Artist Spotlight

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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: 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: 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: 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
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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: 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
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: 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: Marshall County Fair Free Stage Events
Jason Rominski, Marshall County Fair Board member, has details on entertainment on the "Free stage" - support by the NW Minnesota Arts Council. Liv...

  • Added: Jul 13, 2022
  • Length: 16:05
Caption: Rena Bouchard of Crookston MN
Rena Bouchard of Crookston, MN is involved in the "InProgress" and shares her story. In Progress’s purpose is to diversify cultural dialogue and p...

  • Added: Jul 05, 2022
  • Length: 06:53
Caption: Artist Debbie Aune of Gatzke, MN
Watercolor painter Debbie Aune of Gatzke, MN firmly believes that art, in tandem with a healthy outdoor life leads to happiness and longevity. Fin...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2022
  • Length: 10:44
Caption: Gully, Minnesota
Gully Days Skol! Food, live music demonstrations - including how to fight like the Vikings (not the football team) - are coming to Gully, in north...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2022
  • Length: 18:34
Caption: Lavonne Forsber and NWMAC Director Mara Hanel
LaVonne Forsberg of Thief River Falls was awarded the prestigious NWMAC "Northwest Star Award" this spring. She is a well-known visual artist in th...

  • Added: Jun 07, 2022
  • Length: 07:38
Caption: Grygla, MN art student Addison Severt
Tausha Severt teaches art at the Grygla, MN school. Addison Severt, a student in Grygla is leaning about art from - Mom! Addison has a strong sen...

  • Added: May 31, 2022
  • Length: 06:43
Caption: Author Jeanne Cooney of Hallock, MN
Jeanne Cooney developed her writing skills within the legal system. Upon retiring her thoughts were to write with humor, mystery and a healthy dos...

  • Added: May 24, 2022
  • Length: 14:10
Caption: Minnesota Humanities Center
Kevin Lindsey is the CEO of the Minnesota Humanities Center located in St. Paul. The Humanities Center is trying to reach non-metro arts/humanities...

  • Added: May 18, 2022
  • Length: 08:58
Caption: The Fosston Community Library and Arts Association (FCLAA)
Fosston, MN resident and fine arts supporter Bonnie Stewart has all of the inspiring details of advancing writing skills in a three-day retreat in ...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2022
  • Length: 16:25
Caption: Sue Gens, Executive Director of the Minnesota State Arts Board.
Sue Gens is the Executive Director of the Minnesota State Arts Board, based in St. Paul. Sue explains who they are, what they do, what they offer ...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2022
  • Length: 10:16
Caption: Northern Valley Youth Orchestra Performance
Over the past decade, the Northern Valley Youth Orchestra (NVYO) has nurtured and featured incredible music talent from northwest Minnesota. These...

  • Added: Apr 07, 2022
  • Length: 08:48
Caption: Sacred Heart School - East Grand Forks, MN
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC), based in Warren, MN, continues to provide grant money to the regions schools in support of their arts...

  • Added: Apr 14, 2022
  • Length: 10:45
Caption: NW Minnesota Arts Council - based in Warren MN
Mara Hanel, Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) shares details of exciting art events underway, annual awards for artists - to...

  • Added: Apr 27, 2022
  • Length: 13:23