Calendar of Exhibits - Fargo/Jamestown Region

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• Ellendale
• Fargo
• Jamestown
• Moorhead
• Valley City
• Wahpeton

Ellendale Exhibits:

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Fargo Exhibits:

Thru Dec 5 - The NDSU Memorial Union Gallery exhibiting works by Monte Yellow Bird, Black Pinto Horse. Nov 19 - Rec & artist talk, 4:30-6:30pm. NDSU, Memorial Union Gallery. For further information about the unveiling and exhibit contact Esther Hockett, curator of Memorial Union Gallery, 231-8239 and visit the artist’s website at www.blackpintohorsefinearts.com; or email the NDSU Gallery at ndsu.mugallery@live.com

Dec 9-Jan 4, 2010 - The NDSU Memorial Union Gallery exhibiting works by Jessica Watcher, Baccalaureate Show. Dec 10 - Rec & artist talk, 4:30-6:30pm. For info call 231-7900 or email the NDSU Gallery at ndsu.mugallery@live.com. NDSU, Memorial Union Gallery

Thru Dec 31 - Variations on Space, a photographic exhibit by two photographers Meghan Duda and Regin Schwaen (architects), will be in the Spirit Room’s primary gallery (Gallery I). Together, they traveled to Churchill, Manitoba to photograph wide open spaces. Spirit Room

Thru Jan 3, 2010 - ArtView: Focus on Fibers. This exhibition was organized by the Textile Center of Minneapolis, Minn. and curated by professor Erica S. Rasmussen of Metropolitan State University. It presents 21 garments made of such diverse materials as bailing twine, produce bags, feathers, glass and beads by one Wisconsin and 13 Minnesota artists. Serkland Law Firm, Xcel Energy Galleries & Café Muse

Thru Jan 10, 2010 - Day of the Dead: Latino Artist Create Steam Roller Prints. Features an exhibition of the work made by professional artists and area youth. The artists are Luis Fitch, Alexa Horochowski, Gustavo Lira, Doug Padilla, Tina Tavera and Xavier Tavera, all of the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, featured alongside artifacts associated with Day of the Dead traditions. Schlossman Gallery, Plains Art Museum

Thru Jan 10, 2010 - Stories of  the Somali Diaspora: Photographs by Abdi Roble. Documentary photography has been historically important in exposing social injustice, poverty, war and other forms of suffering. This exhibition features 55 black and white photos by Abdi Roble, a self-taught Somali photographer from Mogadishu, currently of Columbus, Ohio. Alongside Roble’s work are items from the Museum’s education collection of Somali artifacts, including prayer mats, musical instruments and baskets. The photographic portion of the exhibition is organized by the Columbus Museum of Art. Roble will visit Fargo in conjunction with the exhibition—a photography workshop with local children, including Somalis, will be scheduled. Stern Gallery, Plains Art Museum

Thru Feb 3, 2010 - America the Beautiful. This exhibition presents the work of The Embroiderer’s Guild of America. More than 1,000 artists took six years to complete the original tapestry, using no patterns. Five large panels, each four by two feet, depicts the fauna and flora of the United States. Artists from North Dakota and Minnesota and 10 other states are included. Landfield Atrium, Plains Art Museum

2010
Jan 9-Feb 29 - The Spirit Room will host an exhibition of photographs by Clint Saunders and Daron Kruegar beginning in January. The photographs are from the recently published book, Obsessed with North Dakota. The exhibit will be on display in Gallery I. Public opening Jan 9, 6:30-9pm; Gallery talk at 8pm. The Spirit Room will partner with the Fargo Public Library by installing a satellite exhibit at the library. That exhibit will be installed on Jan 9 and will include additional photos from the book. The Fargo Public Library has the book, Obsessed with North Dakota, in its collection. For more information call 237-0230

Sep 1-Oct 2 - "At the Bottom of Everything" Prints by Eric A. Johnson. Opening Rec: Sep 2, 4-6pm, Artist talk 5:15pm; Closing Rec: Oct 1, 4-6pm, Artist talk 5:15pm. ND State University. Visit www.eajArts.com for more information

Plains Art Museum Ongoing
"International Harvester Historical Photographs" Photographs of the Museum building pre- and post-renovation present the transformation of a warehouse that manufactured farm equipment into a state-of-the-art, accredited art museum. Main Floor South

Landfield Atrium, Plains Art Museum - "Treasures from the Vault" – This series is an ever-changing display of work from the permanent collection. A new work will be exhibited every two months. Displays sponsored by Hotel Donaldson

Ongoing - "Keys to the Collection: Works from the Permanent Collection." Keys to the Collection can be thought of as the art collection of Fargo-Moorhead. The art in this exhibition reflects the aesthetic interests of our various communities. Most of the art in the permanent collection was either donated by local collectors or acquired from local and regional artists. The exhibition is refreshed to feature recent acquisitions while continuing to exhibit favorites and “old friends.” Donath Gallery

Community Connections. This series of ongoing exhibits regularly features recently produced artwork by students. Lesmeister Gallery

Selections from Hannaher's, Inc. Print Studio. Features fine art prints produced by the Museum's resident printmakers in Hannaher's Inc. Print Studio over the years. Lesmeister Gallery

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Jamestown Exhibits:

Thru Dec 5 - "Bits and Pieces" Sue Morrissey & Mike Morrissey. Combining forces this unique exhibit will share the creative passions of artist Sue Morrissey and her husband Mike’s creative writing. Arts Center

Dec 10-Jan 9, 2010 - Clint Saunders & Daron Krueger. Long-time friends and photographers these two artists will exhibit work from their recent publication “Obsessed with North Dakota.” With their photographs they capture the spirit of North Dakota with images of wildlife, landscapes, and still lifes. Arts Center

Monthly Exhibits - Unison Bank now offers monthly art exhibits. For more information, call 253-5600

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Moorhead Exhibits:

Thru Nov 29 - Jonathan Rutter Recent Oil Paintings and Drawings. The Rourke Art Gallery

Thru Dec 27 - Gordon Mortensen, recent woodcuts and watercolors. The Rourke Art Museum

Thru Jan 24 - Encounters: Photography by Sheldon Green, Cyrus M. Running Gallery, Concordia College. (218) 299-4623

Thru Mar 28 - Brad Bachmeier raku pottery "Ceramic Evolution" exhibition. Rourke Art Museum, 218-236-8861

2010
Feb 1-Mar 7 - Annual Faculty Art Exhibition, Cyrus M. Running Gallery. Rec: Jan 26, 4:30-6:30pm. (218) 299-4623, Concordia College

Mar 15-16 - Elevated Presence, Jennifer Mills Performance Installation. Cyrus M. Running Gallery. Concordia College. Rec and Gallery Talk Mar 15, 4:30-6pm, Mills will speak in the gallery at 6pm. (218) 299-4623

Mar 22-Apr 11 - Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Cyrus M. Running Gallery, Concordia College. Rec: Mar 23, 4:30-6pm, Awards will be presented at 5pm. (218) 299-4623

Apr 19-May 2 - Senior Art Exhibition, Cyrus M. Running Gallery, Concordia College. Rec, Apr 20, 4:30-6pm, Awards will be presented at 5pm. (218) 299-4623

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Valley City Exhibits:

Thru Dec 18 - Mike Rasmussen Paintings, Rec: Dec 10, 7-8pm, VCSU Gallery

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Wahpeton Exhibits:

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