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Colors, I've always been fascinated by colors

2012-01-02T17:34:00.000-06:00

Just give me a box of Crayola crayons, a big box mind you. How many shades of green can you find? Ah, the smell of color. And the names! Right now, I'm considering "Macaroni & Cheese, with Blizzard Blue, and Aquamarine for my bathroom. If you love color too, thanks to the Crookston Times for giving us the scoop on color. Remember to Shop Local!

Interiors: 2012 colors examine bridges of life

By Rosemary Sadez Friedmann

Scripps Howard News Service

Posted Dec 29, 2011 @ 07:34 AM

So do you know what the colors are for the new year? Well, I do. And I'm willing to share that knowledge with you. These colors come to you not just from me but from the prestigious Pantone Color Planner. The Pantone company puts out the color trends twice a year and designers follow them religiously and this year the pallet of colors contemplates the idea of bridges as a metaphor for examining the patterns of life, the environment and the imagination. The colors this year flow from quiet stillness to full blown intensity and offer a multitude or surprising and innovative color patterns and combinations. With that said, let's see what these exciting colors are.

There are eight pallets:

Perception -- the bridge between deception and reality. Indistinct metallics sit with chalky tones for a story concerned with what is real and what is not. Ah, does the political climate have anything to do with this?

Clay -- the bridge between matter and soul. The colors are none other than those of clay, more or less enlivened, more or less shaded, more or less dry, more or less dampened. Ah, we tend to get earthy, or down to earth when the economy is iffy.

Now -- the bridge between past and future. Dark, dense shadows, full of memories and images, contrast with pure sparkles of blinding light, discretely colored. Ah, to have life back to the good old days.

Titanium -- the bridge to new heights. The colors of precious metals oxidized by the sun: golden brown, dark blue and turquoise. Mix them with warm orange, sunflower and primary yellow. Ah, sounds rich.

Spirit -- the bridge between light and dark. Brown and terracotta melt into pink and are lightened by rose, coral, vivid orange and a trace of turquoise. This is the last memory of the day. Ah, this one takes us all over the place in a quiet, soft manner.

Lens -- the bridge to other worlds. A palette of yellows full of energy is set on a plate of modulated, neighborly neutrals with a bright, shiny gold at the center. Ah, a new twist on beige.

Pier -- the bridge to nowhere. An endless horizon of blues, greens and foaming white with a milky, misted color are viewed through a wash. Ah, sounds almost childish but with a mature twist.

Facade -- the bridge between nature and technology. This palette is based not on what we can extract from the natural world, but what we can learn from it. Ah, sort of a meditative tone.

Well, there you have it. From this you will see fashions take off in the home decor, in the clothing choices and even in makeup colors. I'll unplug my crystal ball now.
Rosemary Sadez Friedmann, an interior designer in Naples, Fla., is author of "Mystery of Color." For design inquiries, write to Rosemary at DsgnQuest@aol.com.

Awesome creative thinking going on!

2011-12-10T07:56:00.000-06:00

Fargo project seeks to turn flood ditches into art

Crookston Daily Times

Posted Dec 09, 2011 @ 01:14 PM

Fargo, N.D. —

A North Dakota city that has coped with major river flooding in recent years is aiming to turn its drainage ditches into functional civic beauty, with the help of a federal arts grant.

The Fargo Project is meant to serve as a pilot program to transform into neighborhood commons several large holding ponds that were constructed throughout the city in the last decade to help with the annual flooding.

It's an unusual project for the National Endowment for the Arts to finance, but represents the "intersection of arts and communities," said Rocco Landesman, the group's chairman, who toured the state's largest city Thursday.

"I wanted to see what was going on," Landesman said. "I think it's going to be a great showcase for us around the country, to show how you are creating parks or making physical, structural changes in your community that add an important aesthetic element."

The NEA is giving out "Our Town" grants of about $6.6 million total to 51 communities in 34 states. Fargo received $100,000, which the city will match. Specifics about how the holding ponds will be redone are nebulous so far. The city is soliciting ideas from the public that "reflect the internal life and cultural vibrancy," according to the project description.

Landesman called Fargo "probably the flattest place" he's ever seen, which is the reason the city carved out the temporary drainage basins. City officials said in the past, 3 or 4 inches of rain would flood streets and shut down areas of the city.

"I'm anxious to find out what you can do with these spaces," Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker said. "Right now it's strictly the ducks — the geese on occasion — that get to use them."

The city has tapped ecological artist Jackie Brookner to lead the project, which will take one of the storm water detention ponds and turn it into a neighborhood commons. Designs for the other 19 basins will be done locally.

"We're very excited to be working with our local art community and helping us solve this problem, as you heard the challenge from the mayor on how to make things more beautiful and multi-functional," said Nicole Crutchfield, a city planner.

Brookner plans to visit Fargo every couple of months to work on the project, with local artists assisting, organizers say.

Michael Strand, a North Dakota State University arts professor, said the effort shows the momentum that is building in the Fargo arts community. Strand recently moved back to his hometown after spending 20 years in Nebraska.

"I came home, and I came home really romantically, wanting to come to this community and do projects like this," Strand said.

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http://www.thefargoproject.com

Thank you "Pirate Fine Arts!"

2011-11-17T18:18:00.000-06:00

Pirate Fine Arts: Showing support, and showing their stuff

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Mike Christopherson

During the junior high orchestra performance of a “Pirates of the Caribbean” tune, eighth grader Alyssa Fee plucks her viola.

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Musical Jam sessions in Crookston!

2011-11-14T19:11:00.000-06:00

A COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE WILL MEET THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH IN CROOKSTON

The All are Welcome Community Drum Circle will meet the third Thursday of every month beginning on November 17 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall at First Presbyterian Church at 510 North Broadway in Crookston. Instruments will be provided and there is no cost to participate. All ages are welcome and no musical experience is necessary. Diane Lagasse will be the drum circle facilitator. If you have questions or would like more information, call Diane at 281-3818.
What is a Drum Circle? A drum circle is a musical jam session where the focus is on fun, recreation and community. Each member is encouraged to participate in ways that are appropriate and productive. For some, that might mean playing instruments, while others might sing, dance or just listen. Drum circles are a form of recreational music making.
Some of the benefits of a drum circle are fun, self-expression, stress reduction, social interaction, community building, exercise for mind, body and spirit, multigenerational family activity and camaraderie and support.

from the KROX AM website

UMC Music and Theatre students perform "Zombie Prom"

2011-11-14T19:07:00.000-06:00

UMC TO PRESENT THE MUSICAL-COMEDY "ZOMBIE PROM" NOVEMBER 16-19

The musical-comedy “Zombie Prom” will be performed by music and theater students at the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) on November 16-20, 2011. Performed in the historic Kiehle Auditorium, the play is nightly at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, November. 16-19 with a special matinee performance on Sunday, November 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults; $3 for students and children; and UMC students are free with their U-Card. Anyone donating an non-perishable food item for the North Country Food Shelf in Crookston will receive a $1 discount on admission.
The musical is set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal. Pretty senior Toffee, played by Melissa Graf, has fallen for the class bad boy, played by Joe Harren. Family pressure forces her to end the romance, and he charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump. He returns glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee's heart. A tuneful selection of original songs in the style of 50s keeps the action rocking across the stage. It is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Cast members of “Zombie Prom” are (cast names included in parentheses): Nathan Anderson (Jake), Appleton, a freshman majoring in agricultural education; Austin Czichotzki (Eddie), Barnesville, a senior majoring in communication; Mark Frenzel (Josh), Blackduck, a freshman majoring in agricultural systems management; Jessica Girgen (Candy), Madien Rock, Wis., a freshman majoring in health sciences; Melissa Graf (Toffee), Hokah, a sophomore majoring in animal science; Brooke Hamilton (Miss Delilah Strict), Adams, a junior majoring in animal science; Joe Harren (Jonny), Eagle Bend, a senior majoring in agronomy; Alissa Hermandez (Coco), Savage, a freshman majoring in equine science; Tyler Lowthian (Joey, Richfield, a freshman majoring in organizational psychology; Liz Massie (Ramona), Eagan, a freshman majoring in communication; Joanie Melichar (Sheila), Bloomington, a freshman majoring in animal science; Miah Smith (Ginger), Hutchinson, a freshman majoring n health sciences; and Amanda Wagner (Announcer), Fisher, a senior majoring in communication.

from KROX AM website Nov.14, 2011

All the world's a play

2011-11-01T18:29:00.000-05:00

Fagerlund performing in 'Titanic' musical

By Staff reports

Crookston Daily Times

Posted Oct 31, 2011 @ 12:15 PM

Jamestown, N.D. —

Jamestown College student Noah Fagerlund of Crookston is performing in the Jamestown College Theatre production of the Tony Award-winning musical “Titanic” Nov. 3-5 at 7:30 p.m. nightly in the Reiland Fine Arts Center’s DeNault Auditorium.
Fagerlund plays the role of Henry Etches.

Tickets are $10 and can be reserved through the Box Office. Call (701) 252-3467 ext. 2435, send e-mail to tickets@jc.edu, or visit the Jamestown College web site, www.jc.edu and click on “Community” and “Reiland Box Office.”

