Oil painter Dale Mackowick of Fertile, Minnesota discusses his long-time interest in art, business, his family and best friend/wife Carol – who serves as an inspiration for both his painting and his life.

George French – long-time head of the music and drama departments at the University of Minnesota/Crookston campus – talks about his involvement with the “Save the Carnegie” project in Crookston, MN. The former library is in transition from library to one of an arts and cultural center.

Ross Hire is a 35 year-plus DNR official in northwest Minnesota. He has always had and continues to maintain a love and respect for all aspects of nature and wildlife. Ross is also an artist, who paints the scenes that he sees on a daily basis.
He talks about his work and a current exhibition of his paintings at the NW Minnesota Arts Council’s Gallery and Gift Shop in downtown East Grand Forks, MN.

Crookston, MN artist/painter Courtney Olson discusses her style, technique and love for painting scenes of nature and wildlife. Her work is currently on display at the NWMAC Gallery and Gift Shop in East Grand Forks, MN. The Gallery will be celebrating a 5th Anniversary with an open house on Saturday, November 19th at its East Grand Forks downtown location.

South African singer and performer Lorraine Klaasen and her ensemble are conducting music workshops across the Upper Midwest – including northwest Minnesota – as part of a tour sponsored by Art Midwest and the NWMAC. She talks about her work and the need for understanding through music.