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Arts Opportunities and Events
in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard,
Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen
Counties
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A Message from Our Executive Director
Region 2 Arts Council
Hello!
For the past two years, Region 2 Arts Council has enjoyed being a part of the Rail River
Folk School community in Bemidji. Working alongside such artistic and innovative
individuals and organizations has impacted us in positive ways.
On September 30, 2017, we will be moving out of our current Region 2 Arts Council
office space to a temporary location within the Rail River Folk School Building at 303
Rail Road Street SW in Bemidji.
This move is bringing us one step closer to our permanent home with the Watermark Art
Center at 505 Bemidji Avenue.
We are planning to be located in our temporary space at Rail River at least through
November 2017 and possibly longer.
Rest assured, our temporary office will be staffed from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday. If you would like to meet with us one-on-one, you are welcome to stop by or
make an appointment (call 218 751-5447 or email [email protected]) to meet with us. Our
staff also plans to be out and about in our five counties more than usual in October and
November. We'll let you know more details as our plans unfold.
Thank you for your flexibility!
Sincerely,
Laura Seter, Executive Director
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Recently Funded Projects
Region 2 Arts Council
This is a small selection of Region Two Arts Council's grant recipients from the past fiscal year. Not all awardees are listed in this partial slide show, but it includes grantees from every county in our region: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen.
These activities were made possible thanks to the voters of Minnesota through a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, money from the State's general fund, as well as funding from the McKnight Foundation.
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Board Member Vacancies
Region 2 Arts Council
Currently we need one resident each from Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen counties to become a member of our Board of Directors. This is a great opportunity to understand the workings of the granting process, to be more involved with the arts and artists of your region, and to enjoy camaraderie with others that appreciate the arts.
Interviews for board members have begun and will continue into October, or until positions are filled,
for each two-year term.
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Teachers and School Administrators!
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First Friday Art Walk
September 1
Bemidji Public Library Paintings by John Winter
9 am - 5 pm, 509 America Ave NW
Dunn Bros Coffee
Local Poet Anthony Swann
8 am - 8 pm, 501 Paul
Bunyan Dr SE
Gallery North Talk with Showcase Artist Greg Walker, who is a stuntman, actor and photographer on September 8th 2 - 6 pm, 310 4th St NW
Headwaters Music & Arts 3 - 4 pm Headwaters' Art
Camp exhibit, 4:30 - 6 pm Book launch party for Susan Kedzie's A Thousand Purring Cats, 7 - 10 pm First Friday CoffeeHouse with the Northwood Folk Collective, 519 Minnesota Ave NW
The Least of These Fair Trade & Handmade Gift Shoppe
is hosting a fun, family-friendly event, "Art for Unity," 5 - 7 pm,
108 3rd St NW
Neilson Place "Another Time, Another Place" by
Dee Ann Najjar
8 - 4:30 pm,
1000 Anne St NW
Rail River Folk School First Friday Fest, including live music and artist displays. 7 - 10 pm, 303 Railroad St. SW
Watermark Art Center
First Call Art Studio Tour artists' exhibit 4 - 7 pm, 516 Beltrami Ave
Wild Hare Bistro and Coffeehouse
Angela Shogren Photography
3 - 5 pm, 523 Minnesota Ave
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Opening Reception
Nemeth Art Center
September 2
4:30 pm
Reception for Gail Katz-James' exhibit, which will be on display until Sept. 30. Also see Christopher Harrison, David Ruhlman and Mathieu Ruhlman exhibits at the Nemeth in September.
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This activity is made possible, in part, by the Region 2 Arts Council with funding from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Nemeth Art Center
301 Court Ave
Park Rapids, MN
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Kari Grace
September 3
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lake Bemidji State Park
3401 State Park Rd NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
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Starts September 6
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
And Oct 4th & Nov 8th
For poets who want to dive deep, develop humor and voice, and let the images lead. This three session course will be led by published author and professor at BSU, Carol Ann Russell. If you are currently a poet this class is for you.
$70.00 member | $75.00 public
Headwaters Music and Arts
519 Minnesota Ave NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
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Come celebrate the 100th production in Bemidji Community Theater history!
September
8, 9, 15, 16
7:30 pm
Sep 10, 17
2:00 pm
Historic Chief Theater
314 Beltrami Ave NW
Bemidji MN 56601
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September 9
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Calling all Artists:
Network with other artists,
explore new opportunities,
and taste test gourmet grilled cheese bar.
River Art Community
323 Main Avenue
Park Rapids, MN
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The Art Within: Finding Our Voice Together
September 16
12:00 - 6:00 pm
The Hubbard County DAC, Park Rapids Area Library and Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council are collaborating on t
his community art project. The first step is for community businesses and organizations to participate. Volunteers will be cutting colored water bottles and assembling them into a sculpture for the Park Rapids Public Library inspired by the glass sculptures of artist Dale Chihuly. The public is invited to the assembly from 12 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Century Middle School, where there will be an art show, guest speakers, and Tiffany Besonen as guest artist.
September 23
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Library will host an open house and reception to celebrate the completed sculpture.
To arrange for a tote at your business or for an organization to use the tote at the library, call 218-732-4966.
