Northwest Minnesota Arts Council

10/26/2026

It's time! Don't forget to get your application submitted for an Arts Project Grant due October 31!
Organizational arts activities funded through this grant opportunity include festivals, community theatre projects, folk music entertainment, sponsorship of visual demonstrations, creative writing workshops and many other activities that improve the quality of life of people in our communities. Public art like murals or sculptures also fall into this category. Non-profits and cities or counties can apply for one arts project at a time. Grants are between $500 and $10,000. Funding sources for these grants are Clean Water, Land and Legacy funds and general allocation funds from the State of Minnesota. Grant applications are online at our website.

10/22/2026

Please join NWMAC Staff and Crookston Ojibwe Artist Candace Sam. Candace has beadwork in our current folk art exhibit Self-Taught Artists, Self-Told Stories at NCTC. In addition to her bead work (including beaded outfits) and jewelry, Candace is a painter. We'll talk about Candace's art, her art practices, inspiration, techniques, background, and much more! The discussion will be live on our YouTube and FB pages. Afterwards, you can watch it on our website.

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10/22/2026

Did you catch this week's podcast? Metal Artist and Author Jeff Olson of Fosston has work in our current folk art exhibit — Self-Taught Artists, Self-Told Stories. He owns Olson Iron Works and is a blacksmith and co-founder of Pine to Prairie Folk School.

Jeff believes that we are all creative. He spoke about blacksmithing, the exhibit, his work in the exhibit, tools, mentoring, how he works, the phrase “chase the skill,” and enjoying your journey. You can find the recording on our website under Podcasts.

10/21/2026

Attention Design/Layout Artists!

We are requesting bids from area design/layout artists to complete this next edition of our Artists of Northwest Minnesota booklet. November 18 deadline to submit a design for the next booklet. Work activities happen between January - April 2027. Priority will be given for layout designers who reside in our service area of northwest Minnesota. Please note: Layout designers living outside of Minnesota and North Dakota USA will not be considered. We anticipate that the project will take about 40 hours of time. Please email our office at [email protected] to request information on the budget for the designer and more specifics on this specific contract. Or call 218-745-8666, ext 1.

10/16/2026

Find this week's engaging interview with Photographer Xavier Tavera on our website under Podcasts. Xavier is a Mexican photographer and artist who has traveled to Crookston yearly since 2001 to work with In Progress teaching media to youth. Right now, he has work in the Fresh Voices exhibit at the Fournet Building. Xavier explained, “Our stories are getting diluted. This is the opportunity for us to tell our own story, how we are contributing.“ Experience the exhibit at the Historic Fournet Building Downtown Crookston.

10/13/2026

Here's your chance to try mosaics with Studio 4:13 Mosaics a talented mosaic artist!

I am so excited to host a Christmas Mosaic Workshop this November!

🎄✨ I’ve truly missed having you all at the studio, so I’ve snuck this special session into the schedule.

• Your choice: A beautiful mosaic tree or a festive wreath!
• To claim your spot: Please text or call me with your choice.

Seating is limited, so please only reserve a spot if you are sure you can make it. Can't wait to see your smiling faces soon! ❤️

10/13/2026

This will be a fun event on Sunday -- In Progress 30th Anniversary Screening at 11AM. Just a reminder that Saturday night at 6:30 PM we'll be celebrating the Fresh Voices exhibit at the Fournet with an Artist Reception.

Click here for an update from In Progress!

10/12/2026

Check out the upcoming Northern Lights Concert Series Six Person A Ca****la!
Six Appeal Vocal Band Presents “VINYL TO VOCAL” The Golden Era of Groove.