BIGFORK — Edge Center for the Arts features local artist Karlyn Atkinson Berg this month.
Berg is from Bigfork and the exhibit “Unfolding Odyssey” explores the connections between humans, animals and wilderness with collage and painting.
Berg also teaches dog tracking workshops and has been tracking for 18 years and won titles with her German shepherds.
The Bigfork gallery is open 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Atkinson Berg’s exhibit will be on display through Saturday, Oct. 28.
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Andrew Dziengel/KAXE“Area Voices” is a segment on the KAXE Morning Show that focuses on the art and history of Northern Minnesota. Host Andrew Dziengel looks back at some highlights in 2025. -
Contributed/Sarah StewartFor the fourth time, Bemidji High School students are participating in the Empty Bowls project at the Wild Hare in Bemidji. Teacher Sarah Stewart talks about the project and why it’s important for students to get involved. -
Andrew Dziengel/KAXEThroughout 2025, the Beltrami County History Center had classes and exhibits featuring local women artists. A reception and sale is planned in early 2026. -
Contributed/Mary Knox-JohnsonLoon Country Arts needed a new location as a result of this summer's devastating derecho in Bemidji. It's now located in the Carnegie Library starting Dec. 3, 2025. -
Contributed/Eric SundeenPercussion gets the spotlight during Bemidji State's Percussion Ensemble concert at 7:32 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2025. Eric Sundeen joined “Area Voices” to discuss the upcoming performance. -
Contributed/Kent EsteyWhite Earth Nation artist Kent Estey talks about the challenges artists face in making a business out of their art, his art history and his inspiration. -
Contributed/Ryan WebberNovember is busy at BSU, with groups like the Symphonic Band and Trombone Choir giving concerts. Adjunct Professor Ryan Webber joined “Area Voices” to discuss the upcoming performances. -
Contributed/Bemidji Community TheaterBemidji Community Theater presents “Anne of Green Gables the Musical” Nov. 14-15 and Nov. 21-23, 2025. The director and stage manager for the production stopped by “Area Voices.” -
Contributed/Mary MackComedian Mary Mack makes her return to Bemidji for a comedy hour at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2025, at the Rail River Folk School. -
Contributed/Grand Rapids ArtsThe $5,000 grant from the Region 2 Arts Council is intended to allow Indigenous creatives from Northern Minnesota the opportunity to further their work.
