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SUMMARY:MASC State Fair Musical-Marshall
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URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/masc-state-fair-musical-marshall/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Marshall Middle School\, 401 S Saratoga St\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:MASC State Fair Musical-Marshall
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URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/masc-state-fair-musical-marshall/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Marshall Middle School\, 401 S Saratoga St\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:SMAC Features the Photography of JOHN SALGADO MALDONADO  "Willmar\, What comes to your mind?"-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing \nthe photography of \n\n\nJOHN SALGADO MALDONADO \n“Willmar\, What comes to your mind?” \nExhibit runs May 7 – June 26\, 2026 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* \nThe SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \nWillmar\, What comes to your mind?! This exhibition is a critical view to our society\, to our way of thinking about variety\, and diversity\, a sort of awareness of what we have been taught to value and what’s not. This exhibition calls out the viewer to a self reflection through a “cognitive dissonance”. \n  \nWillmar\, ¡¿Qué se te viene a la mente?! Esta exposición es una mirada crítica a nuestra sociedad\, a nuestra forma de pensar sobre la variedad y la diversidad\, una especie de toma de conciencia sobre lo que nos han enseñado a valorar y lo que no. Esta exposición llama al espectador a una autorreflexión a través de una «disonancia cognitiva». \n  \nGallery /Galería\nHow important is it to have different options\, perspectives\, and experiences as a human being? Have you thought about how much you value diversity or variety in your daily life? \nTruth is we do value diversity in different measures\, on a daily basis\, and it seems that we enjoy life like this; the more diverse\, the richer experiences we have. \n  \n¿Hasta qué punto es importante tener diferentes opciones\, perspectivas y experiencias como ser humano? ¿Has pensado cuánto valoras la diversidad o la variedad en tu vida cotidiana? \nLa verdad es que valoramos la diversidad en diferentes medidas\, a diario\, y parece que disfrutamos así de la vida; cuanto más diversos\, más ricas son nuestras experiencias. \n  \nWhen we look at gardens\, creativity gives way to diversity and vice versa. When we experiences on our bodies and skin the nature and all seasons\, when in simple activities\, like going to the grocery store\, finding colors and shapes (options) in most of the items\, we experience diversity…and we appreciate it. \nSo the question – reflection comes to the mind…Why is so hard with human beings? To embrace the otherness? Not just tolerating\, or accepting\, but even furthermore\, seeking it\, because as we experience in our daily life\, this is richer in that way. And therein lies the cognitive dissonance. \n  \nCuando vemos los jardines\, la creatividad da paso a la diversidad y viceversa. Cuando experimentamos en nuestros cuerpos y piel la naturaleza y todas las estaciones\, cuando en actividades sencillas\, como ir al supermercado\, encontramos colores y formas (opciones) en la mayoría de los artículos\, experimentamos la diversidad… y la apreciamos. \nAsí que la pregunta – reflexión viene a la mente… ¿Por qué es tan difícil con los seres humanos? ¿Aceptar la alteridad? No sólo tolerarla\, o aceptarla\, sino más aún\, buscarla\, porque asi como experimentamos en nuestra vida cotidiana\, ésta es más rica de ese modo. Y ahí radica la disonancia cognitiva. \n  \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on \nThursday\, May 7\, 2026 \nfrom 5-7pm \nat the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n  \n*Enjoy community drumming led by\nPURPOSE ARTISANS\nduring this reception* \nJoin a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on \nThursday\, June 11 2026 \nat 5:30 pm. \n  \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council\n509 West Main Street\,\nMarshall\, MN 56258\n507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/smac-features-the-photography-of-john-salgado-maldonado-willmar-what-comes-to-your-mind-marshall-2/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:Upcoming exhibit at the SMAC ART GALLERY: Sheila Tabaka-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing the Scottish Kiltmaking of \nSHEILA TABAKA \nExhibit runs January 15 – February 27\, 2026 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* \nThe SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \nMeet Sheila \nMy name is Sheila Tabaka. I am a proud part of the Entertainment and Theatre Arts program at Southwest Minnesota State University here in Marshall\, MN\, where I also serve as the Costume Designer. \nThrough my work in the theatre I am able to explore different eras\, styles and clothing construction techniques. I am inspired by the colors and textures of the fabrics. Fabrics have the ability to be stiff and straight like a tartan kilt or soft and wispy like a chiffon scarf. As fabric artists we can choose their fate. We can hold them\, shape them and give them another life as a finished garment. \nAs many artists do\, I also work outside the theatre on different artistic ventures-most notably my work with the Scottish tartans and kilts. After a workshop in Edinburgh in 2024\, my life has opened up to a whole new artistic venture. Traditional (handmade) Scottish kiltmaking\, an endangered handcraft in the United Kingdom (https://heritagecrafts.org.uk/categories-of-risk/)\, requires patience and time and commitment. It’s slow going at times but incredibly rewarding. The craft of the historic artisan is incredibly fascinating to me and through this new work\, I get to experience some of that history firsthand. \nI am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to exhibit some of my work. \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on \nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 \nfrom 5-7pm \nat the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n*Enjoy the musical talents of\nBRIANNA KINSINGER\nduring this reception* \nJoin a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on \nThursday\, February 5\, 2026 \nat 5:30 pm. \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities.\nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council\n509 West Main Street\,\nMarshall\, MN 56258\n507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/upcoming-exhibit-at-the-smac-art-gallery-sheila-tabaka-marshall/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:Upcoming exhibit at the SMAC ART GALLERY: Kelly Henkels "Scattered Presence"-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing the artwork of \nKELLY HENKELS \n“Scattered Presence” \nExhibit runs November 6 – December 19\, 2025 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* \nThe SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \n  \nMeet Kelly \nHello\, my name is Kelly Henkels and I am from Worthington\, MN. For as long as I can remember I have been creating… the ‘what’ is constantly changing. I love to create a variety of different types of art ranging from printmaking to painting and all the way to sewing. It’s safe to say I don’t like to stick to just one thing. \n  \nMy art journey has taken me to many different places including: getting an Art Education Degree\, teaching art classes\, to multiple art shows (Including three of my own)\, learning techniques from all kinds of mediums of art\, and exploring my own personal art style. \n  \nI love making interesting unconventional art. I love the freedom art gives me. Being able to follow the creative process with whatever comes to my mind\, without overthinking it. It’s truly my biggest passion in life and it is a privilege to be able to share it publicly in such a substantial way. \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on \nThursday\, November 6\, 2025 \nfrom 5-7pm \nat the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n  \n*Create your own artwork during this reception* \nJoin a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on \nThursday\, December 4\, 2025 \nat 5:30 pm. \n  \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council\n509 West Main Street\,\nMarshall\, MN 56258\n507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/upcoming-exhibit-at-the-smac-art-gallery-kelly-henkels-scattered-presence-marshall/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:Sticks and Hammers Concert-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Sticks and Hammers\nSticks and Hammers is a two-piano\, multi-percussion ensemble that plays classic pieces written for such instruments. The ensemble features pianists Dan Rieppel and David Viscoli\, along with timpanist Erich Rieppel and percussionist Carlos Camacho. \nTickets\nAdults: $20 | Students: $15\nTickets available at MAFAC\, Hy-Vee or at the door. \nSunday\, November 23\, 3:00 p.m. CST\nSMSU Fine Arts Theater
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/sticks-and-hammers-concert-marshall/
LOCATION:SMSU\, 1501 State St.\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:American Patchwork - Prairie Arts Chorale
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URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/american-patchwork-prairie-arts-chorale-marshall/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church\, 100 Church St.\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:Upcoming exhibit at the SMAC ART GALLERY: Kelly Henkels "Scattered Presence"-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing the artwork of \nKELLY HENKELS \n“Scattered Presence” \nExhibit runs November 6 – December 19\, 2025 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* \nThe SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \n  \nMeet Kelly \nHello\, my name is Kelly Henkels and I am from Worthington\, MN. For as long as I can remember I have been creating… the ‘what’ is constantly changing. I love to create a variety of different types of art ranging from printmaking to painting and all the way to sewing. It’s safe to say I don’t like to stick to just one thing. \n  \nMy art journey has taken me to many different places including: getting an Art Education Degree\, teaching art classes\, to multiple art shows (Including three of my own)\, learning techniques from all kinds of mediums of art\, and exploring my own personal art style. \n  \nI love making interesting unconventional art. I love the freedom art gives me. Being able to follow the creative process with whatever comes to my mind\, without overthinking it. It’s truly my biggest passion in life and it is a privilege to be able to share it publicly in such a substantial way. \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on \nThursday\, November 6\, 2025 \nfrom 5-7pm \nat the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n  \n*Create your own artwork during this reception* \nJoin a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on \nThursday\, December 4\, 2025 \nat 5:30 pm. \n  \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council\n509 West Main Street\,\nMarshall\, MN 56258\n507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/upcoming-exhibit-at-the-smac-art-gallery-kelly-henkels-scattered-presence-marshall/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:Upcoming exhibit at the SMAC ART GALLERY: Doris Stands-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing the artwork of \nDORIS STANDS \n  \nExhibit runs September 11 – October 24\, 2025 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* \nThe SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \n\n  \nMeet Doris \nMy art work is cultural and is rooted in Native American traditional art forms. Horse regalia has been a part of Dakota history for many generations\, it is re-emerging amongst the horse nation in Indian Country. I am proud to be a part of the revitalization of this amazing art form. \n  \nI have created traditional horse regalia in life size\, wearable by live horses and a mini version for display. I have created many traditional dance regalia outfits over the years for my family and my grandchildren. I have created ribbon skirts and shirts worn for ceremony and honoring events. I have also made star quilts for ceremony and honoring/memorial events. I have participated in art displays in the community and for Lower Sioux where I am an enrolled member. I have also facilitated a youth horse regalia teaching. \n  \n*Doris is also the Executive Director of Dakota Wicohan\, an organization whose mission is “to revitalize Dakota as a living language\, and through it\, transmit Dakota lifeways to future generations.” \n  \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on \nThursday\, September 11\, 2025 \nfrom 5-7pm \nat the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n  \nJoin a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on \nThursday\, October 9\, 2025 \nat 5:30 pm. \n  \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council\n509 West Main Street\,\nMarshall\, MN 56258\n507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/upcoming-exhibit-at-the-smac-art-gallery-doris-stands-marshall/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:Upcoming exhibit at the SMAC ART GALLERY: Doris Stands-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing the artwork of \nDORIS STANDS \n  \nExhibit runs September 11 – October 24\, 2025 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* \nThe SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \n\n  \nMeet Doris \nMy art work is cultural and is rooted in Native American traditional art forms. Horse regalia has been a part of Dakota history for many generations\, it is re-emerging amongst the horse nation in Indian Country. I am proud to be a part of the revitalization of this amazing art form. \n  \nI have created traditional horse regalia in life size\, wearable by live horses and a mini version for display. I have created many traditional dance regalia outfits over the years for my family and my grandchildren. I have created ribbon skirts and shirts worn for ceremony and honoring events. I have also made star quilts for ceremony and honoring/memorial events. I have participated in art displays in the community and for Lower Sioux where I am an enrolled member. I have also facilitated a youth horse regalia teaching. \n  \n*Doris is also the Executive Director of Dakota Wicohan\, an organization whose mission is “to revitalize Dakota as a living language\, and through it\, transmit Dakota lifeways to future generations.” \n  \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on \nThursday\, September 11\, 2025 \nfrom 5-7pm \nat the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n  \nJoin a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on \nThursday\, October 9\, 2025 \nat 5:30 pm. \n  \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council\n509 West Main Street\,\nMarshall\, MN 56258\n507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/upcoming-exhibit-at-the-smac-art-gallery-doris-stands-marshall/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T173000
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SUMMARY:Upcoming exhibit at the SMAC ART GALLERY: Staff & Board Group Exhibit-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing the artwork of \nSMAC Staff & Board: \nAnna Johannsen (past board) \nCaroline Koska (staff) \nEunice Woodberry (board) \nJohn White (past board) \nKrystl Louwagie (staff) \nME Fuller (past board) \nMark Thode (board) \nNicole DeBoer (staff) \n\nExhibit runs July 17 – August 29\, 2025 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* \nThe SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \n  \nMeet Anna \nI am a self-taught quilter and fiber artist. As a retired teacher of Art and Home Economics\, I have more time to experiment with fibers\, techniques\, colors\, and textures. I started the art program and the food program at the Alternative Learning Center. My students won in the Student Art Show in the Remick Gallery almost every year that I taught there. I retired from there in 2015. Now I experiment with hand dyeing cloth and see what the fabric tells me what IT wants to be. I create 3D quilting using 3D glasses and certain colors. ~ Anna Johannsen\, Windom\, MN \n  \nMeet Caroline \nCaroline Koska is a musician with a current focus on traditional Celtic music for harp and voice. She has been enjoying learning old tunes from other musicians through experiences like the Ohio Scottish Arts School\, composing new tunes in traditional styles\, and finding and arranging songs with interesting melodies and storytelling. With a degree in vocal performance\, Caroline loves to sing and also plays piano and flute. She has taught piano lessons\, provided music for church and community theater\, and also acted in community theater productions. Caroline lives in Marshall with her husband and spends her free time sewing and reading. ~ Caroline Koska\, Marshall\, MN \n  \nMeet Eunice \nEunice began sewing at age 9 making clothing until she was an adult. She and friends decided to take a quilting class so the Dad’s would have to take care of the kids. Over the last 35 years she has created many traditional quilts but now is focusing on artistic wall hangings including fabric collage and creating her own designs. She also dabbles with crochet and watercolor painting. ~ Eunice Woodberry\, Jackson\, MN Meet John Somewhat retired after a long award-winning career in newspapers (Wisconsin State Journal\, Dubuque Telegraph-Herald\, Denver Post and a country weekly\, the Clara City Herald). Free lance photographer and writer with credits in more than 70 magazines. Editor with various Webb Publishing magazines in St. Paul\, and a five year stint as editorial director at Miller Meester Advertising. ~ John White\, Ortonville\, MN \n  \nMeet Krystl \nKrystl Louwagie graduated with a liberal arts degree in Studio Art (minor in Art History) from Hamline University in Saint Paul in 2009. She received two separate scholarships to study art abroad (the Genevieve Rust Ehlers Scholarship) in 2008 and 2009. In 2019 and 2023 she received an employee grant from Southwest Minnesota Arts Council to go towards art supplies and framing her artworks. In 2021 she received a Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Support for Individuals grant to create a new series chronicling the pandemic through mask portraits\, to establish an artist website to share her work\, and to showcase her auto-biographical short comics about her day-to-day life. In 2024 she was featured in season 15 of the PBS Postcards show. Louwagie works full time as the Accessibility & Marketing Coordinator for the nonprofit Southwest Minnesota Arts Council in Marshall\, MN. She works part-time as an artist taking commissions\, a professional face painter\, a petting zoo assistant and pet sitter\, and as a Fitness Instructor at the Marshall Area YMCA. Her interest in art began early in life through illustrated fairy tale books\, super-hero comics and animated cartoons. She’s also very enthusiastic about reading (especially graphic novels)\, exercising\, hiking