01febAll Day30aprMarshall: Kimberly Nelson Photography Exhibit(All Day) Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon St, Marshall, MN, Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon St, Marshall, MN

01marAll Day31Bird Island: Justin Beck Exhibit(All Day) Bird Island Cultural Centre, 640 Dogwood Ave

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This month's featured artist is Justin Beck. His exhibit "Eulogies" will be on display from March 6th through March 24th.

Artist Statement: 𝘔𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘣𝘺𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 "𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮". 𝘐𝘛 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘤 𝘦𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵. 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦. 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘵𝘢. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦.

The artist's reception for this exhibit will be March 18, from 1-3pm.

Learn more https://birdislandculture.com/thegallery/

Time

march 1 (Wednesday) - 31 (Friday)

Location

Bird Island Cultural Centre

640 Dogwood Ave

Organizer

Bird Island Cultural Centrebirdislandculture@gmail.com 640 Dogwood Ave, PO Box 434, Bird Island, MN

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03marAll Day31Worthington: Worthington High School Annual Student Art Show(All Day) Nobles County Art Center, 407 12th St STE 3

09marAll Day28apr*Marshall: Andrew and Molly Rivera Exhibit "Marigolds & Thistle"(All Day) Southwest Minnesota Arts Council - Art Gallery, 509 West Main Street

Two pieces of pottery. One featuring a skull and one featuring a black bird.

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Please join SMAC in welcoming new gallery artists, the duo of Andrew and Molly Rivera to our SMAC gallery in Marshall at 509 West Main Street (our new location). In-Person reception is Thursday, March 30 from 5-7 pm. This is a free event with light refreshments provided.

Exhibit runs March 9 - April 28, 2023

Virtual Reception & Artist Talk Thursday, April 6th at 5:30 pm on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 849 1376 6476 Passcode: 415122

"Marigolds & Thistle" This show is a celebration of lived experience, heritage, identity, and personal narrative. The title is a reference to the flowers that symbolize each artist as individuals, and the process of self-discovery as we transition through seasons of life.

Andrew Rivera: This body of work is representative of my Mexican heritage and personal culture. My work is inspired by pre-columbian forms, 19th century Mexican printmakers, and personal experience. I reference pre-columbian forms as a connection to my ancestors and to bring to light a deeply misunderstood aspect of history. Printmakers like Jose Guadalupe Posada and Manuel Manilla were a very important aspect of Mexican history. They used imagery to inform a largely illiterate population and helped propel the Mexican revolution. My use of skeleton imagery is rooted in my culture, a reference to these pivotal printmakers, and a caricaturization of death. Mexican culture looks at death very differently than American culture. Death is recognized and embraced by Mexico but feared and not spoken of in the United States. I have struggled with anxiety related to death and this work functions to connect myself and others with Mexican ideals surrounding it. My experience as a Mexican American has informed my work. With this background, food and family are valued highly. My forms are inspired by history, but also by the food and experiences shared in a contemporary setting.

Andrew Rivera received his BFA in Ceramics and Sculpture from The University of Minnesota-Duluth and completed the MN NICE certificate program at Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis, MN. Andrew completed a long term residency at The Clay Studio of Missoula. He is currently working out of his home studio and teaching ceramics in the Twin Cities area. Inspired by function, history, design, and culture, his wares reflect on personal identity and his Mexican heritage. Riveracurrently resides in Hutchinson, MN. Andrew is a SMAC grantee, most recently receiving recognition for his work through an Advanced Artist Fellowship in November 2022.

Molly Rivera: My work explores the objects that adorn our homes and carry meaning through the stories, experiences, and memories that they evoke. The forms I create are inspired by the items that surround us in our everyday life as well as family heirlooms - the objects that are passed down through generations. Much of my imagery stems from my daily lived experiences - the flowers that come up in my garden in Spring or the critters that run past my screen door every morning as the sun rises. I am also inspired by the imagery and history of folktales. Much like our familial objects, folktales were passed down through generations and celebrated day-to-day experiences of humanity. When form and imagery combine, my work highlights the ways we imbue our personal objects with meaning to preserve our stories and memories, informing our personal narratives.

Molly Rivera is a ceramic artist currently residing in Hutchinson, MN. In 2017 she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Montana in 2020. She has taught several courses at the University of Montana, as well as community classes at Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2018 she was a co-director at FrontierSpace Gallery in Missoula, MT and in 2020 she began working as the Gallery Associate for Clay Coyote Pottery in Hutchinson, MN. Molly is currently the Executive Director for the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. Her work has been exhibited nationally and is part of permanent collections at the Tweed Museum of Art and the Montana Museum of Art and Culture. When she’s not working, Molly spends her time outside gardening and hiking with her pup, or enjoying a meal with friends and family. Molly is a SMAC grantee, most recently she received funding to work on a kiln installation project.

