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Arts Opportunities and Events
in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard,
Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen
Counties
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Board Member Vacancies
Region 2 Arts Council
Join our Board of Directors!
Currently we need one resident from Mahnomen county and one resident from Lake of the Woods county to become members of our Board. This is a great opportunity to understand the workings of the granting process, to be more involved with the arts and artists of your county, and to enjoy camaraderie with others that appreciate the arts.
Interviews for board members have begun and will continue into September, or until positions are filled,
for each two-year term.
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R2AC's New Grants
Mark Your Calendars!
Our new fiscal year has begun at Region 2 Arts Council. FY18 will bring a new set of
goals
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grant deadlines. Here are the upcoming application deadlines:
We will be hosting information sessions to explain any changes in our grant programs for the new year. Catch us at:
- Clearwaters Life Center in Gonvick August 1, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
- Red Lake Tribal Council Chambers in Red Lake (15484 Migizii Drive, Red Lake MN, 56671) August 2, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Mahnomen County Historical Museum August 3 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Gizhiigin Arts Center August 3, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
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Silent Auction Event August 4
Online Auction July 21 - August 3
Art auction fundraiser to benefit Bemidji artist and sculptor Duane Goodwin, who recently lost 40 years' worth of tools and supplies in a fire that burned down his art studio.
Watermark Art Center is seeking donations of original art for the auction.
Email Karen Goulet
for information.
Sponsored by Miikanan Gallery at Watermark Art Center; silent auction event will be at the Northwest Indian Community Development Center.
Northwest Indian Community Development Center
1819 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN
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Girl's Summer Songwriter's Series with Berit Dybing
July 31st - August 16th
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Girls ages 11 - 15 years
$75 for the 6 week series
Songwriters' Showcase on Friday, August 18th at 6:30 pm
Or call
(218) 766-0640
Riverside Studio
3495 Riverside NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
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August 2 - 6, 9 - 12
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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.
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Historic Chief Theater
314 Beltrami Ave NW
Bemidji, MN
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South Pacific
Northern Light Opera Company
August 2 - 5
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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.
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Armory Square
203 Park Ave S
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2nd Street Stage
Downtown Park Rapids
The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association invites you to celebrate summer at these free events on most Thursday evenings throughout the summer.
August 3 - Christopher David Hanson Band
August 10 - 4ontheFloor
August 17 - Farewell Milwaukee
2nd Street Stage will run from 6 - 8 pm (7 - 9 pm on Aug 10) with great music, a beer garden and family activities.
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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.
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Downtown
Park Rapids, MN
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First Friday Art Walk
August 4
Bemidji Public Library
9 am - 5 pm, 509 America Ave NW
Dunn Bros Coffee
8 am - 8 pm, 501 Paul
Bunyan Dr SE
Gallery North 2 - 6 pm, 310 4th St NW
Headwaters Music & Arts 4 - 6 pm, 519 Minnesota Ave NW
The Least of These Fair Trade & Handmade Gift Shoppe
5 - 7 pm,
108 3rd St NW
Neilson Place
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
4 - 7 pm, 516 Beltrami Ave
Wild Hare Bistro and Coffeehouse
3 - 5 pm, 523 Minnesota Ave
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Fairy Tale Courtroom
Bemidji Community Theater
Itasca State Park
August 4, 5
7:00 pm
Bagley City Park Frog Pond Shelter
August 6
1:00 pm
Lake Bemidji State Park
August 11, 12, 18, 19
7:00 pm
Go to the parks and see live children's theater by Bemidji Community Theater.
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August 5
4:00 - 8:00 pm
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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.
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Baudette Depot
420 N Main Ave
Baudette, Minnesota 56623
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Opening Reception
Nemeth Art Center
August 5
4:30 pm
Reception for Adam McCauley's painting exhibit, which will be on display until August 26.
Nemeth Art Center
301 Court Ave
Park Rapids, MN
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Music Under the Pines
Lake Bemidji State Park
August 5: Lost River Band
7 - 8 pm
August 6: Tim Goodwin
2 - 3 pm
August 13: Papa Steve
2 - 3 pm
August 20: Rachel Munson
2 - 3 pm
7 - 8 pm
August 27: Lance Benson
2 - 3 pm
Go to the state park and listen to live music.
3401 State Park Rd NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
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Farm by the Lake Concert Series
August 6:
After 5
August 20:
Tim "Off Duty" Eggebraaten
All concerts begin at 4 pm
Free!
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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.
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17797 366th St
Bagley, MN 56621
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Bemidji Community Band Concert
South lawn of Bangsberg Hall
Bemidji State University
1500 Birchmont Ave
Bemidji, MN
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Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront
August 9:
The Bad Companions
August 18:
The Brothers Burn Mountain
August 23:
Tree Party
August 30: Known Only Locally
All shows 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Live music at the Bemidji Waterfront. Free Admission.
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Presented by Sod House Theater
Aug 11 - 13
Fri & Sat 7:00 pm, Sun 1:00 pm
Sod House Theater of Minneapolis will perform a bluegrass infused adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People. For more information
Rail River Folk School
303 Railroad St SW
Bemidji, MN
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Forestedge Winery Art Fair
August 19 - 20
Join Forestedge for a weekend of art, music, food and wine. Free admission and parking.
Forestedge Winery
35295 State 64
Laporte, MN 56461
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The Farm By The Lake 4th Annual Festival
Sunday August 27
12 - 6 pm
Call (218) 694-2084
Farm By The Lake
17797 366th St
Bagley, MN 56621
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5th Annual Baapinakamigad
Niijii Radio's Gala Celebration of Minnesota Arts and Music
Two days packed with live music and Minnesota arts
FREE and open to the public
Call For Artists: Performers and Vendors
You can find the application
right here.
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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808 Washington Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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Call for Indigenous Artists
Miikanan Gallery
August 28
Deadline
Miikanan Gallery is seeking Indigenous artists to submit work to be considered for exhibition at their grand opening event in the Watermark Art Center. All forms of art will be considered. The exhibit is scheduled to open November 2017.
They are seeking broad interpretations of the following concept:
Aazhoomon - Convergence
Converge: Come from different directions and meet.
Convergence: The point of converging; a meeting place. A crossroads.
Hard copies of the application are available upon request.
Miikanan Gallery at Watermark Art Center
218-444-7570
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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. This rustic island is the perfect getaway to rejuvenate and reconnect with your artistic projects and goals. Cost: $300.00 USD which includes boat transportation, meals, snacks, and lodging.
Pier 25
Oak Island, MN 56741
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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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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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Send submissions for our September newsletter by August 25 to:
[email protected]
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