and snowshoeing\, theatre (especially musicals)\, music\, scary movies\, and animals (especially cats)! ~ Krystl Louwagie\, Marshall\, MN \n  \nMeet Maggie \nM E Fuller is a self-taught practicing author\, visual artist\, and workshop facilitator living in rural SW Minnesota. After early retirement\, Fuller restarted her creative career\, encouraging others to do the same. At 70\, she successfully transitioned from traditional and illustrative art to abstract forms\, exhibiting her work in galleries\, juried group shows\, and solo shows throughout the state. In December 2023\, she organized the first fine arts market event in Montevideo after bringing 17 local artists out of the shadows. Fuller’s solo exhibits include K. K. Berge Gallery\, Watermark Art Center\, The Smallest Art Gallery\, Crossing Arts Alliance\, Owatonna Art Center\, and Pump House Art Gallery (WI). She is the featured artist in the Summer 2022 edition of Shark Reef (online)\, Fall 2023 Blue Earth Review\, and The Scop: Literary and Fine Arts Magazine for King’s College\, as well as the cover artist for The Passionfruit Review\, August 2024. In 2021 Fuller received an emerging artist support grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) funds. Thank you to the Minnesota state legislature for its support of the arts in our state. Fuller facilitates both painting and writing workshops and is available for one-on-one mentoring. She is a self-taught artist and writer. ~ ME Fuller\, Montevideo\, MN \n  \nMeet Mark \nMark Thode is a print identity designer / photographer with an introverted disposition and a love of the theatre. Long before getting his degree in Graphic Design from Bemidji State University\, he began his career in theatre working behind the scenes in community theater productions. Fast-forward to the present\, he’s worked for a newspaper\, owned a portrait photography studio for 12 years\, has collaborated as a freelance graphic artist on many projects\, and has been the director of a performing arts venue for many years. In his spare time\, he loves learning and experiencing with theatrical light design\, serves on the board of two different non-profit arts organizations\, and loves spending time with his two Cocker Spaniels: Bailey & Sheldon. He’s fluent in Lorem Ipsum. ~ Mark Thode\, Pipestone\, MN \n  \nMeet Nicole \nNicole describes herself as a doer and a dreamer: an out of practice visual artist who believes everything can be renovated – including people. As the Executive Director of the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council\, DeBoer enjoys meeting and helping artists and organizations who produce and support the arts. She has been at the arts council\, which serves 18-counties and 2 sovereign nations\, for over 15 years. There isn’t an artform she won’t try – but most of all prefers to see others succeed in sharing their art. This series of photography and watercolor were made during a week-long Boundary Waters Canoe Area trip in 2024. [Day 1 included brushing past a black bear on a trail!] The views are astounding and inspired both digital photo captures and the more personal watercolors. Painted sitting on the shoreline\, the liquid used for the watercolors came right out of the local waters. Profits from the sale of these artwork combinations will be donated to “Save the Boundary Waters”. When not promoting the arts in rural MN\, she enjoys DIY projects around her 1880s house and working on rescuing old buildings\, artifacts and native prairies on her ancestral property along Cetan Wakpadan. If she had a tattoo it would either say “If 2 Be/Up 2 Me” or “Stick to the Plan!” ~ Nicole DeBoer\, Marshall\, MN \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on Thursday\, July 17\, 2025 from 5-7pm at the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n~ Enjoy the harp music of Caroline Koska during the reception ~ \n  \nJoin a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on Thursday\, August 14\, 2025 at 5:30 pm. \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN 56258 507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/upcoming-exhibit-at-the-smac-art-gallery-staff-board-group-exhibit-marshall/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:Upcoming exhibit at the SMAC ART GALLERY: Staff & Board Group Exhibit-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing the artwork of \nSMAC Staff & Board: \nAnna Johannsen (past board) \nCaroline Koska (staff) \nEunice Woodberry (board) \nJohn White (past board) \nKrystl Louwagie (staff) \nME Fuller (past board) \nMark Thode (board) \nNicole DeBoer (staff) \n\nExhibit runs July 17 – August 29\, 2025 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* \nThe SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \n  \nMeet Anna \nI am a self-taught quilter and fiber artist. As a retired teacher of Art and Home Economics\, I have more time to experiment with fibers\, techniques\, colors\, and textures. I started the art program and the food program at the Alternative Learning Center. My students won in the Student Art Show in the Remick Gallery almost every year that I taught there. I retired from there in 2015. Now I experiment with hand dyeing cloth and see what the fabric tells me what IT wants to be. I create 3D quilting using 3D glasses and certain colors. ~ Anna Johannsen\, Windom\, MN \n  \nMeet Caroline \nCaroline Koska is a musician with a current focus on traditional Celtic music for harp and voice. She has been enjoying learning old tunes from other musicians through experiences like the Ohio Scottish Arts School\, composing new tunes in traditional styles\, and finding and arranging songs with interesting melodies and storytelling. With a degree in vocal performance\, Caroline loves to sing and also plays piano and flute. She has taught piano lessons\, provided music for church and community theater\, and also acted in community theater productions. Caroline lives in Marshall with her husband and spends her free time sewing and reading. ~ Caroline Koska\, Marshall\, MN \n  \nMeet Eunice \nEunice began sewing at age 9 making clothing until she was an adult. She and friends decided to take a quilting class so the Dad’s would have to take care of the kids. Over the last 35 years she has created many traditional quilts but now is focusing on artistic wall hangings including fabric collage and creating her own designs. She also dabbles with crochet and watercolor painting. ~ Eunice Woodberry\, Jackson\, MN Meet John Somewhat retired after a long award-winning career in newspapers (Wisconsin State Journal\, Dubuque Telegraph-Herald\, Denver Post and a country weekly\, the Clara City Herald). Free lance photographer and writer with credits in more than 70 magazines. Editor with various Webb Publishing magazines in St. Paul\, and a five year stint as editorial director at Miller Meester Advertising. ~ John White\, Ortonville\, MN \n  \nMeet Krystl \nKrystl Louwagie graduated with a liberal arts degree in Studio Art (minor in Art History) from Hamline University in Saint Paul in 2009. She received two separate scholarships to study art abroad (the Genevieve Rust Ehlers Scholarship) in 2008 and 2009. In 2019 and 2023 she received an employee grant from Southwest Minnesota Arts Council to go towards art supplies and framing her artworks. In 2021 she received a Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Support for Individuals grant to create a new series chronicling the pandemic through mask portraits\, to establish an artist website to share her work\, and to showcase her auto-biographical short comics about her day-to-day life. In 2024 she was featured in season 15 of the PBS Postcards show. Louwagie works full time as the Accessibility & Marketing Coordinator for the nonprofit Southwest Minnesota Arts Council in Marshall\, MN. She works part-time as an artist taking commissions\, a professional face painter\, a petting zoo assistant and pet sitter\, and as a Fitness Instructor at the Marshall Area YMCA. Her interest in art began early in life through illustrated fairy tale books\, super-hero comics and animated cartoons. She’s also very enthusiastic about reading (especially graphic novels)\, exercising\, hiking and snowshoeing\, theatre (especially musicals)\, music\, scary movies\, and animals (especially cats)! ~ Krystl Louwagie\, Marshall\, MN \n  \nMeet Maggie \nM E Fuller is a self-taught practicing author\, visual artist\, and workshop facilitator living in rural SW Minnesota. After early retirement\, Fuller restarted her creative career\, encouraging others to do the same. At 70\, she successfully transitioned from traditional and illustrative art to abstract forms\, exhibiting her work in galleries\, juried group shows\, and solo shows throughout the state. In December 2023\, she organized the first fine arts market event in Montevideo after bringing 17 local artists out of the shadows. Fuller’s solo exhibits include K. K. Berge Gallery\, Watermark Art Center\, The Smallest Art Gallery\, Crossing Arts Alliance\, Owatonna Art Center\, and Pump House Art Gallery (WI). She is the featured artist in the Summer 2022 edition of Shark Reef (online)\, Fall 2023 Blue Earth Review\, and The Scop: Literary and Fine Arts Magazine for King’s College\, as well as the cover artist for The Passionfruit Review\, August 2024. In 2021 Fuller received an emerging artist support grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) funds. Thank you to the Minnesota state legislature for its support of the arts in our state. Fuller facilitates both painting and writing workshops and is available for one-on-one mentoring. She is a self-taught artist and writer. ~ ME Fuller\, Montevideo\, MN \n  \nMeet Mark \nMark Thode is a print identity designer / photographer with an introverted disposition and a love of the theatre. Long before getting his degree in Graphic Design from Bemidji State University\, he began his career in theatre working behind the scenes in community theater productions. Fast-forward to the present\, he’s worked for a newspaper\, owned a portrait photography studio for 12 years\, has collaborated as a freelance graphic artist on many projects\, and has been the director of a performing arts venue for many years. In his spare time\, he loves learning and experiencing with theatrical light design\, serves on the board of two different non-profit arts organizations\, and loves spending time with his two Cocker Spaniels: Bailey & Sheldon. He’s fluent in Lorem Ipsum. ~ Mark Thode\, Pipestone\, MN \n  \nMeet Nicole \nNicole describes herself as a doer and a dreamer: an out of practice visual artist who believes everything can be renovated – including people. As the Executive Director of the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council\, DeBoer enjoys meeting and helping artists and organizations who produce and support the arts. She has been at the arts council\, which serves 18-counties and 2 sovereign nations\, for over 15 years. There isn’t an artform she won’t try – but most of all prefers to see others succeed in sharing their art. This series of photography and watercolor were made during a week-long Boundary Waters Canoe Area trip in 2024. [Day 1 included brushing past a black bear on a trail!] The views are astounding and inspired both digital photo captures and the more personal watercolors. Painted sitting on the shoreline\, the liquid used for the watercolors came right out of the local waters. Profits from the sale of these artwork combinations will be donated to “Save the Boundary Waters”. When not promoting the arts in rural MN\, she enjoys DIY projects around her 1880s house and working on rescuing old buildings\, artifacts and native prairies on her ancestral property along Cetan Wakpadan. If she had a tattoo it would either say “If 2 Be/Up 2 Me” or “Stick to the Plan!” ~ Nicole DeBoer\, Marshall\, MN \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on Thursday\, July 17\, 2025 from 5-7pm at the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n~ Enjoy the harp music of Caroline Koska during the reception ~ \n  \nJoin a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on Thursday\, August 14\, 2025 at 5:30 pm. \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN 56258 507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/upcoming-exhibit-at-the-smac-art-gallery-staff-board-group-exhibit-marshall/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T173000
