“Minwaajimowinan – Good Stories” with Kent Estey and members of the Naytahwaush Community will be on display in the Kaul Gallery January 9 through March 28, 2026 with a reception on Saturday, February 14 from 3pm to 5pm with a musical performance by Doyle Turner & special guest.

This exhibit showcases artists and their families who have roots in the Naytahwaush area on the White Earth Reservation. Kent Estey, the guest curator for this exhibit, explains, “Oftentimes, the only news we hear about our little villages on the reservation is bad news. We are so much more than the bad things that happen to us. Our woods are full of amazing artists who do beautiful work, and their artistry deserves to be shown in galleries and art centers. Watermark is a place where we can show our artistry. “

Families featured in the show include Estey, Robinson, LaVoy, Bunker, Keahna, Burnette, Mason/Roy, and Littlewolf. Over thirty artists’ work will be featured in this exhibition, showcasing basketry, beadwork, blankets, contemporary and traditional fashion, paintings, and more.

Listen to Minwaajimowinan pronounced here: https://watermarkartcenter.org/minwaajimowinan/

Watermark is accessible and there is no fee to view exhibits or to visit the retail gallery during regular winter hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm. 505 Bemidji Avenue N. in Bemidji, MN. 218-444-7570.