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October 2024
Comedy Cafe
Join us for a night of Family Fun on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 7pm at the Watford City High School Performance Center. This year’s headliner is Bob Smiley and our opener is Minot’s own Kevin Burckhard. Click below to order tickets online. Tickets are also available at the Thrift store and will be sold at the door the night of the event. Thank you for supporting our ministry by attending Comedy Cafe 2024 Ticket discounts available for pastors, teachers, veterans, first…
Find out more »Fall-Inspired Watercolor Wreaths
Learn to paint beautiful wreaths inspired by the colors and textures of autumn. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this all-skill-level class is perfect for high school students through adults. Join us for an afternoon of artistic expression and seasonal inspiration at the Long X in Watford City! Class taught by Belinda O'Dell
Find out more »Beneath These Western Skies Open House
Join us as we celebrate the "Beneath these Western Skies" art exhibit in our gallery. Featuring the contemporary western paintings of local artists, Afton, (who, as an artist, goes by her first name only) and Trish Stevenson. Open House Meet the Artists, explore their work and enjoy some sweet treats with us 12:00 PM - 4 PM Long X Arts Foundation Gallery/The Merc at the Long X Visitor Center Trish Stevenson will be conducting a demo painting using soft pastels…
Find out more »Bold Owl Acrylic Class
Join Montana Artist Afton with BOLDWEST ART as she guides you through the steps and techniques to create this vibrant barn own with acrylic paint.
Find out more »Rhapsody & the Blues Concert
Hear George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ premiered…again! This is the first NEW arrangement of Gershwin’s iconic work since the original dance band version of 1924 and the ensuing orchestral arrangement of 1942.
Find out more »Watercolor Bookmark and Book Swap
Combine your love for books and art in this fun, hands-on watercolor bookmark class! Create your own custom bookmarks using watercolor techniques, then take part in a friendly book swap. Perfect for all skill levels, this event is open to high school through adult. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the fall season and share your favorite reads with friends new and old! Taught by Belinda with Belle Dixon Art
Find out more »Concert Series Selection Meeting
Join us as we welcome Allied Concert Services to help make the decision on what type of acts and entertainment we will be hosting in the 2025-26 season. This is a fun way to get to know our options, learn about great touring acts and have your voice heard in the selection of the Concert Series lineup. 5:30 PM Appetizers provided. Hope to see you there! Click here to sneak peek the acts we have to choose from before the…
Find out more »November 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 »Pumpkin Muffin Baking Class
Beginners and baking enthusiasts learn a delicious and homemade, seasonal recipe. All ingredients and equipment provided. Enjoy complementary drinks and receive 6 muffins, plus the recipe to take home. Choose from two different time slots: Class One: 11 am - 12:30 pm Class Two: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Recommended ages 10+
Find out more »Zen Weaving Class
Come relax and explore the rich colors and textures of the fiber arts in this beginner weaving course featuring fiber artist Valeria Quezada. You’ll learn the five basic knots of tapestry weaving and get to create a unique 7”x9” tapestry. No prior experience is necessary and all supplies will be provided. By the end of the class, you'll get to take home your own woven wall hanging! Choose your time-slot, which are staggered to ensure one-on-one instruction. Ages 10+ recommended. Spaces…
Find out more »Scented Candle Creations Class
Join us as we choose from a wintery scent and a colorful additive to create your own scented candle--just in time to enjoy during the holidays or to gift to a loved one! We will have a variety of scents to choose from in each of the scent notes (floral, fruity, fresh, musky, sweet, etc.). You will be making two small 4 oz candles in a miniature mason jar. Then, while the candle wax is drying, we will help you…
Find out more »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! 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…
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