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SUMMARY:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Features the Photography of Matthew Borchert-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing \nthe photography of \nMatthew Borchert \n  \nExhibit runs May 15 – June 27\, 2025 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually \n*The SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \n  \nPlease help SMAC welcome our next gallery exhibit featuring the photographic art of MATTHEW BORCHERT (Marietta). This exhibit will be in the SMAC Gallery in downtown Marshall at 509 West Main Street from May 15 – June 27\, 2025. Borchert received two Quick Support for Artists grants\, one in 2023 and one in 2025 to further his photography skills and technology. \n  \nMeet Matthew \nMatthew Borchert is a photographer based out of South West Minnesota. Not specializing in any particular style he explores all aspects of photography. His passion for photography can said to be accidental. Suffering from many setbacks during life Matthew developed several mental health issues. Such as bi-polar disorder\, depression\, anxiety\, survivors syndrome and PTSD. Those conditions led him to be extremely introverted\, cutting himself off from the world. Through these conditions Matthew reached a peak weight of 425lbs and tried to end his life twice. He had pretty much given up\, then in 2021 something snapped and he said “no more”. He began looking for help and started seeing a counselor. Matthew decided to buy a camera\, not to have gallery shows or be in magazines but as motivation to get out of his comfort zone. He began to search for the beauty of the world around him through his camera. While looking for this beauty something even more profound happened. He began to find himself. He began to find self worth and meaning. He began to find happiness. Then he discovered his photos stirred a feeling in others. He decided to use this platform to help spread awareness of mental health issues\, hoping to help lift the stigma they have long held. Having had digital gallery shows at the FotoZ Gallery in Johannesburg South Africa and the Conningsby Gallery in London England and an in-person Gallery Show at the Madison Mercantile in Madison MN. Having photos published in numerous magazines and newspapers including Minnesota Monthly Magazine and having photos highlighted on several news stations like WCCO. His photos have been shared on social media by entities such as Nat. Geo and NASA. Photographing several band and musicians including names like Terri Clark\, Magdalene Rose\, David Nail\, Tyler Braden and many others including too many to name from right here in Minnesota. He can still be heard saying “I’m no professional\, I’m just a redneck with a camera”. \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on \nThursday\, May 15\, 2025 from 5-7pm \nat the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n~ Enjoy the music of Tony Moger during this reception \n  \n~Join a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on \nThursday\, June 12\, 2025 at 5:30 pm. \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \n  \n\nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council\n509 West Main Street\,\nMarshall\, MN 56258\n507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/southwest-minnesota-arts-council-features-the-photography-of-matthew-borchert-marshall/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T173000
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SUMMARY:SMAC Features the Photography of JOHN SALGADO MALDONADO  "Willmar\, What comes to your mind?"-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing \nthe photography of \n\n\nJOHN SALGADO MALDONADO \n“Willmar\, What comes to your mind?” \nExhibit runs May 7 – June 26\, 2026 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* \nThe SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \nWillmar\, What comes to your mind?! This exhibition is a critical view to our society\, to our way of thinking about variety\, and diversity\, a sort of awareness of what we have been taught to value and what’s not. This exhibition calls out the viewer to a self reflection through a “cognitive dissonance”. \n  \nWillmar\, ¡¿Qué se te viene a la mente?! Esta exposición es una mirada crítica a nuestra sociedad\, a nuestra forma de pensar sobre la variedad y la diversidad\, una especie de toma de conciencia sobre lo que nos han enseñado a valorar y lo que no. Esta exposición llama al espectador a una autorreflexión a través de una «disonancia cognitiva». \n  \nGallery /Galería\nHow important is it to have different options\, perspectives\, and experiences as a human being? Have you thought about how much you value diversity or variety in your daily life? \nTruth is we do value diversity in different measures\, on a daily basis\, and it seems that we enjoy life like this; the more diverse\, the richer experiences we have. \n  \n¿Hasta qué punto es importante tener diferentes opciones\, perspectivas y experiencias como ser humano? ¿Has pensado cuánto valoras la diversidad o la variedad en tu vida cotidiana? \nLa verdad es que valoramos la diversidad en diferentes medidas\, a diario\, y parece que disfrutamos así de la vida; cuanto más diversos\, más ricas son nuestras experiencias. \n  \nWhen we look at gardens\, creativity gives way to diversity and vice versa. When we experiences on our bodies and skin the nature and all seasons\, when in simple activities\, like going to the grocery store\, finding colors and shapes (options) in most of the items\, we experience diversity…and we appreciate it. \nSo the question – reflection comes to the mind…Why is so hard with human beings? To embrace the otherness? Not just tolerating\, or accepting\, but even furthermore\, seeking it\, because as we experience in our daily life\, this is richer in that way. And therein lies the cognitive dissonance. \n  \nCuando vemos los jardines\, la creatividad da paso a la diversidad y viceversa. Cuando experimentamos en nuestros cuerpos y piel la naturaleza y todas las estaciones\, cuando en actividades sencillas\, como ir al supermercado\, encontramos colores y formas (opciones) en la mayoría de los artículos\, experimentamos la diversidad… y la apreciamos. \nAsí que la pregunta – reflexión viene a la mente… ¿Por qué es tan difícil con los seres humanos? ¿Aceptar la alteridad? No sólo tolerarla\, o aceptarla\, sino más aún\, buscarla\, porque asi como experimentamos en nuestra vida cotidiana\, ésta es más rica de ese modo. Y ahí radica la disonancia cognitiva. \n  \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on \nThursday\, May 7\, 2026 \nfrom 5-7pm \nat the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n  \n*Enjoy community drumming led by\nPURPOSE ARTISANS\nduring this reception* \nJoin a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on \nThursday\, June 11 2026 \nat 5:30 pm. \n  \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council\n509 West Main Street\,\nMarshall\, MN 56258\n507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/smac-features-the-photography-of-john-salgado-maldonado-willmar-what-comes-to-your-mind-marshall/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000
