Miikawaadad wanichigewin – “Beautiful Mistake” – Kane Goulet
EXHIBIT May 29. Artists Reception July 25. Kane Goulet celebrates curiosity, enjoyment and the freedom to have fun while making something honest.
2026 Annual High School Invitational Exhibit
EXHIBIT April 3 – 24. RECEPTION April 3 5pm – 6:30. PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING through April 18. Watermark Art Center presents the Annual High School Invitational Exhibit featuring artworks of area young artists.
Connecting Threads – Bemidji Area Weavers
EXHIBIT February 6. RECEPTION February 6, 5-7pm. The Bemidji Area Weavers Guild (BAWG) was started by weavers eager to share their enthusiasm and expertise in fiber arts. By coming together and practicing as a group, BAWG has created a sense of belonging, developed members’ skills, and united a weaving community in Northern Minnesota.
Refugia: the Seasonal Pond Project – Kristen Anderson
RECEPTION: OCT 3. Exhibit: OCT 3 – JAN 30. Just as pockets of rich memory may emerge amid a human mind in cognitive decline, remnants of ecosystem diversity that retain resilience amid changing conditions are referred to as ecological “refugia.
My Wanderlust – Cam Zebrun
RECEPTION August 15, 5 – 7pm. EXHIBIT August 15 – October 25. Zebrun’s work is neither wholly paintings nor sculptures; pieces are made from wood and painted with oils and watercolors. They embody the color and textures offered by their wooden surfaces.
Through My Lens – Ann Gorman
RECEPTION Aug 8 with talk at 6pm. EXHIBIT Aug 8 – Sep 27. Gorman tells the story of the Monarchs’ lifestyle and struggles during their time in Minnesota, and of the super generations that migrate south in the Fall and return the following Spring.
2025 Annual High School Invitational Exhibit
The Annual High School Invitational Exhibit is one of the most popular shows each year. The exhibit showcases work from area high school students.
Inaaband Mitigwaki – Woodland Vision – Robert DesJarlait
EXHIBIT Feb 15 – extended to Apr 25. DesJarlait’s work depicts, documents and defines the life of the Ojibwe people in which he uses cultural diversity as the message.
Loaded – Jonathan Thunder and Robb Quisling
RECEPTION Jan 25, 1 – 3pm. ARTISTS CONVERSATION at 2pm. EXHIBIT Jan 21 March 28. The two artists bring their own experiences with alcohol addiction and recovery to bear on the visual imagery of their work, exploring the substance as both a seductive chemical as well as a force of entrapment.
The Rhythm of the Hill Annex Mine
EXHIBIT Jan 10 – Apr 25. In this series he used a steel brush to create his drawings. And in these drawings are his reflections on the old mine and its rhythms of passing away and beginning again.
It’s Only Clay 2024
RECEPTION Nov 1, 5 – 7pm. AWARDS at 6pm. EXHIBIT Nov 1 – Dec 23.” It’s Only Clay” is a juried ceramics competition focusing on, and dedicated to, functional clay vessels. Submissions are judged in four areas: function, form/aesthetic, craftsmanship, and surface design.
iPhone Artistry – William Petersen, Photography
RECEPTION Oct 4, 5 – 7pm, TALK at 6pm. EXHIBIT Oct 4 – Dec 28. Drawn back into his passion for photography during the advent of electronic cameras, Petersen resisted the departure from traditional film, but quickly realized he could do much more with digital techniques in order to share his vision of “imagery reality”.
2024 Bi-Annual Members Show
Sep 6 Reception. EXHIBIT Sep 6 – Oct 25, 2024. Member artists submit their own work for this juried exhibit. A variety of mediums are featured including photography, textiles, paintings, glass & more!
2024 High School Invitational Show
OPEN HOUSE April 5, 5 – 7pm. EXHIBIT April 5 – 26. Watermark Art Center presents the Annual High School Invitational Show featuring artworks of local young artists.
Wobliheca – Energy to Create
EXHIBIT Feb 14 – May 10. RECEPTION Mar 2, 2 – 4pm. Tosa weaves a snapshot of her life into each design. Her digital compositions are applied to clothing with great consideration to the location and look of the design on the body.
