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The ArtsVisit creative people in their creative spaces - where painters paint, poets write, musicians compose. Tour art galleries, listen to live music, watch a potter at the wheel. Whether it's chiseling a block of stone, writing a novel, or painting a mural - the artists of Lakes Country have some amazing stories to tell. |
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Forest Edge GalleryIn this segment from our second season, join us as we travel down a beautiful country lane just outside Vergas, Minnesota, to visit Forest Edge Gallery. Not far from Maplewood State Park, this little gem of an art gallery is owned and operated by artists Helena Johnson and Patrick Shannon, and showcases the beautiful works of many artists from the region, as well as several of national renown.
Take a delightful ride through some of Minnesota's most scenic countryside and discover this treasure for yourself!
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An American Folk ArtIn part two of three installments on darkhouse fishing, Lakes Country Living goes to a mid-winter show in Alexandria, where enthusiasts for the sport gather to sell, swap and demonstrate darkhouse decoys. Host Steve Henning visits with several experienced decoy carvers. Is it art? We think so, but watch this episode and judge for yourself.
Go to the tab for The Great Outdoors to watch the other two related story segments.
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Wadena's Hometown ArtistJoin us as we visit the studio of multi-talented Kent Scheer. Toymaker, spoon carver, sculptor are just some of the creative hats he has worn. Watch as he works with materials scavenged from Wadena's local scrap yard...Kent Scheer 850 Scheer Drive Wadena, MN 56482 www.greenislandpreserve.com 218-631-3084 Click to see video |
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Green Island Sculpture WalkIn the second season of Lakes Country Living, we return once more to the Wadena homestead of artist Kent Scheer. Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds with us, as Kent discusses the variety of artworks by Minnesota artists, set amid the beautiful landscape he has created and maintains - within the city limits.
Catch a glimpse of this little piece of Paradise, waiting to be discovered by tourists and visitors interested in art and permaculture.
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Life in Calico Country"A combination of Currier & Ives, Grant Wood and Grandma Moses" is how 93-year old artist Ellen Eilers describes her art. See for yourself, when we visit Ellen in her studio - at the kitchen table. We think she is a talented and prolific painter, and a delightful subject for this interview; let us know if you agree.Ellen Eilers 1015 South Darling Drive NW Alexandria, MN 56308 www.elleneilers.com 320-763-3740 Click to see video |
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The Fine Art of Jay McDougallJoin us for a visit to the Fergus Falls studio of sculptor Jay McDougall. Learn about Jay's wood-sculpting techniques with native hardwoods, and watch as he demonstrates for the camera. |
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New York Mills Regional Cultural CenterCome to New York Mills, where the Regional Cultural Center hosts a myriad of arts activities. Executive Director Jamie Robertson explains the Center's visionary mission, and its impact on a small rural community of just over a thousand people.New York Mills Regional Cultural Center 24 North Main Avenue New York Mills, MN 56567 www.kulcher.org 218-385-3339 Click to see video |
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