“This is a powerful and touching depiction of the doomed voyage that changed history,” says director Mike McIntyre. “This is the perfect year for us to stage the show as April 2012 will mark the 100th anniversary of the disaster. The anniversary will be marked around the world in numerous ways, and, for us, this musical does it in a very impressive way. The sinking of the majestic ship had such impact that society, communication, transportation and industry were all permanently changed by it.”

Let the little drummers drum!Cro

2011-09-20T19:16:00.000-05:00

from the KROX website:
HIGHLAND SCHOOL HOSTING AN ARTIST IN RESIDENCE THIS WEEK The Highland Elementary Music Department is hosting an artist-in-residence this week, September 19-23. Mick LaBriola is a percussionist who is in Crookston to spend time with fourth grade students in his "Rhythm Roots Workshop". Students will be playing instruments from other parts of the world, learning rhythms, songs, and countries of origin.
“Highland School and the Crookston Public Schools are very thankful and proud to have received funding from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council,” said Nancy Pearson, Highland School Music teacher. “This week's residency was made possible, in part, by this important funding.”
The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund came into being as part of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that Minnesota Voters overwhelmingly passed in 2008. Because of the work the state legislature has done to direct this funding to the Minnesota State Arts Board and Regional Arts Council System, it has ensured that this money is bringing access to the arts in every corner of the state.
“We would like to thank Minnesota State Legislature, the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, and you, the voters of Minnesota for this funding,” added Pearson.
There will be a 'culminating performance' on Friday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the large group room at Highland Elementary. Mick LaBriola and fourth grade students will present songs they've learned throughout the week. All interested parents and public are invited to attend.

Talk about Hidden Artists! Nicole Wandrie, Joyful Photography

2011-07-27T17:24:00.000-05:00

Operation: Love ReUnited captures the moment

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Sholauna, along with their children, tearfully hugs her husband, John, upon his arrival at Hector International Airport in Fargo following a months-long deployment.

Yellow Pages

By Natalie J. Ostgaard, City Editor

Crookston Daily Times

Posted Jul 21, 2011 @ 11:55 AM

Crookston, Minn. —

Military overseas deployment is often a difficult time for both the soldier and his or her family, with emotions going into overdrive before, during and after the tour. Operation: Love ReUnited, an organization that involves photographers all over the United States including one in Crookston, is helping them cope by offering free photography services that capture once-in-a-lifetime moments these families will cherish for years to come.

“Several members of my family who have or still are serving in the military and am very supportive of those who serve, so when I heard about Op Love, as it's called, I said, 'This is something I can do,'” said Nicole Wandrie, owner of Joyful Heart Photography.

Op Love was founded five years ago by an Air Force wife who, after being unable to capture the faces of her young children when they first saw their father after months of deployment, came up with idea. Now, hundreds of professional photographers have signed on to provide free sessions to military families and members who are getting ready to deploy, currently deployed or coming home.

Wandrie noted that she is, at this time, the only Op Love photographer within a 200-mile radius, according to the search engine provided on the organization's website. She has, so far, only conducted a handful of sessions. While there have been no recent mass deployments of soldiers in the Crookston area, she could find herself extremely swamped should one occur.

“It's not real well-known around here, but I would love to see other studios in the area join in,” she said. “Even at the Grand Forks Air Force Base, where most of my sessions have gone through, not a whole lot of people seem to be aware of it.”

Wandrie explained that there are three types of photo sessions. Pre-deployment sessions include the entire family in posed, studio shots. Sessions in which the soldier is already deployed involve family members at home. Homecoming sessions are, as one can expect, more candid shots on location where the soldier arrives to greet his/her family.

“These are more photo-journalistic in nature,” she said. “I got to do one of those, in Fargo, and it was pretty impressive with all the emotions and waving. It even got me a little teary.”

The complimentary package offerings vary depending on the type of session, said Wandrie, which include: two waived session fees per year; for pre-deployment and deployment packages, a small photo book with at least 15 images to be sent to the soldier overseas (for an extra special boost of moral) and a 11×14 wall portrait for the family; for homecoming sessions, a small photo book or CD of 15 final documentary style images.

In addition, Joyful Heart Photography offers a 15 percent discount on all services and products to anyone who is a member – past or present – of our nation’s armed forces.

Those who benefitted from Wandrie's generosity with Op Love have nothing but good things to say about the program.

“Prior to my deployment to Iraq, we had family photos taken through Joyful Heart Photography, and Nicole did a super job,” CMSgt. Scott (last names are not used as per Op Love confidentiality policy) wrote in an e-mail. “She sent me a complimentary photo booklet with several photos of our family. It was great to have current professional quality photos of my family with me as a year is a long time to be away from family. As my deployment draws to an end, I'm very thankful to 'Operation: Love Reunited' and the blessing they provided us and so many other families during their separation.”

From a military spouse's point of view, “The photo session was extremely bittersweet. It was amazing to have time to get photos done with my husband and son and you made it such a fun day,” Hanah wrote in an e-mail to Wandrie. “It was difficult to know our time was coming to an end and he was going to have to leave. I can’t thank you as a photographer and the program enough. It gave us that time together and it also gave us amazing memories. We look at the photos so often! It has been a blessing for our son to sit down with me and look at the photos.

“Jason got his book at a time when he needed it most,” she went on. “He had received word of a death in his family and he was unable to get home for the funeral. He got his book of photos the day after he found out. It brought him back of days he got to snuggle and hold his son. It couldn’t have come at a better time.

“Our photos hang proud in our home and will for a very long time. We still wait for the day that he can come home, but until then we have photos near and far to look at and remember each other,” Hanah concluded.

Wandrie stressed that the program is not just for married military members.

“Moms, dads, sisters and brothers all have to cope with their deployment, too,” she said.

For more information on Op Love, visit the website at www.oplove.org.

Joyful Heart Photography
An Idaho transplant, Wandrie started Joyful Heart Photography in 2007 which, up until about a year and a half ago, she operated out of her home, lugging large pieces of equipment to shoot on location. The studio is located inside Head East Salon at 515 E Robert St.

She came into the business more than seven years of experience working in professional studios, including LeMars in Crookston, and holds an associates degree in photography. Her interest in photography came at a young age by helping her father, who was a yearbook teacher “back in the days of black and white in the dark room.” She also brings her photo expertise to her part-time job in the Wal-Mart photo center.

One thing Wandrie said she is particularly proud of is being a Certified Professional Photographer, a designation she achieved in October. The requirements to become certified are fairly strict, she noted, with fewer than 10 percent of professional photographers in the U.S. earning the designation.

Wandrie specializes in maternity, newborn, weddings, family, children and senior photography. She said she tries to keep on top of the trends with what seniors want, but at the same time be unique.

“They don't want the same picture as their best friend they want something completely different,” she said.

She also considers herself “old school” when it comes to using the computer to enhance images.

“I like to get it right in front of the camera instead of spending hours at the computer post processing,” Wandrie asserted. “I have better things to do with time.”

To keep up with the latest software and techniques, which she said change yearly, Wandrie periodically attends workshops. She also does a lot of networking, something she finds particularly helpful in her line of work.

“You can learn a lot from others who do the same thing as you,” she said.

Joyful Heart currently has no set hours, but Wandrie said she hopes to change that in the near future. In the meantime, to set up an appointment, contact her at nicole@joyfulheartphoto.com or by calling 218-289-1320. Visit the website http://joyfulheartphoto.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/JoyfulHeartPhotoFB for samples of her work and more information.

Dance Down in Crookston MN

2011-05-11T05:54:00.000-05:00

Koch dances her way to many awards

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Natalie Koch holds the awards she received from a recent dance competition in Fargo.

Natalie Koch, a sophomore at Crookston High School, is reaping the rewards of taking the art of dance seriously since she was three years old. She took home armfuls of awards from two recent dance competitions, adding to her already extensive collection earned over the years.

The teen, who lives at Maple Lake with her parents, Dennis and Rose, and sister Ana, started out dancing with Deb Fontaine’s School of Dance in Mentor for two years and also with Mary Noel’s School of Dance in Crookston for seven years. Since 2006, she has been affiliated with the North Dakota Ballet Company in Grand Forks. She's had additional training at Broadway Dance Center (2008 and 2010) and Steps on Broadway (2010), both in New York City.

Koch participated in a dance competition sponsored by Triple S Dance Competitions of Burnsville that was held in Fargo on March 6. More than 200 individuals participated in solos, duos/trios, small groups and large groups. Twelve studios from Minnesota and North Dakota were represented.

Koch performed two solos, with great results. "Feeling Good" earned her first place for the senior jazz solo category and her other solo, "Honest," also also earned first place, in the senior lyrical solo category. In overall awards for seniors, she won two out of the top five.  "Feeling Good" earned first place over all senior solos in this competition, and "Honest" earned third place over all senior solos. She was invited to perform both solos at Triple S's national competition this summer and was among a select group invited to participate in a "Chance to Dance" showcase during nationals. To top it all off, she was honored with a partial scholarship to Ellen Werksman's dance workshop in Chicago this summer, which she plans to attend.