SMAC Gallery 509 W Main Street, Marshall, MN 56258 (Mailing address: PO Box 55)

Regular office hours are: Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

If you would like to schedule a private viewing or coordinate a visit outside regular office hours, please contact us via email at: info@swmnarts.org

Time

March 9 (Thursday) - April 28 (Friday)

Location

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council - Art Gallery

509 West Main Street

Organizer

Southwest Minnesota Arts Councilinfo@swmnarts.org PO Box 55, 509 West Main Street, Marshall MN 56258

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17mar01aprBird Island: Perspective Drawing Class Registration1:00 am - (april 1) 1:00 am Bird Island Cultural Centre, 340 Dogwood Ave, Bird Island, Bird Island Cultural Centre, 340 Dogwood Ave, Bird Island

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Calling all students in 5-12th grade needing fair entries or badges for Scouts!!

This will be a 6-week class starting May 6th. But registration closes on April 1st and there are only

spots available, so sign up soon!

PERSPECTIVE DRAWING CLASS

Name: *Marshall: High School Art Stars- Marshall Area Fine Arts Council Gallery
Start: 2023-3-25T12-12-00-00
End: 2023-5-5T17-17-30-00
Location: Marshall Area Fine Arts Counil, 109 N 3rd St, Marshall

Perspective: the art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point. This 6-Week Perspective Class is designed for students, 5th-12th grade, who enter art compositions in the Renville County Fair or those who need to earn badges in Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts. The classes will be held on Saturdays, from 2-4 p.m., beginning May 6th. This class is limited to 10 students, and spots are filling quickly! Date of this class are: May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, June 3rd, and 10th, 2023 Registration closes April 1st, 2023. The $60.00 fee includes materials needed.

Learn more

https://birdislandculture.com/.../perspective-drawing-class/ #perspectivedrawing #artclasses #culturalcentrebirdisland

Time

March 17 (Friday) 1:00 am - April 1 (Saturday) 1:00 am

Location

Bird Island Cultural Centre, 340 Dogwood Ave, Bird Island

Organizer

Bird Island Cultural Centrebirdislandculture@gmail.com 640 Dogwood Ave, PO Box 434, Bird Island, MN

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22marAll Day26Glenwood: MACT*Fest 2023(All Day) Central Square Cultural & Civic Center, Glenwood, MN

25mar(mar 25)12:00 pm05may(may 5)5:30 pm*Marshall: High School Art Stars- Marshall Area Fine Arts Council Gallery12:00 pm - (may 5) 5:30 pm Marshall Area Fine Arts Counil, 109 N 3rd St, Marshall, Marshall Area Fine Arts Counil, 109 N 3rd St, Marshall

25mar7:30 pm10:00 pmLuverne: Alice in Wonderland Production7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Historic Palace Theatre, 104 E Main St, Luverne

26mar11:00 am4:00 pm*New London: Sunday Espresso Matinee Gothic Horror11:00 am - 4:00 pm Little Theater, 24 Central Ave E, New London, MN 56273, USA, Little Theater, 24 Central Ave E, New London, MN 56273, USA

26mar2:00 pm5:00 pmLuverne: Alice in Wonderland Production2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Historic Palace Theatre, 104 E Main St, Luverne

26mar2:00 pm4:00 pmLake Benton: Leaving Iowa- Lake Benton Opera House2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lake Benton Opera House, 118 Benton St, Lake Benton, Lake Benton Opera House, 118 Benton St, Lake Benton

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"Leaving Iowa tickets are now on sale by calling the box office at 507-368-4620. (Online sales will be available soon!)

We are so excited to be welcoming back friendly faces to the Opera House stage as well as brand new actors! It’s a show for everyone.

***please note: there is NO Saturday show on opening weekend (March 25th)" Built in the 19th Century, the Lake Benton Opera House has seen many changes over the decades, but it still stands as vibrant and relevant here in the 21st Century as it did when the last brick was laid back in 1895. In 1970, the building was scheduled for demolition after years of sitting empty and falling into a state of disrepair. Due to the diligence of a group of passionate citizens, our amazing facility was saved from the wrecking ball. With the help of a lot of hard work and many financial contributions, the theatre was restored. In 1976, the Opera House was incorporated as a non-profit organization and continues to thrive today. We are dedicated to bringing quality theatre to southwestern Minnesota and the surrounding region, as well as serving as the cultural center of our community. The Lake Benton Opera House, Inc. is governed by a board of 15, which oversees the production of two plays and one musical production each year, as well as Children’s Theatre each November. We strive to be a vital part of the region, also sharing our facility for city functions and with area organizations. We survive on ticket sales and the gracious contributions of area businesses and individuals, as well as hundreds of hours of dedicated service by our selfless volunteers. If you are interested in participating in any of our productions on stage or behind the scenes or if you would like to contribute financially, please feel free to contact us. www.lakebentonoperahouse.org

