Northern Arts News May 2014

Watercolor Collage Landscapes by Mary Therese ~ register for her workshop!

Northern Arts News
May 2014

Greetings!

Region 2 Arts Council (R2AC) recently awarded $71,085 through the Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program to individual artists, arts organizations and non-profits in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, and Lake of the Woods counties.

The Bemidji Sculpture Walk was awarded $6,000 to purchase fiberglass blanks for 2-D artists to paint/embellish for public display.

Pequana Playhouse, Baudette,was awarded $3,580 to contract with Prairie Fire Theatre to provide a team of two directors to facilitate and present the children's theater production of "Peter Pan" by carrying out the auditions, rehearsals, and direction using primarily all local children or youth.

Carol Charnoski, Bemidji, received $1,000 to purchase materials and provide instruction in the Native American community in the creation of Spirit Walk moccasins and regalia.

Bemidji Community Theater received $6,000 to produce the children's musical "Disney's My Son Pinocchio."

Watermark Art Center, Bemidji was awarded $6,000 to host acclaimed poet and translator Jane Hirshfield, who will provide a craft lecture and evening reading as part of a weekend festival honoring poetry and haiku.

Northern Light Opera Company, Park Rapids was awarded $3,100to mount a production of the opera "The Apothecary" by Franz Joseph Haydn at the Park Rapids Armory.

The Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, received $4,460 to hire photographer Todd Geiger to create an artistic display consisting of current and historical photographs of Beltrami County scenes.

The Park Rapids Area Community Band was awarded $1,462 to perform a concert and sponsor a master class with Myroslava Hagen as guest clarinet soloist and educator.

Headwaters School for Music & the Arts, Bemidji,received $6,000 to bring two international performing arts groups to Bemidji in collaboration with Arts Midwest World Fest.

Lake of the Woods Art Guild, Baudette, received $6,000 to offset the cost of student tuition for their annual Frank Covino Classical Academic Oil Painting Seminar.

Aaron Tank, Bemidji, received 1,040 to direct and produce three performances of an original musical.

City of Bemidji Park & Recreation Department, was awarded $3,760 to provide a summer theater camp for youth in the Bemidji area.

Bemidji Symphony Orchestra was awarded $6,000 to present a concert featuring a commissioned work by composer Tod Machover for flute soloist Carol Wincenc and the symphony.

Nemeth Art Center, Park Rapids was awarded $1,970to host a Minneapolis Institute of Art satellite show in Park Rapids.

Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Bemidji was awarded $6,000 to produce the play "Noises Off."

The Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council was awarded $2,713 to sponsor the Youth Music & Art Showcase VI, showcasing the musical and artistic talents of Park Rapids area youth.

Rail River Folk School, Bemidji, received $6,000 to host the 2nd Annual Indigenous Arts Festival, outdoors on North Lake Irving.

We're just finishing up another great year of arts funding, but we are always available to discuss how our grants can work to bring more arts excellence to Region 2. Visit our website, http://r2arts.org or call us at 751-5447 or 1-800-275-5447 for more information.

Seeking Board Members from Hubbard and Lake of the Woods Counties

Region 2 Arts Council is currently seeking Board members from Hubbard and Lake of the Woods counties to fill a two-year term vacancy beginning August 1, 2014.

Applications are due by May 15, 2014.

Those who feel that the visual, performing and literary arts are an important contribution to the quality of life in Minnesota should consider serving on the board of the Region 2 Arts Council.

The board is responsible for planning, setting organizational policy and reviewing/awarding grants. It meets seven times per year in Bemidji on the third Monday of the month. Members are reimbursed for travel.

Region 2 Arts Council is one of eleven arts councils in the state of Minnesota and awards over $230,000 annually for art activities in the five counties of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen.

The council operates with funds from the Minnesota State Legislature, the Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund and the McKnight Foundation.

To receive an application form please email staff@r2arts.org or write to: Nominating Committee * Region 2 Arts Council * 426 Bemidji Avenue * Bemidji, MN

56601.

If you have any questions please call 751-5447 or 1-800-275-5447.

R2AC News

Hubbard and Lake of the Woods County Board Members Sought

We've extended the deadline to May 15! Creative types please apply; we need your voices and your vision. (218) 751-5447 / (800) 275-5447 or email staff@r2arts.org.

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Region 2 Arts Council can be found on Facebook in two ways. "Like" our Region 2 Arts Council business page or "friend" us at Staff Regiontwoarts. As staff you'll find us super communicative and interactive. We're all business on our business page. A perfect solution, isn't it?