At the Spotlight Dance Competition held in Bismarck April 29-May 1, Koch also had great success. Her two solos each earned "ruby" awards, with an invitation to nationals. This was a new experience for her, as NDBC has not participated in the Spotlight competition previously. She was the only one from NDBC's senior group to earn the ruby award.

She participated in a "dance down," which, as her mothers explains, is like an audition “where you learn and perform a piece on short notice and then fewer and fewer get called back on each successive round until there are only four left standing.” While Koch did not make the final four, she made a good impression and learned a lot. She was the only one from NDBC to participate in the dance down.

Koch's solo competition credits include: Dance Olympus Dancer of the Year Nationals in 2005 (New York City, where “Chicago, Illinois” earned 5th place in category), IDC Nationals 2009 (Boston, MA, where “Gold” earned Sterling Silver Champion) and 2010 (Orlando, FL, where “Think” and “Keep It Loose” each earned Gold Champion, “Slow Me Down” earned Sterling Silver Champion). Natalie was selected IDC’s National Dance Week Center Stage award recipient from the Bismarck regional competition, out of more than 200 dancers.

Additional solo credits include Triple S Nationals 2010 (where “Slow Me Down” earned 3rd, “Keep It Loose” earned 4th and “Think” earned 7th place in categories) and 2011 (national qualifier, nationals to occur June, 2011, solos took 1st “Feeling Good” and 3rd “Honest” over all seniors at regional). Natalie also earned an invitation to the “Chance to Dance” Showcase and won partial scholarship for Ellen Werksman’s “Dancewerks” both 2010 and 2011 with Triple S (she plans to attend Dancewerks this summer).

When not at the studio, Natalie enjoys tennis (two year letter winner, section team participant) and choir, and also is on the honor roll at school.

It's here! Must see our visual artists!

2011-04-08T12:38:00.000-05:00

Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibition features many local artists

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Shannon Gross checks out the student works at the Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibition in the library on Wednesday.

Crookston Daily Times

Posted Apr 07, 2011 @ 12:08 PM

By Natalie J. Ostgaard, City Editor

Crookston, Minn. —

The 12th annual Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibition, featuring approximately 200 pieces created by 140 adult and student artists from a seven-county region, had its opening day at Crookston Public Library Wednesday. Crookston was chosen as the site for this year's exhibit to coincide with the city's Legacy Destination Weekend April 15-17.

“This year, we accepted more pieces than usual – last year it was around 130 – because of the Legacy Weekend,” said Mara Wittman, Arts Council Director for the Northwest Regional Development Commission. “There were a lot of great entries and we wanted to give them the opportunity to be seen during what we expect to be a high-traffic time.”

A wide variety of art mediums are on display, including paintings, drawings, stained glass, photography, digital images, pottery, sculptures, computer art and mixed media pieces. Artists participating in the exhibit are professional and amateur adults as well as area high school students from the seven-county northwest Minnesota region of Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau. Some pieces are available for purchase through the artists.

The juried exhibit is free and open to the public. It will be on display at the library until April 17. Viewing is allowed during regular library hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Patrick Luber, professor of sculpture at the University of North Dakota, is this year's juror. He has an extensive background in judging visual art shows. His choices for 16 exhibit awards will be announced at an artist reception, also free and open to the public, on Sunday, April 17 p.m. at the Crookston American Legion. Entertainment will be from 1:30-2 p.m. followed by the awards presentation. The Northwest Artist of the Year award will be presented to visual artist Sister Norma Jean Eide of Crookston and Northwest Arts Advocate of the Year award to Anita Poss of East Grand Forks. The two people’s choice exhibit award winners, voted on by people visiting the exhibit, will also be announced. Cash awards total $2,300 this year.

Adult artists
Crookston: Twylla Altepeter, Irene Bertils, Calla Blokzyl, Mary Jane Doak, Carol Evenson, Trey Everett, Ross Hier, Aryanna Ostgaard, Heather Sabian.

Other towns – Ada: Doreen Grunewald. Alvarado: Jean Ranstrom. Argyle: Lucille Nelson. Badger: Paulette Christianson. Climax: Kayla Evenson. East Grand Forks: Phyllis Kalliokoski, Jessica Pribula. Erskine: Jessica Nelson. Fertile: Bruce D. Flaig, Jerome Fuglseth. Fisher: Katie Hruby-Schmidt. Lancaster: Margaret Anderson. McIntosh: Vassa Kraskoff. Gatzke: Debbie Aune. Hallock: Beau Bakken, Rock Bakken, Emily Winger, Loren Younggren. Karlstad: Nick Reitzel. Kennedy: Bernie Wilebski. Lake Bronson: Blair Berg. Maple Bay: Beth Mjelde. McIntosh: Laura Evans. Mentor: Sara Mercil. Nielsville: Bethany Vraa. Newfolden: Chris Lane. Oklee: Viola Kvasager. Perley: Jane Borgen. Plummer: Barb Pinc. Red Lake Falls: Margaret Ehling, Robin Foster, Lorrie Foster, Connie Stocker. Roseau: Janet Johnson. Thief River Falls: Christine Foster, Beth Iliff, Stacy Kleinwachter, Corissa Kruse, Judy Sorum. Warroad: Megan Schindler, Joan Tveit.

Student artists
Ada-Borup School: Krista Kappes.

Climax Shelly School: Megan Balderston, Ashley Elwood, Marya Hahn, Nora Hahn, Miranda Martine, Katrina Meine, Ashley Pruneda, Eliza Zeneno.

Crookston High School: Monique Burgoz, Stephanie Ibanez, Shannon Kaiser, Lauren Klinge, Brady Larson, Cyrina Ostgaard, Kelly Reitmeier, Michelle Stahlecker, Katelyn Stegman, Tamika Wold.

East Grand Forks Senior High School: Kelsey Hedlund, Lilly Potter.

Fertile-Beltrami School: Tabitha Tadych, Jacob Neufeld, Kennedy Fuglseth.

Greenbush-Middle River School: Trista Anderson, Bailey Bergerson, Jaeden Blawat, Mike Ellis, Middle River; Lynsi Emery, Erin Foss, Shelby Gjovik, Timm Ingle, Strathcona; Chelsea Jacobson, Mikaela Janicke, Sydney Langaas, Badger; Kati Larsen, TyLynn McKeever, Middle River; Paige Taggert, Mercedes Timm, Tyler Wilson.

Norman County West School: Rikki Armstrong, Lynette Delgado, Kaleb Folden, Isabella Hukriede, Crystal Ingvalson, Kayla Larson, Cody Larson, Hailey Orsland, Dylan Ostgaard, Halstad; Jared Porter, Lauren Purrington, Lindsay Ramirez, Daniel Vanderplaats, Michael Warnecke.

Red Lake County Central School: Ashley Bierman, Lael Erickson, Monkojay Wilson.

Roseau School: Mollie Rae Miller.

Thief River Falls School: Jordan Arveson, Kelly Fynboh, Kara Iliff, Kierstin Jenson, Evelyn Jesme, Elysha Keefe, Victor Marshall, Emily McGrath, Tracy Mehrkens, Thief River Falls; Ashley Myklebust, Kali Olstad, Andrew Sparby.

Warren/Alvarado/Oslo School: Christian Erickson, Katie Rehder.

Warroad School: Megan Anderson, Courtney Bethune, Abby Erickson, Megan Fish, Jessica Forst, Jamiee Gaddie, Megan Gustafson, Lucas Halvorson, Marguerita Huiras, Casy Knight Chapin, Quinton Lang, Jackie Lee, Kord Maurer, Kaitlin Montebello, Kaley Quanrud, Danica Scheef, Adam Srisourath, Kayla Whitaker.

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council sponsors the arts program with funding from The McKnight Foundation and the Legacy Amendment. This year's co-sponsor is Valley Arts Council, which provides volunteers and knowledge that will help make the exhibit a success, said Wittman.

For more information on the Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit contact Wittman at (218) 745-9111 or by email at mara@nwrdc.org.

Crookston High School Music Department benefits from Euclid family’s big win - Crookston, MN - Crookston Times

2011-04-02T11:19:00.000-05:00

Crookston High School Music Department benefits from Euclid family’s big win - Crookston, MN - Crookston Times

Over 300 local artists showing their work in Crookston!

2011-03-26T13:41:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Heather Sabian, I received this email telling the dates and times for the regional local artist show sponsored by the Northwest Regional Arts Council, Warren, MN:

"I have been selected to have two pieces of art in the 2011 Northwest Regional Arts Council art show. This year it will be held at the Crookston Public library.

The art I have submitted this year are clay sculptures glued to wood panels and painted with acrylics and oil glazes.

The show will rum from Wed-Sat April 6-16th. Library hours are:

M-10a-8p

Tu-10a-8p

W-10a-8p

Th-10a-6p

F-10a-6p

Sat-10a-5p

Sun1p-5p

110 Ash St Crookston MN 218-281-4522

Sunday April 17th from 1p-130p there will be a viewing of the art at the library. At 130-200 there will be refreshments at the American Legion and an awards ceremony/reception for the artists from 2-3p at the Legion.