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Lake Benton Opera House, 118 Benton St, Lake Benton

Organizer

Lake Benton Opera Houselakebentonoperahouse@gmail.com PO Box 1 Lake Benton, MN 56149

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26mar7:00 pm9:00 pm*Marshall: Backtrack Vocals Concert- NYC A Cappella7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Marshall Middle School Theater, 401 S. Saratoga

27mar(mar 27)1:00 am29apr(apr 29)1:00 amGranite Falls: Olga Krasnovska at Granite Area Arts Council1:00 am - (april 29) 1:00 am Granite Falls Area Arts Council, 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls, Granite Falls Area Arts Council, 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls

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OLGA KRASOVSKA FINE ART "My whole life has been consumed with the passion of art. Ever since I can remember, I have been fortunate to either study, practice, or teach the style and techniques of art." Olga Krasovska, born in Ukraine, began painting while growing up in Egypt, now resides in Granite Falls, Minnesota. After graduation, she spent 9 years teaching and practicing Color Theory, Interior Decorating and Painting Media at the Fine Art Faculty of Pedagogical University (Krivoj Rog, Ukraine). Since 2005 Olga has been exhibiting at art festivals around the country. Olga's “Old European Towns” and “Retro Style Female Figures” collections combine nostalgic vision with opulent colors and mystic softness. They are painted in a specialized technique: painting on cotton fabric with ink, watercolor and gouache. ACRYLIC MIXED MEDIA ORIGINALS is a NEW chapter in Olga’s art journey. As layers are built up with textures, viewers are invited to come close to see what treasures lie beneath the surface.

Time

March 27 (Monday) 1:00 am - April 29 (Saturday) 1:00 am

Location

Granite Falls Area Arts Council, 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls

Organizer

Granite Area Arts Councilgraniteareaarts@gmail.com 807 Prentice St, Granite Falls, MN

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27mar(mar 27)12:00 pm31(mar 31)4:00 pmWorthington: Annual Area Art Show Art Drop off dates12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (31) Nobles County Art Center, 407 12th St STE 3

27mar7:00 pm7:30 pm*Zoom: Biennial Plan Public Meeting7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online, Online

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Live public virtual presentation Monday, March 27 at 7 pm, Via Zoom.

Presenting SMAC's FY24-25 Biennial programming and strategic focus

The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, (SMAC) as the state’s designated regional arts council serving the following MN counties: Big Stone , Chippewa, Cottonwood • Jackson • Kandiyohi • Lac qui Parle • Lincoln • Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, and Yellow Medicine, will present their draft two-year plan for grant programs, priorities and services to be delivered in fiscal years 24-25 beginning July 1, 2023.

Join us to learn how SMAC plans to invest the arts funding entrusted to us and the way in which it returns to your communities through our needs driven programming.

A preview of the Biennial Plan Draft will be available on our website beginning March 20th through March 27, 2023, where a comment opportunity will be provided. You are invited to respond through the website link, by phone, mail, or during the live presentation on March 27.

A public meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 27 via Zoom at 7 pm central time. Please email info@swmnarts.org to register for the meeting and receive information to join.

Time

(Monday) 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location

Online

Organizer

Southwest Minnesota Arts Councilinfo@swmnarts.org PO Box 55, 509 West Main Street, Marshall MN 56258

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30mar5:00 pm7:00 pm*Marshall: High School Art Stars- Marshall Area Fine Arts Council Gallery5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Marshall Area Fine Arts Counil, 109 N 3rd St, Marshall, Marshall Area Fine Arts Counil, 109 N 3rd St, Marshall

30mar5:00 pm7:00 pm*Marshall: In-Person Reception for Andrew & Molly Rivera, "Marigolds & Thistle"5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Southwest Minnesota Arts Council - Art Gallery, 509 West Main Street

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Please join SMAC in welcoming new gallery artists, the duo of Andrew and Molly Rivera to our SMAC gallery in Marshall at 509 West Main Street (our new location).

Attention!! The In-Person reception has been RESCHEDULED due to weather!! The new date is Thursday, March 30th from 5-7 pm. This is a free event and light refreshments will be available.