River of Time – Celebrating the Work of Paula J. Swenson
EXHIBIT May 8 – July 25. Celebrating the Work of Paula Swenson with many pieces that have never been previously exhibited.
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.
Biida’adoo – Walking Her Path with Cindy Hamilton
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.
2026 Middle School Exhibit
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.
Poetry SLAMS
Watermark’s Poetry SLAMs are competitive events in which poets perform spoken word poetry before a live audience and a panel of judges. Poets are not required to memorize their poems and are welcome to use notes.
StorySLAMS
Share your personal stories from memory at Watermark’s Story SLAM events.
Mikwendamosewinan – I See Epiphanies, Eliza Klarer
EXHIBIT October 24. RECEPTION Nov 1. Eliza Klarer, a life long artist with foundations inspired by her grandmother, reconnects with her roots in traditional woodland pottery.
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.
Gekendamaang – What We Know
EXHIBIT EXTENDED to October 17. RECEPTION June 20, 5-7pm. Gamache (White Earth Nation) is inspired by preserving authentic native culture. This exhibit includes two series. The 13 moon series depicts Anishinaabeg life prior to colonialism. The doodem/clan series portrays the animals representing what’s known as the five original doodems.
The Internal Affairs of Mr. Invincible by Lou Ferreri
EXHIBIT May 23 – September 19. This exhibition features 25 prints from a series of hundreds of drawings done on editorial pages of the New York Times produced by Ferreri between 2010–2017.
Mayaadaaboonojig – The Ones Drifting Off on the Current
RECEPTION/STORYTELLING TBD. EXHIBIT through FEB 8. Canoe building is not just building a canoe. It is bringing life into the world and honoring the gifts that the trees give us for life.
For the Love of Trees – Sue Rauschenfels
EXHIBIT July 12 – Sept 28, 2024. OPEN HOUSE July 12, 5-7pm. Sue Rauschenfels’ For the Love of Trees paintings are created from the heart and rooted, grown and developed from a childhood spent exploring outdoor play. Her rendering of this new trees series using vibrant color, mark making, textural elements of collage and mixed media.
Bi-mawadishiwewaad – When They Come to Visit
EXHIBIT May 17 – August 17. RECEPTION June 28. Zimmerman reimagines the symbolism of the Ojibwe clans while incorporating the landscape of Lake Superior’s North Shore.
Reassemble
EXHIBIT Jan 22 – Mar 23 (updated). In taking apart and making anew, Breen addresses the need to create more just and sustainable systems. Her work reflects on the collective power needed to change the garment industry and protect the planet.
Endanakiiyaan – “Where I am on Earth”
RECEPTION Dec 9, 2-4pm. EXHIBIT Nov 18 – Feb 9, 2023. Land, sky, and water are often the subjects of Estey’s paintings. Bold and bright colors reflect his feelings and emotions as he captures the beauty of his surroundings.
