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May 2025
“Uff-Da” Art Exhibit by Emily Lunde
Emily Wilhelmina Dufke Lunde was born in northern Minnesota and, as she says, “with a handle like that you had to have a sense of humor.” Laurel Reuter says of this North Dakota folk artist: “Were the people of North Dakota to name their treasures, Emily Lunde would certainly be among them. She is one of the state’s eminent folk artists and unofficial cultural historian.” As both artist and author, Mrs. Lunde has recorded the life of Scandinavian immigrants settling…
Find out more »Air Clay Gnome Class-FREE
Come unwind and get creative with us on Syttende Mai with these cute clay Scandinavian gnomes! This is a free make-and-take project with white, air-dry clay. You can color your project with markers or paint at home, once the clay has dried. Part of the Syttende Main Open House Event featuring complimentary Scandinavian treats! Ages 5+ recommended.
Find out more »Syttendi Mai Open House
Celebrate Norwegian Independence Day with us at The Merc at the Long X Visitor Center! Enjoy complimentary Homemade Norwegian Treats Bring the kids for a FREE air dry clay gnome making class Celebrate the opening of the Uff-Da: Folk Art Show by Emily Lunde
Find out more »Paint a Glass Tumbler Open Studio
Come and see Miss Jess at the Long X Art Gallery to paint a glass tumbler. Use your tumbler to get 40% off all dirty sodas, drinks, and floats at The Merc for the whole year! Stop in anytime from 10 am - 4 pm to paint a tumbler that can be used for a discount on drinks until April of next year! You'll need to bake the glass paint in your oven at home. We'll give you instructions when…
Find out more »Strummin’ and Hummin’-Beginner Guitar Workshop-May
Join local musician David Cooper for this beginners guitar class! Start with an instrument orientation and tuning course followed by two 30-minute song learning sessions, learning basic chords and strumming. Come away knowing the basics of two songs and song sheets to help keep you practicing! Ages 14 + $35 per person (bring your own guitar) $45 per person (we provide the guitar for the night)
Find out more »June 2025
Sabrina Ramey “Made of Prairie” Art Show
Sabrina is a Williston photographer who has lived in North Dakota since she was 19 and loves exploring county backroads and prairie trails with her dogs. She enjoys matching old maps with current landmarks and researching older buildings that are still standing out on the prairie. Occasionally she can even talk her husband or son into coming along with her; they are always supportive of her passion in many other ways. The guys accept endless deliveries of large canvases in…
Find out more »July 2025
Debbie Kauffman “Polymer Skies”
Artist Statement The snapshots I capture during my walks and travels have become the inspiration for a series that explores the use of fiber and stitch to share the natural world that surrounds me. It is a means to give a voice to my thoughts, express my concern for the environment and illustrate the love I have for this place, I call home. The prairies, known for its vast open spaces, offers stunning views of the skyline. By creating these…
Find out more »Oda Hjertine Voltersvik Pianist Concert
Join us as we welcome internationally renowned Norwegian Pianist Oda Voltersvik in concert in Watford City. Oda, “(… ) an extraordinary Scandinavian artist!” (Per Brevig, Musicians Club New York), has performed at venues and festivals such as Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, Victor Borge Hall, Wigmore Hall, St Martin in the Fields, the Norwegian Opera House, Palermo Classica Festival, Paul Constantinescu International Festival and Bergen International Festival (May 2025). She has achieved great reviews internationally on her recordings “Neo” (solo), “Firebird”…
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