Jordynn Jonsrud of Goodridge, MN is a freshman at Concordia College of Moorhead, MN – and while she loves to sing, performing in the Concordia Choir, she is an accomplished artist. Jordynn won first place at the NW Minnesota Arts Council’s spring art exhibit and her image….The Joker…. is a chalk drawing that went from a blank black sheet of paper to a highly-detailed image! 

Rob Burkel of Thief River Falls, MN is the 2020 Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s (NWMAC) “Artist of the Year.” His long-time work within the theater, the NWMAC and community – in supporting the fine arts – is discussed, as well as the “why” he performs onstage. 

Red Lake Falls, MN wood carver Joe Wavra recently won the NW Minnesota Arts Council’s “Northwest Star Award for his decade-plus work in wood carvings. He talks about his business and the unexpected award.

Mara Hanel, Executive Director of the NW Minnesota Arts Council, has details on this year’s NWMAC Art Exhibit in Warren, MN!

Ron West Chats with Bruce Piersol, recently honored as the “Art Advocate of the Year Award” from the NWMAC.