LaVonne Forsberg of Thief River Falls was awarded the prestigious NWMAC “Northwest Star Award” this spring. She is a well-known visual artist in the region (especially for her stained glass and watercolor paintings)

Tausha Severt teaches art at the Grygla, MN school. Addison Severt, a student in Grygla is leaning about art from – Mom! Addison has a strong sense of color and purpose in her art work, so much so, that the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council has awarded her a first place prize for “Wave of Money.”

Jeanne Cooney developed her writing skills within the legal system. Upon retiring her thoughts were to write with humor, mystery and a healthy dose of hot dish! Find out more!

Kevin Lindsey is the CEO of the Minnesota Humanities Center located in St. Paul. The Humanities Center is trying to reach non-metro arts/humanities individuals and organizations to share news on available grant money for cultural heritage and community identity projects.

Fosston, MN resident and fine arts supporter Bonnie Stewart has all of the inspiring details of advancing writing skills in a three-day retreat in Fosston. Scheduled for late April the event is funded in part by a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council!