Message from the Executive Director: City budget decisions could be devastating for local arts sector
By Tania Blanich Executive Director, The Arts Partnership On Monday, September 30, the Fargo City Commission will consider additional cuts to the 2025 budget of “non-essential” services, including The Arts […]
Pioneering spirit: Meet Bonanzaville Executive Director Beth Jansen
The Cass County Historical Society, better known as Bonanzaville, is home to an estimated 400,000 historic artifacts, 41 original and replica pioneer-era buildings dating back to the mid-1800s, 12 acres […]
Artistic destination: Fargo’s Hector Airport brings local art to travelers
“Having art at the airport helps to create a bridge from the arts to the community. The art that’s on display expresses who we are and some of the values […]
West Acres art exhibit explores feel of color
How can you tastefully fill a vacated beauty counter retail space until another tenant moves in? With art, obviously. Carol Schlossman, consultant to West Acres Regional Shopping Center, a talented […]
Hector Airport entertains with live mini concerts that support local artists, musicians
The Dakota Brass Quintet performs at Hector International Airport on June 10. From left, Greg post, trumpet, Mike Wavra, trumpet, Pete Schiefelbeim, French horn, Lee Hoffsomer, trombone, Brian Tessman, tuba, […]
2023 IAP grantees announced
FM Aerial and Movement Arts studio owner Yvette Reyes’ dream is to ”tell amazing stories” through aerial choreography. Like many local artists trying to see their dreams to fruition, Reyes […]
Eight easy ways to support local artists and arts organizations
There is no shortage of art events, classes, exhibits, fairs and workshops in our amazing arts community. The hard part is choosing which ones to attend and support. So, we […]
Theatre B’s ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ examines humanity’s existential noise
If you’re uncomfortable with silence, “Small Mouth Sounds,” on stage at Theatre B in Moorhead April 28 through May 20, may not be the theatrical performance for you. Or maybe […]
Brandi Malarkey’s Practical Kindness Project makes it cool to be kind
Practical Kindness guests share moments in their lives when someone gifted them a small act of kindness that made big impacts in their lives. The Practical Kindness project, founded by […]
ArtWORKS program puts art to work
Marvin employees gather in the break room where local art hangs on the walls (photos by Scott Seiler in the upper right) as part of a recent ArtWORKS installation. Marvin […]