Event Link: https://www.minnesota.edu/fine-arts-events

FEE: FREE and open to the public.

Jan. 16-May 11, Mary Jo Wentz, "The Fusion of Fiber and Nature," Waage Gallery

There is a joint artist reception on February 20 from 2-4 p.m. at M State-Fergus Falls.

Wending Through Watercolor Batik by Ruth Hanson | Charles Beck Gallery

The Fusion of Fiber and Nature by Mary Jo Wentz | Waage Gallery.

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://springboardforthearts.org/events/

FEE: FREE WORKSHOPS!

Springboard for the Arts' Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists is a professional development curriculum designed to teach essential business skills to artists working in all disciplines—visual, performing, and literary arts. The series offers flexible learning options: artists can take the full series, customized combinations, or select individual workshops that best meet their needs.

The Work of Art series has been successfully taught at arts organizations, arts councils, libraries, and colleges across the United States, empowering artists to thrive in their creative careers. And is being offered right here in Fergus Falls at the Springboard for Arts - Fergus Falls office! I will be one of the facilitators for these workshops and I lookforward to working with all the artists and meeting new people!

Register today and get ready for new goals, a refresh or to get you started: https://www.facebook.com/events/1683738685898375/1683738695898374

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BiUnjJQvT/

FEE: FREE TO ATTNED

Fergus Falls Writers Group

This group shares and critiques their writing. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. This is a community-member-led group.

Event Link: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/event/artistry-at-the-library/2025-05-03/

FEE: FREE and Open to the Public

Artistry at the Library

Every 1st and third Saturday 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

An open-studio club where artists of all skill levels can get together and create art. This community-member-led group is for adults. Some materials provided. Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month.

Event Link: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/adult-art-classes.html

FEE: $80-$120 Sliding Scale Fee

Class Description:
Join us for an introduction to the traditional hot wax Batik method of fabric dyeing. Batik is an Indonesian artform of hand-dyeing fabrics combined with applying wax to resist the dye in areas to form colorful compositions and designs. 
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In this 2-day workshop you will explore different batik patterns, from geometric shapes to nature-inspired designs as you create your own unique batik wall hangings. You will learn a variety of application techniques including drawing, dotting, and outlining designs using tjanting tools, metal droppers and paintbrushes.

Class Date: 2-4pm on Saturday, April 26 + Sunday, April 27
Sliding Scale Registration Fee: $80-$120 per person

Location: Class will take place in the ADA accessible classroom located in the lower level at Kaddatz Galleries (111 W. Lincoln Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537).

About the Instructor:
Amanda Callahan received a BA in studio art and a K-12 teaching license from the University of Minnesota, Morris. She enjoys exploring a variety of media while maintaining a steady focus in ceramic arts. Amanda has a deep passion for infusing art into the lives of her students and community. She currently lives in Fergus Falls where she leads a variety of art classes in her community and teaches High School Art at Kalon Prep Academy in Alexandria, MN.