Newsletter Header

Thank you to Mary Therese for this month's newsletter header images of her watercolor landscape collages.

Northern Arts News Deadline

Deadline for submissions for the June issue of Northern Arts News is May 20, 2014.

Events

May 1 Artist Mentor Grant Recipient Elias Connell and BSU's Voltage

Come see BHS Senior Elias Connell and the BSU student electronic ensemble "Voltage." This concert features two of Connell's compositions: one with the entire ensemble and the other with his mentor Greg Gaston. 7:30 p.m.Thompson Recital Hall, Bangsberg Auditorium on the BSU campus.

May 2 Watermark Art Center 5^th Grade Invitational

First Friday opening at 426 Bemidji Avenue North from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. with food and refreshments featuring work from students from Central, Horace May, JW Smith, Lincoln, Northern, Red Lake, Schoolcraft, Solway, St. Philips Elementary Schools. Exhibit runs through May 17^th. For more information on this and all First Friday events, call 218-444-7570, email watermark@paulbunyan.net, or go to www.watermarkartcenter.org

May 2 FREAXIS STUDIOS presents "ArtKids"

This show features paintings and sculptures from after-school classes with Margaret Burger. Opening 3:30-6:00 p.m. as a part of the May First Friday Art Walk. Located downstairs at Watermark Art Center.

May 2 Gallery North First Friday Open House

Come see the work of Gallery North featured members including Donna Anderson, Stacey Stang, Les Sanders, Kym Kovacic, Steve Kovacic, Jo Panther, and Bob Panther from 2:00 -5:00 p.m. 502 3^rd Street NW. www.gallerynorthbemidji.com.

May 2 Visual Art/Haiku "SPRING TIME RISING" Display at Library

Hope House members present this watercolor/acrylic and haiku display throughout the month of May at the library on the corner of 5th and America in downtown Bemidji. First Friday reception 3:00-5:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

May 2 Wild Hare Bistro presents Alice Blessing

"Secrets" by painter Alice Blessing is a new series of portraits exploring the secrets we keep in our bodies, in our skin, and on our faces. First Friday Opening Reception 3:00-5:00 p.m. Afterwards, experience Wild Hare's own culinary artists at the First Friday Wine Bar, 5:00-9:00 p.m. for Cinco de Mayo inspired south of the border cuisine, with a wine and beer list to match. 523 Minnesota Avenue, downtown Bemidji. 444-JAVA

May 2 Artists of Studio 10 Exhibit "Greening Up" at Brigid's Pub

Opening Reception 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Brigid's in Bemidji; artists will be on hand to visit with guests.

May 3 Local Author Series presents Louane Beyer

Author Louane Beyer presents her 3-book young adult adventure series at the Kitchigami Public Library 509 America Ave. NW in Bemidjis starting at 4:00 p.m. Refreshments served.

May 4 Bemidji Symphony Orchestra presents Mahler's 2^nd Symphony

Bemidji Symphony Orchestra presents "Stirring Celebrations!" featuring Mahler's 2nd Symphony "Resurrection." Dr. Beverly Everett conducts. 3:00 p.m. at Sanford Events Center in Bemidji. Tickets at door or at Lueken's Village Foods or online at brownpapertickets.com. $20 / adults, $15 / seniors 62+, and $10 / college students with ID. K-12 admitted free. All seats general admission.

May 8 Schoolcraft Learning Community 14th Annual Spring Concert

This Thursday evening concert takes place starting at 6:30 at the Bemidji High School Auditorium. It is open to the public and there is no admission fee.

May 10 Local Art, Wellness, and Celebrating All Mothers

Stop by the Bemidji Health & Wellness Center and enjoy the beauty of Christina Holland Designs, Mary Therese silks and collage, and Angeline Alice Millnery hats by Kelly Schultz. Corner of 4^th and America in downtown Bemidji. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

May 16-18, 23-24 Bemidji Community Theater presents Tom Jones

Directed by Derrick Houle, this play takes place on the BSU Bangsberg Main Stage on Fri & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sunday Matinee at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 /Adults and $6 / Children, available at Shannon's Art & Soul, Iverson Corner Drug, & Ken K. Thompson Jewelry.

May 18 35th Annual Bemidji Chorale Spring Concert

Beaux Arts Ballroom on the campus of Bemidji State University at 7:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social following. Freewill offering.

May 19 Heartland Concert Association presents Les Trompettes de Lyon

Five trumpet masters perform in this fun, humorous and highly entertaining show.

