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SUMMARY:Intercultural Creative Circles November 5
DESCRIPTION:Intercultural Creative Circles are weekly Wednesday drop-in sessions for participants wanting supported assistance with guest artists or for those who just enjoy the camaraderie of working on their own project in the company of others. There is no fee or registration required\, however\, space may be limited depending on the number of participants. \n2025 November 5\, 12\, & 19\, 11:00am – 3:00pm\nGuest Artist Cindy Hamilton \nCindy Hamilton is a talented Ojibwe artist hailing from Treaty 3 with a rich cultural heritage that encompasses both European and First Nations ancestry\, including Metis roots. \nAs an adult\, in the late 1990’s\, Cynthia was working on her genealogy when she was inspired by a picture of her Great-Grandmother adorned in beautiful moccasins\, Cynthia instantly knew she had to learn the art herself. She taught herself through extensive research and experimentation\, eventually crafting her own unique patterns. What started as a hobby transformed into a meaningful artistic expression\, keeping her family’s cultural traditions alive. \nHighlights of her career/journey – Cindy has received several Individual Art grants and an Artist Fellowship thru Region 2 Arts. She was chosen by Manitoba Mukluks to be a contributing artist for thier Indigenous Market and has been there for the last 2 years. She has been included in 9 Group Art Exhibitions across the State of Minnesota in the last 3 years. She won “Best in Show” at the juried Art Contest at the 2nd Annual Anishinaabe Art Festival in Bemidji in July 2024. \nCindy is a 2025 recipient of the MSAB Creative Individual Grant. She is the current President of the Lake of the Woods Art Guild in Baudette.\nCynthia’s diverse skills span from crafting traditional moccasins\, mukluks and mitts\, to portrait painting in pastels\, oils\, and acrylics. Her dedication to honoring her First Nations and Metis heritage is evident in her work. \nAs Cynthia continues to create breathtaking artwork and impart her knowledge through community workshops and exhibitions\, her profound connection to her roots remains an essential foundation in all her artistic endeavors. \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota\, through grant from the Region 2 Arts Council\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/creative-circle/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Creative Circles
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SUMMARY:Sip\, Shop and Stroll
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce Watermark is part of the 2nd Annual Fall Sip\, Shop & Stroll happening Friday\, November 7th & Saturday\, November 8th!\n\n\n \n\n\nIt’s the official start of the Holiday Shopping Season for Watermark’s SHOP 505. We will be offering hot cider\, treats and SHOP 505 deals to kick off the holiday season! \n\n\n \n\n\nVisit participating businesses in Downtown Bemidji and win! Here’s how it works:\n\n\n \n\n\n Each participating business will have a unique QR code for customers to scan.\n\n\n Every scan = one entry into the grand prize gift card giveaways.\n\n\n Each business will donate a $25 gift certificate.\n\n\n Gift certificates will be bundled so multiple winners receive $100 or more in prizes!\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin in the fun and see what’s happening this fall in Downtown Bemidji!\n\nMore from the Bemidji Downtown Alliance: facebook.com/events/1206012137999879/1206116491322777/
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/2025sss/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,shopping
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SUMMARY:Reception & Awards Presentations "It's Only Clay"
DESCRIPTION:It’s Only Clay homepage → \nWatermark Art Center opens the annual “It’s Only Clay Exhibit” on November 7 from 5 to 7pm. Awards and presentations begin at 5:30pm with Special Guest Artist and Juror Nick DeVries. The exhibit will be on display through December 23\, 2025. \n“It’s Only Clay” (IOC) is a national juried ceramics competition focusing on\, and dedicated to\, functional clay vessels. Each submission for IOC is judged in four areas: function\, form/aesthetic\, craftsmanship\, and surface design. Selected works from the 2025 submissions as well as work by DeVries will be on display as part of the IOC exhibit. \nOn November 8 from 9am to 12 noon\, DeVries will lead a hands-on workshop where participants will learn techniques and processes to build interesting textures and surfaces. Leather-hard cylinders will be provided for the workshop as well as tools and additional materials. The class fee is $30 or $15 for students ages 16 and up (bring student ID day of class). All participants must register in advance and pay online. Space is limited. Learn more →  \nWatermark galleries are accessible\, free and open to the public Monday – Saturday from 10 to 5pm and located at 505 Bemidji Avenue N. in Bemidji\, Minnesota\, 218-444-7570. Visit WatermarkArtCenter.org for detailed competition\, workshop and exhibit information. \nIOC is a collaboration sponsored by Watermark Art Center and Bemidji State University Department of Technology\, Art and Design. Thank you to Paul Bunyan Communications and Bemidji Area Arts Endowment\, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/reception-awards-presentations-its-only-clay/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibit Opening,It's Only Clay,Open House,Reception,Workshop,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Intercultural Creative Circles November 12
