Within her small, but distinctive business, Roseau, MN native Becky Rosenkrans creates jewelry in the far north of Minnesota. Her story is one of connection, perseverance and joy in her artistic creations!

Beau Bakken of Hallock, MN is a chip off the old block…. or should we say “Rock” when it comes to creativity and artistic success !

Rock Bakken of Hallock, MN is deeply rooted in his community and in the region. He’s been and continues to be the proprietor of a shoe and clothing store in downtown Hallock – while developing artistic skills in painting for the same decades. He and his son Beau currently have a “father and son” art display at the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s Gallery – located on the Thief River Falls campus of Northland Community & Technical College.

Sheila Smith, Executive Director of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, shares thoughts on voting for the arts, and the many opportunities and challenges facing the arts in Minnesota at this time. 

Trey Everett of Crookston, MN is the new “Showcase and Training Specialist” with the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC). He’s working on several initiatives to include the Bakken Exhibit – on display now in the NWMAC Gallery on the Thief River Falls campus of Northland Community & Technical College. Trey also discusses the future Black Lives Matter Exhibit, the Tending the Creative Soul Zoom, the Springboard for the Arts virtual open house and Mojo Mondays!