MARCH 4 - MARCH 29 IN GALLERY II

JONATHAN WISTHOFF

in GALLERY II

“My work since I Began in 2012 has been centered around the prairie and its agricultural history.  It is in a small way my way of preserving the history of North Dakota and the buildings that are slowly disappearing. My inspiration comes from the amazing North Dakota skies and the structures that dot the landscape.  I can drive by an old farmstead a hundred times, then catch it in a certain light or season and I will say to myself, “now that’s a painting”.

Although I have tried several paint mediums, oil paint is my preferred paint to use.  This allows me to blend colors on the canvas vs. having every color mixed on the pallet.  I paint mostly on hard board and I occasionally use stretched canvas.  One of my favorite items to find at antique stores are old frames for displaying my paintings.  Most of the time they are not in perfect condition, much like the buildings in my paintings.

I have a passion for art and the creative process.  Art is a necessary part of my life and whether it is painting, music, sculpting, pottery or carving, it helps me appreciate the beauty God created and to try and capture it on canvas or in clay.”

JANUARY 29 - MARCH 1 IN GALLERY I

DIANE BEIRWAGEN

in GALLERY I

“I am obsessed with color, line and texture. My journey through the years has included many different mediums, starting with fabric.  I began with making my own clothes. Fabric led to quilting, beading, cross stitch, knitting, painting, drawing, welding, and mosaic work. I love the process of creatinG; taking an idea and bringing it to fruition.” - Diane Beirwagen

JANUARY 29 - MARCH 1 IN GALLERY II

HOMESCHOOL JURIED ART EXHIBIT

in GALLERY II

JURIED ART EXHIBIT FOR ALL HOMESCHOOL GROUPS IN THE WILLISTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS.ALL ARTISTS GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 12 ARE WELCOME!

JANUARY 2-26 IN GALLERY I & II

NORTH DAKOTA JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW

in GALLERY I & II

Each spring, teachers of K-12 in North Dakota schools select student art work to enter in the North Dakota Juried Student Art Show, which is juried at the Taube Museum of Art in Minot.

Of the 527 entries for this year, jurors selected three pieces for the Governor’s Award, to be hung in Governor Doug Burgum’s office, four for the State of the Arts Award, sponsored by Senator Kevin Cramer, four for the Northern Visions Award, sponsored by Senator John Hoeven, and five for the Congressional Art Award, sponsored by Rep. Kelly Armstrong. These Selections will be hung in their offices the following year.

An additional 100 selections, including the Taube Museum of Art award winners, the People’s Choice, and Spotlight award winners, become a traveling exhibit for the following year.

Jurors for 2023-2024 were Arvin K. Davis Jr., artist and educator, and Shelly Saylor, artist and owner of Nodakian Pottery Studios.