The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit, which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. The exhibit includes 15 original pieces of art by regional adult and student artists, chosen from works submitted for our annual juried exhibit. The exhibit is currently at the Crookston Public Library until March 16. Please stop by to see these works of art. See below for the schedule for the year.
The 2021-2022 Artists and Artwork:
Aubree Bonham, Fertile, “No Evil” (Mixed Media) (student)
Riley Moland, Fertile, “Unique Askew” (Acrylic) (student)
Heidi Danos, Fosston, “Never Apologize” (Mixed Media)
Peggy Branden, Lake Bronson, “Emerging” (Mixed Media)
Glen Heppner, Warroad, “Pelican” (Oil Painting)
Lucille Nelson, Argyle, “Lending a Hand” (Drawing)
Bert Foster, Thief River Falls, “Old Man Resting” (Photograph)
Christine Foster, Thief River Falls, “Bridge to the Past” (Oil Painting)
Brennon Collins, Greenbush, “Lake Lounging” (Print) (student)
Phyllis Kalliokoski, East Grand Forks, “Amalfi Coast” (Watercolor Painting)
Dara Maunu, Warroad, “Whimsical Walks 1” (Acrylic Painting)
Cindy Kolling, Gully, “Snapping Turtle Laying Eggs” (Drawing)
James Johanneck, Red Lake Falls, “Buckthorn Root Ball Vase” (Wood Sculpture)
Eskyla Manriquez, Ada, “Air Jordan 1 Chicago Black Toe” (Sculpture) (student)
Trinity Walseth, Goodridge, “Titles of Trinity” (Print) (student)
The 2021-2022 Traveling Exhibit Schedule*:
Dec 16, 2021– January 12, 2022 Thief River Falls Public Library
January 12 – February 16, 2022 Fosston Public Library
February 16 — March 16, 2022 Crookston Public Library
March 16 — April TBD** Red Lake Falls 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
For more information about the Traveling Exhibit or our other exhibits look to our website at www.NWArtsCouncil.org, call our office at (218)-745-8886 or contact Trey at treyeverettcreates@gmail.com or NWArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
