James Garber

(218) 386-1177

Warroad, MN 

Computer Art

Willing to Exhibit at Art Fairs,  Serve as Consultant

James Garber specializes in one of the newest media available to visual artists, the computer.  His original designs utilize a wide range of colors to suggest varied ideas to viewers.  His abstract style leans toward surrealism.  Impressed with the versatility of the computer as a medium, Garber is building a collection of self-published, limited edition prints. 

Amy Hagen

(218) 964-5626

Red Lake Falls MN

Painting;  Drawing; Sculpture; Mixed Media

Pencil/graphite/charcoal; Soft Pastel; Oil Pastel; Marker/ink; Acrylic Painting; Wall mural painting

Willing to Exhibit at Art Fairs, Present Performances

Art is my passion, and any way that I can contribute to the art in the world makes me happy.  My strengths are drawing, painting, and some sculpture.  I draw best realistic things, whereas my painting tends to lead more into the abstract world.  Although, I can do almost anything when I put my mind to it. 

Bev Hewitt

(218) 762-4681

Lancaster MN

Painting;  General Visual Art

Oil Painter

Willing to Exhibit at Art Fairs, Serve as Juror, Teach Workshop

Realistic oil painter - specializing in landscape, wildlife, some western.  Although I do some floral and still life.  Accept commissions.  Interested in competitions - possibly some workshops.

Frances Karlsson

Frances Karlsson Studio

(218) 463-1336

Roseau MN

Painting; Drawing;

Watercolor Painter, Graphic Design

Willing to Exhibit at Art Fairs, Teach Workshop

Am an experienced professional painter with 30 years of experience (formerly a commercial artist).  Watercolor is my "first" love, but all art is of great interest.  I prefer landscapes, close-ups, sea, and cloudscapes.  I turned to pastel and find it benefits my watercolor by making colors stronger.  Pastel is intriguing because so many already mixed colors are available.  I like to interact with others who take their art seriously. 
I teach monthly adult workshops at my cottage, from April thru September.  Also, travel to various communities for one or two day workshops.  Classes are in basic drawing, watercolor, and pastel. 

Mary LaFrance

(218) 281-7283

Crookston MN

General Visual Art,  Glass,  Sculpture

Stained Glass Artist,  Clay

Willing to Teach Residency, Exhibit, Demonstrate

Art Educator, with a broad knowledge of visual arts and media used in teaching - drawing, painting, printmaking, papermaking, collage, fibers, etc.  Especially enjoy the elementary level.

Stained glass artist - design and exhibit windows.

Also, work with polymer (FIMO) clay.

Charlotte B. Lewis

(701) 772-2055

Grand Forks MN

Mixed Media

Collage

Willing to Teach Workshop; Teach an artist residency; Demonstrate or Lecture; Exhibit at Art Fairs

Leaf art collage - A unique original art form using plant materials and plant colorings.  No paints or dyes used, all colors are natural.  Subject matter of scenes is wide-ranging.  Size range of works from 5"x7" to 22"x28".  Each work is a one of a kind production.
I continue to expand my range of plant materials and my palette of plant derived natural background colors; thus continuing to produce new work.  I still feel strongly compelled to share this unusual medium with others in a "hands-on" setting.  "If I can do this anyone can! No one is too old or too young!"  I've done workshops in schools, libraries, art-shows, for teachers, girl scouts, psychiatric centers, Elderhostel, and nursing homes.  This most dear to my heart.  
I am especially interested in outreach and have worked with people aged 3 to 80 yrs. and just about everything in between.

Lisa McGrath

(218) 683-7394

Thief River Falls MN

Fine Crafts; Clay

Pottery
Willing to Exhibit at Art Fairs; Teach Residency; Juror

I enjoy making functional pottery and clay sculpture.  I also enjoy opportunities to share my talents with others.  I enjoyed the challenge of artist in residencies I have experienced at area schools and look forward to doing more in the future.   

Shaun McGrath

(218) 683-7394

Thief River Falls MN

Painting;  Drawing; Sculpture

Pencil/graphic/charcoal; Soft Pastel; Oil Pastel; Oil Painting; Clay  
Willing to Exhibit at Art Fairs; Teach Workshop; Demonstrate/Lecture; Teach Residency

A traditional narrative realist with concentrations in portraits and folklore as well as modern fantasy art.  I am a painter who sometimes does sculptures but am above all a painter.  

