Arts for Vets ND Presents: Local Artist Spotlight

Arts for Vets ND Presents: Local Artist Spotlight

Welcome to Local Artist Spotlight, a monthly podcast where we interview an artist from the area about their background, how they got into the art world, and analyze samples of their work. Arts For Vets ND is a group of Veterans, Military, family members & community members who create great art & events. Everyone is welcomed at Arts for Vets ND, and there is no military requirement needed to join. Visit our gallery at 215 3rd St N, Grand Forks, ND, United States.

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March 4, 2025 69 mins

On the sixth episode of Arts for Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight, Arts for Vets Executive Director, Kimberly  Forness-Wilson is joined by Becca Cruger and Mandy Smestad, who are involved in the upcoming ‘Rise & Reclaim’ International Women’s Day exhibit happening at the Arts for Vets Gallery with an opening reception on March 8th from 1-5pm. The exhibit will be running through March 31st. To find out more info, visit the Faceboo...

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We are back after our summer break! On the fifth Arts for Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight episode with a half-in-studio and half-on-location episode! Arts for Vets Executive Director, Kimberly  Forness-Wilson is joined by Arts for Vets members Icky Ichabod, Kells Bells, Andrew Ulrich & Mandy Smestad to discuss their involvement at the ‘Outside Punk’ exhibit at the Arts for Vets gallery running from October 12th through 31st.  

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On the fourth episode of Arts for Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight, Arts for Vets Executive Director, Kimberly  Forness-Wilson is joined by Heather Kraus of Turtle Mountain Rescue to talk about the upcoming “Paint and Sip” exhibit at the Arts for Verts gallery on May 9th from 4-8pm. We are also joined by this month’s featured artist, Mandy Smestad. Pre-order your tickets at - https://bit.ly/3JNgrMp – Visit the Facebook event page for...

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On the third episode of Arts for Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight, Arts for Vets Executive Director, Kimberly  Forness-Wilson is joined by Arts for Vets member Sheri Hartwig to talk about her background and art! Also on today’s show is Lisa Martinez of Equal Rights Association to discuss being co-partners with Women’s Fund in the "Inspire Inclusion International Women's" Exhibit which opens March 8th! You can find samples of Sheri’s ...

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On the second episode of Arts for Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight, Arts for Vets Executive Director, Kimberly  Forness-Wilson is joined by Arts for Vets members Rob Howard and Senta Grzadzielewski! You can find samples of Rob’s art in the Arts for Vets Talent Share Facebook group online at - https://bit.ly/41Y89cP - To order Rob’s book, “Wayward Son” off of Amazon, go to this link - https://bit.ly/494eo1d - Keep up with the latest f...

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On the debut episode of Arts for Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight, Arts for Vets Executive Director, Kimberly  Forness-Wilson is in the studio to recap the latest events and news at Arts For Vets ND, and go over upcoming events! -  To find out more about Arts For Vets visit https://www.facebook.com/Arts4Vetspublic/ or call 701-330-3072 or visit their gallery in Grand Forks at 215 North 3rd Street. To listen to the introductory episod...

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Welcome to the Arts for Vets ND Presents: Local Artist Spotlight podcast! In this introductory episode, Arts for Vets ND Executive Director, Kimberly Forness-Wilson talks about the background of the Arts for Vets ND community and art gallery, and sets up what to expect from interviews with local artists in future episodes! 

 

Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com To access p...

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