Description
Intercultural Creative Circles are weekly Wednesday drop-in sessions through March 2026 for participants wanting supported assistance with guest artists or for those who just enjoy the camaraderie of working on their own project in the company of others. There is no fee or registration required, however, space may be limited depending on the number of participants. Please check this page for updates and artists.
2025 November 5, 12, & 19, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Guest Artist Cindy Hamilton
Cindy Hamilton is a talented Ojibwe artist hailing from Treaty 3 with a rich cultural heritage that encompasses both European and First Nations ancestry, including Metis roots.
As an adult, in the late 1990’s, Cynthia was working on her genealogy when she was inspired by a picture of her Great-Grandmother adorned in beautiful moccasins, Cynthia instantly knew she had to learn the art herself. She taught herself through extensive research and experimentation, eventually crafting her own unique patterns. What started as a hobby transformed into a meaningful artistic expression, keeping her family’s cultural traditions alive.
Highlights of her career/journey – Cindy has received several Individual Art grants and an Artist Fellowship thru Region 2 Arts. She was chosen by Manitoba Mukluks to be a contributing artist for thier Indigenous Market and has been there for the last 2 years. She has been included in 9 Group Art Exhibitions across the State of Minnesota in the last 3 years. She won “Best in Show” at the juried Art Contest at the 2nd Annual Anishinaabe Art Festival in Bemidji in July 2024.
Cindy is a 2025 recipient of the MSAB Creative Individual Grant. She is the current President of the Lake of the Woods Art Guild in Baudette.
Cynthia’s diverse skills span from crafting traditional moccasins, mukluks and mitts, to portrait painting in pastels, oils, and acrylics. Her dedication to honoring her First Nations and Metis heritage is evident in her work.
As Cynthia continues to create breathtaking artwork and impart her knowledge through community workshops and exhibitions, her profound connection to her roots remains an essential foundation in all her artistic endeavors.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
