS ADVENTURES” BENCH PAINTING PROJECT– AUGUST 15. Grades 3-8, Limit 15. $12.00. Students will interpret their visions of “train travel adventures” into a series of images on two depot benches (non-historic).

14. SHOW AND TELL – AUGUST 22: All summer students are invited to return for a “Giant Show and Tell Celebration.” The public will be welcome to attend as well. No charge. Set up – 9:00 – 12:00; open house – 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

For more information and registration, please go to http://www.baudettedepot.org/#!summer-fun!

“Train Travel Adventures” is made possible in part by a Region 2 Arts Council grant through funds provided by the Minnesota State Legislature.

A Lake of the Woods County Community Collboration Workshop

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Lake of the Woods, Workshops

Artists, non-profits, community organizers, city planners and anyone interested in collaborating for creative Lake of the Woods communities!

Please come to a FREE Community Collaboration Workshop
from 6-8 p.m. at the Depot in Baudette, MN on June 19, 2012

This workshop is designed for people to come together and share arts project ideas with the goal of strengthening our Lake of the Woods communities through art.  Presenter Mark Turner will explore the value of coordinating arts events and activities with other regional partners and share concrete examples of collaborative efforts and cutting edge arts collaborative practices.

Participants will
–       Learn the benefits of resource optimization
–       Discover local collaborative partnerships
–       Discuss how different organizations can help cross promote a range of events
–       Plan creative community efforts and events with wide arts appeal

What: Community Collaboration Workshop
Date: June 19, 2012
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: The Depot in Baudette

Call Region 2 Arts Council at 218 751-5447 / 800 275-4557 or email staff@r2arts.org to register.  Registration Deadline: June 12, 2012.

Lake of the Woods Art Guild Sponsors Oil Painting Still Life Workshop May 18-20

by Region 2 Arts Council, posted in Announcements, Lake of the Woods, Visual Arts, Workshops

Professional Artist, Ruth Ann Nordlund will teach an oil painting still life workshop May 18 – 20 at the Lake of the Woods School Art Room.

Cost is only $25.00 plus supplies for the entire weekend. The class is open to anyone ages 9th grade through adult and all skill levels. Class size will be limited to 15 and available on a first come first served basis.

Friday, May 18th  Optional pot luck at 5 pm; demonstration session 6 – 8 pm.  Saturday,  May 19th 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, May 20th 12 pm – 4 pm

This workshop will be a fabulous skills-building opportunity for students to learn about Ruth Ann Nordlund’s methods and techniques in order to produce their own original creative works.  Students will set up a still life, including choosing objects, arrangement and lighting.  Following this, the students will begin to create their own painting with assisted support.  Instruction will be emphasizing the main principles of concepts, value, edges, and color and their relationship to the surface.  Students will discover the interaction between objects and how light travels across the painting.

Ruth Ann Nordlund is from Shevlin, MN where she operates a professional studio.  She was an art educator for over 20 years and studied at workshops in Taos, New Mexico and Norway.  She is a member of Women Artists of the West and Oil Painters of America.  Examples of her work can be viewed on her website: www.ruthannsart.com

Registration deadline is May 12.  To register for the class call 218-341-9692 or 218-634-1561, and mail a check for $25.00 payable to the Lake of the Woods Art Guild, 745 21st Ave SW, Baudette, MN  56623.  Please include your name, address, phone, and email address.

This activity is made possible, in part, by a grant provided by the Region 2 Arts Council through funding from the Minnesota State Legislature.