Upcoming Arts Events

The Heart-to-Art Instructor Showcase Annual Fundraiser begins 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Bemidji, to support student scholarships.

The Talley Gallery at Bemidji State University welcomes artist Nikki Besser’s exhibit “Portrayals in Paper.” She joined “Area Voices” before the closing reception and artist talk on Feb. 20, 2025.

Artists Robb Quisling and Jonathan Thunder of Duluth joined "Area Voices" to discuss their new exhibit at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji.

Painter Carrie Katzenmeyer’s exhibit “Giiwe” is featured at the Talley Gallery at Bemidji State University through Oct. 24, 2024. She joins “Area Voices” to share how she hopes her art bridges connections.

Bemidji State University Opera Theater Director Cory Renbarger joined Area Voices to discuss why the opera was selected for performance and how students are preparing.

Multimedia artist Rory Wakemup’s exhibit “Smart Wars: Gaa-miinigoowiziyang" is featured at the Miikanan Gallery at the Watermark Art Center. The public will have a chance to meet the artist Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

Art Leap 2024 begins this weekend, Sept. 28-29, 2024, in Park Rapids and the Heartland Lakes area. Painter and musician Debbie Center will be at Wine Not? showing her paintings and performing music.

Shayley Jordan joins “Area Voices” to discuss the excitement of being a part of the musical team in “Chicago” at the Armory Arts and Event Center in Park Rapids.

The festival is July 26-27, 2024, at the Hobson Memorial Union at Bemidji State University. Sharon James joins “Area Voices” to discuss the origins and what to expect this year from the celebration.

Watermark Art Festival is July 20-21 in downtown Bemidji, featuring over 100 artists and organizations, a food court, live music and free family activities.