Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit, which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. The exhibit includes 10 original pieces of art by regional artists, chosen from works submitted for the annual juried exhibit. The exhibit is currently in Warren at the Godel Memorial Library until June 28. See below for the schedule for the year.
The 2019-2020 Traveling Exhibit Schedule*:
May 10–June 28, Godel Memorial Library, Warren
June 29–August 31, East Grand Forks Campbell Library
September 1–Nov 2, Ada Public Library
Nov 3–Jan 4, Red Lake Falls Public Library
**Jan 5– March 1, Roseau Public Library
March 2–May 2, Hallock Public Library
*The start and end dates at each location are approximate, depending on weather, venue hours and other circumstances that may occur to prohibit travel. For specific library hours, please contact each location before planning your visit, especially if you are planning on bringing a group.
**Tentatively scheduled
The 2019-2020 Artists and Artwork:
- Mary Magnuson, Red Lake Falls, “Twilight in the Taiga” (Painting)
- Amber Lee, Hendrum, “Koi” (Watercolor)
- Peggy Branden, Karlstad, “The Beast” (Wood Block Print)
- Kathryn Rynning, Kennedy, “The Graduates” (Photograph)
- James Blix, Thief River Falls, “Woodland Composition I” (Photograph)
- Bert Foster, Thief River Falls, “At the Barn” (Photograph)
- Christine Foster, Thief River Falls, “Ice House Morning” (Painting)
- Jill Levene, Warren, “-42.22C,” (Mixed Media)
- Ying Sriyota, Badger, “The Champion” (Painting)
- Elliot Chapman, Crookston, “Grain Elevator” (Photograph)
You may contact NWMAC for more info about the Traveling Exhibit at (218) 745-9111 or email NWArtsCouncil@gmail.com. Updates can also be found on their website,www.nwartscouncil.org.
