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 art pieces by regional adult and student artists chosen from works submitted for our annual juried exhibition. The exhibit is
currently at the Red Lake Falls Public Library until late April. Please stop by to see these works of art, as this is the final stop for this traveling exhibit. Stay tuned for the upcoming schedule and locations for the next exhibit.
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*:
August 27– September 22, 2021, Hallock Public Library, Hallock
September 22–October 14, 2021, East Grand Forks Campbell Library
October 15–Nov 17, 2021, Ada Public Library
Nov 17–Dec 16, 2021, Fertile Public Library
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 25 — 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 to bring a group.
**Tentatively scheduled
For more information about the Traveling Exhibit or their other exhibits, you can look to their website at www.NWArtsCouncil.org, call their office at (218)-745-8886, or contact Trey Everett at treyeverettcreates@gmail.com or NWArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
