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SUMMARY:April 15 Intercultural Creative Circle
DESCRIPTION:The 2025-26 Intercultural Creative Circles begin November 5\, 2025 through mid April 2026 on MOST Wednesdays from 11am – 3pm. Please check our Events Schedule for updates or specific information regarding guest artists. \nLearn how to start a project or bring a project you’ve already started. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Drop in only\, no fee or registration required. Participants should provide their own supplies or get started with limited materials. \nTeresa McDowell is the guest host for Circles held on April 1\, 8\, 15 & 22 from 11am to 3pm.\nTeresa McDowell is a Treaty 3 Ojibwe artist. Born in Baudette\, Minnesota\, to Canadian parents\, she was raised in Rainy River\, Ontario. Teresa started drawing at a young age and it was her main artform until her mid-twenties\, when she started painting with acrylics. She is a self-taught beadwork artist who makes a variety of leather items including traditional moccasins\, mukluks\, and mittens.\nTeresa has received several Individual Artist grants\, and the Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship through Region 2 Arts.\nShe currently lives in Williams\, Minnesota and is the Vice-president of the Lake of the Woods Art Guild. \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/april-15-intercultural-creative-circle/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Creative Circles
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SUMMARY:Story SLAM - Movement
DESCRIPTION:(The SLAM was originally slated for April 23) \nThe theme for this SLAM is “Movement”….is that physical\, mental\, a change of direction or life -what does that mean to you? \nWatermark StorySLAM events feature true personal stories\, shared live from memory in a friendly competition where anyone with a tale to tell is invited to take the stage. Performers are encouraged to consider the theme when crafting their story. Cash prizes awarded for top three. \nMusic begins at 6pm with performances at 7 at Bemidji Brewing\, 211 America Ave NW\, Bemidji MN. All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to perform. Same day sign-ups at the brew pub if time allows. Call Watermark if you want to pre-register and secure your performance opportunity. 218-444-7570. Please keep your story to 5 minutes or less so that everyone who wants to perform has the opportunity. \nMore information regarding Story SLAMS here → \nThank you to Bemidji Brewing for hosting Watermark’s Story SLAMS and to True North Health Care and Bemidji Area Arts Endowment for their contributions.
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/story-slam-movement/
LOCATION:Bemidji Brewing\, 211 America Ave NW\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word,Story Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
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SUMMARY:Peoples' Choice Voting Ends: 2026 Annual High School Invitational
DESCRIPTION:Watermark Art Center presents the Annual High School Invitational Exhibit featuring artworks of area young artists. \nPeoples’ Choice voting ends today at 5pm \nRECEPTION:  5 – 6:30pm on Friday\, April 3\, 2026\nEXHIBIT: April 3 – 24\, 2026\nAWARDS CEREMONY: 4pm Thursday April 23\, 2026 \nThe exhibit will showcase work by students from: \n\nBemidji High School\,\nTrek North High School\,\nLaporte High School\,\nVoyageurs Expeditionary High School\,\nCass Lake Area Learning Center.\n\nField trips are welcome any time for any of our exhibits! If you would like a guide or would like to bring a large group contact Jill Neumann at jneumann@watermarkartcenter.org . \nThis exhibit is generously sponsored by First National Bank Bemidji.