Sunday is the day to meet the artists and talk to them about their work. There are 300 entries this year!"

Seth Godin's definition of art and artist

2011-02-26T18:14:00.000-06:00

Seth Godin’s Definition of ‘Art’

February 19th, 2011 by Michelle Basic Hendry

Arthur Lismer, Sombre Isle of Pic, Lake Superior, 1927;
Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery

What is Art?

The topic of Seth Godin’s last blog post and his definition of ‘art’ and ‘artist’ in his recent book “Linchpin” has proven touchy in the fine art community.

It’s not the medium or the oil or the price or whether it hangs on a wall or you eat it. What matters, what makes it art, is that the person who made it overcame the resistance, ignored the voice of doubt and made something worth making.
~ Seth Godin

Some time ago when I first read Seth’s controversial interpretation, I found a discussion in the comments section of the Fine Art Views Blog. The whole idea was making some wonder if their ‘identity’ was threatened or that the meaning of ‘artist’ was in some way being diminished. If anybody can be called an artist in any form of work – what are we?

I shared my thoughts at the time, but, when the topic came up again today, it stuck with me yet again. Clearly I had not resolved it in my own mind. I went so far as to leave the post up in my-e-mail all day.

I was updating my website tonight (I am in the middle of a switch) and I was moving over one of my favourite quotes. I immediately ran back to my e-mail and realized that it seems that one of Canada’s most innovative ‘artists’ of the 20th century agreed with Mr. Godin:

Inside each one of us is an artist. . . . And that’s what an artist is, a child who has never lost the gift of looking at life with curiosity and wonder. Art is not the exclusive possession of those who can draw, write poems, make music, or design buildings. It belongs to all those who can see their way through all things with imagination.
~ Arthur Lismer

Arthur Lismer (1885-1969) was one of the founding members of the Canadian Group of Seven – a group of fine artists that changed painting in Canada and helped Canadians find their identity in their landscapes. These artists/painters risked criticism and overcame resistance in their communities. If Lismer can so broadly define ‘artist’ then why can’t we?

To anyone who lives and acts with imagination – thank you for sharing your art.

from: http://bit.ly/h3oI4U

One Small Town, Three Moralities | Daily Yonder | Keep It Rural

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One Small Town, Three Moralities | Daily Yonder | Keep It Rural

Lively, beautiful, and economically sustainable places with arts at their core grant program

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--The National Endowment for the Arts is offering grants to nonprofit design and cultural organizations in partnership with a local government entity for Our Town, a new grant opportunity designed to contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and economically sustainable places with the arts at their core. Deadlines: Statement of Interest Deadline: 3/1/2011. Invitation to Apply Issued: 3/25/2011. Formal Application Deadline: 4/25/2011
For more information see: http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/OurTown/index.html.

Crookston Artists

2011-02-11T19:57:00.000-06:00

Artist in the Schools: Trey Everett helps students make pen and ink come alive

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Natalie J. Ostgaard

rey Everett has (from left) Chris Ibarra, Gabe Montieth and Mandy Von Reuden add their own text to the large text-within-outline mural that’s been accumulating all week at Highland School.

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Artist in the Schools

By Natalie J. Ostgaard, City Editor

Crookston Daily Times

Posted Feb 11, 2011 @ 01:34 PM

Thanks to a grant from Minnesota Northwest Arts Council, Crookston Artist Trey Everett is working with students at Highland and the high school this week to help them produce original pieces of pen and ink artwork, the goal being “to help students gain confidence and take pride in their abilities and unique creativity.” All that's needed to express yourself is a pen and paper, he says.

Everett has been concentrating primarily on students in fourth grade on up, helping them create age-appropriate unique pictures made up of text within an outline. Beth McDougall, retired Highland fifth-grade teacher who specializes in art, has assisted by working with second and third grade students on creating realistic self-portaits.

A culmination of the students’ work will take place this evening (Feb. 11) in the form of an art show in the CHS commons, in conjunction with the Artist Series concert, from 6 to 9 p.m. The show is free of charge and open to the public.

Cinco de Mayo in Crookston MN

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Arts Council grant gives Cinco de Mayo $10K boost

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Pictured, front row, left to right in the UMC Prairie Lounge: Thomas Williams, director of diversity programs; Janelle Encinia, a junior at Crookston High School; Chuck Casey, chancellor; Ken Mendez, a senior communication major; Mara Wittman, director of the Northwest Minnesota Regional Arts Council. Back row, left to right: Peter Phaiah, associate vice chancellor for student affairs; Melissa Dingmann, director of financial aid; and Laurie Wilson, coordinator for disability services.

By Staff reports

Crookston Daily Times

Posted Jan 13, 2011 @ 12:16 PM

Crookston —

    A $10,000 grant awarded by the Northwest Minnesota Regional Arts Council will support this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. The event is set for Friday, April 15.

    The grant, offered through the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund, helps support access and exposure to the arts in all corners of the region. The goal of the Cinco de Mayo Celebration is to promote learning, understanding and appreciation for the Mexican culture through traditional Mexican entertainment, crafts, and cuisine.

    As director for the Northwest Minnesota Regional Arts Council, Mara Wittman is pleased to award the grant to help bring a cultural event of this caliber to the Crookston campus.

    “We are excited to be able to support a cultural event that highlights the Mexican culture and celebrates their arts, music, and customs,” Wittman said. “This kind of event is what our funding is designed to support, and we are proud to be a part of helping bring this exciting opportunity to the Crookston campus and community, as well as the region.”

    Over the past two years, hundreds of people have attended the celebration at the U of M, Crookston. The event is held in honor of Cinco de Mayo, a day that historically, represents the victory of Mexico over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 and culturally, represents Mexican heritage and pride.

    The year’s events include the dance troupe, Los Alegres Bailadores, who will perform in Kiehle Auditorium, a children’s arts area that will include homemade piñata making, and the Latin Groove Band.

    Melissa Dingmann, director of financial aid and Laurie Wilson, coordinator of disability services worked closely with Kenneth Mendez, a senior communication major, on the grant proposal. Mendez, who has been involved since the first celebration three years ago, wants to see the tradition continue on the campus.

    ”The collaborative effort among the University, Crookston Public Schools through the VOICES program, Northwest Minnesota Regional Arts Council, and the potential for new partners joining us is evidence that when we work together across boundaries of all kinds, we can enrich the quality of life for everyone in our region,” Mendez said. “It is exciting to see this come together, and I would like to thank Chancellor Casey and the campus community for embracing the celebration.”

    Mendez’s desire to see the Cinco de Mayo celebration continue after he graduates are being encouraged by having Janelle Encinia, a junior at Crookston High School, shadow the preparations for this year’s event. Encinia is also a post-secondary enrollment option student at the U of M, Crookston and has been observing firsthand the event planning process to prepare her to take over the work Mendez started.

    “To know that the celebration will continue after I graduate is both gratifying and rewarding,” Mendez said.

    The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council serves the seven counties located in the northwest corner of the state. This activity is funded, in part, by a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council and the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota in 2008. To learn more about the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, visit www.nwrdc.org/arts.

Fresh Voices from Crookston Minnesota

2010-12-25T08:16:00.000-06:00

from http://inprogresshome.blogspot.com/2010/12/estefania-alvarez-honored-at-walker-art.html

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Estefania Alvarez Honored at the Walker Art Center

In Progress artist Estefania Alvarez had her video Pasos Desde El Salvador exhibited at the Walker Art Center as part of the Twin Cities Youth Media Network's Annual Film & Video Festival.

Estefania attended the video and even went up on stage to answer questions from the audience. Estafania joined In Progress this summer as part of the Fresh Voices program in Crookston Minnesota. Her work is beautiful and we expect to see more of her talents as time goes on.

To view Estefania's video just CLICK HERE

Annie Fitzgerald singer songwriter from Crookston

2010-12-23T17:44:00.000-06:00

from the KROXAM.COM website:

CROOKSTON HIGH SCHOOL GRAD COMES BACK HOME AND PERFORMS SONGS FROM HER NEW CD

Crookston High School graduate Annie Fitzgerald now a musical performer with a new CD. Fitzgerald is visiting her parents Chuck and Val Fitzgerald for Christmas and performed at several places in town. Fitzgerald graduated in 1997 from Crookston High School and then attended the University of Minnesota and graduated from their 2000 with a degree in musical performance. "I worked in theatre at the Ordway and Chanhassen theater and then experimented and started writing my own music and after finishing CATS at Chanhassen and working there for three years as a company member. I moved on and packed up and went to New York, found a roommate on the internet in Hoboken, New Jersey," said Fitzgerald. "I started performing regularly out there in the singer songwriter scene and was in the showcase in 2006 with Stephanie Germanotta who is now Lady Gaga, so it was a lot of up and coming people in the showcase and I got booked into a lot of clubs. I met my husband who is from upstate New York and will eventually move back to Minnesota.” Her first album was released in September called In Good Time and toured about 5300 miles for a couple of months and met a lot of great people and learned a lot in the process.
“Next I will work with some guys who are fantastic musicians and we hope to get together and work together,” said Fitzgerald. “I will continue to write music as I go along.”

