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: TRFACT
Jane Anderson of the Thief River Falls (MN) Area Community Theater tells a fascinating story concerning live theater in the northwest region of Min...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 17:10
Caption: Photographer Loren Younggren of Hallock, MN
Loren Younggren, a photographer from Hallock, Minnesota (waaaaaaay up north) and has had is distinctive artwork in Northwest Minnesota Arts Council...

  • Added: Nov 01, 2023
  • Length: 08:33
Caption: Stephenie Anderson of Fosston, MN
Stephenie Anderson of Fosston, Minnesota is deeply involved with the Vikings and their history! And it’s NOT the football team.

  • Added: Oct 25, 2023
  • Length: 07:08
Caption: NW MN Arts Council Gallery in Thief River Falls MN
Educator Stephanie Olson of Goodridge, MN is also a high regard artist in watercolor. She has a current exhibition of her work at the NW MN Arts C...

  • Added: Oct 17, 2023
  • Length: 03:53
Caption: NW MN Arts Council Director Mara Hanel
Mara Hanel, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council shares details on funding artists in the region and application deadlines fo...

  • Added: Oct 09, 2023
  • Length: 11:09
Caption: Highland School Mural - Crookston, MN
Highland Elementary School Principal Chris Trostad shares details of an artist mural at the school, to spark interest and support for students who ...

  • Added: Oct 03, 2023
  • Length: 06:49
Caption: Goose Festival Theater in Middle River, MN
The gigantic. ;ong-standing "Goose Festival" and an annual on-stage production is coming up in Middle River, MN. Organizer KayDell Super has the d...

  • Added: Sep 19, 2023
  • Length: 09:33
Caption: Louisville Day in NW Minnesota!
Fresh air and autumn scenery, artistic exercise and great food are on the "menu" for the 2nd Annual "Louisville Day in northwest Minnesota!

  • Added: Sep 12, 2023
  • Length: 08:04
Caption: Pioneer Day in Crookston MN
Jerry Amiot of the Polk County Historical Society in Crookston, MN shares details of a "First of the Fall" family event on Sunday, September 10th!

  • Added: Sep 05, 2023
  • Length: 07:27
Caption: Sod House Theater's "TABLE"
Darcey Engen, co-founder of Sod House Theater based in Minneapolis, discusses the upcoming performances of "TABLE" in Crookston (September 21) and ...

  • Added: Aug 29, 2023
  • Length: 08:37
Caption: Late Summer Fall Festival in Northwest Minnesota!
The Annual Chautauqua-French Canadian-Metis Festival at the Old Crossing Treaty Park in Huot, MN will burst with live music, traditional foods and ...

  • Added: Aug 22, 2023
  • Length: 11:18
Caption: Hallock/Kittson County MN
Shannon Christenson shares detail of the annual "Art Camp" in Hallock, Minnesota!

  • Added: Aug 15, 2023
  • Length: 08:10
Caption: Dr. George French
Dr. George French of the University of Minnesota - Crookston Campus - has received a grant from the NW Minnesota Arts Council to teach organ playin...

  • Added: Aug 08, 2023
  • Length: 14:03
Caption: Stephen, MN Community Arts Center
Community arts supporter Patsy Heggen of Stephen, MN shares details of upcoming live summer music in Stephen!

  • Added: Aug 01, 2023
  • Length: 04:59
Caption: Freedom Fest in Goodridge MN
Organizer Eric Mickelson of the annual "Freedom Fest" in Goodridge, MN shares details of the annual salute to freedom and liberty.

  • Added: Jul 25, 2023
  • Length: 14:56
Caption: Art & Wine Walk in Thief River Falls, MN
Carol Ihle of Thief River Falls, MN shares details of the annual Art & Wine Walk in TRF!

  • Added: Jul 18, 2023
  • Length: 08:50
Caption: Julie Elick of Roseau, MN
Julie Elick of Roseau, Minnesota shares details of the Riverview Park Concert Series in Roseau during July and August!

  • Added: Jul 11, 2023
  • Length: 08:52
Caption: Norman County Fair - Ada, MN
Norman County Fair board member Don Merkens has all of the fun and interesting events scheduled for the 124th Norman County Fair in Ada, MN! The f...

  • Added: Jun 20, 2023
  • Length: 09:58
Caption: Actor and musician Misti Koop of East Grand Forks MN
Misti Koop of East Grand Forks, MN is leading the effort to bring live theater to children in NW Minnesota this summer. The young actors learn wha...

  • Added: Jun 15, 2023
  • Length: 08:34
Caption: Shirley Iverson of Crookston MN - Owner of "Sistas"
Shirley Iverson of Crookston Minnesota owns a Crookston business that serves as a venue for regional artists in NW Minnesota! Find out more!

  • Added: Jun 06, 2023
  • Length: 05:15