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SMAC calendar published Jan. 14, 2021

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Artists wanted published Jan. 14, 2021

Artist Mary La Patka paints at her home Monday in Willmar. La Patka's work is currently featured in an exhibit at the Willmar Education and Arts Center. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
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Science and art mesh in watercolor exhibit at Willmar Arts and Education Center

Annelisa Roseen recreates the look of celebrities using her own face. (Images courtesy of Roseen)
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Duluth artist channels Diane Keaton, Amy Winehouse, Kit Harrington and more in yearlong makeup project

Paul LaJeunesse, assistant art professor at the College of St. Scholastica, poses for a portrait Wednesday, Nov. 25, in front of a mural he painted in Lincoln Park. (Tyler Schank / tschank@duluthnews.com)
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Duluth artist talks travels, teaching and making murals

Michelle Bennett of Wolfskull Creative has photographed and helped market many Duluth bands and small businesses including: Superior Siren, Tender Ness, Whole Foods, Karen McTavish and Dave Hoops. Bennett is photographing Kelly Schamberger, a student of Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art. Schamberger is working on art for her virtual senior show, and the project is to help her market herself as a professional artist after graduation. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)
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Minnesota photographer brings 'realness and grit' to help brand musicians, clients

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Ronald Duis, a resident of Canby, Minn., cuts out an area from the metal exterior of old fire extinguishers to reveal an arrangement of figurines he situates on the base. The four extinguishers currently on display at Past & Present Home Gallery in Alexandria include themes of law enforcement, volunteer firefighters and tractors. (Jasmine Johnson / Echo Press)
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Minnesota man uses old fire extinguishers to create themed art

Blair Treuer works on her “Becoming” collection on Friday, Nov. 27, in her home east of Bemidji. (Jillian Gandsey / Forum News Service)
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Minnesota artist tells spiritual, familial stories through fabric

St. Cloud artist Karen Krey is spreading a little cheer during the COVID-19 pandemic through sidewalk chalk murals of classic paintings -- with their famous subjects wearing masks. Courtesy of Karen Krey
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St. Cloud sidewalk chalk artist spreads joy with masked paintings

A car drives through a light tunnel on opening night Nov. 26 of the Celebrate the Light of the World holiday drive-thru display at Robbins Island Park in Willmar. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
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See the delight of the lights in Willmar

Edie Barrett of Ortonville knew the instant she saw it that this image created by Malena Handeen was the one to cover her first collection of poetry. “I think it’s poetic,” said Barrett of Handeen’s image. “I could not have dreamed of a better image than this one.” Book cover image
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Western Minnesota holds their hearts, pulls these artists together

Staff from Isle Royale National Park transported five hand-woven mats, called anaakanan in the Ojibwe, or Anishinaabe language, made from cedar and sweetgrass, to Minnesota's Grand Portage National Monument in September. Courtesy of Grand Portage National Monument
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Rare Ojibwe woven mats relocated from Isle Royale to Grand Portage in NE Minnesota

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'The Horse Relative' screening set for Oct. 22

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Pioneer TV nominated for Emmy awards

Wyatt Allen helps put the finishing touches on the community mural Monday evening in downtown New London. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
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Creating art and community in downtown New London

Julia Iverson, of New London, was awarded the Prairie Disciple Award by the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council for her decades of work as an artist, art instructor and advocate for the arts. A public recognition will be held Sept. 26 during a virtual meeting and fundraiser that can be accessed through SMAC's web page. Carolyn Lange / West Central Tribune
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New London artist recipient of 2020 Prairie Disciple Award from SMAC

Clayton Johnson created a scrap metal sculpture garden last year from surplus items donated to the Hubbard County Developmental Achievement Center. Including an arch and a bench made from a metal school desk frame and reclaimed wood, his artwork is displayed next to the Salvage Depot. (Robin Fish/Enterprise)
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Reclaimed junk finds new life in Park Rapids sculpture garden

Nicole Arnhold, one of the creators of the Rainbow Trees project, knits a tree covering with donated yarn Monday evening during a knitting session held at Spurs Bar and Grill in downtown Willmar. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
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Knitting a rainbow around downtown Willmar

Colleen Kellen sits in the car with her son, John, during a recent "joyride" together. Carolyn Lange / West Central Tribune
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A journey in Alzheimer's disease documented during travels in Minnesota

Bethany Lacktorin, director of the New London Little Theatre, sets up a video conference with John Kannenberg , curator of the "Museum of Portable Sound" exhibit. The one-hour-long experience includes a one-on-one live video tour with Kannenberg, who is in England , and leads guests on a guided tour of sounds he's recorded from around the world over the last 20 years. Carolyn Lange / West Central Tribune
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Art by appointment features the 'Museum of Portable Sound' in New London

Agustin Ramirez decided to liven up downtown Willmar with a street performance on Tuesday outside of the Willmar Public Library. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune
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Strumming to stay social in the streets of Willmar