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/voting-ends-2026-hs/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000
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SUMMARY:Bemidji Area Weavers Guild Demonstrations and Hands-on Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Bemidji Area Weavers Guild Demonstrations and Hands-on Opportunity –\nSaturday\, April 18 from 2 to 4pm\, drop in for weaving demonstrations and a very special opportunity for you to try your hand at weaving techniques under the guidance of experienced weavers from our area. Free. No registration required. \nSome of the weaving techniques to be demonstrated include: \nColor Play Handweaving on an 8 shaft Loom with Annette Theroux\nHandweaving on a multi-shaft loom blends color and pattern from the warp (vertical threads) and weft (horizontal threads) to create a third dimension of fabric. Throw the shuttle\, beat at the fell line\, and watch as warp and weft combine to produce unique fabric patterns. \n  \nDemonstration and Hands-on Weaving on a Box Tape Loom with Carrie Jessen\nIn the 18th century\, tape looms were essential to weave narrow bands of cloth – ‘tapes’. Tapes are used for hatbands\, straps\, and decoration for clothing. Handwoven tapes can be woven in simple patterns\, or complex and colorful pick-up patterns. \n  \nInkle Loom and Tapestry with Kristin Mjkrzak (no photo)
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/bawg-demos/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T110000
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SUMMARY:April 22 Intercultural Creative Circle
DESCRIPTION:The 2025-26 Intercultural Creative Circles begin November 5\, 2025 through mid April 2026 on MOST Wednesdays from 11am – 3pm. Please check our Events Schedule for updates or specific information regarding guest artists. \nLearn how to start a project or bring a project you’ve already started. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Drop in only\, no fee or registration required. Participants should provide their own supplies or get started with limited materials. \nTeresa McDowell is the guest host for Circles held on April 1\, 8\, 15 & 22 from 11am to 3pm.\nTeresa McDowell is a Treaty 3 Ojibwe artist. Born in Baudette\, Minnesota\, to Canadian parents\, she was raised in Rainy River\, Ontario. Teresa started drawing at a young age and it was her main artform until her mid-twenties\, when she started painting with acrylics. She is a self-taught beadwork artist who makes a variety of leather items including traditional moccasins\, mukluks\, and mittens.\nTeresa has received several Individual Artist grants\, and the Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship through Region 2 Arts.\nShe currently lives in Williams\, Minnesota and is the Vice-president of the Lake of the Woods Art Guild. \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/april-22-intercultural-creative-circle/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Creative Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual High School Invitational Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Watermark Art Center presents the Annual High School Invitational Exhibit featuring artworks of area young artists. \nRECEPTION:  5 – 6:30pm on Friday\, April 3\, 2026\nEXHIBIT: April 3 – 24\, 2026\nAWARDS CEREMONY: 4pm Thursday April 23\, 2026 \nWatermark Art Center presents the Annual High School Invitational Exhibit featuring artworks of area young artists. \nThe exhibit will showcase work by students from: \n\nBemidji High School\,\nTrek North High School\,\nLaporte High School\,\nVoyageurs Expeditionary High School\,\nCass Lake Area Learning Center.\n\nField trips are welcome any time for any of our exhibits! If you would like a guide or would like to bring a large group contact Jill Neumann at jneumann@watermarkartcenter.org . \nThis exhibit is generously sponsored by First National Bank Bemidji.
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/2026hs-awards/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T103000
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SUMMARY:3D Poetry Workshop with Micah McCutchen
DESCRIPTION:NEW! 3D Poetry Workshop\nRegister and Pay here → \nExpand your creative skillsets when you combine imagery\, textured elements and/or handwritten items with prose to create 3D poems in a few hours with poet Micah McCutchan. \nAdults. Saturday\, April 25 from 10:30am to 2:30pm\nSliding scale registration: \n\n$10- Living Lightly\n$20- Full Fee\n$30 – Pay it Forward\n\nWe will examine Collage Poetry and one other form of 3D Poetry if time allows. \nCollage poems are poems formed by using words cut from collage materials\, like books and magazines. Poets may hunt down specific words or choose to create the poem as they go with the words they find. Collage poems often also include pieces of collaged imagery\, textured elements\, and/or handwritten elements. This style of poetry leaves much up to the artist to decide. It encourages both flexibility and the ability to incorporate non-word elements into poetry. Collaging can also be a deeply mindful practice and experience\, as it allows for slowing down and repetitive processes like cutting and gluing.
URL:https://watermarkartcenter.org/event/3d-poetry/
LOCATION:Watermark Art Center\, 505 Bemidji Ave\, Bemidji\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word,Workshop
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