Current Exhibits
AUGUST 4 - 29 IN BOTH GALLERIES
MICAH BLOOM IN BOTH GALLERIES
MICAH BLOOM
BLOOMKIN
in BOTH GALLERIES
Micah Bloom is an artist and educator, and he lives in Minot, ND, teaching at Minot State University. Bloom holds an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Iowa and has been selected for numerous grants and fellowships, showing work nationally and internationally. Married for 23 years, Micah and his wife, Sara, share four daughters and two sons, and they all love making things.
JUNE 30 - AUGUST 1 IN GALLERY I
ARTSPACE SUITE 1 GALLERY IN GALLERY I
ARTSPACE SUITE 1 GALLERY
THE “SUITE” ONE
in GALLERY I
Artspace Suite 1 Gallery brings together a collective of local artists dedicated to creating professional art and presenting and promoting art and artists to the community. The gallery was founded in 2016, with five of the original artists still participating. It is currently run by nine working artists, each bringing a distinct style, medium, and point of view. This isn’t a curated echo chamber — it’s a creative collision. Expect paintings beside ceramics, mixed media across from jewelry, and work ranging from experimentation to refined technique.
Artspace Suite 1 Gallery is as much about process as it is about product. “We’re not here to match sofas,” says Nancy Walter, one of the founding members. “We’re here to show real work from real people at every stage of the journey.”
From seasoned professionals to emerging talents, the nine members span a wide spectrum. What unites them is the commitment to shared risk, shared space, and shared ambition. The cooperative model gives each artist equal voice in decisions, and equal responsibility in keeping the doors open. They include Walter Piehl, Linda Olson, Nancy Walter, Colleen Folven, Elizabeth Woods, Karen Davidson, Conrad Davidson, Doug Pfliger, and Pat Marquard. The number of artists participating has ebbed and flowed over the years, and we are always open to accepting new artists into our community.
The gallery is located in the Artspace building on the corner of Central and Main in downtown Minot. It has adopted the mission “to create great art for the community and a great community for artists.”
For more information, contact gallery personnel at artspacesuite1gallery@gmail.com
JUNE 30 - AUGUST 1 IN GALLERY II
HISTORY OF WILLISTON PARKS IN GALLERY II
BOB MILLER COLLECTION PHOTOGRAPHY “WILLISTON PARKS”
in GALLERY II
ABOVE PHOTO:
Harmon Park, the centerpiece of Williston's community has been hosting various events such as Band Day, Choke Cherry Festival and gatherings for decades, creating lasting memories for locals and families. It boasts a rich history and an array of facilities.
Developed in 1933-1934 as part of the Civil Works Administration (CWA) project, the park featured a baseball diamond, football field, cinder track, swimming pool, tennis courts, playground areas, and picnic areas.
While some of the original facilities are no longer present, recent updates include an amphitheater dedicated to Virgil Syverson, modern playground equipment, skate park, picnic areas, bathrooms, and coming soon - pickleball courts!
The park is also adorned with public art, showcasing intricate tree stump carvings created by local artisans. Harmon Park is a testament to the philanthropic efforts of William Elmer Harmon, who established 119 parks across 32 states, and is listed in a WPA publication.
