Glass work artist Sue Suess of Roseau, MN and sketch artist Abi Kramer of Detroit Lakes, MN discuss their work and a current display of their artwork at the River Walk Artists Gallery and Gift Shop in downtown East Grand Forks, MN.
An open house reception will be held on Saturday, April 22nd at 1:00 pm at the gallery and is open to the public.

Justina Pietruszewski has taught at Tri-County School of Karlstad, MN for 18 years, to include art education. Justina discusses a recent visit by abstract artist Heidi Jeub and her week-long presentation of Visual Journaling Residency to 7th – 12th grade students.

Retired art teacher Phyllis Kalliokoski of East Grand Forks, MN shares her story on painting, education and details on a current display of her artwork at the NWMAC Art Gallery and Gift Shop, located in downtown East Grand Forks.

The guest for this week’s NW Minnesota Arts Council Update (3-21-17) is Andrew Fougner, Principal at the Red Lake County Central Elementary School in Plummer, MN. Our topic of discussion is a recent “Artist in Residency” program/week at the school, funded by the NWMAC

Guest Tom Pearce, manager of the Inner Mongolian musical group “Anda Union”, shares his insights as it pertains to the groups educational tour of northwest Minnesota schools.” Anda Union will also perform a public concert, at the Lincoln High School Auditorium on Saturday, March 18th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5.00 and everyone is welcome to attend!