Area Voices

After a six-year hiatus, Bemidji State University's TAD Film Festival returns at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the Hagg Sauer building.

“From Palette to Patina: The Eclectic Art of Cheryl Bannes” is at the Armory Arts and Events Center in Park Rapids until April 25, 2026.

“Area Voices” hit the road to visit the annual five-day Ely Film Festival. Andrew Dziengel talked with the festival’s director and program director.

Brainerd Public Schools Legendary Women Hall of Fame will induct five new members on March 30, 2026.

Bemidji State University Talley Gallery's featured exhibit is “Cyrus Swann: Artist.” Mitch Blessing joined “Area Voices” to discuss Swann’s work and artistic legacy.

Shannon Lucas and Jesse Westrum's “Wanderlust and Willow” at the Bagley Public Library features willow weaving baskets and photography from a recent trip to Ireland.

The Bagley Area Arts Collaborative presents the first “Afternoon Filled with Art” with three locations featuring local art. Participating artists join “Area Voices” to discuss the event.

The Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids was named as one of the recipients of the spring 2025 grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

Kathy and Les Sanders run Sanders Art Studios and teach family enrichment classes in Bemidji. Both joined “Area Voices” to discuss their teaching projects.

Lead for Inclusion in Bemidji will host a book club event for "When Stars Are Scattered" at 4:30 p.m. March 4, 2026, at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.