EXHIBIT Sep 1 – Nov 30. Animals have served as central subjects in art since the dawn of human creativity. In more recent eras, animals often symbolized human virtues, vices, or social status. In contemporary art, animals are often used to explore deeper ecological and philosophical themes.
EXHIBIT Sep 4 – Oct 24. OPENING RECEPTION: Sep 4, 5 to 7pm. The Bi-Annual Members Show is just one of the ways we express our gratitude for those who support us throughout the year!
It’s a great way to connect and share your passion for art. The Members Show is just one of the benefits you receive when
you join the Watermark Art Center!
EXHIBIT August 28 – November 27. RECEPTION Sep 26, 2 – 4pm (date has been updated), TALK at 2:30. Aandakiiwan explores the quiet, profound way life shifts with the seasons. Working in monotype on ledger paper, this exhibition draws on sweetgrass, yarrow, sage, and other traditional medicines — plants that carry both physical presence and spiritual weight in Ojibwe culture — pressed and printed directly into each piece.
EXHIBIT: Aug 7 – Nov 7. RECEPTION Aug 7, 5-7pm with talk at 5:30. Linocut Participatory Demonstration Saturday, August 8, 10 – 11am. Monica Ihrke presents a compelling new body of work as a series of linocut prints that brings the often-overlooked presence of non-native plants into sharp focus.
The CALL is OPEN through August 8, 2026.
RECEPTION & TALK JUNE 5. EXHIBIT JUNE 5 – AUGUST 21. These paintings spring from the natural world, remembered and imagined, each eliciting a sense of place and the essence of an experience.
EXHIBIT May 29. Artists Reception July 25. Kane Goulet celebrates curiosity, enjoyment and the freedom to have fun while making something honest.
GALLERY TALK July 24. EXHIBIT May 8 – July 25. Celebrating the Work of Paula Swenson with many pieces that have never been previously exhibited.
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.
Exhibit extended through August. The artists in this exhibit challenged the relationship between art and craft while expanding who could be seen and heard.
RECEPTION March 28. EXHIBIT March 13 – May 15. Every stitch, every bead, and every brushstroke tells the story of a profound journey of
ancestral discovery for Ojibwe artist Cindy Hamilton.
OPEN HOUSE May 1, 5 – 6:30pm. EXHIBIT May 1 – 22. Watermark Art Center presents the Annual Middle School Exhibit featuring artworks of area young artists.
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.
EXHIBIT Jan 9. Spanning 3 generations with varied individual aesthetics, these artists share common threads of Ojibwe culture woven into their works.
EXHIBIT Jan 9. RECEPTION Feb 14. Each community has a story to tell. Our story is about resilience, and being able to create beauty from nature. This exhibition will introduce you to a few faces, stories, and artists from this little village, my home, in the heart of the White Earth Reservation.
