Northwest Minnesota artist Christopher Lane, of Thief River Falls, is known for his creative and eye-catching photography. His latest work is on display at the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) Gallery and Shop, located in the RiverWalk Center in downtown East Grand Forks, MN. Chris talks about his love of photography, influences in his life, his life experiences and education in art and the support that he has received from the NWMAC.

Kim Hruba of Warroad, MN is an “up and coming” author, writing her novel “Elevator Girl.” She shares her work experiences, the support that she has received from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council and she’s helping to facilitate an upcoming September “Writer’s Retreat” on Oak Island – Lake of the Woods.

Crookston, MN native Brett Lysne discusses his artistic “drawings” and his many experiences as an “Artist in Residence”, on the latest Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) update. Lysne currently has samples of his work on display at the NWMAC Gallery and Shop, located in the RiverWalk Center in downtown East Grand Forks, MN.

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) has a new showcase of regional artwork, at the NWMAC – East Grand Forks, MN gallery, titled “Drawn and Needled.” The drawings of Brett Lysne of Moorhead, MN, and the needle felting of Candace Osborn of Ada, MN will be featured from August 6th to August 31st, 2014. Candace shares her personal background, her work with needle felting, sculpture and painting and the important support given to her, through funding, from the NWMAC.

Mara Hannel, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC), shares details on an upcoming deadline for grant applications for fall/winter 2014 funding. She also discusses recent stage/theater performances of regional community theaters, an upcoming late summer “Chataqua” French heritage event near Red Lake Falls, MN as well as the history of the funding of the NWMAC through the Minnesota legislature and the Legacy Amendment.