Concert is held at the Park Rapids Area High School Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m. Contact Bobbi Zigmant at 732-9293 or Kathy Hollenbeck 237-6004 for ticket information.

June 14 " She Wrights Festival" - original theater works and film

All shows written by women with some great pre-show music by local musicians too! This is the first art event at the new non-profit Belle Thalia Creative Arts Space on an outdoor stage in a natural amphitheater (bring picnic supper , lawn chairs , or blanket) from 2:00 - dusk. 14.75 miles north of Bemidji on Hwy. 89. Music by Kari Pickett and others followed by "Sisters of the Quill and Skillet " by Minneapolis playwright actress Jane Curry, "Legend of White Woman Creek " by NYC based actress Katie Hartman, followed by the film "Salma" about a Tamil Muslim woman who is imprisoned in her home for 25 years in a forced marriage.

July 12 Bagley Art in the Park

Bagley's 27^th Annual Art in the Park will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 in the Bagley City Park overlooking beautiful Lake Lomond. Free to the public from 9:00 a.m. There will be musical entertainment, local dance performances and a child's art activity. CLIMB theatre performances will be happening throughout the day. Come enjoy the beauty of the park and the talents of local artists.

Workshops

May 5 Metal Sculpting with Jay Jones at Create It!

Come to Clearwaters Life Center - Gonvick on 226 Elm St. from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Each participant will make a small sculpture to take home.

Only $10 for the day. Call 218-776-2789 to register. Drop-ins are also welcome.

May 3 & 10 Doll Making Class at Apple Blossom Child Care Center

Come create a Waldorf Style Flannel Doll at Apple Blossom Child Care Center in the

Basement of United Methodist Church. 9:30am to 1:30 p.m. both days. $75 includes materials Contact: Dacia Dauner for details at 218 766 0640 visit the event page on facebook http://bitly.com/NNItsu.

May 17 Landscape Watercolor Painting and Collage Workshop

Join visual artist Mary Therese to explore watercolor painting techniques and use the art of collage to create new three-dimensional landscapes from your paintings!

Location: Rail River Folk School - 303 Railroad St. SW, Bemidji, MN

Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $35. Includes all materials

The registration deadline is May 12, 2014. Reserve your space by emailing staff@r2arts.org or calling 218 751-5447 or 1-800-275-5447 and paying the $35 registration fee by cash or check. Make checks payable to Region 2 Arts Council. 426 Bemidji Avenue N, Bemidji, MN 56601. No refunds unless the workshop is cancelled.

May 21 "Data + Stories = Impact" Workshop- Bemidji

In this hands-on workshop, learn how the Cultural Data Project or CDP's reporting features can help you combine your organization's story and data to effectively communicate with stakeholders, highlight accomplishments for funders, and raise important issues with policymakers.

This interactive session hosted by Minnesota CDP will demonstrate how to use data to support your talking points and illustrate your organization's impact. This free workshop begins at 5:30 and is highly recommended for arts organizations. It will be held at the Region 2 Arts Council offices at 426 Bemidji Ave. in Bemidji. Register online http://culturaldata.nonprofitsoapbox.com/calendar/event/386. Call 218 751-5447 with questions.

June 10 Springboard for the Arts presents Social Media for Artists
Social Media is everywhere these days, but how do you know what is worth your precious time and energy? This crash course will equip you with a better understanding of the what, how and why of online tools for marketing your work, staying abreast of your field and connecting to your clients and colleagues. This session will introduce you to a variety of social media tools with a focus on Twitter and Facebook so you can make informed decisions about what works best for you and your artistic practice. Join Springboard for the Arts' Artist Trainer Anna Metcalf in the community room at Coldwell Banker, 101 S. Main Street in Park Rapids from 6:00-8:30 for this free, Region 2 Arts Council sponsored workshop. Call 218 751-5447 or email staff@r2arts.org by June 6 to register.

Opportunities

May 1 Nemeth Members' Show Art Drop-Off

Attention Nemeth Art Center Members! Please drop off all artwork to the Nemeth Art Center between 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or arrange another drop off by contacting Meredith Lynn at Meredith@nemethartcenter.org.

May 1 Deadline for Park Rapids Summer Art Fair

The Park Rapids Downtown Business Association sponsors a Juried Art Fair in conjunction with Bite of Park Rapids on Sunday, July 13. Application forms online at www.parkrapidsdowntown.com(under Current Promotions). Artists may also consider applying to MacRostie Art Center sponsored Downtown Art Fair at the Old Central School Grounds in Grand Rapids Saturday, July 12, http://macrostieartcenter.org/for-artists.