Baudette has Vision Despite MN Budget Shortfall

2010-12-07T19:20:00.000-06:00

From Friend, John Barbour, Architect, comes this article from "Finance and Commerce." http://finance-commerce.com/2010/12/baudette-depot-rehab-steams-ahead/

Baudette depot rehab steams ahead

Posted: 5:48 pm Fri, December 3, 2010
By Scott Carlson

Scott Carlson

Thirteen years after a handful of people saved the Baudette, Minn., depot from the wrecking ball, the town’s vacant train station is heading down the rehab track.

Anderson and Hammack Construction of Superior, Wis., has won the bidding to renovate the 87-year-old depot, which preservation activists envision as a historic interpretative center and space for public meetings and artisan studios and galleries.

Work on the $428,000 project is expected to start by January and finish by next July, said Phil Waugh, a project manager at Minneapolis-based Collaborative Design Group. The bulk of the work involves rehabbing and updating the interior of the 3,000-square-foot building, including putting in trim and molding to match the building’s circa 1920s-style architecture.

“The station master’s office and the ticket counter are still there, and we will get them restored,” Waugh said.
Built in 1923, the Baudette depot was a train stop for Canadian National Railways. The depot was in use until the mid-1980s.

The depot sat idle and became a target of vandals until the Depot Preservation Alliance of Baudette bought the building in 1997 for $1 from Canadian National, said Joanne Kellner, an alliance member.
“It [the depot] was a real blight on the town,” Kellner said. “If it hadn’t been for a handful of people in 1997, it would have been knocked down.
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Baudette, which is home to about 1,100 residents, is in the Iron Range.
Waugh largely credits Kellner for cobbling together financial and administrative support from private donations, federal grants, the Minnesota Historical Society, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Lake of the Woods County.

For example, the project could have been derailed in September when bids came in higher than the roughly $360,000 the Depot Preservation Alliance had budgeted and raised, Waugh said. But Kellner responded to the challenge by submitting expedited applications and winning more grant money to make up the shortfall, he said.

Much of the supplemental money is coming from a federal Transportation Network grant.
“She [Kellner] has single-handedly pushed this project forward,” Waugh said.

For her part, the 67-year-old former office manager said she has taken a pragmatic course in the last three years to raise funds, drawing upon her work experience and taking some courses in grant writing.
Along the way, Kellner sought the help of Bemidji State University to get architecture students to study the depot and how to reuse it.

This past summer, the alliance sent out surveys to some 700 area residents, schools and businesses asking for ideas on how to reuse the depot, Kellner said. Providing artists a place to work and showcase their creations was among the top suggestions, she said.

“We want to take the old lobby and freight room and turn into an artisans’ marketplace,” Kellner said. “There will be space to hold art and cultural workshops, galleries, music jams as well as open to meeting, receptions and conferences.”

Kellner has witnessed the reinvention of old buildings in other Minnesota communities. For example, a resident of Grand Marais took an old Forest Service school building and converted it into a place for year-round arts classes. She also has visited old train depots, including one in Bemidji restored about 10 years ago for exhibits and special events.

Between renting out the Baudette depot’s second-floor apartment and picking up fees for artists’ studios, art gallery showings and other events, Kellner said she is confident the depot can support itself and become a tourist draw.

“I think we can make it a go of it,” Kellner said.

Still, the depot needs more money, including funds to carry out its operating budget, which could top $50,000 a year, Kellner said.

“These are tough times for political organizations to put up money for things that some consider to be frivolous,” Kellner admitted. “But I hope that when the county and city see that this [depot reuse] is successful, they will step up to the plate to keep it ongoing.”
Whether the city of Baudette will provide ongoing financial support for the depot’s staffing and operations remains to be seen.

“We are in favor of the restoration,” said Baudette council member Donald McKay. “It [ongoing support] is a tough decision to make until we get something in black and white and what is our money situation.”

McKay said the city doesn’t know yet what impact the state of Minnesota’s projected $6.2 billion projected revenue shortfall will have on local government aid to Baudette.

However, the council has expressed interest in assisting the depot project by donating an upgrade in sewer and water service to the train station, in-kind support that would be worth $10,000 to $15,000, he said.

Art Changes Lives

2010-11-27T15:32:00.000-06:00

CHS art students back from trip of a lifetime

Crookston Times Nov. 15, 2010

Crookston High School art students and their chaperones, including their instructor Gary Stegman in front, pose before the backdrop of Chicago lights.

A group of 25 Crookston High School art students and their chaperones returned last week from a five-day trip of a lifetime to Chicago, where they attended plays such as "Romeo and Juliet" and "The Lion King," visited art galleries and took in the sights of the city. Students paid for the trip themselves and also got to experience riding on a train there and back.

Stegman: Art trip to Chicago could change lives

By Mike Christopherson, Managing Editor

Crookston Daily Times

Posted Sep 29, 2010 @ 12:00 PM

Crookston —

On one level, it's a field trip to Chicago that focuses on art and culture. But there are many other levels to the upcoming trip that 18 Crookston High School students will embark on in early November, CHS art teacher Gary Stegman told the Crookston School Board, which put its official stamp of approval on the trip this week.
    "I can't emphasize the benefits of this trip enough," he said. "They're going to ride public transportation in a big metro area, they're going to walk about five miles a day, they're going to eat real Chicago deep-dish pizza, they're going to meet homeless people, they're going to learn compassion and, of course, learn about art history and culture."
    CHS students in recent years have taken an art-themed trip every other year, usually to the Twin Cities. The last time the group went to Chicago was four years ago, Stegman said, and he knew soon after that successful trip that students needed to return. The trip itinerary for this year's four day/five night trip from Nov. 2-6 looks very similar to the itinerary from four years ago, he explained, including the Amtrak train transportation, and a visit to a major museum every afternoon, sandwiched by various activities in the mornings and afternoons. Even most of the chaperones going along this time took the Chicago trip four years ago, Stegman said.
    Eight students, mostly seniors with some juniors and sophomores sprinkled in, are going on the trip, which costs each of them around $700. They've done all of the fund-raising themselves, Stegman said, so the trip isn't costing the school district any money.
    "I promise the parents every time we take this art trip that their kids will come back changed," he said. "They don't just learn about art and culture, they learn compassion."
    The students will write journals during the trip and author papers when they return, Stegman added.
    The art trip tradition has boosted the CHS art program itself, he contends, adding that more CHS art students advance to state art competition now than they did before the trips began. They're also being awarded significant college art scholarships, Stegman added.
    Asked by board member Robin Brekken about safety and liability issues, Stegman assured board members that safeguards are built into the trip, and they basically come down to "what do you do if something happens." Students travel in groups, he said, and have access to cell phones. "There's a chain of command, where everyone is watching somebody," Stegman explained. "We want these people to see that life is different elsewhere, and that life is pretty good right where they are now."

Let's farm downtown!

2010-11-20T19:53:00.000-06:00

Hi, I know I've been doing a lot of reblogging lately, but the ideas out there! What about this one for the former Wayne Hotel space? From: http://inhabitat.com/2010/11/19/turning-downtrodden-detroit-into-a-farm-town-could-revitalize-it.

Turning Downtrodden Detroit Into a Farm Town Could Revitalize It

by Brit Liggett, 11/19/10

filed under: Urban design, social design

Detroit was one of the places hit hardest by the economic crisis, and as such it’s dotted with an abundance of empty lots sitting completely unused. The fallow spaces have become a constant reminder to a city — whose population has been reduced by half in the past six decades — of the lack of jobs and productivity. However, there are a number of enterprising individuals who have taken it upon themselves to do something about this problem by turning the deserted lots into farms for food. A recent study by a team of researchers at Michigan State University found that by using the parcels of land owned by the city as farmland, Detroit residents have the potential to harvest a total of 75% of needed vegetables and 40% of needed fruit within their city limits.

“Our totals are conservative,” Mike Hamm, a professor of sustainable agriculture at Michigan State University told the New York Times. “But it may be closer to representing the quantity of land more readily available for urban farms and gardens because these parcels are publicly owned and clear of any buildings.” The Michigan State University study considered 44,000 empty parcels of land owned by the city totaling 5,000 acres (excluding parks, golf courses, rights of way and private property), and then applied the national produce consumption levels to arrive at their estimates.
Unfortunately the people on the cusp of creating these urban gardens and larger farms are having a hard time getting past city officials for approval. Gary Wozniak, director of the RecoveryPark project has been trying to get approval for his own urban farming idea, but has been met with brick walls. Wozniak told the Free Press last week, “every time we think we’ve reached a certain plateau, we get another excuse [...] We should be taking risks. We should be looking at this as opportunities.”
Via The New York Times

Where could we have an Art Show of this size?

2010-11-18T08:15:00.000-06:00

I'd like to go to this art show and investigate how they run the Holmes Theatre while offering events of this caliber for free. Anyone want to accompany me? Of course the granddaughter comes with.

Published November 17 2010

Holmes Art Show opens Thursday

Carrie Sorensen

Area singer-songwriter Carrie Sorensen will be performing during the kick-off of the Holmes Art Show on Thursday. She will give a concert at 7 p.m.

