Artist Spotlight

Series produced by KSRQ

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Interviews with artists from northwest Minnesota.

Interviews with artists from northwest Minnesota, in collaboration with the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council.


167 Pieces

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Caption: Singer/Songwriter Paige Shannon
Paige Shannon is practicing her "ya shure you bethcha" as she prepares for a live musical performance in downtown Hallock MN on 7-22-22. With even...

  • Added: Jul 19, 2022
  • Length: 09:12
Caption: Thief River Falls MN
Carol Ihre of Thief River Falls, MN shares the artistic and yummy details of an upcoming art and wine walk in northwest Minnesota!

  • Added: Aug 03, 2022
  • Length: 09:41
Caption: NW MN Arts Council Gallery at Northland College in Thief River Falls, MN
Artist Heidi Danos of Fosston, MN gives the "sizzle" on an upcoming art extravaganza in Fosston!

  • Added: Aug 16, 2022
  • Length: 09:23
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Organizer and historian Virgil Benoit promotes a long-standing French cultural event in Northwest Minnesota!

  • Added: Aug 23, 2022
  • Length: 08:10
Caption: Fun In the Flatlands - Ada, MN
Ada, MN Chamber of Commerce spokesperson and event organizer Lee Ann Hall gives all the fun, family oriented events that make up "Fun In the Flatla...

  • Added: Aug 30, 2022
  • Length: 05:05
Caption: Pioneer Day in Crookston, MN
Polk County (MN) Historical Society board member Jerry Amiot shares details of the free events at Pioneer Day (9-11-22) in Crookston, MN!

  • Added: Sep 06, 2022
  • Length: 14:09
Caption: The Norwegian-Swedish duo "lynx lynx."
Jeanne O'Neil of East Grand Forks, MN shares her story of music and has details of an upcoming performance of Vidar Skrede and Patrik Ahlberg in Ea...

  • Added: Sep 13, 2022
  • Length: 14:04
Caption: Middle River, MN Goose Festival!
Kay Dell Super of Middle River has a theatrical twist on one of the largest autumn gatherings (thousands) in northern Minnesota!

  • Added: Sep 20, 2022
  • Length: 14:09
Caption: Grant Money from the NW MN Arts Council
Mara Hanel, Executive Director of the NW Minnesota Arts Council has great news on available grant money to support artists and the fine arts in the...

  • Added: Oct 03, 2022
  • Length: 09:25
Caption: "Tonnabell's" of Thief River Falls, MN
Kelly Jesme Thygeson owns and operates a consignment store in Thief River Falls, MN that provides a venue for a HUGE variety of local artwork by lo...

  • Added: Oct 04, 2022
  • Length: 08:58
Caption: Perpich School for the Arts
Wendy Barden and Anne Dennison of the Perpich School for the Arts in Golden Valley, MN share exciting details of this lesser know high school in Mi...

  • Added: Oct 11, 2022
  • Length: 06:46
Caption: NW MN Arts Council Gallery in Thief River Falls, MN
Thief River Falls, MN native Jane Anderson has had an extensive background in the performing arts, and she brings that wealth of expertise to North...

  • Added: Oct 18, 2022
  • Length: 12:16
Caption: Springboard for the Arts!
Molly Johnston of Fergus Falls, MN has "danced" her way through life and she's helping others do the same (to include non-dancing art)! A great st...

  • Added: Oct 25, 2022
  • Length: 09:23
Caption: Workshop Artist Trey Everett of Crookston, MN
Tammy Parkin of the "Golden Link Senior Center" in Crookston, MN shares details of a recent series of artist workshops at the center - funded by th...

  • Added: Nov 01, 2022
  • Length: 08:26
Caption: Books written by Wanda Nelson of Thief River Falls, MN
Children's book author Wanda Nelson of Thief River Falls, MN has written four books for children, ranging from rain puddles to a 009 Spy-Type Cat!

  • Added: Nov 08, 2022
  • Length: 07:18
Caption: NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel
NW MN Arts Council Director Mara Hanel has all of the latest news on money and support for the arts in the Far North!

  • Added: Nov 15, 2022
  • Length: 12:39
Caption: Laura Setter of Bemidji, MN
Laura Setter is the Director of the Region 2 Arts Council based in Bemidji, MN and she has great news of grants and fellowships!

  • Added: Nov 22, 2022
  • Length: 10:19
Caption: Fosston, MN Musical
Abby Pearson of Fosston, MN has written and is directing an original Christmas music stage show! Music from Bing Crosby the Wham!

  • Added: Nov 29, 2022
  • Length: 08:32
Caption: Elizabeth Rockstad of Ada, Minnesota
Artist Elizabeth Rockstad of Ada, MN wants to share her experiences and expertise in creating stunning mosaics.... and she is through the Northwest...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2022
  • Length: 06:46
Caption: Playwright's Center - Minneapolis
Julia Brown of the "Playwright's Center in Minneapolis has a wealth in information about playwrighting and what resources are available for Minneso...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2022
  • Length: 11:39