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For The Love Of Trees- Sue Rauschenfels
Sue Rauschenfels’ “For The Love of Trees” paintings and mixed media collages are created from the heart and rooted, grown and developed from a childhood spent exploring outdoor play in the woods while building strong lifelong relationships with her 6 sisters and neighborhood friends.
Her rendering of this new trees series using vibrant color, mark making, textural elements of collage and mixed media to tell their story, is her way of honoring and thanking them for their gifts- impacting people positively socially, mentally, and supporting healthy human interaction.
Sue uses vibrant colors, markmaking, and varied textures in her tree paintings by incorporating mixed media and storytelling elements. With this new series she has immersed herself and experimented with new art mediums using oil and cold wax. Her watercolor birch trees on masa paper using black Sumi ink is a technique she adores and has pushed the texture and abstract representation forward. She often uses collage papers, many handmade in her acrylic/mixed media paintings capturing a bold, vibrant spiritual story.
We all know that the survival of human beings is oxygen and is made available by trees. We have all heard the science as to why trees are life. But beyond that, Sue believes trees have an amazing power to impact people positively socially and mentally. They calm and rejuvenate our senses and refresh our souls in healing ways. Often as individuals we seek to surround ourselves with trees to recharge and center ourselves. We travel in groups to forests and parks to socialize, connect, and strengthen our relationships. Human connection with trees is a vital component to sustaining life and creating supportive healthy human interaction.
It is evident that Sue often paints her trees in a row, together standing tall. As people, we too need to stand together, heal and deepen our relationships to protect each other and our communities to sustain healthy social human connections.
For more information about this exhibit please visit the Watermark Art Center.
This exhibit was made possible in part by the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council through an individual Artist Project Grant FY24 and by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from Arrowhead Regional Arts Council thanks to an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and Arts and Cultural Heritage funds.
Madeleine Bialke: Nemeth Art Center Gallery
Madeleine Bialke’s paintings respond to our changing environment and reflect on her interest in nature and society. Based loosely on real landscapes she encounters, she enhances shapes and color to convey emotion. The flora depicted often take on expressive and anthropomorphic qualities. She has shown work internationally, with solo exhibitions in Antwerp, Belgium, London, UK, and Seoul, SK, and nationally in New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, and Denver, CO. Her work is included in many public collections, namely X Museum, Beijing, and Zuzeum, Latvia. As the Nemeth’s summer resident, she will be creating and premiering a new body of work. Bialke holds an MFA from Boston University and a BFA from Plattsburgh State University of New York. She lives and works in London, UK. Please visit http://www.nemethartcenter.org for more information regarding this exhibit. The Nemeth Art Center’s 2024 season is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota from a grant through the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Wayne Gudmundson: Nemeth Art Center
“A native to the landscape that I explore, my photographs reflect an ongoing survey of the Midwest region that express the sense of a particular place and of a particular vision. Over the years I’ve spent the majority of my time in the wonderful openness of North Dakota, and of late in northern Minnesota on the White Earth Reservation. I should ass that I’ve explored the stark landscape of Iceland where my ancestors lived, the Sonoran desert where I spent my winters, and the Burgundy region of France where my daughter lives.” Wayne Gudmundson’s work is in the permanent collection of many major museums including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, the Reykjavik Museum of Photography, the Canadian Center for Architecture in Montreal, and the Plains Art Museum in Fargo. The Nemeth Art Center’s 2024 season is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota from a grant through the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Grant Opening: Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant for artists who are enrolled tribal members and descendants residing in the following counties: Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, or Roseau (Max. request $1,000)
For more information on this specific grant, please click here.
Water: A Symphony by Isabelle Harmon
Now showing at the Bagley Public Library Gallery Room until September 30th, 2024.
Born to a French father and English mother, a world traveler, and living in the Land of 10,000 lakes for the last 25 years, Izzy Harmon is an experienced artist specializing in land and waterscapes. She has successfully exhibited her work in Bemidji and Minneapolis and is looking forward to sharing her experiences. Water in all its forms has been the focus of her most recent exhibition and she will share with you the how and why of her love for art and more especially water.
Smart Wars: Watermark Art Center
Smart Wars- Gaa-miinigoowiziyang “What we were given.”
Reception will be held on October 4th, 5pm-7pm.
Divest or Die: “Smart Wars” Artists Depict Battle to Protect Earth
Written by Andrew Neef & Rachel Weiland for Unicorn Riot June 22nd, 2018 (Submitted by the Artist, Rory Wakemup)
Minneapolis, MN- Every summer in the Twin Cities, artists bring to life the NOrthern Spark art festival, which is free to the public and lasts throughout the night in downtown Minneapolis. One of the opening events at this years festival, called “Smart Wars: Divest or Die”, brought together indigenous youth and artists in a “bedazzling” performance of “funkavism” (fun activism.)
Through performance art, Smart Wars displays a story of a shared indigenous reality where the human family joins forces to protect the water against destructive corporate greed. The performance begins with two sides facing one another in a battle among blue streaming banners which represent the water. After an extensive display of light-saber warfare to the beat of indigenous drumming, the two sides realize their common enemy is the tyrannical corporations, which is represented by a black “oil snake.” The two sides then band together and cut the head off the black snake and begin a round dance together, with the crowd joining in. Throughout the performance, the artists illustrate the immediate need to protect and share the Earth with all species, and what the artists believe is the path forward toward a harmonious co-existence. Read more.
For more information about this exhibit please visit the Watermark Art Center.
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.
'24 Bi-Annual Members Show: Watermark Art Center
Opening Artists Reception on Friday, September 6th from 5pm-7pm
The Bi-Annual Members Show is just one of the ways we express our gratitude for those who support us throughout the year! It’s a great way to connect and share your passion for art. The Members Show is just one of the benefits you receive when you join the Watermark Art Center1
Member artists submit their own work for this juried exhibition. A variety of mediums are featured including photography, textiles, paintings, glass, & more!
If you have any questions or need any additional information please visit the Watermark Art Center.
Watercolor Painting Class
There is a class fee of $70, please visit the provided link to register. Join Darcy Nieters-Brambrink and artist Elaine Netland for a day of watercolor classes. Sunday September 22nd from 1pm to 4pm at the Historic Helga Township Nary School, just 9 miles south of Bemidji. For any additional information and to register for this class, please visit here.
Ross H. Hier Gallery
You are invited to a gallery and artist reception for Ross H. Hier at the University of Minnesota Crookston September 23-28. The reception will be held Monday, September 23 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in Bede Ballroom with light hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided. The gallery, which will include items on display from the University's wildlife museum, will be open for viewing during daytime hours through September 28 and groups are welcome. If interested in bringing a group to campus, please contact Jess Bengtson at jessbeng@crk.umn.edu or call 218-281-8432.
Hier worked as an assistant area wildlife manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for 35 years and was an adjunct instructor at U of M Crookston for 15 years before retiring. He is a self-taught artist whose love of nature shines through in his watercolor and acrylic paintings, drawings, and duck decoys.
Hier’s art has been showcased at a number of exhibits in several states and he has won regional and national awards including the Northwest Artist of the Year by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council in 2022 and the Jay N. “Ding” Darling Memorial National Award by The National Wildlife Society for Wildlife Stewardship through Art in 2020. He was also a featured artist on Prairie Public TV in 2023.
To learn more about Hier, visit https://crk.umn.edu/news/u-m-crookston-feature-artist-ross-h-hier-gallery-and-reception-september-23-28
Manga Art Club
NEW After School Program starting in September!
MANGA ART CLUB
Monday's 4:30pm-6pm
Students grades 5-12
Sept. 23, 2024 - May 12, 2025
The Manga Art Club is designed to immerse students in the rich and dynamic world of Japanese style comic art, focusing on developing their skills in illustration, storytelling, and character design. Through a series of lessons, participants will explore fundamental techniques such as line work, shading, and composition. The curriculum emphasizes both individual creativity and community building, encouraging students to create their own manga stories while also learning to critique, appreciate and share their works with their peers.
Registration now open!
Activate Rural Public Virtual Workshop
Activate Rural Virtual Workshop: Creative Gathering Places for Youth
Join Department of Public Transformation (DoPT) for our 3rd Activate Rural Virtual Workshop, Creative Gathering Places for Youth, to hear from two rural artists and activators building youth-focused spaces for their communities. Participants will learn how each building space is navigating community engagement, funding resources, and structures for stewardship and operations.
Be inspired by the activation of the two building spaces during a panel discussion moderated by Sarina Otaibi, Activate Rural Program Director, DoPT, with the following guest speakers:
-Mackenzie Hamm is the Executive Director at the CornerStone Community and Youth Center in Frazee, MN. CornerStone is a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging their community and nurturing the potential of their youth in a former church building with a community makerspace, youth center, bistro, arts and retail space.
-Ashley Stelten is the Artist and Business Owner at Enchanted Arts and Crafts Studio in Olivia, MN. Enchanted Arts Studio provides arts and crafts kits, events, and workshops to area residents. Their mission is spreading mental health awareness using the significant benefits of creative expression by providing a vibrant and safe space in their community where all are welcome and all ages, especially youth, can feel empowered to create.
