2020 January First Friday and Second Friday
Gallery North – Gallery North will host Showcase Artist Faith Clover during the First Friday reception on January 3, 2020 from 2:00-6:00 pm. Faith retired after teaching art and art education for 40 years in Oregon, Arizona and at the University of Minnesota. Over the years Faith has done work in many mediums and many forms of cultural crafts.
Faith said a friend introduced her to classes at the Minnesota School of Botanical Art, and she was hooked. Faith’s work shows the respect and the discipline that is required in botanical illustration and watercolor, as well as the importance of understanding the structure and growth patterns of plants.
Gallery North’s Featured Artist for January is John Winter. John has had the opportunity to visit every one of our MN State Parks and the North Shore of Minnesota many times during his career with the Department of Natural Resources. John states these experiences have helped to develop the subjects he now paints that are primarily focused on nature, history and recreation in Northern Minnesota.
John’s goal is to keep developing his artistic skills by painting watercolor paintings each day and having the opportunity to paint with other wonderful artists in the Bemidji area. He feels he is extremely lucky to live in Bemidji Minnesota that has one of the best art communities in Minnesota.
Stop by Gallery North’s First Friday reception January 3rd from 2-6 pm. Gallery North is a non-profit cooperative art gallery that has been displaying and selling original art and fine crafts by area artists since 1989. Please like and share our Facebook page and check out the website at www.gallerynorthbemidji.com. 310 4th St NW, Bemidji, MN. (218) 444-9813.
Dunn Brothers – Enjoy the work of Mike Thole who has authored and illustrated two children’s books as well as collaborated with his friend Charles Grolla finish his book Binesi-Dibaajimowinan: Ojibwe Bird Stories by providing illustrations. Dunn Brothers is located at 501 Paul Bunyan Dr NW S, Bemidji, MN.
Neilson Place – Neilson Place continues with thephotography display of “Clicking Cousins” by Lily Hadrava and Andrea Martin beginning December 6, 2019. Lily’s love of photography started in a high school art class using a 35 mm Minolta camera and black/white film. She now uses a digital camera capturing the beauty of family, friends and nature. Lily also enjoys painting with acrylics and teaching American Folk art painting and stenciling.
Andrea’s love of photography started from Lily’s influence. She studied photography and managed photo labs. Andrea travels throughout the USA with her husband seeing the beauty in objects, animals and landscapes through her lens. She also loves photographing her grandkids. A reception, slide show and opportunity to meet the photographers is December 6, 2019 from 1:30-3:00 in the Neilson Place Lobby and Social Hall. Neilson Place is located on the Sanford WoodsEdge campus, 1000 Anne Street NW. For hours or more information call 751-0220 extension #1.
Wild Hare Bistro & Coffeehouse – Wild Hare Bistro & Coffeehouse will present “Love, Minnesota”, new works by Bemidji artist Malisa VanMaasdam, through the month of January. Finally…Something to write home about! 1950’s inspired postcards featuring Minnesota outdoor activities. Meet the artist at the opening reception Friday, January 10th, (second Friday) from 3-5pm. 523 Minnesota Ave, downtown Bemidji. 218-444-5282 wildharebistro.com
