Arts & Culture

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.

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

White Earth Nation artist Jakob Littlewolf works in the acrylic pouring style of painting. He joins “Area Voices” to share the joys of being an artist.

“Area Voices” hits the road to visit The Crossing Arts Alliance's 8x8 Art Auction and Fundraiser in Brainerd. Andrew Dziengel talked with the Executive Director Jennifer Jacquot-DeVries and participating artists.

Bemidji Community Theater presents its production of “Clue.” Director Derrick Houle joined “Area Voices” to talk about the show.

“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.

For 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.

White 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.

The $5,000 grant from the Region 2 Arts Council is intended to allow Indigenous creatives from Northern Minnesota the opportunity to further their work.

Bemidji artist Nicholas Jackson joined “Area Voices” on the “KAXE Morning Show” to discuss his return to art and his unique approach to commissions.