This virtual workshop is free, but registration is required! Register here.
This workshop is part of the Activate Rural Public Workshop Series, workshops and sessions designed to offer support, peer learning, and resources to creative entrepeneurs, artists, organizations and small business owners with creative physical places of connection based in rural Minnesota communities and the Native nations that share with geography, with a population of 20,000 or less. This program is supported, in part, by the State of Minnesota through a grant from The Office of Small Business Development, Department of Employment and Economic Development.
BAAC Art Share
Join the Bagley Area Arts Collaborative for the September Art Share of Thursday, September 26th from 3pm-5pm!
Bring your artistic talents and your projects to share! Meet other artists from around the community.
Art Share will meet on the 4th Thursday of each month.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Family Enrichment Community Gathering
The public is invited to join us at Mt. Zion Church on September 26th to view the artwork completed by students in the "Great Courses: How to Draw," “Wire Wrapping 101,” “Create With Needle Felting” and the “Fun With Alcohol Inks” classes. The artwork will be on display from 5:30-7:30 pm and refreshments will be served.
Check out our website for more information: www.sandersartstudios.com
Les Sanders is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. 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.
Expressionistic Landscape Painting
Class fee of $40. Ages 16 and up
In this 2-hour landscape painting class led by Minnesota Landscape Painter, Gillian Bedford, you’ll transform a photo into a vivid landscape using bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes. Explore how different techniques and colors can alter the mood and texture of your landscape. Class includes high quality painting paper, a complete brush set, and a set of paints to explore and experiment with at home. Bring a photo of your favorite landscape.
Please visit headwaters.org to register or if you have any additional questions.
Cross-Body Tote Basket Class
There is a $25 class fee for this event. Ages 16+, hand dexterity is required. This cross-body tote basket was designed by instructor Shannon Lucas Westrum, specifically for this workshop series. Students will have the opportunity of making a filled woven base, weaving with flat and round reed, and twining. They'll design their unique piece by choosing from a variety of nylon and cotton straps and coordinating reed colors. The final step will be to decide the length of the strap and stitch the clasp on. Weavers of all levels are welcome. Instructor will bring all tools and materials needed to complete the workshop. Finished basket is approximately 17" long, 9" deep, basket sides are 9.25" high without straps. To register please visit www.watermarkartcenter.org. Shannon's website is www.wildflowercottageshop.com and depicts other upcoming events Shannon is putting on. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
Art Leap 2024
Jump in the car for the weekend to experience artists’ work in Park Rapids and Heartland Lakes. Enjoy fall colors as you hop from studio to studio.
Featuring 28 sites and over 100 area artists skilled in a variety of artistic expressions. Free and open to all!
Studio Tours: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm
The Art Leap event guide can be downloaded from our website at https://www.heartlandarts.org/pages/events/events.php. Print copies are available at the Park Rapids Chamber Visitor Center and Studio 176. More will be distributed this week, starting at the Park Rapids Area Library.
This activity is funded by a Region 2 Arts Council Grant, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature and the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund passed by Minnesota voters in Nov 4, 2008.
My-Kid-n-Me Pottery
My Kid-n-Me Pottery – Fall Session
Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm
October 3rd – November 14th, 2024
Grades K-5 with a parent or guardian
$150 per adult-child pair, $75 per additional child..
This program teaches the skills of joining, forming a shape, adding textures as you convert a piece of clay into the shape you like. Glazing and firing included.
Get registered today!
iPhone Artistry
Watermark Art Center will hold an open house for photographer, William Petersen on October 4 from 5 to 7pm. His digital photography exhibit "iPhone Artistry" will be on display from October 4 through December 28, 2024. On October 24 (times to be determined), he will give a talk on his methods of working with phone cameras.
Petersen's first camera was a Kodak Duaflex box camera given to him by his parents when he was eleven. The film was 620 roll film in black-and-white only. From that very beginning, he knew the camera was able to capture more than “reality”, and it allowed him to share his "reality" of imagery.
After a few photography classes in college, his photography took a necessary back seat to his medical career until 1999 when he returned to his love affair with photography in a serious way. This period was also the advent of electronic cameras and digital "dark rooms". Initially he rejected much of that, but soon realized that the masters of black and white photography perfected their skills with decades of experimentation in a traditional darkroom. He soon decided to embrace photographic computer tools that he could learn in a fraction of the time necessary and still achieve amazing results.
He is grateful to have seen all the changes to photography methods that have occurred throughout his lifetime. Technology has allowed him to continue to share his view of "image reality" with others.
There is no charge to attend the open house. For more information regarding events, classes and exhibits visit watermarkartcenter.org or call 218-444-7570. Watermark galleries are accessible and open to the public Monday - Saturday from 10 to 5pm. Watermark is located at 505 Bemidji Avenue N. in Bemidji, Minnesota.
This exhibit is made possible, in part, by Paul Bunyan Communications.
iPhone Artistry Open House
Watermark Art Center will hold an open house for photographer, William Petersen on October 4 from 5 to 7pm. His digital photography exhibit "iPhone Artistry" will be on display from October 4 through December 28, 2024. On October 24 (times to be determined), he will give a talk on his methods of working with phone cameras.
Petersen's first camera was a Kodak Duaflex box camera given to him by his parents when he was eleven. The film was 620 roll film in black-and-white only. From that very beginning, he knew the camera was able to capture more than “reality”, and it allowed him to share his "reality" of imagery.
After a few photography classes in college, his photography took a necessary back seat to his medical career until 1999 when he returned to his love affair with photography in a serious way. This period was also the advent of electronic cameras and digital "dark rooms". Initially he rejected much of that, but soon realized that the masters of black and white photography perfected their skills with decades of experimentation in a traditional darkroom. He soon decided to embrace photographic computer tools that he could learn in a fraction of the time necessary and still achieve amazing results.
He is grateful to have seen all the changes to photography methods that have occurred throughout his lifetime. Technology has allowed him to continue to share his view of "image reality" with others.
There is no charge to attend the open house. For more information regarding events, classes and exhibits visit watermarkartcenter.org or call 218-444-7570. Watermark galleries are accessible and open to the public Monday - Saturday from 10 to 5pm. Watermark is located at 505 Bemidji Avenue N. in Bemidji, Minnesota.
This exhibit is made possible, in part, by Paul Bunyan Communications.
Two Rooms by Lee Blessing
Kitchen Sink Productions presents: Two Rooms by Lee Blessing.
The “two rooms” of the title are depicted as one on this simple stage. The first, a windowless cubicle in Beirut, where Michael, an American hostage, is being held by Arab terrorists. And the second, a room in his home in the United States, which his wife, Lainie, has stripped of furniture so that, at least symbolically, she can share in his nightmare.
A reporter, Walker, tries to prod Lainie into taking umbrage at what he labels “government ineptitude and inaction,” while a representative from the States Department, Ellen, attempts to treat the matter of Michael’s kidnapping with dispassionate efficiency and professional detachment. Lainie must make the impossible decision of whether to publicly expose the State Department for their effortless attempt to rescue her husband, at the risk of putting Michael’s life in further danger, or to remain silent while nothing is done to save him.
For more information, or to buy tickets visit here.
Grand Welcoming of Warroad RiverPlace
You are Invited to the Grand Welcoming of Warroad RiverPlace | October 5, 2024
The much-anticipated day is almost here! Join us as we open the doors to Warroad RiverPlace. Free and family-friendly, our Grand Welcoming will have something for everyone—from tours and children’s activities to demonstrations and an artist reception. The day will begin with an opening ceremony and culminate with a celebratory concert.
Experience the many ways you can make Warroad RiverPlace your place. You are welcome here!
FULL EVENT SCHEDULE: www.warroadriverplace.org/grandwelcoming
CONCERT TICKET RESERVATIONS: bit.ly/GrandWelcomingConcert
Queer Voices Writing
Queer Voices (QV) has a rich 30-year history of providing literary arts programming to all Minnesotans, and is poised to take a bold step forward. Building on this legacy, QV will extend its reach and deepen its impact through a series of transformative initiatives. Through an award of $196,693 from the Minnesota Humanities Center and Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota in November of 2008.
Calling writers, these opportunities are coming soon in Minneapolis!
Save the Dates! (Opportunities for MN Writers)
Out in the Stacks, Queer Literary Panel Discussions @ Quatrefoil Library, Fall 2024, 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis September 30th, October 7th, October 14th
Queer Voices Market @ Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis (2nd Fl), December 1, 2024 - vendor application detail TBA
Emerging Writers Retreat @ ARC Retreat Community, Stanchfield, MN March 15-16, 2025 (2 nights, meals included). Application release date, tbd.
Mid-Career Writing Retreat @ ARC Retreat Community, Stanchfield, MN June 13-15 (3 nights, meals included). Application release date, tbd.