Cathy Mueller

(218) 681-4554

Thief River Falls MN

Painting;  Fiber/Basketry

Watercolor Painter

Willing to Exhibit at Art Fairs

I am thoroughly enjoying painting in watercolors.  I intend to learn all I can and experiment with new techniques.

I redo the caning on chairs etc., as a part time business.

Honey Olson

(218) 784-2861

Ada MN

Jewelry, Painting, Design

Polymer Clay

Willing to Exhibit

Honey  has experimented with a variety of mediums throughout her life.  Her home studio is a wonderful mix of colorful paintings and designs.  She creates original contemporary jewelry pieces from Polymer Clay including some popular leaf designs.   

Lana Sandahl

(218) 681-1547

Thief River Falls MN

Visual Art, Fine Crafts, Mixed Media/other, Marker/Ink

Willing to Teach Workshop, Teach an Artist Residency in School, Demonstrate or Lecture, Exhibit at Art Fairs

Demonstrate and teach "the art of beautiful writing" calligraphy to all levels of students.  Design formats for posters and pictures with calligraphy.  Card Design - Paper collage cards with messages in calligraphy, original design cards, gift bags, and bookmarks.  Works with pens of all types.  

Marie Seeger

(218) 253-2708

Red Lake Falls MN

Painting;  Visual Arts, General

Rosemaling/Other

Willing to Teach a Workshop,  Demonstrate, Exhibit at Art Fairs,  Lecture

Developing skills in folk art from other countries and teaching classes out of a cabin on our farm.  Norwegian, Swedish, German, French, Dutch Folk Art, namely rosemaling, dalmalning, bauernmalerei, Quimper, Hindeloopen and others.  As well as, American folk artist Peter Hunt, Pennsylvania Dutch and scenes and still life.

I'm able and willing to teach background of folk art from other countries and demonstrate or teach the painting.

Lea Soltis

(218) 386-2293

Warroad MN

Painting; Photography

Oil Painting, Landscape

Willing to Exhibit

Began by painting landscapes, have in the last few years taken classes in portraiture with Frank Covino.  He teaches the methods of the masters of the Renaissance.  I had never been taught the use of oil glazes and am happy with the results.  I am by no means a professional photographer.  I have taken a couple of classes in photography to assist me in having better photographic reference for my paintings. 

Lucile Torkelson
(218) 281-7106
Crookston MN
Fiber Arts
Sewing, Costume Creating
Serve as Consultant

Using my cultural background of Norwegian family in preserving the folk songs and costumes of Norway.  
Sewing, costuming, and teaching sewing.  

Jean Westman

Spirit Designs

(218) 857-3356

Climax, MN

jwestman@rrv.net  

General Visual Art; Painting; Drawing; Mixed Media; Theater

Landscape, Still life, Set/Property Design, Makeup

Willing to Teach Residency,  Exhibit at Art Fairs,  Serve as Juror, Teach Workshop, Demonstrate,  Serve as Consultant

Painting in all media, all subject matter.  (favorite is oil)  Drawing classes now in 5-6 North Dakota schools on a monthly basis.  Some are funded with grants and others are funded by PTO's.  Teach community education classes for adults and children.  
Painting on recycled saw blades etc. in acrylic and oil.  Show/sell at 4-6 craft shows per year, also do commissions.  I've done a limited amount of recycled glass painting and wood products - which I teach also to adults and children. 

Bernie Wilebski

Studio "B"

(218) 674-4237

Kennedy MN

General Visual Art; Painting; Drawing; Mixed Media; Theater

Landscape, Still life, Set/Property Design, Makeup

Willing to Teach Residency,  Exhibit at Art Fairs,  Serve as Juror, Teach Workshop, Demonstrate,  Serve as Consultant

Painting in all media, all subject matter.  (favorite is oil)  Drawing classes now in 5-6 North Dakota schools on a monthly basis.  Some are funded with grants and others are funded by PTO's.  Teach community education classes for adults and children.  
Painting on recycled saw blades etc. in acrylic and oil.  Show/sell at 4-6 craft shows per year, also do commissions.  I've done a limited amount of recycled glass painting and wood products - which I teach also to adults and children. 

Carole Wilson

(218) 463-1824

Roseau MN

jrwilson@wiktel.com

Fiber Art

Weaving

Willing to Teach Workshop, Exhibit

I hand weave jackets, vests, table runners and scarves using wool, cotton, rayon, linen and silk textured yarns.  

