Crookston, MN artist Heather Sabian produces artwork that is both unique and unexpected. Her images are produced from “rubbings from gravestones”, which in turn are transformed into colorful works that hightlight life and and the multiple flavors of life. Heather describes her preference for art, her journey to her point of expertise and her work with gravestone etchings.

Mara Wittman, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) has an update on grant deadlines for area artists to get in as well as discuss the upcoming art show in Fosston coming up in the month of February.

Mara Wittman, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, discusses a new art exhibit to open soon at the Riverwalk Artists Gallery in East Grand Forks and the latest NWMAC update for funding of regional artists and groups.

Mara Wittman, Executive Director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) shares results of funding for the 2012 Arts and Culture calendar year and the opportunity to shop for holiday gifts, while supporting local/regional artists at two, sponsored NWMAC art galleries – in Roseau and East Grand Forks, Minnesota!

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, based in Warren, serves a seven-county area and supports the culture and arts of the region through grants and other means of support for regional performers, artists, writers – encompassing all that is an expression of art! Mara Wittman, Executive Director of the NWMAC has the latest news from the council!