Writing Bursts! (Virtually on Zoom, registration required). Keep your writing projects on track through online generative writing time with other queer writers. Writers from all geographies are welcome. We’ll meet bi-weekly starting September 28th 10-11:30 a.m: Zoom Writing Burst Registration Link
For more information, please reach out to Sherrie & LM (Queer Voices Curators) Email: curators@queervoicesmn.com Follow us on social: @queervoicesmn.
This work is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
Corey Medina & Brothers
Coming to the Armory Arts and Events Center in Park Rapids is Corey Medina & Brothers! Get ready for a fun evening of music and celebration with friends and family!
Cover charge $10 at the door.
Live Model Figure Drawing
This monitored open studio class is for participants ages 18 and over, of all skill levels who want to work from a live nude model. Refine your skills, capture the human form, and study light and shadow.
This class meets for four 2-hour sessions. The $40 class fee covers all four sessions. While a Watermark staff member will be present to facilitate, instruction will not be provided. Participants are responsible for bringing their own drawing materials. Watermark will supply drawing horses, easels, tables and chairs. There will be multiple poses ranging from 2 to 30 minutes.
Class meets from 6 to 8pm at Watermark Art Center on October 8 & 22 and November 5 &19. Register and pay online at watermarkartcenter.org/product/model-drawing/.
Birch Bark & Quill Techniques
Penny Kagigebi and assistant Chewie Mason will teach birch bark and porcupine quill techniques used by woodland people as part of Watermark's Fall Intercultural Creative Circles. Participants will learn basic skills for porcupine quillwork and applique beadwork on a small birch bark basket.
There is no fee for this class, but participants must register and plan to attend both sessions from 12 to 4pm on Wednesdays,October 9 and 16. Call Watermark to register. Learn more about the Intercultural Creative Circles at watermarkartcenter.org/creative-circles/
Farmer's Market Basket Class
Class fee of $60 per student. Ages 16+, hand dexterity is required. The Farmer's Market Basket was designed by instructor Shannon Lucas Westrum, exclusively for this workshop series. Students will have the opportunity to learn the making of a filled woven base, weaving with flat and rough reed, twining, and making their own cordage from locally harvested grasses or leaves. The final step will be to create lovely wrapped handles. She will also be sharing a presentation on basketry techniques and some experiences learning basketry. Finished basket is approximately 17" long, 12" deep, basket sides are 7.5" high, with handles 15" tall. Day one will be Friday Evening 6-9pm, getting to know materials, setting up the base, a basketry slideshow, and cordage making. Day two Saturday 10am-4pm, with 1/2 hour lunch break, weaving the sides, cordage making, lashing rims and creating wrapped handles. (Some handles may need to finish being wrapped at home.) To register, please visit www.bagleyarts.org click under events, and register online. This event 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.
Pottery & Pints
There is a class fee of $40. This event is for ages 21 and up. Visit here to register or for more information.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of glazing pottery pieces with potter Tom Daly. You bring your favorite beer, we will provide light appetizers and Tom will walk you through the process of glazing two pre-made pieces, such as a beer mug, wine mug, plate or bowl. If you are so inclined, you can try out the pottery wheel or other basic pottery techniques. There will be plenty of breaks for socializing and enjoying beer and food. Absolutely no art experience is required. Come learn in a fun and supportive environment surrounded by friends 21+.
Sing Us a Song: Billy Joel Tribute with Jim Witter
Heartland Concert Association, founded in 1981, provides quality entertainment to our area at a reasonable price. The concert series features many varied artistic performances.
For more information, please visit www.heartlandconcertassociation.org
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Celebrate!
The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra Presents: Celebrate! The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra is a thriving community orchestra servicing the region of North Central Minnesota. We bring classical music to new audiences and provide performance experience for musicians. Higdon's Soprano Sax Concerto featuring Christopher Crevistion on saxophone and Hanson's Symphony no. 2 "Romantic." Individual concert tickets can be purchased in advance at either Lueken's Village Foods locations and online at www.bemidjisymphony.org Tickets: Adults $27. Seniors (62+) $22. Students: k-12 Free. College: $10 with College ID.
Grant Opening: Arts Access Grant
These grants help instill the arts into public life in our region by funding the creation, production, and presentation of arts activities in our communities. Organizations that were awarded a Season/Series Arts Support Grant are not eligible to apply. All applicants may apply for and receive up to two Arts Access Grants
For more information on this specific grant, please click here.
The Artist Circle - Fall Session
This class takes place every Tuesday between October 15th- November 19th, 6pm-8pm.
There is a class fee of $200 for non-members; and $180 for members of Headwater Music & Arts.
With local artist, Mary Therese, design and create a series of projects using paints, inks, and dyes on various 2D surfaces while being inspired by famous artists of the past. Materials will be provided.
Please note there are 2 prices for this class. If you are already a contributing member of Headwaters Music & Arts, you may use the member price. To become a member you can do so here.
For more information or to register for this class, please visit here.
Birch Bark & Quill Techniques 2
Penny Kagigebi and assistant Chewie Mason will teach birch bark and porcupine quill techniques used by woodland people as part of Watermark's Fall Intercultural Creative Circles. Participants will learn basic skills for porcupine quillwork and applique beadwork on a small birch bark basket.
There is no fee for this class, but participants must register and plan to attend both sessions from 12 to 4pm on Wednesdays,October 9 and 16. Call Watermark to register. Learn more about the Intercultural Creative Circles at watermarkartcenter.org/creative-circles/
Open Mic Night 2
Join us at the Armory Arts and Events Center for Open Mic Nights!
Thursdays from 7pm-9pm
To sign-up for a time slot and for more information, please call 218-237-3722
Kids' Make All Day Art Camp
Spend the day off from school at Watermark's Make All Day Art Camp! At this fun, messy, and creative workshop, kids ages 6 and up will create several projects while exploring various types of paint and artsy mixed mediums.
The class fee of $38 covers all supplies. Please pack water and lunch for your child. Register and pay online at watermarkartcenter.org/product/2024-oct-art-camp/.
Mixed Media Portraits in Golden Open Acrylic and Prismacolor Pencil
This workshop is full but you may still be put on the waitlist! Go to bagleyarts.org and click under events. Class fee of: $100
Instructor Pamela Edevold will combine the techniques she taught in her Golden Open Acrylic and Prismacolor Premier workshops to create highly detailed portraits with lots of texture. Students who have not taken her previous classes are welcome and will learn the basics in the class as well as how the two mediums work together.
The class will work from an image supplied by the instructor, and students may also bring an 8x10 photo of their own to work from when finished with the class image (any type of portrait image is fine, including 3/4 poses or those where the eyes are not fully visible.) A supply list will be provided. Please bring your own lunch and beverages.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Live Model Figure Drawing 2
This monitored open studio class is for participants ages 18 and over, of all skill levels who want to work from a live nude model. Refine your skills, capture the human form, and study light and shadow.
This class meets for four 2-hour sessions. The $40 class fee covers all four sessions. While a Watermark staff member will be present to facilitate, instruction will not be provided. Participants are responsible for bringing their own drawing materials. Watermark will supply drawing horses, easels, tables and chairs. There will be multiple poses ranging from 2 to 30 minutes.
Class meets from 6 to 8pm at Watermark Art Center on October 8 & 22 and November 5 &19. Register and pay online at watermarkartcenter.org/product/model-drawing/.
Giiwe: Talley Gallery
Gallery runs from Sept. 9th through Oct. 24th, artist’s reception will be held Oct. 24th 2pm.
Come see “Giiwe,” an exhibition of paintings by Carrie Katzenmeyer, from September 9 to October 24 in the Talley Gallery. There will be a closing reception and artist’s talk on October 24 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, with refreshments.
Carrie Katzenmeyer’s paintings perfectly combine the artistic styles of her heritage, being both Anishinaabe and Scandinavian. She currently lives in Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota with her family and rescue dog. She is an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation and graduated with a B.A. in Art from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Talley Gallery, free and open to the public, is located in the Bridgeman building of Bemidji State University, and is wheelchair accessible. Please see the front office for current business hours.
Apple Blossom Nature School Enchanted Village and Halloween Walk
ave the Date! Located in the Outdoor Space at Rail River Folk School is the Apple Blossom Nature School Enchanted Village and Halloween Walk!
Saturday October 26th
Early Childhood Hours 5pm-6pm
Enchanted Halloween walks begin at 6:15, last walk at 7:15.
Join us for a magical evening of Jack O’Lanterns, Storytelling, Shadow Puppetry, apple cider, campfire, and visits to the Fairy Forest, Witch’s Cottage, and more!
Tickets are available online or at the gate, or at www.appleblossomvillage.org
Grant Deadline: Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant
Open to artists or culture bearers who are enrolled tribal members and descendants. Must reside in the following counties: Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, or Roseau. All arts disciplines welcome. This grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of a creative work, purchase of materials or equipment to create works of art, educational opportunities in the arts (excluding academic credit), and proposals for projects or opportunities to enhance the career of an artist.
Watch a video about how to create an account
or jump in and create an account and apply online
or use our Last Year’s Paper Grant Application – print, fill out, and send in the mail to:
Region 2 Arts Council
PO Box 693
Bemidji, MN 56619
You can also stop by our office inside the Watermark Art Center and pick up a paper grant application or call, email, or text us your mailing address and we will send you a paper grant application.