DESCRIPTION:Intercultural Creative Circles are weekly Wednesday drop-in sessions for participants wanting supported assistance with guest artists or for those who just enjoy the camaraderie of working on their own project in the company of others. There is no fee or registration required\, however\, space may be limited depending on the number of participants. \n2025 November 5\, 12\, & 19\, 11:00am – 3:00pm\nGuest Artist Cindy Hamilton \nCindy Hamilton is a talented Ojibwe artist hailing from Treaty 3 with a rich cultural heritage that encompasses both European and First Nations ancestry\, including Metis roots. \nAs an adult\, in the late 1990’s\, Cynthia was working on her genealogy when she was inspired by a picture of her Great-Grandmother adorned in beautiful moccasins\, Cynthia instantly knew she had to learn the art herself. She taught herself through extensive research and experimentation\, eventually crafting her own unique patterns. What started as a hobby transformed into a meaningful artistic expression\, keeping her family’s cultural traditions alive. \nHighlights of her career/journey – Cindy has received several Individual Art grants and an Artist Fellowship thru Region 2 Arts. She was chosen by Manitoba Mukluks to be a contributing artist for thier Indigenous Market and has been there for the last 2 years. She has been included in 9 Group Art Exhibitions across the State of Minnesota in the last 3 years. She won “Best in Show” at the juried Art Contest at the 2nd Annual Anishinaabe Art Festival in Bemidji in July 2024. \nCindy is a 2025 recipient of the MSAB Creative Individual Grant. She is the current President of the Lake of the Woods Art Guild in Baudette.\nCynthia’s diverse skills span from crafting traditional moccasins\, mukluks and mitts\, to portrait painting in pastels\, oils\, and acrylics. Her dedication to honoring her First Nations and Metis heritage is evident in her work. \nAs Cynthia continues to create breathtaking artwork and impart her knowledge through community workshops and exhibitions\, her profound connection to her roots remains an essential foundation in all her artistic endeavors. \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota\, through grant from the Region 2 Arts Council\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/creative-circles/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Creative Circles
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SUMMARY:Intercultural Creative Circles November 19
DESCRIPTION:Intercultural Creative Circles are weekly Wednesday drop-in sessions for participants wanting supported assistance with guest artists or for those who just enjoy the camaraderie of working on their own project in the company of others. There is no fee or registration required\, however\, space may be limited depending on the number of participants. \n2025 November 5\, 12\, & 19\, 11am – 3pm\nGuest Artist Cindy Hamilton \nCindy Hamilton is a talented Ojibwe artist hailing from Treaty 3 with a rich cultural heritage that encompasses both European and First Nations ancestry\, including Metis roots. \nAs an adult\, in the late 1990’s\, Cynthia was working on her genealogy when she was inspired by a picture of her Great-Grandmother adorned in beautiful moccasins\, Cynthia instantly knew she had to learn the art herself. She taught herself through extensive research and experimentation\, eventually crafting her own unique patterns. What started as a hobby transformed into a meaningful artistic expression\, keeping her family’s cultural traditions alive. \nHighlights of her career/journey – Cindy has received several Individual Art grants and an Artist Fellowship thru Region 2 Arts. She was chosen by Manitoba Mukluks to be a contributing artist for thier Indigenous Market and has been there for the last 2 years. She has been included in 9 Group Art Exhibitions across the State of Minnesota in the last 3 years. She won “Best in Show” at the juried Art Contest at the 2nd Annual Anishinaabe Art Festival in Bemidji in July 2024. \nCindy is a 2025 recipient of the MSAB Creative Individual Grant. She is the current President of the Lake of the Woods Art Guild in Baudette.\nCynthia’s diverse skills span from crafting traditional moccasins\, mukluks and mitts\, to portrait painting in pastels\, oils\, and acrylics. Her dedication to honoring her First Nations and Metis heritage is evident in her work. \nAs Cynthia continues to create breathtaking artwork and impart her knowledge through community workshops and exhibitions\, her profound connection to her roots remains an essential foundation in all her artistic endeavors. \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota\, through grant from the Region 2 Arts Council\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/creative-circles-2/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Creative Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
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SUMMARY:Poetry SLAM
DESCRIPTION:A poetry slam is a competitive art event 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. Poets are encouraged to pre-register\, call Watermark at 218-444-7570. \nPoetry SLAMs are held at Fozzie’s BBQ in Bemidji at 114 3rd St NW\, Bemidji\, MN. \nMusic begins at 6:00; performances at 7pm. Call Watermark 218-444-7570 if you’d like to pre-register to guarantee a performance spot. Register on site as space allows. Please limit your performance to 3 minutes or less so there is time for all who want to perform. \nRules and more here: watermarkartcenter.org/poetry-slam-news \n 
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/2025-nov-poetry-slam/
LOCATION:Fozzie’s Smokin Bar BQ\, 114 3rd St NW\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Poetry Slam,Spoken Word
ORGANIZER;CN="Watermark Art Center":MAILTO:watermark@paulbunyan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T153000
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SUMMARY:Woods and Water: Small Felt Tapestries Inspired by Seasonal Ponds
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 22 | 1:00pm-3:30pm \nRegister and Pay → \nAdults 16 and up\n$34 nonmember // $30 member -use COUPON code: FELTING\nAdditional Materials Fee: $10.00 Paid directly to instructor \nJoin Watermark exhibiting artist\, Kristen Anderson\, in creating a wet-felted\, flat\, image on wool felt. Students will be encouraged to depict a simple image of a seasonal pond in the forest where water meets the woods. Adults 16 and up. \nIf you’d like to be on a waiting list for any class that is full\, please contact Education Director Jill Neumann at jneumann@watermarkartcenter.org \nInfo to Participants: \nStudents will need to bring a pair of sharp fabric scissors. \nThe instructor will provide wool roving in various colors\, wool prefelt\, soap\, felting silks\, individual work pans\, plastic sheeting\, felting soap\, towels\, water pitcher and a 5 gallon bucket\, all covered by the materials fee. \nLearn more about the exhibit “Refugia: the Seasonal Pond Project →
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/woods-and-water/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Education,Workshop
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