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October 2023
POSTPONED: Nashville Bluegrass comes to North Dakota
DUE TO WINTER WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WATCH FOR UPDATES COMING SOON! Two of the nation’s top touring bluegrass bands are joining forces for a 6-day tour of North Dakota, with a stop in Watford City at 7 pm on October 25 in the Rough Rider Center. The event is free and open to the public thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce! Seth Mulder & Midnight Run and The Waddington Brothers…
Find out more »Marilyn Niewohner Open House
Closing Reception Join us for a special reception to meet Marilyn and explore the gallery. Bring the kids to make fairy wings! Refreshments and snacks Saturday, October 28 1-4 PM Long X Arts Gallery Androit Enchantment Marilyn Niewoehner is an artist who is well-known for her works in many mediums, but it is her expressive modern art paintings in watercolors, oils, and pen and ink that bring out some of her most dynamic creations. Drawing on her home economics BS, she first started her artistic…
Find out more »Free Fairy Wand Class
Artist Marilyn Niewoehner's delicate gestural paintings are the perfect backdrop for this free class, where you can trace her brushstrokes with your newly-created ribbon wands, munch on some snacks, and meet this Rugby-based artist. Pre-register or just drop in! Dress-up is encouraged but not required. Treats will be served!
Find out more »November 2023
Monster Makeup: Monsters
Special Effects Makeup can be defined as the use of prosthetic sculpting, molding, casting and painting to create advanced cosmetic effects. It can be seen in scary movie monsters like werewolves, aliens and zombies, and it can also change someone’s appearance to look younger, older, and different. Focus this week is on monsters. Ages 10-18 $25 per kid/per class Rough Rider Center
Find out more »Doug Engberg-Art on Leather Exhibit
The Long X Arts Gallery hosts the late Williston artist Doug Engberg's beautiful art on leather exhibit, featuring wildlife and landscapes of western North Dakota intricately burned and painted on large pieces of leather. His show will open on November 3rd and run through December 29. Stop in to view this beautiful work Mon-Sat. 10 am - 5 pm and join us for an open house (more information coming soon). Visiting the gallery is free and open to the public!…
Find out more »Art for Tots-November
Join you kiddo and Miss Jess in the Long X Arts Gallery for this fun monthly art class geared for tots, preschoolers and kindergartners. Painting, weaving, coloring, drawing, clay and more! $15 per child Saturdays Monthly 10 am - 12 noon September 16 October 21 November 4 December 16
Find out more »Bullet Journaling Meetup
Bullet journaling can best be described as “a mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system.” Take control of your life with habit trackers, write beautiful to-do lists, and organize your thoughts and feelings in one handy book that you can use for anything! This monthly meet-up is for beginners who want to learn, those just starting on the journey and long-time bullet journalers! $20 for first-timers who will receive a high-quality journal, six colorful tapes, brush pens in your choice…
Find out more »Santa’s Cookies Handprint Plate
Walk in any time with your kiddo and we will help you use your little one's fingers and toes to create this adorable Santa's Cookies Keepsake plate that will be ready just in time for Christmas! All ages welcome. $25 per plate, and all firing and supplies are included; preregistration highly suggested.
Find out more »After School Art-Winter 2023
Art After School continues into the winter! Join Miss Jess in this 5 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 »Watford City High School Cultural Fair
Celebrating the diversity of our community through food, arts and music! Wednesday, November 8 4 – 7 PM Rough Rider Center A student council lead event featuring the food, decor and dress of dozens of different cultures and countries of the people in our community. Cultural entertainment throughout the evening, an art show and a bluegrass concert by The Waddington Brothers and Seth Mulder and the Midnight Run at 7 PM. Want to showcase your culture? Click here for…
Find out more »Santa’s Cookies Handprint Plate
Walk in any time with your kiddo and we will help you use your little one's fingers and toes to create this adorable Santa's Cookies Keepsake plate that will be ready just in time for Christmas! All ages welcome. $25 per plate, and all firing and supplies are included; preregistration highly suggested.
Find out more »Clay Handprint Christmas Ornament
Stop in to the Long X Art Gallery anytime with your favorite kiddos to make this adorable hand print ornament. They will be fired and complete in time for Christmas!
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