The Grant Application
The grant application will ask a series of questions such as eligibility questions, demographics questions, and questions based on our scoring criteria of Artistic Quality, Commitment to Artistic Growth, and Planning and Management. There are also pieces needed for the grant application which you should gather before you apply, such as work samples (Work Sample Submission Policy), an artist resume or bio, and a budget.
Last Year’s Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Online Grant Application (Sample only – cannot be submitted – only)
Jared Frieburg & The Vagabonds (1950's Rock and Roll)
Heartland Concert Association, founded in 1981, provides quality entertainment to our area at a reasonable price. The concert series features many varied artistic performances.
For more information, please visit www.heartlandconcertassociation.org
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Let's Dance! Salsa, Rumba, & Cha Cha
Learning to dance is FUN and Easy with professional instructor Walter “Bear” Hartell. You will learn patterns and styling in the exciting, Salsa, romantic Rumba, and flirtatious Cha Cha that will have you feeling comfortable and confident to get out on the dance floor. Salsa, Rumba, and Cha Cha can be danced to many different types of music- country, blues, rock & roll, 50’2, 60’2, 70’s, and of course Latin. You will also learn how to tell what dance you can dance to different types of music being played.
Singles & Couples are encouraged to sign up! Register online at community ed or call 218-333-3284
Live Model Figure Drawing 3
This monitored open studio class is for participants ages 18 and over, of all skill levels who want to work from a live nude model. Refine your skills, capture the human form, and study light and shadow.
This class meets for four 2-hour sessions. The $40 class fee covers all four sessions. While a Watermark staff member will be present to facilitate, instruction will not be provided. Participants are responsible for bringing their own drawing materials. Watermark will supply drawing horses, easels, tables and chairs. There will be multiple poses ranging from 2 to 30 minutes.
Class meets from 6 to 8pm at Watermark Art Center on October 8 & 22 and November 5 &19. Register and pay online at watermarkartcenter.org/product/model-drawing/.
Let's Dance! Salsa, Rumba, & Cha Cha 2
Learning to dance is FUN and Easy with professional instructor Walter “Bear” Hartell. You will learn patterns and styling in the exciting, Salsa, romantic Rumba, and flirtatious Cha Cha that will have you feeling comfortable and confident to get out on the dance floor. Salsa, Rumba, and Cha Cha can be danced to many different types of music- country, blues, rock & roll, 50’2, 60’2, 70’s, and of course Latin. You will also learn how to tell what dance you can dance to different types of music being played.
Singles & Couples are encouraged to sign up! Register online at community ed or call 218-333-3284
Scandinavian Snowflakes with Shannon Lucas-Westrum & Jesse Westrum
This class has a fee of $35. The class size ranges from a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 16 participants. For ages 14 and up.
Weavers of all experience levels are invited to weave their own Scandinavian Snowflakes! Taught by local artists Shannon & Jesse Westrum, each person can expect to leave with 3 or more 9” snowflakes. This workshop requires hand dexterity and includes the use of sharp shears and quick-dry adhesives. The instructor will bring all tools and materials needed. Materials are included in the class fee.
Additional Info to Participants: Kits will be available for purchase as well, if participants would like to make more at home.
Please Note: This class does not include a written pattern. If you would like to make more on your own, Shannon designed a detailed YouTube video.
To register, please go to bagleyarts.org and click under events.
Visit Shannon Lucas-Westrum’s site at Wildflowercottageshop
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 & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Grant Deadline: Arts Access Grant
Note: No organization may apply for or receive more than 2 Arts Access Grant Awards
Applications are open to organizations located in Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen counties only.
Eligible Organizations
arts organizations
public or charter schools (parochial schools are ineligible)
community education programs*
institutions of higher learning (colleges or universities)
non-profits providing arts programming
local city, town, county government entities within our 5-county service area
tribal government entities within our 5-county service area from Red Lake, Leech Lake, or White Earth Nations
arts affiliate to a 501(c)3 host organization or other non-profit entity (such as a school or city/town/county or tribal government entity)
Groups without 501(c)3 nonprofit tax status must be formed for non-profit purposes, must have the equivalent of a governing body similar to a board of directors or advisory council, and must use a Minnesota-based non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)3 organization, or other tax-exempt entity such as a school, institution of higher learning, or city, town, county, or tribal government as a fiscal sponsor.
organizations that received a 2024 Season/Series Arts Support Grant are not eligible to apply.
*Based on Minnesota Statute 124D.19, Community Education Programs will be assumed to be operated by the school district and will be subject to all grant guidelines that apply to schools.
Intention for Arts Access Projects
Arts Access funding is designated for arts creation, production, presentation of high-quality, accessible activities that help instill the arts into the community and public life in our region. Eligible grant proposals must display a commitment to reaching wider audiences through providing new and/or expanded arts programming to residents of our region’s counties, and/or by supporting accessibility initiatives through the project. Eligible proposals must show dedication to removing barriers that audiences may have to accessing arts activities. Organizations can apply for up to two Arts Access Grants for two different arts activities each year.
Arts activities proposed for funding must be accessible by the public (not exclusively serving faculty, staff, students, board or organization membership). Activity must begin within 12 months of the earliest start date, and must be completed by June 30, 2025.
Eligible Uses:
Public art projects
Arts festivals
Engagement of guest artists
Arts field trips
Arts workshops
Arts exhibitions
Arts presentations
Arts performances
New to applying with R2AC? View a video on how to create an account for your organization in our grants portal!
OR – Login and apply online
Is your grant project eligible? Is your organization? Check out our eligibility section: Arts Access Grant Eligibility Requirements – If you can answer true to all the statements, then you should be eligible to apply. If you answer false to one of the statements, please contact us to discuss your eligibility.
The Grant Application
The online grant application will ask questions about demographics which we use for reporting to the Minnesota State Arts Board (see our Data Privacy Policy), and questions based on our scoring criteria. There are also pieces needed for the grant application that you should gather before you apply, such as work samples (Work Sample Submission Policy), resumes, and a list of all project costs.
Budget Guidelines
IMPORTANT FOR ALL APPLICANTS: Project specific costs incurred and paid prior to a project’s Earliest Start Date will make a project ineligible for funding. Read about this and more:
R2AC Budget Guidelines for Organizations
Sample Application Form for download
Last Year’s Arts Access Grant Application
(Sample only – cannot be submitted – only online submissions are accepted)
Sample Arts Access Responses
Past Arts Access Grant Sample packet: responses that worked
Looking for an artist for your project or idea? Check our Teaching Artist Roster!
Grant Opening: Artist Support Grant
Artist Support Grant (Max. request $2,000)
Used to be the Individual Artist Grant, but we made it not about supporting your arts project but supporting YOU as an Artist! Applicants must reside in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen counties.
For more information on this specific grant, please click here.
Illustration with Procreate: Digital Painting
Students ages 15 and up will join professional illustrator Nicholas Jackson to create digital illustrations from scratch using the app "Procreate". Prior digital painting/drawing experience with Procreate or other drawing/painting apps is not necessary. However, basic knowledge of artistic concepts is helpful.
Please visit watermarkartcenter.org/product/nov-procreate/ to view more information, materials to be provided by the student and link for registration and payment. Class fee of $120 covers two days of instruction: Friday, November 15 from 6 to 9pm and November 16 from 10am to 5pm.
For information regarding more about Watermark events, classes and exhibits visit watermarkartcenter.org or call 218-444-7570. Watermark galleries are accessible and open to the public Monday - Saturday from 10 to 5pm. Watermark is located at 505 Bemidji Avenue N. in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Simple Gifts
The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra is a thriving community orchestra servicing the region of North Central Minnesota. We bring classical music to new audiences and provide performance experience for musicians. Walton's Viola Concerto Featuring violist Gina Gravagne plus three works by Aaron Copland. Individual concert tickets can be purchased in advance at either Lueken's Village Foods locations and online at www.bemidjisymphony.org Tickets: Adults $27. Seniors (62+) $22. Students: k-12 Free. College: $10 with College ID.
Let's Dance! Salsa, Rumba, & Cha Cha 3
Learning to dance is FUN and Easy with professional instructor Walter “Bear” Hartell. You will learn patterns and styling in the exciting, Salsa, romantic Rumba, and flirtatious Cha Cha that will have you feeling comfortable and confident to get out on the dance floor. Salsa, Rumba, and Cha Cha can be danced to many different types of music- country, blues, rock & roll, 50’2, 60’2, 70’s, and of course Latin. You will also learn how to tell what dance you can dance to different types of music being played.
Singles & Couples are encouraged to sign up! Register online at community ed or call 218-333-3284
Live Model Figure Drawing 4
This monitored open studio class is for participants ages 18 and over, of all skill levels who want to work from a live nude model. Refine your skills, capture the human form, and study light and shadow.
This class meets for four 2-hour sessions. The $40 class fee covers all four sessions. While a Watermark staff member will be present to facilitate, instruction will not be provided. Participants are responsible for bringing their own drawing materials. Watermark will supply drawing horses, easels, tables and chairs. There will be multiple poses ranging from 2 to 30 minutes.
