- Bemidji Community Art Center First Friday Art Walk and Opening Reception 5 to 7pm – March 4th, 2011 featuring “Flora and Fauna” by Natalia Himmirska, Assistant Professor of Visual Arts at Bemidji State University. In support of Natalia’s exhibit, she will be sharing work created by her pupils. Join us for a reception from 5 to 7pm with an artist lecture at 6pm.
- Bad Cat Creations Gallery & Gifts – featured Artist and exhibit for March is Paula Swenson’s “A Piece of Warmth” featuring a collection of artwork from 2010. Reception from 4pm to 6pm on March 4th.
- Beltrami County History Center - The Beltrami County Historical Society, in conjunction with Gallery North presents, “Reflections by Kay” a series of paintings by Kay Schuver now through the end of March. Stop by and enjoy refreshments and Free Admission into the Museum on Friday March 4th, 2011 and every First Friday from 10 to 4pm.
- Bemidji Public Library Art Wall – presents BHS 9th grader, Miranda Rosequist who has been working with Art Teacher Nina Lubarski as a part of the “Artist Mentor Program” through the Region 2 Arts Council. Join us on March 4th from 3:30 to-5pm to meet Miranda and visit with her about her work. “This activity is funded in whole or in part by a Region 2 Arts Council Grant through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund passed by Minnesota voters on November 4, 2008.”
- Brigids Cross Irish Pub and Restaurant – presents Danielle Blanchfield as their featured artist for the month of March with her exhibit, “Welcome To The Light Show”. Join us for Danielle’s opening reception as a part of the First Friday Art Walk on March 4th from 4 to 6pm.
- Dunn Bros Coffee – presents their March and April Artist, photographer Marlys Brown. A reception for Marlys will be next month during the April First Friday Art Walk.
- Gallery North – invites you to their March 4th First Friday Open House from 2 to 5pm to meet their featured Showcase Artists, members of the Headwaters Basketmakers Guild and the Gallery North Featured Member for March - artist and rosemaler Julie Dodge Johnson. Julie will be on hand and demonstrating the basic strokes used to form designs that create this beautiful decorative folk art.
- Headwaters Unitarian Universalist Fellowship – presents the work of the late Eugene Dalzotto, artist and professor of art, on March 4th as a part of the First Friday Art Walk. The public is invited to join us in celebrating the work of this outstanding Bemidji artist. Join us on March 4th from 4 to 6 PM.
- Neilson Place - The North Country Health Services Art Committee is pleased to present photojournalist Joe Rossi and his new art exhibit, titled “Joe Rossi – Recent Works.” Join us on Friday, March 4th from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Neilson Place Lobby for this First Friday Art Walk Opening Reception. A brief presentation will be held at 3:00 pm. ALSO - New in the Gift Shop at The Bistro in Neilson Place: Local woodworker and fine craftsman, Jeff Larson and multi media artist Terry Honstead.
- Rail River Folk School - presents the Northwoods Folk Collective and its time-honored First Friday Coffeehouse in an exciting new location, the Rail River Folk School. For musicians and writers of all experience levels. The March host will be Don Zieman. Performers come early to sign-up. The show starts at 7:30pm.
- Saarens Productions invites you to stop by the Wild Rose Theatre and Fleur de Lis Gallery at 501 Bemidji Ave. for their March First Friday Art Walk Opening from 2 to 6pm.
- Wild Hare Bistro and Coffee House – presents, “The Schoolcraft Learning Community Invitational” March 4th – 30th. This show will be dedicated to Dann Siems and his work to integrate science and the arts in the learning environment. Join us for the opening reception on the first Friday of March 4th from 3:00-5:00pm.
For more information on the Upcoming First Friday in March.