Century Middle School
501 Helten Ave
Park Rapids, MN 56470
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September 16
Workshop 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Book Release Party 1:00 pm
Jackpine Writers' Bloc Talking Stick 26 book release party
and writers' workshop.
Blueberry Pines Golf Club
39161 US-71
Menahga, MN 56464
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September 16
4:00 pm
Around the World to Downtown Bemidji with Dr. CarolAnn Russell
Cantabria Coffee Company Patio
211 2nd St NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
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September 16
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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This activity is made possible, in part, by the Region 2 Arts Council with funding from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Rail River Folk School
303 Railroad ST SW
Bemidji MN
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September 23
7:00 pm
Four finalist contestants convene at Armory Square and face off in front of an audience of story lovers and judges. Their votes decide who wins the prize money and who wears the crown of Great American Story Teller. Tickets $10 (children 12 and under admitted free).
Great American Story Details.
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This activity is made possible, in part, by the Region 2 Arts Council with funding from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Armory Square
203 Park Ave S
Park Rapids, MN
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Meet artists and artisans in their studios and workshops. Enjoy live performances of music. Maps are available at the Park Rapids Visitor Center and the event is free to the public. Sponsored by the Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council.
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This activity is made possible, in part, by the Region 2 Arts Council with funding from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Park Rapids area, MN
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The Zither
Presented by
Hubbard County Historical Society
September 25
7:00 pm
Debbie Center will present a program on the Zither for the Hubbard County Historical Society. Refreshments will be served.
Zither is a class of stringed instruments.
Call 218-732-5237 for more information.
Northwoods Bank Community Room
1200 East First Street
Park Rapids, MN 56470
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Hinge Residency
They are now accepting applications for the Hinge Arts residency in Fergus Falls. Applications are for residencies taking place January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018.
The application deadline
is
September 1
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Lake of the Woods Artist Retreat
Come out to Laketrails Base Camp on Oak Island for a weekend of rest, relaxation, and art. Cost is $300.00 which includes boat transportation, meals, snacks, and lodging.
Pier 25
Oak Island, MN 56741
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Seeking Executive Director
The Kaddatz Gallery is hiring a full-time Executive Director.
The Kaddatz Gallery is a nonprofit gallery located in historic downtown Fergus Falls, MN, whose mission is to foster visual arts education and appreciation, and to maintain a gallery that celebrates the work of area artists and honors the legacy of Charles Beck.
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Call for Art
September 13
Deadline to apply
Smackmellon calls for art submissions for their Fall 2017 Exhibition, "UPROOT." They will consider artwork and public programs that address social justice issues, earth justice issues, creative action, and the future of the arts.
Find out the details of applying.
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Jerome Fellowship
The 2017 Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists
is
open to those Artists who have an ongoing
commitment to working in the arts, rather than engaging in art as a hobby, pastime or occasional pursuit.
The application deadline
is
September 15
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Baudette Library Public Art Project
The Baudette Public Library is pleased to announce a Request for Qualifications to create an exterior piece of public artwork.
The application deadline
is
September 15
Baudette Public Library
Arrowhead Regional Library System
Baudette, MN 56623
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Partners in Participation Grant
Minnesota State Arts Board announces the Partners in Arts Participation grant program. Grant funds may be used by Minnesota nonprofit health or human service organizations to integrate the arts into their programming.
The application deadline
is
September 15
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Catalyst Initiative Grant
September 15
Deadline to apply
Catalyst Initiative is now accepting applications to provide funds to support six small-scale Civic Practice projects around the nation.
Find out the details of applying.
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September 25
Application Deadline
The call for submissions is now open to accomplished individual practicing Native artists.
Find out the details of applying.
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September 30
Application Deadline
For four weekends in January and February, the Art Shanty Projects On-Ice Program will transform Lake Harriet (Bde Unma), a frozen lake in Minnesota, into a village of ice fishing shanty-like structures designed and built by artists. The project is free and open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10am to 4pm, January 20 - February 11, 2018.
Find out the details of applying.
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September 30
Application Deadline
The City of Golden Valley invites artist to submit proposals for the rotational art display at Brookview and City Hall.
Find out the details of applying.
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Knight Foundation's Cultural Opportunity Fund
October 1
The goal of the Fund is to make it economically feasible for small to mid-sized arts organizations and artists, with a focus on cultural and artistic diversity, to both rent the Concert Hall for an evening, and receive the net proceeds from the event.
Ordway Theater
345 Washington Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Statewide Theater Conference
Minnesota Theater Alliance will be holding their second annual Statewide Theater Conference in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Hamline University
St. Paul, MN
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Wild Rice Festival
The Nemeth Art Center is inviting area artists, crafters, food and wild rice vendors to apply for this year's Wild Rice Festival to be held in downtown Park Rapids October 21st, 2017.
The application deadline
is
October 13
Presented by Nemeth Art Center
301 Court Ave
Park Rapids, MN
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Forecast Public Art Grants
Three grant opportunities:
Early-Career Research + Development Grant
Early-Career Project Grant
Mid-Career Professional Development Grant
October 17
Deadline to Submit
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Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
Call For Artists: Now Accepting Applications
December 9
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Don't forget to
check our calendar
for local events all year.
Send submissions for our October newsletter by August 25 to:
[email protected]
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