Ron West chats with Mara Wittman, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC), about the history of the NWMAC and the impact it has on the many talented artists of the area.

Mara Wittman, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) reports on upcoming deadlins for applications for Legacy funding for individuals, groups and schools – as well as news of the upcoming NWMAC Spring Art Exhibit in Middle River, Minnesota and the artistic work that’s on display at the NWMAC art gallaeries and shoips in East Grand Forks and Roseau, Minnesota. The East Grand Forks gallery has a display of work from students at EGF Senior High School and Sacred Heart High School of East Grand Forks.

Therese Masters Jacobson, staff member of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC)discusses the River Walk Artists and their work, at the River Walk Gallery and Shop in East Grand Forks as well as the NWMAC Gallery in Roseau.

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) Executive Director Mara Wittman discusses nominations for three awards from the NWMAC to recognize individuals active in the arts. The awards are $500.00 for Northwest Artist of the Year, $500.00 for Northwest Arts Advocate of the Year, and $5,000.00 for Northwest Star Artist plus everyone receiving an award is recognized for their achievements at our artist reception on April 27. Nominations must be received by February 28, 2014. Only residents of Minnesota counties Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau are eligible for these awards. Also highlighted, the upcoming “Sweet Art Exhibition” at the NWMAC River Walk Shop and Gallery, in East Grand Forks, MN.

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) Executive Director Mara Wittman provides an update on Minnesota state legislature funding for the NWMAC and other news of interest concerning the arts within the region.