Class meets from 6 to 8pm at Watermark Art Center on October 8 & 22 and November 5 &19. Register and pay online at watermarkartcenter.org/product/model-drawing/.
Open Mic Night 3
Join us at the Armory Arts and Events Center for Open Mic Nights!
Thursdays from 7pm-9pm
To sign-up for a time slot and for more information, please call 218-237-3722
Letters From Home: USO Style Show
Heartland Concert Association, founded in 1981, provides quality entertainment to our area at a reasonable price. The concert series features many varied artistic performances.
For more information, please visit www.heartlandconcertassociation.org
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Let's Dance! Salsa, Rumba, & Cha Cha 4
Learning to dance is FUN and Easy with professional instructor Walter “Bear” Hartell. You will learn patterns and styling in the exciting, Salsa, romantic Rumba, and flirtatious Cha Cha that will have you feeling comfortable and confident to get out on the dance floor. Salsa, Rumba, and Cha Cha can be danced to many different types of music- country, blues, rock & roll, 50’2, 60’2, 70’s, and of course Latin. You will also learn how to tell what dance you can dance to different types of music being played.
Singles & Couples are encouraged to sign up! Register online at community ed or call 218-333-3284
Let's Dance! Salsa, Rumba, & Cha Cha 5
Learning to dance is FUN and Easy with professional instructor Walter “Bear” Hartell. You will learn patterns and styling in the exciting, Salsa, romantic Rumba, and flirtatious Cha Cha that will have you feeling comfortable and confident to get out on the dance floor. Salsa, Rumba, and Cha Cha can be danced to many different types of music- country, blues, rock & roll, 50’2, 60’2, 70’s, and of course Latin. You will also learn how to tell what dance you can dance to different types of music being played.
Singles & Couples are encouraged to sign up! Register online at community ed or call 218-333-3284
Christmas voices
The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra is a thriving community orchestra servicing the region of North Central Minnesota. We bring classical music to new audiences and provide performance experience for musicians. Music from Home Alone, White Christmas & other favorite holiday movies featuring the BSO's children's choir! Individual concert tickets can be purchased in advance at either Lueken's Village Foods locations and online at www.bemidjisymphony.org Tickets: Adults $27. Seniors (62+) $22. Students: k-12 Free. College: $10 with College ID.
Grant Deadline: Artist Support Grant
The R2AC Artist Support Grant Program, made available with funding from the McKnight Foundation, replaces our Individual Arts Grant program from prior years. This grant provides financial assistance to artists or culture bearers in any arts discipline or in any stage of their career as an artist. This grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of creative work, purchase of materials or equipment to create works of art, educational opportunities in the arts (excluding academic credit), and other opportunities to enhance your artistic development, such as working with a mentor artist, attending a national conference, taking part in an artist residency program, or marketing yourself or your work. Artists can apply for grants up to $2,000.
Watch a video about how to create an account on our grants portal
or jump right in and create an account and apply online
Helpful Videos
Artist Support Grant Overview (40 min)
Work Samples (15 min)
Artist Resume/Bio (10 min)
Eligibility
Eligible artists must be 18 years or older, in any stage of their artistic career, and reside in Beltrami, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Clearwater, or Mahnomen County. Check out the eligibility questions. If you can answer true to all these questions, then you should be eligible to apply. If you answer false to one of the questions, or have questions of your own, contact us to discuss eligibility.
The Grant Application
The online grant application will ask a series of questions – eligibility questions, questions about demographics which we use for reporting to the Minnesota State Arts Board and the McKnight Foundation, and questions based on our scoring criteria. This is a project-based grant and you will need to provide an estimated budget for your project. There are also pieces needed for the grant application which you should gather before you apply, such as work samples (Work Sample Submission Policy), an artist statement, and artist resumes.
Last Year’s Artist Support Grant Application (Sample only – cannot be submitted – only online submissions are accepted)
View pdf of sample answers from funded Individual Artist Grants
Fellowship Opening: Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship for artists who are enrolled tribal members and descendants residing in the following counties: Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, or Roseau (Award amount $5,000)
For more information on this specific award, please click here.
Grant Opening: Artists Engage Community Grant
Artists Engage Communities Grant (Max request $6,000)
Engage your community with arts performances, art workshops, participatory arts events or whatever great arts ideas you have to involve the public! Applicants must reside in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen counties and funded arts activities must occur within the state of Minnesota.
For more information on this specific grant, please click here.
A Disney Adventure
The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra is a thriving community orchestra servicing the region of North Central Minnesota. We bring classical music to new audiences and provide performance experience for musicians. Disney favorites from movies such as Beauty and the beast, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book. Individual concert tickets can be purchased in advance at either Lueken's Village Foods locations and online at www.bemidjisymphony.org Tickets: Adults $27. Seniors (62+) $22. Students: k-12 Free. College: $10 with College ID.
Nomination Deadline: Anishinaabe arts Initiative Fellowshop
The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative (AAI) Fellowship is made possible by the generous support of the McKnight Foundation to provide unfettered funding to one individual Indigenous artist or culture bearer to fuel his/her art in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Lake of the Woods, Becker, Roseau, Cass, and Itasca counties in Minnesota. Applications will be scored on the artistic quality of the work, the artistic merit of the artist, and on the proposal.
The goal of the annual Region 2 Arts Council AAI Fellowship Program is to assist the region’s most talented artists who are enrolled tribal members and descendants, in furthering and innovating their work by awarding substantial financial support to fund creative time and/or arts experiences that facilitate depth and advancement in their art form. Through such support, the R2AC aims to raise the profile of artistic work in the region and create a strong community of Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellows. Each fellow’s artwork will be featured on our website.
Typically one $5,000 award will be granted.
The funds can be used for, but not limited to:
Exploring new directions or continuing work in progress
Production costs, materials, or equipment
Marketing your work
Travel, research or study to further your art
Collaborative or community projects
Eligibility
Download a copy of the application form below and read through the eligibility requirements carefully. If you can answer true to each requirement, then you should be eligible to apply. If you answer false to one of the eligibility requirements, or have questions of your own, contact us to discuss eligibility. There may be another grant or more suited to your needs.
Watch a video about how to create an account
or jump in and create an account and apply online
Last Year’s Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship Application (Sample only – cannot be submitted – only online submissions are accepted)
No More Talk of Darkness with Jeremy Stolle
Heartland Concert Association, founded in 1981, provides quality entertainment to our area at a reasonable price. The concert series features many varied artistic performances.
For more information, please visit www.heartlandconcertassociation.org
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Street Corner Symphony
Heartland Concert Association, founded in 1981, provides quality entertainment to our area at a reasonable price. The concert series features many varied artistic performances.
For more information, please visit www.heartlandconcertassociation.org
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Fun with Yupo Workshop
Class fee of $125, class is limited to 8. This workshop is for anyone interested in exploring the unique characteristics of YUPO. YUPO is a smooth inorganic (plastic) surface that accepts paint in a very different way than paper. Because the paint sits on the surface instead of being absorbed, it flows, mixes, and can give a very fluid abstract "liquid" lok to washes that can be very appealing (and frustrating if you are trying to "control" it.) The surface also allows colors to be more intense, giving a stained glass look that is amazing, and makes lifting easy, allowing a push-pull method of composition similar to working with opaque paints. This workshop is intended to give you a variety of ways to approach the unique characteristics of YUPO. We will take advantage of the abstract, flowing 'liquid' look of wet in wet application and experiment with stamping, texturing, lifting, and even texturing with foam rollers. We will talk about design and how to go from the crazy accidental abstraction of YUPI to finished work. We will also talk about 'taming' YUPO to do representational work, flattening washes, graded washes, etc. Come if you are a beginner and want to have fun playing with paint, or if you are an accomplished watercolorist who wants to explore a new surface, or anyone in between who wants to expand their horizons and try something new. I turn to YUPO when I want to "play" with watercolor and just have fun. The participant can expect to finish at least a couple completed or nearly completed paintings in the three days. 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.
Grants Deadline: Artists Engage Community Grant
Watch a video about how to create an account on our grants portal
or jump right in and create an account and apply online
Videos to help you out
Artists Engage Community Grant Overview/Pep Talk Video
Artist Bio/Resume, Work Samples, and Artistic Vision
Creating a Budget for Your Community Engagement Project
Let’s Talk Collaborators
Target Audience, Outcomes, and Evaluation Methods
Do I really want a Fiscal Sponsor?
Eligible Applicants
Open to artists or culture bearers in all arts disciplines, 21 years of age or older, living and working in one of the five Region 2 Arts Council counties of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen, Minnesota.
Eligible Proposals
Artists Engage Community grants support the creation, production, and presentation of high quality arts activities that help instill the arts into the community and public life in our region. Eligible grant proposals must connect and engage with audiences, participants, students, and/or communities to provide new and/or expanded arts programming to residents of our region’s counties, and/or remove barriers that audiences may have to accessing arts activities. These grants offer funding for a variety of artist led arts activities that will benefit the residents of Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen counties. Arts activities proposed for funding must be artist led, accessible by the public, and connect with community members through the arts. Activity must begin within 12 months of the earliest start date, and must be completed by June 30, 2025.
