Carrie Newcomer Writing Workshop Newcomer will be presenting a workshop in Dawson entitled “The Beautiful Not Yet: Living with Hope in Hard Times.” The workshop, on Sunday, November 17 from 1-4pm, is limited to 30 participants. Pre-registration is required. Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019, 1:00-4:00pm. Location: Memorial Auditorium Lobby, 601...
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Category Archives: Literary Interests
Opportunity for students to perform
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Do you like to sing, dance, or act? Would you like an opportunity to showcase your talents? Maybe you may have a solo act or want to get together with your friends to perform together. The Lac qui Parle Players invite all students in grade 5 and above to participate...
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Call for Minnesota authors, poets, playwrights, spoken word artists, storytellers, publishers, artists, illustrators, and booksellers
Posted by SMACThe Southern Minnesota Book Festival is now open for registration. The festival is committed to creating a culture of reading in out-state Minnesota and bringing people together over the arts and literature. We feature local, regional, and emergent authors, spoken word artists, storytellers, publishers, and artists. This year’s one-day event will be...
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2019 Annual SMAC Artist Gathering
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2019 SMAC Artist Gathering SMAC recipient artists on featured image, from left to right: David KelseyBassett, Lois Haak, Cole Behrends, and Tammy Grubbs. 2019 SMAC Artist Gathering Join fellow artists for an evening of learning & networking! TUESDAY, June 18 5:00 – 8:00 pm Granite Falls: 3 locations Join artists from...
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Call for Artists: Rural Arts Reveal
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MerryWeather Farm’s 1st Annual Rural Arts Reveal Call for Artists Painters, sculptors, weavers, photographers, singers, musicians, poets, writers, even MIMES! Potters, Mongers, Smiths, ALL ARE WELCOME! Optional set up Saturday, August 24th, 2019, Event on Sunday, August 25, 2-6 pm/Potluck at 3 pm. Contact Sunny: sunnyruthchild@gmail.com The Reveal will be...
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SW MN Arts Council 2019 Artist Retreat
Posted by SMACSW MN Arts Council 2019 *ARTIST RETREAT* Join artists from across Southwest Minnesota for 1 & 1/2 days of networking and arts inspiration. Workshop sessions have been created to appeal to artists of all disciplines. The workshops will be held at Danebod Folk School in Tyler, MN for a “get-away”...
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Local Author Seeks Community Readings
Posted by SMACBlack Bears and Blueberries Publishing is honored to present their first Native children’s book, Grasshopper Grils by Dakota author, Teresa Peterson and illustrated by Lakota artist, Jordan Rodgers. A story about storytelling, Grasshopper Girls learns characters lessons from Unktomi, the Dakota trickster. The author and illustrator are happy to work...
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SMAC’s Annual Artist Retreat
Posted by SMACFriday & Saturday May 3rd-4th, 2019: A day and a half of workshops, sessions, entertainment, and networking meant to inspire the artist within you! If you would be interested in leading a workshop or session, or you simply have an idea for something we should feature, please contact our office;...
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Self Publishing Class: From Idea to Paperback
Posted by SMACFrom Idea to Paperback is a half-day workshop that teaches the nuts and bolts of the publishing world. It focuses mostly on the independent publishing models (self-publishing) that have helped many writers get their works in print with no upfront costs, marketwide distribution, and has the fastest time to market....
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MAFAC Seeks Poetry
Posted by SMACMarshall Area Fine Arts Council Ekphrastic Poetry and Visual Art Exhibit Call for Ekphrastic Poetry entries to accompany the visual art exhibit by artist Laura Migliorino. Poetry entry deadline is Friday, March 8th, 2019. Reception with artist on Saturday, March 23rd, 2-4 pm. Everyone, including poets, are invited to attend!...
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