Guest: Rosemaling Artist Jean Honl of Roseau, MN
Topic: Jean discusses her skills as a 40-plus year rosemaling expert, her
love of teaching, woodworking art – to include a Grandfather clock – and
her winning the “Artist of the Year” award from the NWMAC at their
recent spring art exhibit in Badger, MN.

Guest: George French – Music and Theater Director at the University of
Minnesota/Crookston campus.
Topic: George discusses his music training and experience, his role at
the U of M – Crookston and his local/regional involvement with music
and the arts. George is the 2019 recipient of the NWMAC “North Star
Award.”

Guest: Mara Hanel, Executive Director of the NWMAC shared details of the NW Art Exhibit in Badger, MN, “Of the Year”
awards and the Artist Reception on March 31st. She also promoted a current exhibit at the NWMAC Gallery in the Riverwalk Center of East Grand Forks, MN that highlights fiber and rosemaling works of art.

Date of Broadcast: Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Guest: Carolyn Meisel – Regional Artist
Topic: Carolyn is a water color painter-artist. She is also an active
member of River Walk Artists in East Grand Forks, MN. River Walk is
working to increase their membership and promote their gallery.

Date of Broadcast: Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Guest: NW Minnesota Author Kat Allen
Topic: Kat discussed her new series of books for children (selfillustrated) that focuses on playing outside in the four distinctive seasons
of Minnesota. She is a native of Stephen, MN and former employee of
the NWMAC