Eligible Uses:
Participatory arts projects
Arts classes, camps, or workshops
Public art projects – murals, sculpture walks/trails, concerts in public parks, etc.
Arts performances – concerts, theatrical productions, dance performances, film screenings, etc.
Arts presentations – readings, exhibitions, artist talks, etc.
Arts festivals
Is your grant project eligible? Check out our eligibility section: Artists Engage Community Grant Eligibility Requirements – If you can answer true to all the statements, then you should be eligible to apply. If you answer false to one of the statements, please contact us to discuss your eligibility.
The Grant Application
The online grant application will ask questions about demographics which we use for reporting to the Minnesota State Arts Board (see our Data Privacy Policy), and questions based on our scoring criteria – Artist Qualifications & Artistic Vision for the Project, Arts Access Provided by the Project, Community Impact and Evaluation of the Project, and Ability to Carry Out the Project. There are also pieces needed for the grant application that you should gather before you apply, such as work samples (Work Sample Submission Policy), resume, and a list of all project costs.
Budget Guidelines
IMPORTANT FOR ALL APPLICANTS: Project specific costs incurred and paid prior to a project’s Earliest Start Date will make a project ineligible for funding. Read about this and more:
R2AC Budget Guidelines
Outcomes and Evaluation Methods
Because we ask you to engage community in this grant, we want you to set an outcome and a means to measure whether you successfully achieved that outcome. An outcome should describe a change in knowledge, skill, attitude, awareness, behavior, or condition in your target audience. Effective project outcomes are specific, measurable, and can be reasonably achieved by the proposed activity. It is important that you measure and document progress made in achieving the proposed outcome for the target audience. You may wish to consult Getting Started with Program Evaluation – a guide published by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies for information on outcomes evaluation.
Sample Application Form for download
Last Year’s Artists Engage Community Grant Application
(Sample only – cannot be submitted – only online submissions are accepted)
A Note on Grant Awards as Taxable Income
If awarded, you will be asked to fill out a W-9 tax form and the grant award will be considered extra income for you in that tax year. Because this is a grant for individuals, you cannot shift the tax burden to any limited liability companies/corporations you may own for your arts business, but you can use a fiscal sponsor. A fiscal sponsor is a nonprofit entity that lends you their nonprofit status and provides some financial oversight for funds received from a grant award. Often they charge a flat fee or request a percentage of granted funds for this service. If awarded, your grant award check would be made out to your fiscal sponsor, they would relay the funds to you in one large check or series of smaller payouts for your each of your expenses as you ask for/report them. The granted funds would be part of the fiscal sponsor’s tax reporting, removing the tax burden from you. You would want an agreement (sample fiscal sponsor agreement form) in place to set the responsibilities for each of you.
Soar!
The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra is a thriving community orchestra servicing the region of North Central Minnesota. We bring classical music to new audiences and provide performance experience for musicians. Vaughn Williams' The Lark Ascending featuring Eric Olson on violin plus two works by Jean Sibelius. Individual concert tickets can be purchased in advance at either Lueken's Village Foods locations and online at www.bemidjisymphony.org Tickets: Adults $27. Seniors (62+) $22. Students: k-12 Free. College: $10 with College ID.
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.
Renaissance Revelry Fall Kick Off!
Come join the fun with music and art galore, free and open to the public!
Take a tour, dive into an art activity, meet the instructors, and explore a world of after-school adventures at Headwaters Music & Arts. Register for music lessons, art clubs, pottery or parent-child art classes, on-site. Financial assistance is available for all activities.
Live music, food trucks, manga portraits, face painting, instrument petting zoo, chess, Schmitt music display, and even Sheba, the miniature pony!
Attendees! There will be a drawing for two, $100 gift certificates for Headwaters school year programs or music lessons!
Find out more by visiting headwatersmusicandarts.org or call 218-444-5606
Open Mic Night
Join us at the Armory Arts and Events Center for Open Mic Nights!
Thursdays from 7pm-9pm
To sign-up for a time slot and for more information, please call 218-237-3722
Poetry SUPER SLAM
Coming to you on September 19th at Fozzie's BBQ in Bemidji, it's the fall opener Poetry SUPER SLAM with super-sized CASH prizes. You've got a month to get your poems ready. You should prepare at least 3 original SLAM poems, new in the last 3 years, never previously performed a state or local event, and each under 3 minutes reading time. Yes, you may read from your notes.
Doors and sign-ups begin at 6pm, performances begin at 7pm. Call Watermark if you'd rather pre-register: 218-444-7570.
More on what to expect on our website WatermarkArtCenter.org
Saving Your Stuff: How to care for art, heirlooms, and personal collections
Learn how to preserve and protect your valuable possessions from the 'ten agents of deterioration' and gain practical knowledge on caring for art, heirlooms, and personal collections. The presentation will be followed by an open question and answer period, where participants can seek advice on specific concerns. Additional resources for ongoing preservation efforts will also be shared.
Fun with Alcohol Inks
There is no class fee for this event. You will learn to enjoy the many ways alcohol inks can be used. This class will focus on landscapes, flowers, and some detailed projects on a variety of surfaces. Take one class or sign up for both!
Classes are for adult/child/family, aged 12 and up, children must have an adult family member present. All supplies are provided, just bring a painting shirt. Classes are FREE, but YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND! Contact Les at 218-556-3521 or Kathy at 218-556-0887 for further details and registration. Check out our website for more information: www.sandersartstudios.com.
Les Sanders is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. 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.
Dr. John Eggers, author of You can make a difference!
Thursday in Bemidji! Join local author and former Red Lake High School principal Dr. John Eggers at the Bemidji Public Library on Thursday, September 19th at 5:30 PM for a talk and signing on his latest book, "You Can Make A Difference!" For middle school readers on up, Dr. Eggers' book contains stories to help readers discover their special gifts, provide ideas on how to use them and show how somebody can help others discover their gifts in order to make a positive impact in their lives and the lives of others. All Bemidji Public Library events are free and open to the public regardless of library membership or card status.
Advanced Beading Classes with Patrick Pope
Join us for our upcoming advanced Peyote Stitch beading classes on September 4th and September 18th, both from 11 AM to 2 PM!
In this hands-on class, you’ll have the option to create a stunning keychain or a beautiful feather. Feel free to join us for both sessions—master one design in each class!
Spaces are limited to 8-10 attendees to ensure personalized instruction, so make sure to secure your spot early. This is a fantastic opportunity to refine your techniques and unleash your creativity!
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow craft lovers and create something special. Sign up today by messaging info@HCDAC.org!
This activity is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council funded by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund.
'Dagwaagin' Fall Feast Manoominikw-Giizis
Giiwedinong Museum Presents the renowned Owamni, by the Sioux Chef, annual Fall Feast.
An All Indigenous Feast with the esteemed Ethan Denny-Broker, Chef de Cuisine of ‘Owamni’ by the Sioux Chef.
We would be delighted if you could join us for our highly anticipated annual feast dinner. This special event will showcase a delectable array of traditional Anishinaabe and Lakota dishes and flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Sunday September 15th: Registration at 5pm. Presentation & Feast 5:30pm-7:30pm. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 per couple. Seating is limited!
A celebration of the harvest of Anishinaabe and Lakota foods.
Foods on the menu:
Bizhiki: Buffalo Roast
Manoomin: Wild Rice
Purple Ojibwe Potatoes
Mandan Corn Bread
Delicious, savory, and sweet preserves for every plate
And More!
Art Market: Art Vendor Show
Don’t miss this vendor’s market this September!
The Art Market vendor’s show will be located at Shooting Star Casino in Bagley as part of Shooting Star Casino’s 8th Anniversary Celebration!
Northern Artist Association Monthly Meeting
The Northern Artist Association shall be a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of art, art interest and art activities among the people of Bemidji and the surrounding area.
Northern Artist Association will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, September 15th, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Bemidji Eagles Club, 1270 Neilson Avenue SE, Bemidji, MN. If you would like information to become a member, please join us. The public is welcome to attend and encouraged to invite a friend! Check out our website at www.northernartistassociation.com
For more information or to register, please visit here.
Grant Deadline: Seasons.Series Arts Support Grant
Note: If your organization receives a 2025 Season/Series Arts Support Grant you will be ineligible to apply for the 2025 Arts Access Grant.
Applications are open to organizations located in Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen counties only.
Recording from Last Year’s Info Session on 9/5/23 (one hour in length)
Eligible Organizations (must have planned and executed at least 4 arts or arts and culture activities, programs, performances, projects or workshops accessible by the public within the 24 months prior to this application deadline)
arts organizations
schools (parochial schools are ineligible)
community education programs*
institutions of higher learning (colleges or universities)
non-profits providing arts programming
local city, town, county government entities within our 5-county service area
tribal government entities from Red Lake, Leech Lake, or White Earth Nations
arts affiliate to a 501(c)3 host organization or other non-profit entity (such as a school, institution of higher learning, or city, town, county, or tribal government entity)
*Based on Minnesota Statute 124D.19, Community Education Programs will be assumed to be operated by the school district and will be subject to all grant guidelines that apply to schools.