Piercing Baby Blues

Now that winter’s chill is beginning to be felt in the lakes area, people are looking for more ways to have fun indoors — and what better way to do that than a visit to the Holmes Art Show, opening this Thursday, Nov. 18 at Detroit Lakes’ Historic Holmes Theatre.
More than 20 area artists — from Detroit Lakes, Lake Park, Frazee, Perham, Park Rapids, Fergus Falls, Fargo, Moorhead, Crookston, St. Cloud and Minneapolis — will be participating in this year’s show.
According to event organizer Becky Mitchell, the show will feature everything from watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings to pottery, Ukrainian eggs, hand made paper and woodcarvings.
Mitchell, who is also one of the participating artists, will be displaying several examples of her own glass creations.
This year’s featured artist is Ruth J. Kary of Detroit Lakes. Her photograph, “Piercing Baby Blues,” was chosen to be used in promotion for the seventh annual event.
A native of Mandan, N.D., Kary graduated from the University of North Dakota in Fargo with a degree in accounting — but has also been a freelance photographer and illustrator for 20 years.
“After retiring from my accounting career, I’m able to focus artistically,” she says. “I’ve taken a variety of classes, seminars and workshops, but I’m mainly self-taught.”
Kary recently moved to Detroit Lakes, after living in Colorado for 30 years, and is a member of both the Cormorant Area Art Club and the Red River Watercolor Society.
Other participants will include a mix of familiar names like Ellen Jean Diederich, Robert Cummings, Dee Bowman and Carmen McCullough to first-timers like Katie Sandberg, Sharon Trieglaff Jons and Brian Giehl.
All of the participants are encouraged to attend Thursday’s kickoff reception, which runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Holmes Ballroom.
“It’s a chance to mingle with the artists and look over their work for potential purchases,” Mitchell said.
There will also be a holiday boutique set up in the theater lobby during all three days of the show, and the main stage of the Holmes Theatre (across the hall from the ballroom) will be hosting three free evenings of live entertainment in conjunction with the art show.
Area singer-songwriter Carrie Sorensen will kick things off Thursday with a 7 p.m. concert. A senior at Detroit Lakes High School, Sorensen has been delighting local audiences with her songwriting and performing talents for several years.
Then on Friday night, also at 7 p.m., Minneapolis’ Mixed Blood Theatre will be giving a special presentation of its tour de force musical creation, “Daughters of Africa.”
Co-hosted by Detroit Lakes’ own Congregational Church, this energetic show commemorates the talents of African American ranging from Bessie Smith to Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne to Beyoncé.
The art show exhibits and boutique will be open Friday from 10 a.m. until the start of the evening’s performance at 7 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All participating artists will have an opportunity to give live demonstrations of their work, if they so choose; Mitchell said that some of the artists who have indicated their intent to give demos include Dee Bowman, Katie Sandberg and Sharon Trieglaff Jons.
The weekend’s festivities will go out with a bang on Saturday, with a 4 p.m. performance by the Lakes Area Community Concert Band.
The ensemble of local musicians will celebrate its fifth season in Detroit Lakes with a special performance by guest trumpet player John Koopmann.
Koopmann, a Detroit Lakes native, is currently the principal trumpet player for the Minnesota Opera Orchestra, and serves as orchestra director and sixth grade band instructor for the Staples-Motley school district. He will join the concert band for three songs.
As with all of the weekend’s other festivities at the theater, admission to Saturday evening’s concert is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact the Holmes Theatre Box Office at 218-844-SHOW (7469), or visit the website at www.dlccc.org.

The Arts take practice everyday after school!

2010-11-10T09:33:00.000-06:00

I was reminded at my granddaughter's ballet and tap class how it takes practice every day to become the great dancer she wants to be. Yet it has to be fun too! The following is an example of a great lady teaching after school art classes in Fargo Moorhead. Be sure to visit her blog: http://www.fmartshop.com/

November Kid Quest

I had an awesome time at the Plains Art Museum on Saturday. The creative juices were flowing, kids were cutting, parents were gluing and everybody was having a blast! I couldn't believe how creative these kids were.

I made over 300 of these guys to be turned into finger puppets. It was a bit like a finger puppet factory at my house!

We had 150 people signed up to participate! That is a lot of art supplies!

This guy was a hoot! I had to help him try to come up with a good mouth for this creature.

Here kitty kitty.

Vampire bat.

A quartet!

Artistic Dad.

I can't wait for next month!

Saturday, October 16, 2010

I am following my heART!

As many of you know I am an art teacher with Moorhead Public Schools. Due to the poor economy, our district has faced many hardships, and a cut to my job was one of them. I still work 3 hours a day teaching middle school students about art, but have been struggling to find a way to make up for all that lost income!

I have thought long and hard about what my passion is in life, what I am good at, and how I can incorporate what I love into a second job. So, here is where I ended up! Starting in January,I am going to offer after-school art classes for kids in the Fargo- Moorhead area.

I am renting a classroom from Fargo Parks at the Robert D. Johnson center. Classes will be offered on a monthly basis by theme. Students will sign up for a month which includes one class per week, 4 weeks per month.

Hurrah for the Arts Today

2010-11-03T10:39:00.000-05:00

Hurrah for the Arts!

from KROX radio website November 3rd, 2010

RIVERVIEW HEALTH AUXILIARY SPONSORING AN ART SALE NOVEMBER 3 AND 4

The RiverView Health Auxiliary is sponsoring a wholesale art sale Wednesday, November 3^rd and Thursday, November 4^th from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday, November 5^th from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in RiverView’s Heritage Hallway. The public is encouraged to attend, please use the front hospital entrance. Proceeds from the art sale fundraiser will go towards current RiverView Auxiliary projects, which include: a computer lab for Rehab Services, adaptive equipment for inpatients, a reading machine for care center residents, and carpeting for Glenmore Recovery Center. In addition to those projects, the Auxiliary continues to provide a gift for each new baby born at RiverView, clothing for patients that are unable to wear their own clothing home, and activity bags for pediatric patients admitted to the hospital. For more information on the art fair and other upcoming RiverView Auxiliary events, contact Kathy Benda at 218-281-9473.

UMC TO HOST AN EMPTY BOWLS DINNER NOVEMBER 16

In the United States, it is the season of giving thanks for the abundance so many enjoy, but for others, it is only a gnawing reminder of the suffering caused by hunger. A project at the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) will provide a way to help those who suffer and to remember the many empty bowls there are in this country and around the world.

An Empty Bowls Dinner, a combination service learning and community service project, is slated for Tuesday, November 16, 2010, from 5-7 p.m. The dinner, to be held in Bede Ballroom, brings to fruition a project that began more than a year ago under the direction of Lisa Loegering, assistant director of service learning. Tickets for the event are $15 and available at the Krazy Kiln in Crookston, at the 2^nd floor administrative desk in the Sargeant Student Center, or at the door.

Students in a pottery class at UMC taught by Assistant Professor Sonia Spaeth, high school students in Gary Stegman's pottery class at the Crookston High School (CHS), along with community members joined together last spring for a "Bowl-a-thon" and "Glaze-a-thon" at the CHS. In addition to Spaeth and Stegman, Jenn Steinbrink, artist and owner of the Krazy Kiln, collaborated to head up these events. In about five hours, about 65 community members created about 200 bowls (pictured to the right). Some of them were thrown, some were hand-built, but each one is unique. Those who come to the dinner will take home their bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls there are in the world.

Students in the Hospitality Association Club at UMC will be creating the soup, bread, and dessert served at the dinner. “This event really brought together a lot of collaborators and is truly a joint effort,” says Loegering. “The whole idea for the project was brought to my attention about five years ago, but there wasn’t enough funding to make it happen until one of our students was awarded grant funding to help support the project.”

Sophomore Katya Zepeda of Crookston, was one of two college students selected to receive a $1,000 Carter Academic Service Entrepreneur (CASE) grant supporting innovative service-learning projects. Zepeda’s funding helped make the Empty Bowls project a reality. An additional aspect of this project was a partnership between UMC and about 10 students from CHS. On days when classes were released early, students were bused to UMC for some educational opportunities, and included preparing for this event. “It took the willingness and work of Katya combined with the expertise and passion of Gary Stegman, Jenn Steinbrink and Sonia Spaeth to make this dinner happen,” Loegering says. “It simply would not have been possible without them and I am very grateful.”

Could we interest them in small town America?

