Event Link: http://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/exhibitions.html

FEE: FREE to attend the exhibition!

The Spring/New Birth Exhibition is now on display until April 26th! This is a big show with lots of new and returning artists, so be sure to stop by to take a look! You can also view these pieces online at http://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/exhibitions.html.
Artist’s reception Thursday, March 20th from 5-7PM!

EVENT LINK: https://www.therourke.org

FEE: FREE TO ATTEND Galleries & Museum

Dennis Krull: Painting with Fire - The First Ten Years

Fri Mar 14th - Sun Apr 20th

East-Gallery-Exhibit

Dennis Krull is best known for his encaustic, mixed media paintings. Dennis’s passion for encaustic painting ignited in 2015, when he first discovered the medium’s ability to infuse his creations with a radiant quality and distinctive texture. His artistic journey began with a foundation in graphic design, which he studied at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM). Today, Dennis’s work is showcased in Gallery 4, the oldest continuous running artist co-op in the nation, as well as in numerous solo and group exhibitions. His captivating pieces are included in both public and private collections around the world, reflecting his commitment to pushing the boundaries of encaustic art and his deep connection to the materials he uses. Dennis continues to inspire others through his art, inviting them to explore the rich world of encaustic painting.

Fri Mar 14th - Sun Apr 20th

East-Gallery-Exhibit

Dennis Krull is best known for his encaustic, mixed media paintings. Dennis’s passion for encaustic painting ignited in 2015, when he first discovered the medium’s ability to infuse his creations with a radiant quality and distinctive texture. His artistic journey began with a foundation in graphic design, which he studied at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM). Today, Dennis’s work is showcased in Gallery 4, the oldest continuous running artist co-op in the nation, as well as in numerous solo and group exhibitions. His captivating pieces are included in both public and private collections around the world, reflecting his commitment to pushing the boundaries of encaustic art and his deep connection to the materials he uses. Dennis continues to inspire others through his art, inviting them to explore the rich world of encaustic painting.

Public Viewing Hours

3 to 7 p.m. on THU
1 to 5 p.m. on FRI, SAT, & SUN

Consult "Visit The Rourke" to review our accessibility, public transportationoptions, photography policy, and other frequently sought visitor  information.

Event Link: https://www.spiritroom.org

FEE: Free to attend the galleries.

"Stories from the Attic" is a compilation of several renowned local photographers' work spanning decades.

The Spirit Room in downtown Fargo is pleased to present "Stories from the Attic", a collection of local photographic artists' archival work. The images range from botanicals, graffiti, to quiet midwestern landscapes. The collection is based on what the photographers have produced over their years of dedication to an ever-changing craft. The collection of 15 artists and approximately 40 photographs attempt to bridge the span of time.

The works are on exhibition at the Spirit Room in downtown Fargo from March 15th to April 15th. Galleries are open weekdays from 1-5 pm. The opening reception, which is free to the public, will take place on March 21st from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Event Link: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/current-exhibitions.html

FEE: FREE to attend Exhibition

FROM CONTRABAND TO KING: THE LIFE OF PRINCE ALBERT HONEYCUTT
On View in the Main Gallery March 18 - April 26, 2025

Opening Reception:
5-7PM Thursday, March 20, 2025
This event is free to attend and open to the public.
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ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
​Charvis Harrell's newest show explores the life and Legacy of Prince Albert Honeycutt. A man that escaped slavery as a child, and eventually made his way to Minnesota and became a productive member of society, while helping to form a baseball team in 1873, becoming the first Black pro ballplayer in the state of Minnesota. He remained in Fergus Falls for the rest of his life operating a barbershop and even running for Mayor. The themes of hard work, loyalty and the beauty of resiliency will be on display as a tribute to the wonderful life of Prince Albert Honeycutt.​

Exhibition Sponsored by
​Naomi RaMona Schliesman Artistry & Consulting

​ABOUT THE ARTIST
Charvis Harrell is a painter from Macon, Georgia that now lives in rural Minnesota renowned for his artworks that shed light on often-overlooked aspects of life, particularly within the context of Black history. His pieces aim to inspire viewers to challenge their perceptions and deepen their understanding of the world. 

In 2021, Harrell served as an artist-in-residence at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center in Minnesota. During this time, he worked on a large-scale painting depicting Olli Kinkkonen, a Finnish immigrant lynched in Duluth in 1918 for his "un-American" views. This project exemplifies Harrell's commitment to highlighting significant yet often overlooked historical narratives.

A DEATH IN THREE PARTS
PART ONE: DISPOSITION (2025)
On View in Studio K from January 21 - March 1, 2025

Opening Reception: 5-7PM Thursday, March 20, 2025
This event is free to attend and open to the public.
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EXHIBITION STATEMENT:
A Death In 3 Parts
Part one: Disposition (2025)

This is a grouping of paper mache works that address not only various types of disposition but also questions that demand to be spoken such as:

• Do we all end up in the same place at the very end?

