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January 2024
Hygge Around Town
The Long X Arts Foundation, Pioneer Gifts and Books and area downtown businesses invite you to the Hygge Around Town event to celebrate the coziness of the season on Saturday, January 27 on Main Street Watford City. Hygge (hoo-gah) is a way of life inspired by the Danish and the Scandinavian Heritage that celebrates coziness, shared meals and interactions with friends and loved ones emphasizing warmth, kinship and an appreciation for the little things in life. It is in that…
Find out more »Hygge Open House and Free Printmaking Class
Spend a day of Hygge at the Long X Art Gallery, Visitor Center and Pioneer Gifts and Books. Stop by anytime between 11 am - 4 pm to enjoy treats, browse the beautiful and inspiring Charles Beck art exhibition, shop unique North Dakota products and learn the art of printmaking. Hygee is a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being and we celebrate it as the winter settles in. Free for all ages.…
Find out more »Art After School-2nd Winter Session 2024
Art After School continues into the winter! Join Miss Jess in this 6 week after school class that focuses on providing a creative and emotional outlet in diverse mediums for students. Original programming. discussion and student interest guide the program. With the Long X Arts Foundation, your child will receive hands-on, interactive, original programming that is specifically tailored to your child’s interests and abilities. This could include but is not limited to: ceramic arts, glass fusion, painting, egg tempera, sculpting,…
Find out more »February 2024
Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Open Studio
Come and see Miss Jess at the Long X Art Gallery to paint a piece of pottery to be glazed and fired in the kiln!
Find out more »Paint Night, Date Night: Ceramic Heart Mugs
Bring a friend, your partner, or your family member to this class, where you can customize your very own mugs together--or do your own thing while spending time with the one you love! All mugs will be fired in the kiln and ready in time for Valentine's Day. $35 per couple
Find out more »Floral Embroidery Class
Learn the art of embroidering flowers on this cute makeup bag with flowers. No experience necessary Embroidered makeup bag with flowers, approximately 9" x 7" No experience necessary $15/person 4 people in every 30 min time slot to ensure more one-on-one assistance.
Find out more »Door 204 Open Mic
7 Time Slots 10 Minutes for each performer Call Door 204 to Sign Up! 701-842-6441
Find out more »March 2024
The Gala: for Arts, Parks & Recreation
A formal fundraiser featuring supper, blackjack tables, live music, live painting, silent auction and dancing to benefit the arts and parks and recreation programming in McKenzie County. 5:30 PM : Cocktail Hour Sponsored by First International Bank & Trust Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a specialty cocktail while you browse the silent auction items and watch local artists create beautiful pieces on site. If you fall in love with the art, you will have a chance to bid on it! 5:30…
Find out more »The Prairie Rose Quilt Guild Show
Enjoy a collection of beautiful work from local quilters March 8-May 3 Fun Fact: The National Quilting Association (NQS) designated the month of March as National Quilting Month in 1991. It began as a way to showcase and promote quilting. Quilt shows were held during the month for quilters and others to learn about techniques and the history of traditional quilts. The Long X Arts Foundation exhibits the talent and techniques used by a variety of local quilters. The show…
Find out more »Paint Your Own Pottery-Open Studio #2
Come and see Miss Jess at the Long X Art 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. Most pieces are $25, but larger pieces may cost more and can be paid for at…
Find out more »Clay Coil Vase Class
Come create a vase or planter with us using the coil technique! This method of clay construction is appropriate for anyone ages 6+ (adult accompaniment is required). Clay pieces will be fired in a week, and ready to be glazed free of charge! Glazing date is March 23rd from 10am-4pm. Space is limited, so sign up today!
Find out more »Long X Arts Annual Meeting
All are welcome to join us for our Annual Meeting to review the goals we've achieved, discuss and share new ideas, and celebrate moving the arts in our community into the future. Invite a friend and join us for appetizers, refreshments and discussion. Monday, March 18 5:30 PM Long X Art Gallery
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