Summer Art Camps!
Besides the second season of the popular Downtown Arts Market there is lots going on for children at The Arts Center. There have already been some minor adjustments since the newsletter was published so we're
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05, 2019
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12, 2018
Geometric Wonders
The art of Bradford Hansen-Smith has transformed The Arts Center's gallery into a wonderful, peaceful and contemplative space. When I made arrangements with the North Dakota Museum of Art to host this exhibition I wasn't
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03, 2017
If You Value the Arts the Federal Budget Should Concern You
Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'd hear our government truly propose the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment (NEA) for the Humanities and National Public Broadcasting (among others).
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03, 2017
Take An Art Break – Good Medicine
Do you have spring fever? Are you confounded by politics? Do you like trying new things? Do you enjoy the company of others? The Arts Center's newest newsletter arrived on my desk today and its
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02, 2017
Learn How Arts Can Transform Community
Attend the 2017 Statewide Arts Conference and Governor's Awards for the Arts Ceremony-Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck, ND This year the Statewide Arts Conference welcomes
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11, 2016
Powerful Words
The current Arts Center exhibit isn’t easy…its raw, its difficult and its disturbing. North Dakota’s Native Peoples share their stories and much of it is heart wrenching. It’s the kind of art makes you think, maybe
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08, 2016
Town Hall With National Endowment For The Arts Chairman
It is not often that the head of the NEA comes to North Dakota. In a Town Hall meeting tomorrow (August 24, 5:30 – 6:30 pm), Jane Chu, chairman of the National Endowment for the
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03, 2016
Tree of Life: Paper Cutting as Life Review
Sabrina Hornung teaches the art of paper cutting. Tasty and fun treats complimentary to the weekly theme were created by Ave Maria Village culinary staff. A six-session Art for Life residency is currently underway at Ave Maria Village and
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01, 2016
Boost Your Creative Pursuits in 2016
Just back from a long holiday break I was reading the latest Arts Center newsletter and see that there is no lack of “artsy” offerings for the opening of 2016. If you have resolved to take in
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11, 2015
Turkey Time
In honor of the holiday I decided to share a few examples of how artists have depicted the mighty symbol of Thanksgiving. I can say from personal experience wild turkeys strutting their stuff is an awesome sight.