Regional Arts

An older woman sits outdoors on a grassy hillside beneath budding tree branches while sketching in a spiral bound notebook. She wears glasses, a navy hooded sweatshirt, tan pants, and patterned slip on shoes. Bright spring sunlight illuminates the green grass, scattered wild plants, and rocky landscaping around her as she concentrates on drawing in a peaceful natural setting.

Houston County Artist Diane Crane Finds Beauty in Everyday Life

Two women stand side by side smiling in a library, arms around each other, behind a small display table covered with books and decorative items. The table includes stacked books, a basket, and a small sign. Bookshelves filled with rows of books line the background, and another person browses at a table behind them.

A Wrinkle in Time Comes to Life on Stage in Lanesboro This Summer

An older woman with short white hair stands in a cozy, well-used workshop or kitchen space, speaking with her hands slightly raised as if explaining something. She wears a light gray quilted jacket over a blue top. Behind her, shelves are filled with containers, tools and supplies, giving the space a creative, hands-on feel. Soft light comes from a window on the right.

Essay | Handmade Crafts Shape Artists and Build Community

A bearded man wearing a dark baseball cap and a brown button-up shirt stands at a worktable in an art studio. He carefully rolls a large sheet of white paper over a round cross section of a large tree trunk. The workspace is filled with colorful artwork, including a bright poster of a baseball player on the wall behind him. The lighting is warm, and the table shows paint marks and signs of frequent creative use.

Essay | How Craft Builds Connections from the Past Into the Future

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Essay | The Root River Anthology: Five Years Later

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Youth and Creativity: Watching Talent Grow

A musician wearing glasses and a plaid shirt plays an acoustic guitar on stage inside a warm, wood-paneled venue. He faces an audience of older adults seated at small tables, listening closely under soft string lights.

Celebrating Creativity!

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Celebrating Regional Arts & Artists – Again!

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Profile | John B. Nicol: Lanesboro’s “Jack of Arts”

An older woman with gray hair and glasses sits under a large tree on a sunny day, playing a nyckel harpa—a wooden instrument resembling a violin with keys and strings. She wears a blue T-shirt with a colorful abstract print and a Star of David necklace. The scene feels peaceful, with soft sunlight on green grass.

Houston Arts Resource Council Celebrates 27 Years of Creativity

Artist standing beside a series of framed black-and-white linocut prints on a dark gray gallery wall. The artist wears a deep red silk shirt and striped pants, smiling with arms crossed. The prints feature expressive portraits and detailed hands, showing strong linework and emotional realism. Exhibition lighting highlights both the artwork and the artist’s face.

Profile | Printmaking with Heart: Kelly Ristau’s Artistic Journey

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Celebrating 2025 Regional Arts & Artists

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