Season/Series Arts Grant Intention
This grant program was created to help arts organizations, and other nonprofit entities that do a high volume of arts activities or arts programming, by allowing them to fill out one grant application to fund many events instead of multiple grant applications to fund each individual event. It is our hope that this will save valuable staff/volunteer time and effort in applying for our funding and subsequently filling out all the follow up information connected to a funded grant.
Each Season/Series Arts Support Grant assists an organization in funding the creation, production, and presentation of two or more arts activities to benefit the residents of Minnesota’s Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen counties. Proposals that include public art, arts festivals, engagement of guest artists, artists-in-residence programs, educational performances, educational arts field trips, arts training or workshops, exhibitions, presentations, or performances will be considered. These proposals must show a commitment to developing new/and or expanded arts programming from what the applicant organization has presented in the past. Additional attention should be paid to one or more of the following:
removing barriers that audiences may have to accessing arts activities
developing knowledge, skills, and understanding for the arts for Minnesotans of all ages
representing through the arts the diverse ethnic and cultural arts traditions in our state
building bridges between Minnesotans through arts and culture.
Eligible Uses:
Arts festivals
Engagement of guest artists
Public art projects
Arts workshops
Arts exhibitions
Arts presentations
Arts performances
New to applying with R2AC? View a video on how to create an account for your organization in our grants portal!
OR – Login and apply online
Is your grant project eligible? Is your organization? Check out our eligibility section: Season/Series Arts Support Grant Eligibility Requirements – If you can answer true to all the statements, then you should be eligible to apply. If you answer false to one of the statements, please contact us to discuss your eligibility.
The Grant Application
The online grant application will ask questions about demographics which we use for reporting to the Minnesota State Arts Board (see our Data Privacy Policy), and questions based on our scoring criteria. There are also pieces needed for the grant application that you should gather before you apply, such as photos or links for your 4 qualifying arts activities, resumes or bios of key staff, volunteers, or participating artists, work samples of participating artists, timelines of projects, and a list of all costs for the funded arts activities or programming.
Budget Guidelines
IMPORTANT FOR ALL APPLICANTS: Project specific costs incurred and paid prior to a project’s Earliest Start Date will make a project ineligible for funding. Read about this and more: R2AC Budget Guidelines for Organizations
Sample Application Form for download
Last Year’s Season/Series Arts Support Grant Application
(Sample only – cannot be submitted – only online submissions through our grants portal are accepted)
Poppy Field Watercolor Class
On Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 1-4pm, Watermark Art Center is offering a "Poppy Field Watercolor" class with watercolor artist Darcy Brambrink. Create a beautiful floral inspired painting involving a “loose” approach with the use of Brusho dry powders, watercolor inks, salt, and Daniel Smith watercolors.
Students will learn how to manipulate a wet-on-wet techniques while using cut credit cards, small brush and loose dry powders with watercolor inks. Students will also learn how to properly mat their 9 x 12 finished painting so it may be ready to frame in a 11 x 14 finished size.
The class fee of $70 includes all materials: 300 gm watercolor CP paper, Brusho powders, Daniel Smith watercolors, brushes, mat and backboard. Brambrink is a member of the Minnesota Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society.
Registration and more information regarding classes, events, and exhibits are at watermarkartcenter.org or call 218-444-7570. Watermark galleries are accessible and open to the public Monday - Saturday from 10 to 5pm. Watermark is located at 505 Bemidji Avenue N. in Bemidji, Minnesota. @darcybrambrinkart
Nature Stories: Hidden Critters
Welcome to our enchanting nature story time, a magical experience crafted for curious minds of any age! Immerse your little ones in the wonders of the natural world through a delightful blend of storytelling, crafts and other fun activities that will spark their imaginations and ignite a love for learning.
After the story and craft, we will go for a hidden animal hunt in the park!
All adults must accompany children. Dress for the weather because the second half of the program will be outdoors. Meet in the visitor center.
John O'Conor and Eric Olson in Recital
General Admission of $20. Seniors $15. K-12 and college students free (with proof of ID)
“A pianist of un-bounding sensitivity” (Gramophone)
“He represents a vanishing tradition that favors inner expression and atmosphere over showmanship and bravura.” (Chicago Tribune)
“Impeccable technique and musicality…it would be hard to imagine better performances.” (Sunday Times - London)
The Irish pianist John O’Conor has been gathering wonderful reviews for his masterly playing over forty years. Having studied in his native Dublin, in Vienna with Dieter Weber and been tutored by the legendary Willhelm Kempff his unanimous 1st Prize at the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna in 1973 opened the door to a career that has brought him all around the world.
He has performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras including the London Symphony, Royal Phillharmonic, Czech Philharmonic, Vienna Symphony, l’Orchestre National de France, the NHK Orchestra in Japan and the Atlanta, Cleveland, San Francisco, Dallas, Montreal, and Detroit Symphonies in North America. He has given concerts in many of the world’s most famous halls including Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington, the Wigmore Hall and South Bank Centre in London, the Musikverein in Vienna, the Dvorak Hall in Prague, the Seoul Arts Centre, and the Bunka Kaikan in Tokyo. He enjoys collaborating in Lieder recitals and performing chamber music with many instrumentalists and ensembles such as the Cleveland, Tokyo, Vanbrugh, Vermeer, Takacs, Vogler and Yink Quartets.
John O’Conor first gained widespread attention in the USA in 1986 with the release of his first volume of Beethoven Sonatas on the Telarc label. He went on to record the complete Sonatas and these were issued as a box set in 1994. CD Review described Mr. O’Connor’s performances as “recordings of the highest calibre and Beethoven playing at its best” and went on to say “by now he should be recognized as the world’s premier Beethoven interpreter.” Mr. O’Connor has made more than 20 recordings for Telarc, including the complete Beethoven Bagatelles (cited by the New York Times as the best recordings of these works) and Mozart Concertos with Sir Charles Mackerras and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. He has also recorded the complete Nocturnes, Sonatas and Concertos of the Irish Composer John Field.
In 2007 and 2008 he recorded the complete Piano Concertos of Beethoven with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andreas Delfs and these have been greeted with great acclaim. In the past two years he has released three new CDs on the Steinway label, one of Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations and two of Haydn Sonatas. He has also been featured on tonebase.com with videos on teaching and discussing Beethoven and Haydn Sonatas. Last summer he recorded a CD of the complete Beethoven Cello Sonatas with the Irish cellist Ai’bhe McDonagh.
Prof. O’Connor is regarded as one of the most important piano teachers in the world today. He is Distinguished Artist Residence, Professor of Music and Chair of the Piano Division at Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia, Professor of Piano at the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Distinguished Visiting Artist at the TU Dublin Conservatoire of Music and Visiting Professor at Showa University in Japan. His students have won many international prizes and he is in great demand for masterclasses and as a juror at the most prestigious International Piano Competitions worldwide.
From Pen to Heart
Join us for FROM PEN TO HEART, produced by Mask and Rose Theater, a staged reading by Barbara Schlichting.
Barbara Schlichting has been a writer for a number of years. She was first published in a Catholic magazine which was titled, My Favorite Christmas. She had visited her son who was in the army and stationed in Germany at the time. The article gave her the strength to continue onward. Since then, she has written many books in the mystery genre, poetry, historical fiction and fiction. Currently, she has written two theatrical plays, From Pen to Heart, and the other, which was produced in 2023.
Mutual friendship carried them through twelve years of school, Vietnam, and fifty years of marriage. Their easy relationship grew to love and romance over time. Join the couple as they revisit fun and personal ups and downs through heartfelt letters.
Tickets are available at the door, $10 per person.
The Wild Rose is located at 24011 Highway 89 NW Puposky- look for the yellow submarine sculpture on the left as you head north on 89. Email: maskrose57@gmail.com
This activity is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council funded by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund.
Wood Carving with Pam Janssen
This is a free event!
Come to the Bagley Public Library and participate in a Wood Carving workshop with artist Pam Janssen!
Beyond the Clock!
You're invited to join us for September's Beyond the Clock with Country Queers founder Rae Garringer!
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Tuesday, September 10 | 4PM–5PM CDT
Beyond the Clock is a monthly digital learning exchange and happy hour for rural connectors and cultural workers hosted by Department of Public Transformation and Voices for Rural Resilience, in partnership with the Rural Assembly. September's learning exchange event will take place online via Zoom, on Tuesday, September 10th from 4–5PM CDT with special guest Rae Garringer, Founder of Country Queers, a multimedia oral history project documenting rural and small town LGBTQIA2S+ experiences.
