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Gallery North is pleased to present Steve Herriot as their September Showcase Artist featuring his landscape paintings in acrylic. Featured Artists for September are Monie Martin and Jeanine Brooks. Jeanine is a painter who is known for her whimsical oil paintings of the Bemidji area. Monie is a well known basket maker whose work ranges from the functional to Fine Art. Monie teaches basketry in the area and will be demonstrating her skills at the First Friday Open House. Join us Friday, Sept 4th from 2 to 5 pm to enjoy refreshments, art, and meet the artists at 502 3rd Street NW
AUTHOR OF THE MONTH: Gallery North will also feature author Wendy Potratz who will read form her book "Agnes Plays Soccer" a humorous story for children on organized sports.
New Class Offerings at Gallery North:
On Tues. Sept 22nd from 1-4 there will be class on wet on wet featuring a Northwood's landscape titled "Fall Birches" The class will be taught by Grace Garland and Marion Caroline Reil. Pre-registration with pre payment is $40.00. Class day registration is $45. For information call 751-7741. If you are interested in our artists or want to know how to become a member of Gallery North call 218-444-9813 or email galleryn@paulbunyan.net
Headwaters School of Music and the Arts invites you to their September First Friday Art Walk featuring jewelry artist Christina Thorne of Bad Cat Creations. Showcasing her unique style and original designs, Christina will also be on hand from 5pm to 7pm to discuss her creative process, what inspires her one-of-a-kind designs, and to give more information about her upcoming Jewelry Making Workshop in September. Work by Jay Jones and Judith Selby also on display. Visit us at 519 Minnesota Ave N. or for more information call us at 218-444-5606.
Bemidji Public Library is pleased to announce that their featured artist for the Art Wall at the Bemidji Public Library in September will be photographer Kathy Jo McKeown. Exploring the world through a macro lens, Kathy’s work reflects the intimate beauty found in nature and with other subjects - up close. Kathy’s exhibit will focus on recent macro work and include other work as well. This exhibit was made possible, in part, by the Region 2 Arts Council allowing her to further her study of Macro Photography. Join us from 3-5 on Friday, September 4th to meet Kathy and visit with her about her work. For more information on this exhibit or exhibiting at the Public Library, please contact Bemidji Public Library Art Wall Coordinator Paul Simonson, 444-7886.
Dunn Bros Coffee - presents the work of artist and photographer John Eggers and his exhibit “Local and Global: Photographs that make you wonder”. Join us as a part of the First Friday Art Walk and for John’s opening reception on September 4th from 5 to 7pm. John will be on hand to meet guests and talk about his “quest for the exceptional photograph”. To John “a good photograph is a mixture of exceptional lighting, unique composition, and an interesting subject that is just a bit out in left field. I try to encompass this in my work.” John's work will be on display through the month of September. Also on display and available for purchase at Dunn Bros Coffee: Levandowski Pottery by Aron and Jena Levandowski and fused and slumped glass ware by MaryBeth Vaudrin and Beverlee Olson. Visit us at 501 Paul Bunyan Drive S., call (218) 444-5252 or email dunnbros106@dunnbros.com.
Bad Cat Creations Gallery & Gifts – September First Friday Art Walk Reception will feature Bagley potter, Malotte Backer. Stop by on the September 4th from 4pm to 6pm and enjoy refreshments while Malotte shares with us her creative process and information about her at home studio. Live wheel-throwing demos outside Bad Cat weather permitting! Bad Cat Creations is a boutique featuring Art & Fine Craft by over 35 different artists and an eclectic selection of fun gifts and contemporary accessories. Showcasing mostly local artists, Bad Cat Creations has everything from jewelry and ceramics to cards and fun accessories for you and your home. Bad Cat Creations is located at 315 Irvine Ave NW. For more information call 218-444-9225.
Glazed & Amused – While on the First Friday Art Walk stop by Glazed & Amused - Paint your Own Pottery Studio located at 311 3rd Street in downtown Bemidji. Check out the window display featuring beautiful ceramic pieces painted by the customers, walk-in painters are always welcome!!! We are open Wed. to Fri. from 12 to 9pm, Sat 10am to 9pm & Sun. 12 to 5pm. For more information call 218-333-6880 or email at glazed@paulbunyan.net
The Beltrami County Historical Society, in conjunction with Gallery North, presents “School Days" - opening on September 4th at the History Center. Stop by and enjoy refreshments and Free Admission into the Museum on Friday September 7th and every First Friday from 10 to 4pm. The History Center is located at 130 Minnesota Avenue SW in the historic James J. Hill Great Northern Depot. Hours are Mon – Sat 10am to 4pm. For more information 219-444-3376 or visit the history center website.
Neilson Place - The North Country Health Services Art Committee is pleased to host
Artist Terry Honstead and her exhibit, “Another Take” as a part of the September First Friday Art Walk. Working with watercolor and acrylic and sometimes collage, Terry has created a collection of work to reflect her impression of life and other happenings around her. Join us on Friday September 4th from 3 to 5pm for Terry’s Opening Reception with an artist lecture starting at 3pm. Terry’s work will be on display now through the month of November for the pleasure of residents, families, staff and the community at large. Her work will be for sale, and a price list will be provided at the reception desk. Neilson Place is located at 1000 Anne St. NW, Bemidji. For more information, email lpapkelarson@nchs.com.
Mask & Rose Women's Theater Collective and the Northwood’s Folk Collective invites you to their First Friday Coffeehouse on September 4th at the Wild Rose Theater starting at 7:30 PM. Performer sign-up begins at 6:30 PM, cost is $2.00 single - $5.00 family. For more information on showing art work, to be a part of the staged readings or to showcase music please contact Cate Belleveau at kayakc2@mac.com
The Cabin Coffeehouse and Café invites you to their First Friday Art Walk Reception on September 4th featuring artist Grace Garland. A member of Gallery North and Northern Artist Association President since 2004, Grace is a self taught artist focusing her talents on primarily realistic paintings with an “up north” theme. Grace works in a variety of mediums including watercolor, oil and acrylic and gives workshops at Gallery North to help introduce artists to the world of painting. Grace says it is wonderful to be a part of the art community. She finds art to be personally fulfilling and a great way to express her love for nature. Please join us for Graces reception from 5 to 7pm on Sept 4th. The Cabin is open Mon. – Fri. 7am to 8pm, Sat. 7am to 7pm and Sun. 8:30am to 5pm.Visit us at 214 3rd Street or call 218-444-2899 for more information.
The Wild Hare Bistro features work from local artist Myra Damm through the month of September. The artist reception will be from 3 to 5pm. From 5 to 9pm the culinary artists at the Wild Hare offer a Harvest Inspired Meal featuring foods from the garden. The Wild Hare Bistro is located at 523 Minnesota Avenue in downtown Bemidji.
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