• What does my culture tell me about disposition?

• Where do I find myself stretching over into a desire to fetishize another groups disposition values  and practices?

• How does control play into my choices and language around disposition?

• Is there an innate violence in disposition?

Exhibition Sponsored by
​Naomi RaMona Schliesman Artistry & Consulting

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Kate Swenson is an emerging artist and sculptor based in rural Minnesota, with a background in funeral direction, hospice care, and tissue recovery. Her work uses paper mâché, found materials, and objects that might otherwise be discarded—transforming them into thoughtful, expressive sculptures. With a process that is slow and deliberate, Swenson’s work explores the craving for a new way to interact with death and dying while amongst an unsupportive personal and cultural paradigm that has a lack of depth and language surrounding death and dying.

Since 2013, Swenson has worked as a funeral director and embalmer, gaining firsthand experience with various death cultures and rituals, both in institutional settings and in personal practice. This deep connection to the death care field informs her art, which often focuses on the emerging patterns and shifting approaches to death in modern society.

Her creative practice spans paper mâché, mixed media sculpture, and found-object art. Working on a manageable scale and with an intuitive technique, her pieces explore how we approach death in ways that allow for dissent and discomfort. Through her work, Swenson pushes the edges of what we are ready to confront, seeking to create space for conversation and connection about death and its place in our lives.

EVENT LINK: https://www.therourke.org

FEE: FREE to attend the Gallery and Museum

Cameron Peterson: To Color a Moment

Fri Apr 4th - Sun May 25th

Katherine-Kilbourne-Burgum/Gustavian-Gallery-Exhibit

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead, MN 56560, USA  

This exhibit is presented in part by the generous sponsorship support of Naomi RaMona Schliesman Artistry and Consulting.

About the Artist:

Cameron Peterson was born 21 April 1977 in Langdon, North Dakota. He obtained a BFA from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a concentration in printmaking. His work has been exhibited at Upfront Gallery (2008), The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum (2007 & 2011), Spirit Room (2006), and Creative Arts Studio (2005). He participated in 100 Abstract at MSUM (2010). He has printed membership editions for Smoky Hill River Festival (2006) and The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum (2002, 2011).

Cameron currently lives in Moorhead, Minnesota, with Annette DuBord and their cats, Diva and Maybelline.

Artist Statement:

My prints are composed of layers of color reflecting the moment that I am in. As I cut, ink, remove ink, and press each new layer, superimposed silhouettes and profiles react and respond to one another in an intriguing, symmetric stew of contrasting forms and ideas. My inspirations come from the Arts and Crafts and Abstract Expressionist movements.

Event Link: https://www.therourke.org
FEE: FREE to attend Gallery and Museum

Annette DuBord: It's Never Nothing

Fri Apr 4th - Sun May 25th

Katherine-Kilbourne-Burgum/Gustavian-Gallery-Exhibit

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead, MN 56560, USA  

This exhibit is presented in part by the generous sponsorship support of Naomi RaMona Schliesman Artistry and Consulting.

About the Artist:

Annette “Nettie” DuBord was born in Fargo, ND. She studied Printmaking at Minnesota State University Moorhead. She has exhibited in a solo show at the Spirit Room Gallery (2005), Upfront Gallery with Cameron Peterson (2008), and the Creative Arts Studio with James Ingberg (2011). She has participated in the Midwestern Invitational Exhibition at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum from 2003 to present, the 2013 Wabi-Sabi Show at the Spirit Room, the 2014 and 2018 Great Winter Crow Show at the Spirit Room, and the 2014 Equinox Show at the Uptown Art Gallery. She recently had a show called Tough Babies at the Spirit Room. Her work has won awards at the Hawley Art Show (2002, 2004, and 2007) and a Second Place award (2003) at the Hjemkomst Center for the Taste of the Valley Exhibition. She participated in the Norn Show at the Spirit Room in 2017. In 2003 she attended Frogman’s Print Workshop and studied Waterless Lithography from Russ Zerkel. In 2016 she studied Polymer Plate Lithography at Frogman’s with Kathryn and Andrew Polk. She was selected as one of the visual artists for the 2018 Arts Partnership CSA for her piece “Sprout.” In 2017 she was selected to print the Arts Partnership’s Giving Hearts Day Thank You Print.

Artist Statement:

My images deal with everyday feelings and emotions that are a common thread for most individuals. I like to deal with insecurities that are prevalent in my own life. Body image, bad habits, interactions with others, and random thoughts populate my imagery. Humor and whimsy work into my artwork as I prefer to laugh at my foibles. Life has become so serious with the over-bombardment of media and the digital world that I want to share the humor and fun that life can be. Sometimes I just think funny things and they appear on paper. Recently I have become fascinated with non-objective imagery, which I find relaxing and healing. I am having a great time creating these new images and am pleased with the outcome. No message, no meaning. If the viewer sees something in it and it gives them pleasure then we both win.