About Rae: Rae Garringer (they/them) is a writer, oral historian, and audio producer who grew up on a sheep farm in southeastern West Virginia, and now lives a few counties away on S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) and Šaawanwaki (Shawnee) lands. They are the founder of Country Queers, a multimedia oral history project documenting rural and small town LGBTQIA2S+ experiences since 2013. Rae is the author of Country Queers: A Love Letter (Haymarket Books, Fall 2024) and the editor of To Belong Here: A New Generation of Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit Appalachian Writers (University Press of Kentucky, Spring 2025). When not working with stories, Rae spends a lot of time failing at keeping goats in fences, swimming in the river, and two-stepping around their trailer.
Register today to grab a seat with Rae at our virtual table on Tuesday, September 10th from 4–5PM CDT for what is sure to be an inspiring presentation and discussion! Register here: https://secure.givelively.org/.../september-beyond-the...
Portrait of Rae was created by Nhatt Nichols, this year's Beyond the Clock illustrator and storyteller-in-residence.
Macrame Basics with Shannon Reyes
Macrame Basics with Shannon Reyes.
In this fun class, Shannon will teach the fundamentals of macrame and the key knots used in the craft. In addition you will learn how to estimate the cord length and how to attach beads, rings, and other decorative items. Whether you are a novide or a seasoned crafter, this class offers a comprehensive introduction to the craft. We will create a beautiful 3-4 strand plant hanger with flower pot and keychain. All supplies are included in the kit to complete the 2 class projects plus you will have extra supplies to take home for another macrame project!
The website is updated with 2024 class information and registration is now open! Visit here to register.
Rosemaling Workshop
Want to learn rosemaling for free? Jane Bellefy is giving a free 3-day class at the Senior Center in Clearbrook starting Tuesday, September 10. Attendees will learn the telemark style of rosemaling. Everything will be supplied.
North Country Arts & Crafts Workshop
Registration is now open! The North Country Arts & Crafts Board of Directors invite men and women of all abilities and ages to register now for the 48th year of the North Country Arts & Crafts Workshop. The three-day workshop consists of 30 high quality art and craft classes taught by local and regional artists. You can register for one, two or three days of classes, gourmet food, and fun. Lodging is also available. Classes offered this year include weaving, wood carving, watercolor and acrylic painting, mosaics, sewing, kolrosing, basket making, and so many more! The North Country Arts & Crafts Workshop will take place on September 10th through 12th at the scenic Russian Village, Lesnoe Ozero, Northeast of Bemidji on the north side of Turtle River Lake. The 2024 schedule, class offerings, photos and registration information can all be found at www.ncacw.com Register now to ensure your place in the class!
BAAC Photo Club Meeting
Saturday, September 7th at 10 am is the Bagley Area Arts Collaborative’s Photo Club Meeting!
This is a free event! Everyone is welcome, open to all skill levels.
For more information, contact Mitch Hilliard at mehilliard@gvtel.com
This event is Sponsored by the Bagley Area Arts Collaborative
Cross-Body Tote Basket Class
There is a $25 class fee for this event. Ages 16+, hand dexterity is required. This cross-body tote basket was designed by instructor Shannon Lucas Westrum, specifically for this workshop series. Students will have the opportunity of making a filled woven base, weaving with flat and round reed, and twining. They'll design their unique piece by choosing from a variety of nylon and cotton straps and coordinating reed colors. The final step will be to decide the length of the strap and stitch the clasp on. Weavers of all levels are welcome. Instructor will bring all tools and materials needed to complete the workshop. Finished basket is approximately 17" long, 9" deep, basket sides are 9.25" high without straps. To register please visit www.folkschoolwarroad.org. Shannon's website is www.wildflowercottageshop.com and depicts other upcoming events Shannon is putting on. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
Naytahwaush Harvest Festival
SAVE YOUR DATES: Naytahwaush Community Council invites your family to join us September 7th & 8th for fun, games, powwow, meals and a great time together as a community!
Join us in supporting our Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast each morning from 8am to 11am at the Fire Hall!
NCC will be hosting our Annual Memorial Walk bright & early 9/7 at 8am!! Please feel free to participate in our Canoe Race, Cribbage Tourney, Horseshoes, Pie Eating Contest, Pumpkin Growing Contest, Volleyball Tourney, Bean Bag Toss, Pigeon/Clay Shoot and Parade! The more contestants, the more fun to be had by all!
Feel free to flood our NCC page with pictures of your family and friends enjoying the Harvest Fest Powwow and all our weekend activities. Miigwech for celebrating with our Village!
Pier Country: Celebrating the Music of the Grand Ole Opry
Come and enjoy an evening of genuine classic country music preformed by six of Minnesota’s finest musicians, plus special guests! You might forget you’re at the Aurora Center instead of the Grand Ole Opry.
Pier Country will preform a 2-hour show, paying tribute to various legends who laid the groundwork for traditional country music with songs from artists such as: Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Charley Pride, George Jones, Alan Jackson, and Patsy Cline.
Free Concert! RSVP Required! To RSVP go online to www.eastpolkheritage.org
Headwaters Open Mic and Coffeehouse
The Headwaters Open Mic and Coffeehouse are starting up again on September 6th, 7pm-10pm. These events will happen (most) First Friday of the month!
This month will be featuring the Bemidji Bogtrotters!
There is a fee of $4/person or $10/family. Sign up starts at 6:30pm (or by email to jjhgaard@gmail.com)
For any additional information please visit www.headwatersmusicandarts.org or 218-444-5606
Fun with Alcohol Inks
There is no class fee for this event. You will learn to enjoy the many ways alcohol inks can be used. This class will focus on landscapes, flowers, and some detailed projects on a variety of surfaces. Take one class or sign up for both!
Classes are for adult/child/family, aged 12 and up, children must have an adult family member present. All supplies are provided, just bring a painting shirt. Classes are FREE, but YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND! Contact Les at 218-556-3521 or Kathy at 218-556-0887 for further details and registration. Check out our website for more information: www.sandersartstudios.com.
Les Sanders is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. 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.
BAAC Monthly Meeting
Thursday September 5th, 2024 is the September monthly meeting for the Bagley Area Arts Collaborative. Come chat, participate in discussions of upcoming events, and enjoy company!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Advanced Beading Classes with Patrick Pope
Join us for our upcoming advanced Peyote Stitch beading classes on September 4th and September 18th, both from 11 AM to 2 PM!
In this hands-on class, you’ll have the option to create a stunning keychain or a beautiful feather. Feel free to join us for both sessions—master one design in each class!
Spaces are limited to 8-10 attendees to ensure personalized instruction, so make sure to secure your spot early. This is a fantastic opportunity to refine your techniques and unleash your creativity!
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow craft lovers and create something special. Sign up today by messaging info@HCDAC.org!
This activity is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council funded by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund.
Naytahwaush Play Site Grand Opening
Come Join Us for the Grand Opening of the Naytahwaush Play Site! Located at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex on September 3rd 4-6pm.
Nomination Deadline: R2AC Fellowship
The R2AC Fellowship Award is made possible the by generous support of the McKnight Foundation to provide unfettered funding to individual artists to fuel their art in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, and Lake of the Woods counties in Minnesota.
The goal of the Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC) Fellowship Program is to celebrate the region’s most talented artists and assist them in furthering and innovating their work by awarding financial support to fund creative time and facilitate depth and advancement in their art form. Through such support, the R2AC aims to honor and award artistic excellence and elevate the quality of artistic work in our region. Two $6,000 awards will be granted yearly to provide unfettered funding to fuel your art!
Eligibility
Region 2 Artist Fellows are dedicated and experienced individual artists in any arts discipline. These artists must be 21 years or older and physically reside in Minnesota’s Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen County.
The intent of the Fellowship Award is to honor and celebrate artists who show excellence and dedication to their artistic practice, and who also have one or more of the following:
a substantial independent body of work
previous arts awards or other acknowledgements
performance, presentation, or publication of original work
selection for commissions, festivals, or artist residencies
selection for peer learning and exchange opportunities
commercial music or video recordings of your work
solo exhibitions, readings, or performances
Artists who have received an R2AC Artist Fellowship or a Career Development Fellowship from Region 2 Arts Council in the past are not eligible to receive this award – click here for a list. Read through these eligibility statements for further guidance. If you believe these statements are true for you or an artist you know, please submit your nomination to staff@r2arts.org
Nominations Process
We are seeking self and outside nominations for dedicated and experienced artists who meet our award criteria. If you are an artist or if you know an artist who should be considered for a Fellowship award, please drop off, email, mail, text, send through messenger, or call us with your nomination. You can also click here to use our form.
As part of the nomination, please include
The artist’s name
Their contact information (active email and/or phone number)
Their county of residence (if known)
Their art form (musician, jeweler, composer, writer, actor, sculptor, poet, painter, dancer, filmmaker, etc.)
What makes them a great candidate
As the nominator, please include
Your name
Your contact information (active email and/or phone number)
Whether you’d like to remain anonymous to the review committee
Whether you’d like to remain anonymous to the artist you’ve nominated
After nominations have closed R2AC staff will solicit the nominated artists for an Artist Statement, Work Samples, and an Artist Bio or Resume. Two Artist Fellows will be selected by the Region 2 Arts Council Board of Directors from the nominated artists.