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February 2026
Rosemaling Workshop
Join Bismarck based folk artist Molly McLean as she guides you through the techniques used create a unique rosemaling wooden plaque. Rosemaling is a beloved Scandinavian folk art often seen across the Midwest at museums, heritage festivals, and at least one pot-holder or fridge magnet in your grandma’s or a friend’s great aunt’s house. Known for its flowing scrollwork, ornate curves, and floral designs, Rosemaling is the art of decorative painting originating in rural Norway around the 1700s. Join local…
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Intro to Drawing
Join artist and instructor Oksana for an engaging introduction to the fundamentals of drawing. This class will focus on understanding values—the lights, darks, and everything in between—and how they bring depth, form, and realism to your artwork. Students will learn how to slow down, observe carefully, and translate what they see in real life onto paper with confidence. Through guided exercises and demonstrations, you’ll explore shading techniques, develop your observational skills, and begin to see the world like an artist. This…
Find out more »Watford City High School Student Art Sho
Join us in celebrating the growth and hard work of our skilled young artists! Browse their art exhibit in our gallery featuring ceramics, clay, drawings, paintings and mixed media art from WCHS Art Students. The Student Art Show will be up and on display March 9 – April 18.Free and open to the public, M-Sat | 10 am – 5 pmThe Gallery at Long X in the lower level of the Visitor Center
Find out more »WCHS Student Art Gallery Reception at Long X | March 9
Join us in celebrating the growth and hard work of our skilled young artists! Browse their art exhibit in our gallery featuring ceramics, clay, drawings, paintings and mixed media art from WCHS Art Students and enjoy a complimentary scoop of ice cream or a 12 oz dirty soda! Monday, March 9 | 4 - 7 pmTuesday, March 10 | 4 - 7 pm The Student Art Show will be up and on display March 9 - April 18.Free and open…
Find out more »WCHS Student Art Gallery Reception at Long X | March 10
Join us in celebrating the growth and hard work of our skilled young artists! Browse their art exhibit in our gallery featuring ceramics, clay, drawings, paintings and mixed media art from WCHS Art Students and enjoy a complimentary scoop of ice cream or a 12 oz dirty soda! Monday, March 9 | 4 - 7 pmTuesday, March 10 | 4 - 7 pm The Student Art Show will be up and on display March 9 - April 18.Free and open…
Find out more »How I Became a Pirate: The Musical
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE Friday, March 13 6:00 PM | Show Watford City High School Theater $5 Students | $10 Adults Tickets available at the door Set sail on a fantastic adventure with “How I Became a Pirate,” the whimsical musical based on the beloved book by Melinda Long and David Shannon. Join young Jeremy Jacob as he is whisked away by a comical band of pirates led by the charismatic Captain Braid Beard. Together, they embark on…
Find out more »Paint Your Own Pottery Open Studio-March
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. We will also have some new and fun Christmas/Holiday themed ceramics to choose from! MAKE A RESERVATION ONLINE AND GET A $5 DISCOUNT…
Find out more »Strummin’ and Hummin’- Beginner Guitar Class-March
Join local musician David Cooper for this beginners guitar class! Start with an instrument orientation and tuning course followed by two 30-minute song learning sessions, learning basic chords and strumming. Come away knowing the basics of two songs and song sheets to help keep you practicing! Ages 14 + $35 per person (bring your own guitar) $45 per person (we provide the guitar for the night)
Find out more »Bares & Broncs Western Art & Vendor Show
Featuring local artists and vendors showing and selling their work during the PRCA Extreme Bares and Broncs Rodeo Friday March 27, 2026 Saturday March 28, 2026 5-10 pm McKenzie County Ag Expo Watford City, ND Artists and Vendors! Show your art and products at the rodeo! Rodeo is big in Watford City and the McKenzie County Ag Expo is a great place to take it all in. Artists and vendors, show and sell your work during two evenings of…
Find out more »Private Guitar Lessons-March
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 Lessons for All Skill Levels Ages 10 & UP Choose your time slot $90 per 1 hour session. Guitar Rentals Available For more information or questions contact Dave 701-317-5719
Find out more »April 2026
Paints and Pencils Open Studio-April
🎨 Open Studio at Long X Art Center Looking for a creative space to paint, draw, and connect? Join us for Open Studio, a relaxed time for artists of all levels to create, share ideas, and enjoy being part of a supportive art community. Bring your own project, or start something new using our watercolor, acrylic, graphite, or charcoal supplies. This is a non-instructional, self-guided session — but Oksana will be around if you need a little help or feedback along the way. Whether…
Find out more »Shakespeare Festival
Two theater troupes, two classic Shakespeare plays! Watford City High School Theater performs a 30-minute show of “The Taming of the Shrew”. McKenzie County Community Theater performs a 60-minute show of “The Tragedy of Macbeth”. Showtimes Thursday, April 9 @ 6 PM Friday, April 10 @ 6 PM Saturday, April 11 @ 1 PM General admission: $15 Youth (under 18): $10 VIP (All 3 shows): $20
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