Mara Wittman, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, and a group of northwest Minnesota residents will be traveling to the state capital in St. Paul to visit with elected lawmakers, concerning funding for the NWMAC and the work it supports, produced by regional artists, groups and schools. Mara talks about the visit with House and Senate members and of a deadline for applications to assist regional high school students who wish to attend summer art camps.

Mara Wittman, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) based in Warren, MN urges individuals to voice their concerns and support for funding of the arts within the region at the state capitol in early March. She also updates deadlines for grant applications and promotes the annual NWMAC Spring Art Exhibition, scheduled for Fosston, MN.

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s Executive Director, Mara Wittman, has an update on regional support of the arts and an invitation to show support for funding for the arts at the Minnesota State Legislature in St. Paul!

Mara Wittman, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) has an update on regional support for the fine arts and artists within the region!

Crookston, MN artist Heather Sabian produces artwork that is both unique and unexpected. Her images are produced from “rubbings from gravestones”, which in turn are transformed into colorful works that hightlight life and and the multiple flavors of life. Heather describes her preference for art, her journey to her point of expertise and her work with gravestone etchings.