Mara Lunde Wittman

(218) 745-7612

Warren MN

mara@nwrdc.org

Fiber Art; Painting; Drawing; Stain Glass

Weaving,  Oil Painting, Oil Pastel/Charcoal

Willing to Exhibit, Teach Residency,  Demonstrate

I use a bound woven technique to weave wall hangings for sale or exhibit.  My weavings often tell a story about nature, culture and life, I call them "Spirit Maps".  Special order brochures are available upon request.  Recently, I have been concentrating on commissioned works for businesses and private homes.

My emphasis is on portraits and small groups of people.  Many pictures are available for sale, display or commission.  Lately, I have been working on making stain glass 3-dimensional stars.

Organizations who specialize in Visual Arts

Art Wise
East Grand Forks MN 56721
Visual Arts
Exhibit, Sponsor Residencies

ArtWise is a greater Grand Forks organization that sponsors youth visual art activities.

Artists Unlimited
Painting; Visual Art; Drawing
Watercolor, Member Activities, Oil and Pastel
Hold Workshops, Exhibit at Art Fairs, Jury, Hold Demonstrations, Teach Residencies, Public Art Murals

We are an organization dedicated to the promotion of Fine Visual Arts.  Membership covers a wide area (NW and Central Minnesota, NE North Dakota, and Southern Canada, and Texas).
We sponsor 2 or 3 workshops per year in watercolor, pastel, acrylics, oil, and drawing.  We hold a two day fine art show, the first weekend of August each year.  We sponsor a five day Paint Away in late September each year.  Monthly meetings.
Our goals are to continue learning and improving the quality of out art work; to promote fine arts, making the public aware of visual fine arts and talents of our members; and to teach young and others the basics of fine visual arts.

Clayworks
(218) 253-4053
Red Lake Falls MN
Contact: Robin Foster
Ceramics; Clay
Pottery, Raku
Hold Workshops, Exhibit

Workshops and classes throughout the year on clay and ceramic processes.  A local clay has been developed for use by artists and schools.
Clayworks would like to provide experiences for individuals and groups in clay development, firing processes like raku, and other folk art activities.

E.G.F. Arts & Crafts Council
PO Box 622
East Grand Forks MN 56721
Crafts; Folk Arts; Visual Art
Exhibit at Art Fairs, Sponsor Artists, Hold Workshops, Regrant/Scholarships

Annual Craft Show the first weekend in October, held at the VFW and Civic Center Areas in East Grand Forks.  Funding available for arts activities in the EGF schools and area.

NCTC Gallery
1101 Highway 1 East  (218) 681-0701
Thief River Falls MN 56701
Attn: John Leopold
Visual Arts; Photography ; Design Arts; Crafts
Painting , Drawing
Hold Workshops , Teach/Lecture

Classes, workshops, and exhibitions in visual art throughout the year.

North Dakota Museum of Art
PO Box 7305, University Station  (701) 777-4195
Grand Forks MN 58201
Attn: Laurel Reuter
 Visual Art
Contemporary Art
Hold Exhibits, Hold Demonstrations, Art Store, Hold Workshops

Exhibiting national and international contemporary art.  Hosting concerts, lectures, readings, and providing tours.  Museum hours:  Weekdays 9 am - 5 pm.  Thursday eve til 9 pm. Sat and Sun. 1-5 pm.  Museum shop.

Northern Lights Watercolor Society
1515 S. 17th St.
Grand Forks MN 58201
Attn: Marion Gates
Painting; Visual Art
Watercolor
Exhibit at Art Fairs, Hold Workshops, Hold Demonstrations

Weekly gathering to paint and share ideas.  Workshops and exhibits in visual art throughout the year.

Red River Valley Fiber Guild
4542 Cherry St.  (701) 775-2858
Grand Forks MN 58201
Attn: Elaine Bohnet
Design Arts; Fiber Arts; Crafts
Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving
Hold Demonstrations, Teach/Lecture, Hold Workshops

Monthly meetings which are a forum for the exchange of ideas and planned demonstrations.  Members are available for demonstrations and talks about their unique craft.

Valley Wood Carvers Group
720 Pine St.
Crookston MN 56716
Attn: Rick Jensen
Wood; Sculpture
Woodworker
Exhibit, Hold Workshops

Opportunity to take part in the Wood Carvers Festival the first weekend in August in Lake Bronson.  Workshops begin two days before the festival on Thursday and Friday.