Calling All Artists
(Click title to read full post) Its time to start preparing for the JFAA Annual Art Show. This exhibition, in its 53rd year, takes on special significance in 2017 as it coincides with the grand
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04, 2017
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01, 2017
Upcoming Exhibit Tease
I wanted to give you a preview of our next exhibit – just a taste, to make sure you plan a visit to The Arts Center in February. It's a unique opportunity to see a
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01, 2017
Navigating The Weather – Rescheduled Exhibit Reception
I feel like a bit of a hypocrite, in last week’s blog I encouraged everyone to “get-over” winter, brave the elements and get to the reception last Thursday, only to panic and cancel/postpone the
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12, 2016
Blizzards, Country Living And Strong Women
I know many of you are interested in local history, particularly stories about the Germans from Russia. While we were experiencing the blizzard this week I received an email that I’d like to share. The
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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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10, 2016
Last Days To Visit 52nd Annual Exhibition
If you haven’t gotten to see the 52nd Annual JFAA Art Show there is still time. The exhibition comes to a close on Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 pm. This year’s Annual had over 40 artists contributing 87
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09, 2016
An Enlightening Visit To Ellendale
I spent several days last week at the North Dakota Art Gallery Association 2016 Annual Meeting. Each year we gather at a member gallery’s location – this year we met in Ellendale, North Dakota. Since it
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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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12, 2015
En plein air
Missouri Valley Gold The exhibition opening this week features an artist who works En plein air a phrase borrowed from the French equivalent meaning “open (in full) air”. It is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. We often