May 1 Registration Deadline for Northwoods Writers Conference at BSU

Writers' workshops in the morning, literary events in the afternoon, reading series in the evening: for more information and registration go to www.northwoodswriters.org.

May 2 Deadline for MSAB Folk and Traditional Arts Grant Program

The Minnesota State Arts Board's Folk and Traditional Arts grant program is designed to support the artistic traditions and customs practiced within community and/or cultural groups by identifying, documenting, creating, preserving, presenting, and honoring Minnesota's folk arts and traditions. More information is available at www.arts.state.mn.us/grants/machf-fata.htm.

May 10 Deadline Entry for 27th annual Northern National Art Competition

This juried national competition is open to artists who are 18 or older and are living in the United States. Work may be in any medium, but it must be original, recently completed and designed to hang on a wall. More info at http://www.nicoletcollege.edu/about/creative-arts-series/art-gallery/northern_national_art_competition/index.html

May 12 Deadline Extension for City of Bemidji RFP for Public Art

The City of Bemidji Waste Water Treatment facility has put out a call for emerging and established public artists or artist teams residing in Region 2 as well as Native artists residing in Becker, Cass, Roseau and Itasca counties to submit proposals for this public art opportunity. The complete RFP (Request for Proposal) and photographs of the proposed project site can be found on the City of Bemidji websitehttp://www.ci.bemidji.mn.us/ in the link to: WWTF Public Art Project. Paper copies of the RFP are available at the Bemidji City Hall, 317 4th St. NW, Bemidji, MN. Potential applicants with questions must email mike.forbes@ci.bemidji.mn.us. The project budget is $22,000.

May 12, June 9 & June 30 Free Webinars for Artist Initiative Applications

The Minnesota State Arts Board is offering three free one-hour webinars to help applicants prepare to apply for the Artist Initiative grant program. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jXfMt_BFlMcPEqprqZ-L9hmoqVxaZvcP61LdRAfXeWc/viewform

A voice-over PowerPoint and PDF will be available on the Artist Initiative program page of the Arts Board Website. http://www.arts.state.mn.us/grants/artist-initiative.htm

May 15 Call to Artists for Interactive Art and Folk Music Festival in Bemidji

This new festival runs July 4-5 in Bemidji, Minnesota in conjunction with the 70th Annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival. http://bemidjijayceesartandfolkmusicfestival.yolasite.com/

June 20 Midwest Arts and Aging Conference in St. Paul

Join ArtSage for a day-long conference with respected leaders in the field of arts and aging. Learn about new evaluation strategies for arts programming to adults with memory loss. http://www.artsagemn.org/programs/conference/

Ongoing The PO4EVER Group Call for Artists Working in All Mediums

Twin Cities Artist, Melisande Charles, has embarked on a journey to add artists' voices, art and their creative suggestions to Post Offices...an Endangered Species: a non-profit mail art project that asks artists to create and submit a visual design or a memoir, poem, limerick, haiku, song or a letter for a stamp, postcard, envelope, card or poster that is representative of an adopted post office. Go to www.po4ever.com to learn more.

Ongoing Nemeth Art Center Gallery Shop seeks Local Crafts

The Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids is looking for local craftspeople to sell their goods in the Nemethshop. Any interested artists can get in touch with Meredith Lynn for more details-meredith@nemethartcenter.org.

Noteworthy

On April 7 2014, the following Region 2 Arts Council Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Council members were recognized and commended for their dedication and years of service to the AAI Council.

9 years of service: Debra Warren and Genny Lowry

8 years: Bernice Mitchell and Delina White

7 years: Douglas Lee

3 years: Mary Guardipee

2 years: Delana Smith and Harold "Dunesy" White

The Watermark Art Center and Paul Bunyan Communications are proud to present the 2014 "Peoples Choice Award" given at this year's High School Spring Exhibit to Trek North 11th Grader - Kali Benson with her winning art work, "Cityscape".

Congratulations to Bob and Jo Panther for having been juried in to Gallery North. Bob is a photographer specializing in nature and wild life close-ups. Jo is a painter working in oils, pastels and watercolor.

Bemidji native Roy C. Booth announces that his horror short story, "The Redness at the Edge of the Sore," co-written with Axel Kohagen of Minneapolis, will appear in the upcoming anthology Rejected by Harren Press.

The Northern Arts Newsletter editor reserves the right to edit or rewrite submissions for grammar, style and clarity or to conform to restrictions of space. R2AC reserves the right to determine the newsworthiness and appropriateness of any submission. Thank you for your submissions!

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