2010-11-01T09:52:00.000-05:00

"Apartment conversion planned for vintage building on LRT line

Posted: 2:30 pm Mon, October 25, 2010
By Burl Gilyard

Ironton Asset Fund LLC has closed its first deal, buying the vintage Chittenden & Eastman Building (pictured) along University Avenue in St. Paul. (Photo: Bill Klotz)

Jim Stolpestad and other investors put together the Ironton Asset Fund LLC about a year ago with the goal of buying distressed real estate.
Now, Ironton has closed its first deal, buying the vintage Chittenden & Eastman Building along University Avenue in St. Paul. Stolpestad said the plan calls for converting the building to market-rate apartments.
“It was about as distressed as you could get. There were multiple loans in default,” said Stolpestad, founder and chairman of St. Paul-based Exeter Realty Company and chief executive manager for Ironton Asset Fund, an affiliate of Exeter.
The seven-story building at 2402-2414 W. University Ave. dates to 1917 and sits within the University-Raymond Commercial Historic District. The building is about 132,000 square feet.
“It could accommodate roughly 100 to 105 units depending on the layout,” Stolpestad said.
The property is at the western edge of St. Paul, near the border of Minneapolis and the intersection of University Avenue and Highway 280. The property will be just steps away from the future Raymond Avenue Station on the Central Corridor light rail transit line.
“It’s got a lot of potential. For various reasons, the potential hasn’t been realized. Light rail is bound to make a huge difference over time, so we think this is a good play,” Stolpestad said. “We were just fortunate to be able to put the pieces together. It’s a great building with great bones.”
Stolpestad said the building has approximately 30 tenants on month-to-month leases, primarily small office tenants and artists with studio space. He said they would like to start construction on the conversion of the building next spring.
Stolpestad said the property should be eligible for state historic tax credits, a new finance tool for developers to supplement federal historic tax credits. The new state tax credits were part of the Minnesota Jobs Stimulus Bill, which Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed in April.
“The tax credits are really important,” Stolpestad said. “I’m not sure anyone has actually completed a state tax credit deal yet. … Hopefully, it will work as it appears to.”
The sale closed Oct. 15. Stolpestad declined to say what the group paid for the property, but said “it was a lot less than the seller was asking.” The property had been listed for $3.7 million.
Property records list the previous owner as St. Paul-based J&A Properties Group.
Julie Lux, associate vice president with the Minneapolis office of Cassidy Turley, brokered the sale of the building.
“There was a lot of initial interest,” Lux said. “After the state historic tax credits passed in April of this year there was heightened interest, but at that point we already had the building under contract.”
The $10 million Ironton Asset Fund was put together to acquire “operationally distressed” real estate. But despite the increasing number of distressed commercial properties, many investors aren’t finding much to buy.
“That has been an issue. In our case, we were fortunate to find this,” Stolpestad said. “It’s tough to find things. The whole distressed real estate scene has developed more slowly than a lot of people thought it would. That’s been our conclusion, anyway.”
Ironton has already tapped the Minneapolis-based BKV Group as the architect for the project.
“BKV did the work on the Carleton Lofts, so they’ve got good experience with the area,” Stolpestad said. The nearby Carleton Artist Lofts were industrial buildings converted in recent years into apartment buildings with 169 units.
Chittenden & Eastman Company traces its history to 1866. The company manufactures mattresses. New Jersey-based Eastman House is still in business and produces a line of Chittenden & Eastman mattresses.
The apartment project has no formal name at this point.
“For the time being, we’re just calling it the C&E Building,” Stolpestad said.
Stolpestad said that Ironton is close to putting another property under contract and is looking for more deals.
“We’re on the lookout for other opportunities,” Stolpestad said."

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Lost Minnesotan: Building a market for compassion

2010-10-27T08:53:00.000-05:00

Lost Minnesotan: Building a market for compassion: "Muhammad Yunus In 1976 an ambitious young economist named Muhammad Yunus launched a bold idea to give small loans to rural peasants in Ban..."

Painted Sugar Beets Anyone?

2010-10-18T08:15:00.000-05:00

What Is the Point of Public Art?

Posted: Monday, September 20, 2010 3:51 pm | Updated: 2:15 pm, Tue Oct 5, 2010.

Posted on September 20, 2010

by Kelly Bennett

After the mayor's memo Thursday recommending the city temporarily halt its public art program to save money, a few interesting discussions popped up about public art in general. In case you missed them, here's a roundup of the discussion so far.
(It's unclear at this point which, or how many, city public art projects would be affected, but the city's website lists eight projects that were planned.)

This program -- requiring the city to invest in public art when they revamp or build new city buildings -- is not the city's only arts expenditure. But it's interesting to me that many people see cuts like this as symbolic, some indication of the mayor's general proclivity toward or away from arts.
Reader William Smith said: "This is a short-sighted policy. The small one-time expenditures should not be sacrificed. Art is the soul of society, not a frill."
Fred Logan said: "I don't believe it will happen, but it is nice to read the Mayor saying this. Art is not the reason we have government."
On the Behind the Scene Facebook page, local sculptor Amos Robinson praised the Unified Port of San Diego's public art program, saying being part of the Urban Trees installation along Harbor Drive "opened so many doors" for his art career.
On Twitter, a conversation erupted Friday when I asked, "What is the point of public art?"
At least a few arts-engaged people in town are disgusted with the way San Diego chooses public art. They disparage many pieces we have and lament the ones that got away, including several works from major contemporary artists whose projects got canned due to public outcry. (I wrote about the perspective of Mary Beebe, overseer of UCSD's Stuart Collection of public art, in this post.) And you can read this 2003 piece from former U-T art critic Robert Pincus for his opinion on this topic in general and the projects San Diego turned down.
So what is the point of public art? A few people shared general philosophies:
Jason Everitt, an analyst at Center on Policy Initiatives and a candidate for City Council in Escondido, said: "Art, though subjective, is believed to contribute to quality of life. Government maintains quality of life. A luxury? Sure."
Lucas O'Connor added: "If done right, public art creates a sense of commonality for a community. Pride and ownership of the neighborhood, cohesion of purpose and a starting point to join together to address larger issues. Creates shared public space/experience."
Dave Rolland, CityBeat editor: "It's something u come upon unexpectedly. It catches you off guard & changes the trajectory of your thinking, however briefly. And, therefore, I'm for it."
Stephanie Thompson, who does public relations for several local arts organizations, said even the fact there is a debate about public art is "unutterably depressing."
The conversation meandered at points to priorities. In tough times for budgets, should a city keep funding art? The mayor said no.
What do you think?
Reader Helen Burns sent me an e-mail. "Without art there is no reason to live, hence there is no need for safety," she said. "Cutting art in favor of safety defeats the purpose of being safe. We need safety to enjoy life. If there is nothing to enjoy, why live? It is absurd!"
Back on Twitter, Everitt chimed in on that question: "Don't get me wrong, if I'm choosing between drinking water and a giant interconnected web of hubcaps, I go water. But there is value in creating an aesthetically pleasing community. Attracting residents and shoppers has net benefits.
I have more questions. What does it mean to you for public art to be "done right?" Democratic? Chosen by appointed experts? Accessible? Specifically giant sculptures or installations -- why should government invest in them? (If you search here on Twitter you can see more of the conversation.)
Some people think the process should be democratic. For the people who support public art, is it worth it if the process means compromising?
The opposite viewpoint is that the city should appoint a panel of experts to choose.
And Scott Lewis, our CEO, suggested each neighborhood that wants public art should organize and choose it itself.
More highlights: lists of popular public art pieces in San Diego ranged from murals and fountains to sculptures in road medians.
Erica Holloway, who was until recently a spokeswoman for county Supervisor Pam Slater-Price, said "I appreciate public art and see its value. But the economy is at the top of people's minds right now."
I have a feeling this conversation is just the start. I'd love to hear your thoughts -- about something you've seen in this roundup, or on arts in San Diego in general. Add your voice to the comments, or you can always e-mail me (my address is below).
Please contact Kelly Bennett directly at kelly.bennett@voiceofsandiego.org or 619.325.0531 and follow her on Twitter: @kellyrbennett.

Waterville's Got It Right!

2010-09-13T11:12:00.000-05:00

Waterville
Population: 1,879
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In response to economic challenges, the Waterville Community Connections group has rallied around a vision for the community that includes helping local businesses, organizing local events and increasing tourism and recreational opportunities. Volunteers have worked to beautify downtown Waterville through plantings and new benches, and this year, a youth "Horticulture intern" position was created to help with maintenance of these projects. Partnering with the local Good Samaritan nursing home, a small community garden has been established to serve residents who lack garden space and to create connections between generations. Special effort has been made to include local businesses and youth in these projects—for example, the benches were constructed by high school students from lumber purchased at the local lumber yard.
The upcoming Sakatah Arts Experience promises to engage children and adults in various art forms from dance to folk music. Longer term goals include initiating additional city beautification efforts, establishing a youth-oriented community center, making city entrances attractive, cleaning up or refurbishing housing, updating the town's annual Bullhead Days celebration, building an ice rink, promoting the bike trail and establishing a food shelf and thrift store.

Ely MN a Community Pride City

2010-09-01T08:10:00.000-05:00

Ely Greenstone Public Art
Arts and Culture
Population: 3,724
www.elygreenstone.org
The goal of the project is to revitalize existing abandoned mine facilities and to equip them to serve the community. As part of the restoration and reclamation of the Pioneer Mine Complex, two abandoned buildings have been renovated and are currently being used for art exhibition, program classrooms and heritage tours. The final building, the Captains Dry, will be transformed from an abandoned mine building into an arts facility offering office, studio and storage space, a conference room and an arts library.
The vision for the project is for artists to take classes, teach classes and display their original works in a gallery type setting. Public participation in the classes and programs is expected to increase. The Ely Arts and Heritage Center seeks to create jobs, attract tourists, provide an increase in public revenues (in the form of sales and lodging taxes) and entice families to move to the area. This project will indirectly broaden the tax base of the area by helping to develop Ely’s oldest section of town. Estimates are between 10,000 and 20,000 additional tourists visiting the area annually.

