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July 2026
“Pieces of the Prairie,” an art exhibit by Katrina Case.
Katrina Case is an award-winning North Dakota artist known for her realistic to impressionistic landscapes and wildlife paintings inspired by the beauty of the Great Plains. Katrina has collaborated with author Clay Jenkinson on multiple publications, including the cover of The Language of the Cottonwoods, and published her own book, My Ten-Minute Journey, in 2024. Her work has been exhibited in solo and group shows across the United States and internationally, earning recognition in juried competitions, including a top-ten finish…
Find out more »August 2026
Canvas Swap Challenge
August 28th | 6:00–8:00 PM Get ready for a painting experience unlike any other! In this interactive class, everyone will begin their own canvas before swapping paintings with fellow artists for a timed time. As each canvas travels around the room, everyone will add their own creative touch, making every painting a true collaboration. At the end of the night, you'll receive your original canvas back and make the last tweaks on it—transformed into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece filled with the…
Find out more »Private Guitar Lessons-August date 2 of 2
Private lessons to amplify your skills. Join local musician Dave Cooper for private guitar lessons in the Long X Arts Gallery Available Courses: Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Banjo Lessons for All Skill Levels Ages 10 & UP $90 per 1 hour session. Instrument Rentals Available For more information or questions contact Dave 701-888-9307
Find out more »September 2026
Clay Sculpting Open Studio
Clay Sculpting Open Studio 👐✨ Join us for a hands-on Clay Sculpting Open Studio where creativity takes shape! Each person receives 1 pound of clay included in the $45 price, with the option to add extra clay for $10 per additional pound. This is a hand-building experience only—no pottery wheel—just your hands, your imagination, and the tools we provide. Create anything you can dream up! Once your sculpture is complete, we’ll take care of the rest. Your piece will be professionally fired in our…
Find out more »Hispanic Night at the Market
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're teaming up with the Watford Market to host Hispanic Night!Join us for music, piñatas for the kids, special food, free crafts, a DJ and more! Featuring:DJ: Sonidero Maximum Sound Food by:Tacos El ChaparroFresca Drip Aguas FrescasTropical Juice
Find out more »Live Horse Sketching Class
Join Long X Arts Foundation for a unique opportunity to sketch live horses in a beautiful ranch setting at Cow Creek Stables Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to improve your observational drawing skills, this class offers the chance to slow down, connect with nature, and draw from life. Horses are constantly shifting and moving, making them wonderful subjects for practicing gesture, proportion, and capturing movement. 📅 Date: September 12 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 💲 Cost: $40 🎨 Instructor: Oksana…
Find out more »The Artist’s Way Book Club
A 12-Week Journey to Rediscover Your Creativity Long X Arts Foundation is excited to partner with Third Space Studio in Williston for a special 12-week journey through Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way. Whether you're a painter, writer, musician, photographer, dancer, sculptor, fiber artist, or simply someone longing to reconnect with your creativity, this course is for you. Together we'll read through The Artist's Way, discuss each chapter, encourage one another through the weekly exercises, and build meaningful friendships with fellow creatives from across our community.…
Find out more »Paint Your Own Pottery Open Studio
Stop by the gallery to paint a piece of pottery to be glazed and fired in the kiln! Stop in anytime from 10 am - 4 pm to choose from a variety of different colors and pieces, from bowls, figurines, banks, boxes, you name it! It will then be ready to pick up in one week's time. MAKE A RESERVATION ONLINE AND GET A $5 DISCOUNT ON POTTERY SELECTION!! $25-Pre-Registration $30-Walk-ins Larger pieces may cost more and can be paid…
Find out more »Western Art Show & Cowboy Culture Gathering
Celebrate our western heritage at the North Dakota’s Rodeo Finals. Enjoy the art show featuring western artists, makers, crafters and hands on classes and demonstrations and sit down between rodeos to listen to some of the best storytellers in the genre! Then dance the nights away with live western music
Find out more »Oktoberfest: Paint a Beer Mug or Wine Glass
Join us at the Rough Rider Center during Oktoberfest, for a creative and festive class! Unleash your artistic flair and paint your very own beer mug or wine glass. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this will be fun! Pre-register or stop by the booth the day of!
Find out more »Wildflower Glass Sun Catcher/Ornament Making
Join glass artist Kathy Monti during the NDRA Rodeo's Wild Weekend and the Western Art Show to create these unique wildflower-themed ornaments or sun catchers. Kathy will walk you through the techniques needed to work with glass to form the vibrant floral patterns out of color combinations of your choosing. She will take your creations back to her studio to fire them in the kiln and then mail them back to the Long X Arts Foundation within a few weeks.…
Find out more »October 2026
Nu Blu Concert
October 18, 2026 3 PM Rough Rider Center | Convention Hall One the top acoustic acts in the music industry. Led by husband and wife, Daniel and Carolyn Routh, Nu-Blu delivers a warm, layered Appalachian sound. Blending seamless vocal harmonies, they deliver upbeat, blazing-finger pick work as well as gentle, heartwarming ballads, all with a natural togetherness that can’t be faked, creating a connection with all ages! Part of the Watford City Area Concert Series Become a member to receive…
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