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SUMMARY:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Features the Photography of Matthew Borchert-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing \nthe photography of \nMatthew Borchert \n  \nExhibit runs May 15 – June 27\, 2025 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually \n*The SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \n  \nPlease help SMAC welcome our next gallery exhibit featuring the photographic art of MATTHEW BORCHERT (Marietta). This exhibit will be in the SMAC Gallery in downtown Marshall at 509 West Main Street from May 15 – June 27\, 2025. Borchert received two Quick Support for Artists grants\, one in 2023 and one in 2025 to further his photography skills and technology. \n  \nMeet Matthew \nMatthew Borchert is a photographer based out of South West Minnesota. Not specializing in any particular style he explores all aspects of photography. His passion for photography can said to be accidental. Suffering from many setbacks during life Matthew developed several mental health issues. Such as bi-polar disorder\, depression\, anxiety\, survivors syndrome and PTSD. Those conditions led him to be extremely introverted\, cutting himself off from the world. Through these conditions Matthew reached a peak weight of 425lbs and tried to end his life twice. He had pretty much given up\, then in 2021 something snapped and he said “no more”. He began looking for help and started seeing a counselor. Matthew decided to buy a camera\, not to have gallery shows or be in magazines but as motivation to get out of his comfort zone. He began to search for the beauty of the world around him through his camera. While looking for this beauty something even more profound happened. He began to find himself. He began to find self worth and meaning. He began to find happiness. Then he discovered his photos stirred a feeling in others. He decided to use this platform to help spread awareness of mental health issues\, hoping to help lift the stigma they have long held. Having had digital gallery shows at the FotoZ Gallery in Johannesburg South Africa and the Conningsby Gallery in London England and an in-person Gallery Show at the Madison Mercantile in Madison MN. Having photos published in numerous magazines and newspapers including Minnesota Monthly Magazine and having photos highlighted on several news stations like WCCO. His photos have been shared on social media by entities such as Nat. Geo and NASA. Photographing several band and musicians including names like Terri Clark\, Magdalene Rose\, David Nail\, Tyler Braden and many others including too many to name from right here in Minnesota. He can still be heard saying “I’m no professional\, I’m just a redneck with a camera”. \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on \nThursday\, May 15\, 2025 from 5-7pm \nat the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n~ Enjoy the music of Tony Moger during this reception \n  \n~Join a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on \nThursday\, June 12\, 2025 at 5:30 pm. \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \n  \n\nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council\n509 West Main Street\,\nMarshall\, MN 56258\n507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/southwest-minnesota-arts-council-features-the-photography-of-matthew-borchert-marshall/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:SW MN Arts Council 2025 ARTIST RETREAT-Tyler
DESCRIPTION:SW MN Arts Council 2025 ARTIST RETREAT \nJoin artists from across Southwest Minnesota for 1 1/2 days of networking and arts inspiration on May 9 & 10\, 2025. Workshop sessions have been created to appeal to artists of all disciplines; register for one or both days. The workshops will be held at Danebod Folk School in Tyler\, MN for a “get-away learning atmosphere. \n  \nDATES: Friday afternoon/evening\, May 9 and all-day Saturday\, May 10. You may choose to attend just Friday\, or just Saturday… or join us for the entire event along with overnight lodging at the historic Danebod Folk School. Overnight accommodations will be available\, but not required. \n  \nFEES: \nFriday afternoon only: $25 for workshops & meals* \nSaturday only: $25 for workshops & meals* \n$50 total for both days \nOvernight Lodging-Private Room: $40 \nOvernight Lodging-Private room with private bath: $75 \n*Attendees living outside SMAC Region: $40/one day; $75 two day registration \n  \nJOIN THE FUN!!  >> REGISTER TODAY<< \nVIEW SCHEDULE AT www.swmnarts.org/AR25 \n  \nRegistration deadline: May 3\, 2025 \n**Registration is limited to the first 60 people** \n  \nWorkshop Topics Include: \n  \nFRIDAY CLASSES: \nWriting Music from the Heart with Betsy Pardick \nWatercolor Skills with Cay Gjertson (*Class limited to 12 participants) \n“Drawing Poetic inspiration from Expected & Unexpected Sources” with Athena Kildegaard \nPancake Painting with Adam Preuss & Jessica Gorman \nBookmaking / Creative Journaling with Kady Simpson ((classes subject to change)) \n  \nFRIDAY EVENING SESSION: TBD – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \n  \nSATURDAY CLASSES: \n“Handpieced\, Upcycled Hexie Quilts as Portable Fiber Art” with Julie Walker \nAudio Production with Kyle Novak \n“Monochromatic Canvas Painting” with SammyJo Miller (*Class limited to 25 participants) \nScreenprinting with David Kelsey Bassett \nDrawing: A study with David Strom \nPlein Air Painting with John Sterner \nTraditional Beading with Fern Cloud \n  \nShow & Tell networking/sharing \n  \nRegister Now! **Registrations is limited to the first 60 people** \n*During registration you only have to specifically register for classes that have a limited size; for the others\, as long as your registered for the retreat\, just plan to show up for your class of choice on the day of! \n  \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 3\, 2025 \n  \nThis activity is funded\, in part\, by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from its arts and cultural heritage fund that was created by vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008.
