LaVonne Forsberg of Thief River Falls, Minnesota has won the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s (NWMAC) “Northwest Artist of the Year” award. She has many years of experience in watercolor and oil painting, Scandinavian rosemaling and decorative glass-work. LaVonne shares her art “history” within the region and expresses her thoughts on winning the artist of the year award – which includes a cash bonus of 5-thousand dollars.

Kaydell Super of Middle River, Minnesota shares her thoughts on winning the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s NWMAC “Advocate of the Year” award. The award recognizes an individual in NW Minnesota who strongly supports the fine arts within the region.

Don’t let tax day get you down! Mara and Rom discuss the Northwest Minnesota Spring Art Exhibit April 16-27 in Middle River at the American Legion. A reception will be held on April 27 at 2pm to recognize artists and more!

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) Executive Director Mara Wittman, discuses her recent trip to St. Paul, visiting with legislators in the Minnesota House and Senate as part of in “Advocacy Day” for the arts. She also reveals the names of regional artists who have won yearly awards for their work. In addition, Mara highlights the upcoming NWMAC “Spring Art Exhibit”, scheduled for mid-April in Middle River, Minnesota.

Mara Wittman, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) gets back to the basics as to what the NWMAC is and how the agency is funded. She also gives an update on the upcoming NWMAC Spring Art Exhibition, scheduled for April in Middle River, Minnesota reminds residents of applications deadlines for NWMAC funding.