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July 2024
Daphne JohnsonClark: Badlands Art Show
Daphne JohnsonClark was born and raised in rural North Dakota only three miles from the Montana border. Her grandparents had a ranch 10 miles from her childhood home. She spent the majority of her childhood at their ranch; chasing cows, building fences, milking cows and helping check for spring calves. She received in a Bachelors degree in Biology in 2003 and has spent the time since then working as Environmental Health Practitioner working to protect the area where she was…
Find out more »Fossil Resin Pouring Class
Calling all fossil lovers--this class is for you! Join paleoecologist artist and professional exhibit fabricator Joseph A. Garcia as we make our own fossils/seashells using resin! Resin is an amazing art medium that is so much fun to play with. In this class you will learn how to correctly mix and tint your resin and create beautiful fossil art pieces using seashell molds provided by professional artist and resin expert Joseph A. Garcia. Once you've poured and cast your mold,…
Find out more »Ceramic Lace Plate
Come play with clay as we make a cute lace plate from scratch! No experience is necessary and all supplies are included. In a week's time, your clay piece will be fired and ready for glazing at our next Open Studio Paint-Your-Own-Pottery day--OR you are free to glaze it on the day-of! Each participant will receive 1 pound of clay, instructions, and tools to make your lace plate. Ages 8+ recommended. Space is limited, so sign up today! Cost= $26;…
Find out more »August 2024
Let Your Hair Down: A Yoga Paint Party
Join Ataraxis Yoga and Belle Dickson Art for a yoga painting party in Watford City. This is a mess free opportunity to get creative, bringing process art and mindful movement together. Linda Pitman is the owner of Ataraxis Yoga in Williston. She opened her studio in February 2024 with a focus on all-levels, accessible yoga classes and providing a space for individuals to connect freely and without judgement. Class begins with a discussion about letting go of the need for…
Find out more »“Badlands” Art Exhibit Open House
Meet Williston Area Artist Daphne JohnsonClark and tour her exhibit titled "Badlands," currently on display at the Gallery at the Long X Arts Center. Enjoy a complimentary scoop of ice cream, coffee and select Pride of Dakota snacks. Meet Williston Area Artist Daphne JohnsonClark and tour her exhibit titled "Badlands," currently on display at the Gallery at the Long X Arts Center.. Then shop The Merc for Pride of Dakota products, gift items and locally made art, crafts, fresh flowers…
Find out more »Oil Painting Landscape Class with Daphne JohnsonClark
Join Williston Area Artist Daphne JohnsonClark for this landscape oil painting class. Daphne's art exhibit titled "Badlands" is currently on display at the Gallery at the Long X Arts Center and class will take place among her exhibit. Oil painting is a painting technique that uses pigments mixed with drying oils to create art on canvas, wood, or copper and allows artists to develop paintings gradually, make changes, blend colors, and creating details of light and shadow. Oil paints can…
Find out more »September 2024
Beneath these Western Skies Art Show
Beneath These Western Skies Featuring the art of Afton an Trish Stevenson The contemporary western paintings of local artists, Afton, (who, as an artist, goes by her first name only) and Trish Stevenson will be showcased at the Long X Art Gallery The title of the exhibit, “Beneath These Western Skies”, refers to the deep connection they both feel to the rural lifestyle and unique geography of the MonDak region. “Living in this area, it’s been natural for us to…
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