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City Council 7 pm sharp tonight! Save the Wayne for Artspace!

2010-08-23T09:43:00.000-05:00

Don't forget to show up! Tonight, August 23, 2010 at 7 pm in City Hall is our last chance to save the Wayne/Palace Hotel. We will be presenting three new ideas for the historic landmark plus the stabilization costs and a new downtown task force that will cross the arts with the politicians! Be There!

Above is the alley view without the Wayne Hotel. It will be much worse in summer.

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Window Display for "Hidden Artists of Crookston"

2010-07-29T20:04:00.000-05:00

We are not only working on the grant proposal to pay for the second stage of the Artspace Visit: the Market Survey, but are preparing a window display to show the world just how many working artists and performers we are already blessed with. Artists from Crookston and surrounding area are invited to send a 5" x 7" photo of a piece, name, address, phone number and email to khegge@gmail.com. Musicians and Actors, please send a photo of yourself performing. It never ceases to amaze me what people are working on, most of whom I've never even heard of or met before. Check out this article from the Crookston Times: http://bit.ly/clbfX5.

Remember the Band Shell in Central Park

2010-07-17T13:09:00.000-05:00

I know I'm getting older when I tell you I remember a band shell in Central Park, maybe not this one dated 1913. But we did have one when I was young. It was a half dome standing on edge. Central Park was such a big part of our lives and I do not remember any mosquitos! Let's have music in the Park again. Music is one of the greatest healers in the Fine Arts.

Be sure to check out the latest post from Joy Riggs on Music and Architecture. Music and Architecture together must be Heaven. http://bit.ly/96QNmZ.

Crookston Artspace Report

2010-07-01T10:34:00.002-05:00

Check out this important document for Crookston!

Crookston final report

View more documents from Kay Hegge.

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Artspace Report Coming Monday Read Excerpt Now

2010-06-24T20:18:00.001-05:00

"...the citizens of Crookston should make it clear to their elected leaders that they want the building (Palace/Wayne) preserved. While we are sympathetic to the County Commissioners who see the building chiefly as drain on scarce resources, we cannot state too strongly our view that tearing it down would be akin to burning a Rembrandt because you can’t afford to have it cleaned. Every effort should be made to find the money needed to stabilize the building until a suitable reuse can be found. Once gone, it can never be replaced.

Artspace Shops Crookston!

2010-05-01T13:02:00.000-05:00

We ended the Artspace Visit with some shopping, some talking, and some fun in Crookston! First stop, Willow & Ivy, then Widman's Candy shop of course, we went to Montague's Floral, then headed out to "A" Street to visit the Krazy Kiln and the Bridge Street Candle Shop. Wish we had time for more!

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ARTSPACE Visit brings light to Crookston

2010-04-15T20:51:00.000-05:00

It started with a tour of one of our most outstanding historic downtown buildings, the Fournet Building which caused oohs and ahhs as Crookston Leaders were allowed to imagine what living must have been like around the large centrum filled with natural light from three large skylights which you could reach through your own screen door or window. Shared spaces like this is what artists love in their live/work spaces.

Pictured are City Administrator, Aaron Parrish, Chamber Director, Lori Wagner, and custodian, Roger Corbin as they tour this "amazing" downtown historic building, thanks to Lutie Johnson, owner and artist herself. From there we quickly toured the Union Building and headed to the Crookston Public Library sunroom to meet local and area artists. Quickly the needs of the artist were made clear: practicing spaces, smaller performing spaces (200 seats), a place to gather and share ideas, a civic theater, and a civic arts space for community ed, after school,and summer programming for youth.

Wendy Holmes and Roy Close from Artspace, shed more light on how they develop live/work affordable housing for artists. If the community is willing to do a market survey to determine how many units will be feasible for Crookston, they could pursue developing the right sized project here. What is unique about their projects is that they own and operate them as well as develop, construct, and rent up the project. With laughter and fun they explained their challenges and success stories. One thing is for sure, we need to plan a trip to Fergus Falls to visit the Kaddatz Artist Lofts. Or if you are traveling to Brainerd, Duluth, or the Twin Cities this summer be sure to check out their website, www.artspace.org, to visit one or more of their developments. Watch for more posts on this "amazing" visit to Crookston that was full of fun, serious moments, sparkle and vision.

Be There!

2010-04-09T19:04:00.000-05:00

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010, 7:00 PM, Crookston High School: ARTSPACE!

Artspace Visit Draft Agenda

2010-04-05T08:54:00.000-05:00

ARTPACE VISIT

AGENDA

APRIL 14^th Wednesday

Pick up at airport 12:30 PM

1. 1:30 PM Meet at Valley Technology Park (VTP.) Meet with core group (approx. 30 minutes)

2. 2:00 PM Leave from VTP. Bus Tour of community and potential sites/buildings (2 hours) drive by Palace/Cathedral, 2:20 PM former Villa, 2:40 PM Fournet, 3:10 PM Union. Invitation only.

3. 3:30 PM April 14^th Library Sun Room Artists and arts organization focus group (1.5 hours) Invitation only.

4. 5:30 PM Dinner on your own

5. 7:00 PM Public meeting Central High School (1.5 hour) open to public

April 15^th Thursday

1. 8:30 AM Finance focus group (1.5 hours) Invitation only.

2. 10:00 AM 15 minute break

3. 10:15 AM City hall meeting room Civic leadership focus group (45 minutes) Invitation only.

4. 11:45 AM Irishman’ Shanty back room on your own wrap-up lunch (2-2.5 hours) Invitation only.

5. 1:30 PM drive to Grand Forks

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What does Artspace do on their Crookston Visit?

2010-02-26T10:31:00.001-06:00

Artspace Projects will:

Assign Artspace Projects' staff to conduct the preliminary assessment;

Work with Kay Hegge (or assignee) and the Foundation to set dates and determine and

refine the agenda for the two-days and to help identify key participants;

Review available documents for the potential site(s), including site map(s), concept

and/or floor plans;

Review existing artist survey results and city redevelopment or planning documents

and/or other appropriate existing studies;

Tour the identified site as well as the surrounding neighborhood, existing arts districts

and/or facilities. Walk the site and building with key members of the planning/core team
and an architect if active on the project and an historic preservation representative (if
applicable);

Meet with the project leaders to discuss current programs, project concept and planning

completed to date and recommended to move the project forward;

Meet with key city (city council, mayor, city manager), county and/or state leadership.

This meeting would include a presentation with case studies and an open discussion
intended to answer questions, educate about arts development and civic involvement, and
understand the vision and/or concerns of elected officials;

Meet with potential local/state public and private funders and economic development

officials, to discuss affordable arts facility development, available funding sources and
tools, and gauge support for the project. This leadership group should include: local or
state level historic preservation representative (if applicable) city/county economic
redevelopment staff, leaders in the local/regional philanthropic community, private
banking, and arts/cultural funding communities;

Meet with a diverse cross section of artists and representatives of arts organizations who

may participate in this project’s programs. Artist representatives should include emerging
and established artists of all ages, artists of various disciplines (performance, visual,
literary etc). Organizations may include artist collectives, theatre/music/dance companies,
educational organizations and institutions, local galleries etc.;

Host a community forum to discuss arts development around the country and the

community and economic development impact as it may relate to the proposed project,
and to solicit input from the arts and general community;

Meet with the key stakeholder/core group to discuss the focus group meetings, answer

questions and share initial impressions from the visit;

Meet with other focus groups or individuals that are key to the project’s development and

agreed to by the Foundation and Artspace, and;

Summarize findings in a written executive summary report.

"Artspace" is Coming!

2010-02-16T19:25:00.000-06:00

The Kaddatz Artist Lofts in Fergus Falls, developed by "Artspace!"

YES, the nationally known, non-profit developer, "Artspace" is coming to Crookston on April 14 and 15th! Mark your calendars now for this great two day visit funded by the Laura J. Musser Fund. The grant was written by community leaders, Dan Johanneck, Wayne Melbye, Joyce Johnson, James Kent, Sandy Kegler, Sonia Spaeth, and Kay Hegge. The two-person Artspace team will be visiting with local leaders, artists, and the community about the housing and artistic needs of artists and how they can bring new life to historic downtown. They will be looking at and studying the potential of three to five sites! one of which is the Palace/Wayne Hotel! Here is their mission from their website: www.artspace.org.

The Artspace Mission

Artspace’s mission is to create, foster, and preserve affordable space for artists and arts organizations. We pursue this mission through development projects, asset management activities, consulting services, and community-building activities that serve artists and arts organizations of all disciplines, cultures, and economic circumstances. By creating this space, Artspace supports the continued professional growth of artists and enhances the cultural and economic vitality of the surrounding community.

Artspace does incredible projects all over the nation and they are located right here in Minnesota! Check it out today: www.artspace.org!

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