“Being Here” explores the use of the human figure, which has been an integral part of visual arts throughout history, a press release said.

“Being Here” draws from BSU’s ceramic and print teaching collections. The exhibition features 12 prints, including “Chambermaid” by Toulouse-Lautrec, and 16 ceramics works. The exhibit is open at the Watermark Art Center until Aug. 24.

The art center is located at 505 Bemidji Ave N. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Book launch set at Watermark Art Center

BEMIDJI—Watermark Art Center will host the book release of “Pawns: The Farm, Nebish, Minnesota, 1950s” by Bemidji author Wendell Affield at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13.

The book is the second installation in the “Chickenhouse Chronicles Series,” an autobiographical journey through musty letters, documents and photographic negatives the author recovered from the chicken coop on his family’s farm, a press release said. Some photographs evoke fading memories of Affield’s mother, a young New Yorker and accomplished Juilliard-trained pianist; others evoke images of puppies tied to a corncrib, a harrowing escape to a secluded mountain lake in the Cascade Mountains, and his late brother.During the book release, Affield will perform a reading, as well as share his process for writing about family history. The first book in the series, “Herman, 1940s Lonely Hearts Search,” will be free with each purchase of “Pawns” during the event.

Watermark is located at 505 Bemidji Ave. N. For more information, visit watermarkartcenter.org.

Arts Council to host accessibility training

BEMIDJI—Region 2 Arts Council will host Craig Dunn of VSA Minnesota to present a two-session workshop on creating access for people with disabilities to arts performances, workshops, exhibits and activity within organizations. The trainings will be held on Thursday, April 26, at Watermark Arts Center’s Education Room, 505 Bemidji Ave. N.

The first workshop “General Accessibility Training” will be held from 10 to 11:45 a.m. A light lunch will be provided. The second session “Finding, Developing and Serving a New Audience” will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. For more information, call (218) 751-5447 or email alice@r2arts.org.

Mn Artists announce workshop at Art Center

BEMIDJI—Mn Artists will visit Bemidji for a workshop on artists’ participation in digital communities from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at the Watermark Art Center, 505 Bemidji Ave N. The workshop will review how to best use Mn Artists’ online professional development tools, which are recommended for artists who want to improve their online presence and connect to more opportunities, communities, and conversations, both locally and regionally.

This event is free and open to the public, although registration is required. For more information, email info@mnartists.org.

Pine to Prairie Fiber Arts Trail plan exhibit and tours

BEMIDJI—Members of the Pine to Prairie Fiber Arts Trail recently announced the third annual Fiber Arts Exhibit and Studio Tour.

The Pine to Prairie Fiber Arts Trail will hold a Members Art Exhibit at Wild Hare Bistro from April 6 to April 30. The members will host a closing artist reception at Wild Hare from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 27. There also will be a weekend studio tour on Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. both days.

Along the self-guided studio tour that goes from Bemidji to Turtle River and up to Tenstrike, fiber enthusiasts can talk with makers, tour studios, take a basket weaving workshop, watch demonstrations and try their hand at various fiber arts mediums, a press release said.

In the Miikanan Gallery at Watermark Art Center, trail visitors will see the exhibit “Biitoosinoon-There Are Layers.” The art center will host a closing reception for the exhibit from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 28.

In Tenstrike, Eve Sumsky will offer a basket weaving class in her studio from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 27. Participants can register at www.midwestfiberartstrails.org/pine-prairie-2018.

The Bemidji Woolen Mills will also give two tours. The first will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 27, and the second at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28. Trail maps and information about additional stops on the trail are available at: midwestfiberartstrails.org/pine-prairie-2018.

Bobby Bare and Bill Anderson to visit Walker

WALKER—Country Music Hall of Fame members Bobby Bare and Bill Anderson will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Northern Lights Casino in Walker. Bare was celebrated by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 greatest country artists of all time and has been active in the music industry for 60 years, a press release said.

Some of Anderson’s hits include “City Lights,” “Mama Sang a Song,” “Wild Week-End,” among others. Some of Bare’s hits include “Marie Laveau,” “500 Miles Away From Home” and “Detroit City.”

Northern Lights Casino is located at 6800 Y Frontage Road NW.

Park Rapids seeks artists for new project

PARK RAPIDS—The city of Park Rapids and the Park Rapids Arts and Culture Commission are accepting entries for a Sculpture Trail in Red Bridge Park. Thousands of park and trail users visit Red Bridge Park every year, a press release said. The park is the trailhead for the Heartland State Trail which is used for walking, running, biking, rollerblading, snowmobiling and other recreational activities. Red Bridge Park is located near downtown Park Rapids and visitors can access the park from Fish Hook River and nearby Heartland Park.

Sculptures will be installed for one year. Completed works can be submitted along with a $10 entry fee by April 30. Artists will be notified of selection committee results on May 18 and will have until June 8 to install their work. Each artist whose work is selected will receive a $500 honorarium. The entry form with more details is available at www.prlaac.org/pages/sculpture-trail/sculpture- trail.php.

Honor the Earth to host film screening at AIRC

BEMIDJI—There will be a film showing of “First Daughter and the Black Snake” at the BSU American Indian Resource Center on Thursday, April 12. The event will include a meet and greet at 7 p.m., the screening at 7:20 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer period with activist Winona LaDuke.

The showing of the film, which is described as “the prequel to Standing Rock” and the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, is hosted by Honor the Earth. For more information, call (218) 375-3200, email info@honorearth.org, or visit www.honorearth.org.

Project 26 plans art unveiling

BEMIDJI—The second annual Project 26 Art Project Unveiling will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13, at the Northwest Indian Community Development Center, 1819 Bemidji Ave. The event will include the unveiling of survivors’ artwork, a survivor story, the honoring of survivor participants, a healing drum and a meal, a press release said. The event is free and open to the public.

Project 26 began in 2016 as an art project for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and runs from October to April. The unveiling of the art gives a voice to survivors and offers insight into the healing process, the release said.

Headwaters to host Monroe Crossing

BEMIDJI—Headwaters Music and Arts will host “world class” bluegrass entertainers Monroe Crossing for a performance at the Chief Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Named in honor of Bill Monroe, Monroe Crossing “dazzles” audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals, according to a press release.

Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at Brigid’s Pub, Greater Midwest Insurance, Headwaters Music and Arts, or online at https://headwatersmusicandarts.org/product/monroecrossing. Concert proceeds will support Headwaters Music and Arts music scholarships and summer camp.

Great River Rescue plans art contest

BEMIDJI – Great River Rescue will host an art contest for children living in the Bemidji School District, themed “They Need Us All.”

A winner will be selected for each grade. Winners will receive a prize bag, get to choose the name of a Great River Rescue dog or cat, and have their art on display in an exhibit at the Paul Bunyan Mall. Winners also will be invited to a reception at the shelter during the first week of May. Honorable mention winners will receive certificates and will be invited to the reception.

Art must be two dimensional, on an 8 1/2 x 11 or 10 x 12 surface. The art can include crayons, markers, paint, and charcoal. There can only be one entry per person. Entry fee is $5.

Adults may help with spelling, but should not help with the artwork. The art will be judged based on the theme “They Need Us All.”

There are a limited number of scholarships available to cover the entry fee. Call Great River

Rescue at (218) 751-7910 for more information.

Artwork can be submitted with the entry fee in person or by mail to Great River Rescue,

1612 Carr Lake Road SE, Bemidji, MN 56601. The art should be submitted by April 21. Copies of the entry form can be found on greatriverrescue.com in the events tab.