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: TRF Art & Wine Walk Schedule
Downtown Thief River Falls, MN will host its 4th Annual Art and Wine Walk on Thursday, August 12th. Organizer Carol Ihle (Eye-Lee) shares the deta...

  • Added: Aug 03, 2021
  • Length: 09:15
Caption: Music and Art in Warroad!
Sarah Homme of Warroad, MN has exciting news concerning a live music concert series at Allison Park in Warroad (with funding from the NWMAC). And S...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2021
  • Length: 08:01
Caption: "LOON!"
Writer, director and producer Charles Eickhof of Crookston, MN discusses the production of, and premier of, his Minnesota movie "LOON!."

  • Added: Aug 18, 2021
  • Length: 12:57
Caption: 5th Annual Freedom Festival in Goodridge, MN
The 5th Annual "Freedom Festival" takes place in Goodridge, MN on Saturday, July 31st. A full day of events, music and activities for the entire f...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2021
  • Length: 11:42
Caption: Kim Hruba of Warroad, MN
Kim Hruba of Warroad, MN is offering a full week of expertise in writing skills and creativity in writing near the BIG LAKE - Lake of the Woods at ...

  • Added: Jul 20, 2021
  • Length: 12:10
Caption: Norwegian Artwork from Roz Watnemo of Fosston MN
Roz Watnemo of Fosston, MN is highly skilled at Norwegian art, and highly successful as a businessperson promoting the skills and beauty of that ar...

  • Added: Jul 13, 2021
  • Length: 12:03
Caption: Polk County Fair - Fertile, MN
Mike Moore, Polk County Fair Board member, discusses the shutdown of county fairs last year and their strong comeback this summer - to include the ...

  • Added: Jul 06, 2021
  • Length: 14:57
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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: "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: 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: 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