River of Time – Celebrating the Work of Paula Swenson

Paula Swenson (1952 – 2026) was a beloved and well-known artist from the Bemidji, Minnesota Community.

“Paula enjoyed opening young minds to the vast world of art. She encouraged it. She planted it and nurtured it. She grew art into souls like flowers in a garden.” -family member

The exhibit at Watermark contains work from family/private collections, most that have never been previously exhibited.

WATERMARK EXHIBIT: May 8 to July 25, 2026 (some work for sale in SHOP 505)
GALLERY TALK Friday July 24, 5 – 7pm talk at 5:30. Learn the stories behind some of Swenson’s iconic paintings from family and friends
BRIGID’S PUB EXHIBIT: now through May 13 (work for sale)
CELEBRATION OF LIFE – Community Invite: May 15, 2 – 4:30 at the Loft in Downtown Bemidji.

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View more of Paula’s work at: www.riveroftimestudio.com