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/sw-mn-arts-council-2025-artist-retreat-tyler/
LOCATION:Danebod Complex\, 140 Danebod Ct.\, Tyler\, MN\, 56178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T173000
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SUMMARY:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Presents Kirsten Brichler "Wildlife in Wool"-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing the fiber art of \nKirsten Brichler  \n“Wildlife in Wool“ \n  \nExhibit runs March 6 – April 25\, 2025 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* \nThe SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \n  \nPlease help SMAC welcome our next gallery exhibit featuring the fiber art of KIRSTEN BRICHLER (Marshall). This exhibit will be in the SMAC Gallery in downtown Marshall at 509 West Main Street from March 6 – April 25\, 2025. Brichler received a Quick Support for Artists grant in 2023 to explore the abundant diversity of animals\, plants and fungi throughout Minnesota through the use of wool. \n  \nMeet Kirsten Brichler “My name is Kirsten Brichler\, and I hold two degrees in entomology. Currently\, I serve as an agronomy professor and greenhouse manager. With a lifelong passion for both nature and the arts\, I have sought to merge these interests through my creative work. This project aims to highlight the diverse wildlife of Minnesota — both familiar and lesser-known — using the medium of needle felting with wool. By combining my scientific background with my artistic expression\, I strive to capture the intricate beauty of the natural world in a tangible\, textured form.” \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on Thursday\, March 6\, 2025 from 5-7pm at the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n  \nJoin a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on Thursday\, April 10\, 2025 at 5:30 pm. \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN 56258 507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/southwest-minnesota-arts-council-presents-kirsten-brichler-wildlife-in-wool-marshall/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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SUMMARY:Southwest Minnesota Orchestra concert Concerto Da Camera-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest Minnesota Orchestra will perform their “Concerto De Camera: Mardi Gras” concert on Sunday\, March 30\, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in First Lutheran Church of Marshall. The concert will feature performances by SMO\, the SMO String Trio (Joel Zabel\, Olivia White and Samson Obel) and Alec Ashby\, flute. Music by Tchaikovsky\, Sibelius\, Lipinski and Muczynski.
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/southwest-minnesota-orchestra-concert-concerto-da-camera-marshall/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church\, 100 Church St.\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T170000
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UID:10003752-1741280400-1741287600@marshallradio.net
SUMMARY:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Presents Kirsten Brichler "Wildlife in Wool"-Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota Arts Council announces \nGallery Exhibit & Two Artist Receptions \nfeaturing the fiber art of \nKirsten Brichler  \n“Wildlife in Wool“ \n  \nExhibit runs March 6 – April 25\, 2025 \nCheck out this exhibit either in-person or virtually* \nThe SMAC GALLERY is located at 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \nRegular office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm \n  \nPlease help SMAC welcome our next gallery exhibit featuring the fiber art of KIRSTEN BRICHLER (Marshall). This exhibit will be in the SMAC Gallery in downtown Marshall at 509 West Main Street from March 6 – April 25\, 2025. Brichler received a Quick Support for Artists grant in 2023 to explore the abundant diversity of animals\, plants and fungi throughout Minnesota through the use of wool. \n  \nMeet Kirsten Brichler “My name is Kirsten Brichler\, and I hold two degrees in entomology. Currently\, I serve as an agronomy professor and greenhouse manager. With a lifelong passion for both nature and the arts\, I have sought to merge these interests through my creative work. This project aims to highlight the diverse wildlife of Minnesota — both familiar and lesser-known — using the medium of needle felting with wool. By combining my scientific background with my artistic expression\, I strive to capture the intricate beauty of the natural world in a tangible\, textured form.” \n  \nJoin an IN-PERSON artist reception on Thursday\, March 6\, 2025 from 5-7pm at the SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall \n  \nJoin a VIRTUAL artist talk via Zoom on Thursday\, April 10\, 2025 at 5:30 pm. \nPlease email SMAC staff [info@swmnarts.org] for the ZOOM link to join this Artist Talk. \n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Funding provided by the McKnight Foundation. Minnesota thrives when its artists thrive. The McKnight Foundation supports working artists to create and contribute to vibrant communities. \nSouthwest Minnesota Arts Council 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN 56258 507-537-1471
URL:https://marshallradio.net/event/southwest-minnesota-arts-council-presents-kirsten-brichler-wildlife-in-wool-marshall/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:SMAC Gallery\, 509 West Main Street\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Minnesota Arts Council":MAILTO:info@swmnarts.org
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