Guest Janet Johnson of Malung, MN (south of Roseau) is a long-time arts advocate in northwest Minnesota. Her skills and teaching experience center on pottery and jewelry making, along with other art disciplines. She discusses upcoming workshops and events for regional artists, along with an interesting fact concerning the economic impact of art in northwest Minnesota (Region One).

The guest is NWMAC Director Mara Hanel

The guest is Mo Regalado, marketing and promotions director for the NWMAC.

The guest is regional artist and NWMAC Board of Directors member Mary Ann Laxen.

East Grand Forks, MN resident Mary Ann Laxen – representing Polk County on the 7-county Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) Board of Directors – is a well-known and respected regional artist who has a strong passion for the arts and for life! She shares her passions and her support of the fine arts in northwest Minnesota.

A review of grant application deadlines, a display at the NWMAC Gallery and Shop, “Arts Advocacy Day” at the state legislature in St. Paul and a call for exhibitors are among the topics discussed by NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel.