Northern Plains Artists


Featuring Fine Artists from South Dakota, Minnesota,
North Dakota, Nebraska, Wisconsin

Watertown Festival Opens September 12 and 13th

Held in Downtown Watertown at the Goss Opera House -where the King Tut Exhibit and Bodies Human Exhibits have been held- the

 NORTHERN PLAINS ARTISTS ARE ON THE THIRD FLOOR! 

COME MEET THE ARTISTS AT THE EVENT WHO INCLUDE

CHARLOTTE LAXEN WITH NEW PAINTINGS FROM HER TRIP TO FRANCE, RAMONA VOEGELE, JOHN DOSCH, & MARILYN BENSON. 

BEAUTIFUL NEW ART CAN BE SEEN FROM THESE ARTISTS AS WELL AS GLORIA FREDRICKS, JONI FINNEGAN, LINDA HOVOTNY WELSCH, SHEILA ORR, KEN DEWAARD, AND GARY HARTENHOFF.

Also on the Third Floor is National Duck Stamp Winner, Josh Spies.

Congratulations, Josh, job well done!

 

THE NORTHERN PLAINS ARTISTS PLAN TO LAUNCH

"OUR DAILY BREAD"

WHERE EACH OF THE ARTISTS SHALL POST PICTURES OF THEIR DAILY WORKS THAT WILL BE FOR SALE FROM $79-$199, UNFRAMED.

FRAMES ARE AVAILABLE AND THESE CAN BE SHIPPED WITH A COMPLIMENTARY CARD TO A GIFT RECIPIENT  FOR THE HOLIDAYS OR ANY OCCASION!

SEND AN EMAIL TO US TO BE INCLUDED IN THE "OUR DAILY BREAD" EVENT SO YOU CAN BE NOTIFIED OF THESE GORGEOUS NEW WORKS BY THESE VERY TALENTED ARTISTS! 

NORTHERNPLAINSART@YAHOO.COM 

THREE PLAINS ARTISTS - THREE VIEWS    Alliance Nebraska

The beautiful, huge show featuring Sheila Orr, John Dosch and Gloria Fredricks is hosted by the Carnegie Center for the Arts in Alliance, Nebraska!  The Opening Reception was highly successful with Sheila Orr present. 

The theme of the show centered around life on the Plains, Plains bella Vistas, and the artists unique view of the plains.  Gloria Fredricks is a Plein Aire Artist who specializes in landscapes, John Dosch is famous for his mixed media, and Sheila Orr, well known Nebraskan artist specializes in acrylics.  Orr is currently commissioned for the 125th Anniversary of Chadron, Nebraska painting commemorating the event!  Look for prints of this fantastic painting to be at this website soon!

 

The show runs into October.  Contact us for more details: northernplainsart@yahoo.com 

Fargo - ECCE Art Show concludes with success!

The show was beautiful with several of the Northern Plains Artists showing new works of art!

John Dosch has been asked to be a Resident Artist at ECCE, a beautiful contemporary Gallery!

Just down the street at REED & TAYLOR, Gloria Fredricks is in residence with her plein aire and studio Oil Landscapes, Lakescapes, and Cityscapes!

Stop in and check out the paintings in beautiful Downtown Fargo.  Main Street hosts 11 galleries making it an Art Hub in the Upper Midwest!

Thank you, ECCE!  We look forward to additional shows with you! 

Buffalo Ridge Art Installation-Fabulous Opening

The Premier of Art begins at the Buffalo Ridge Business Center and Retreat! 

 

The Northern Plains Artists

installed their art on the main floor gallery space and were pleased to be part of this highly successful launch on an incredible renovation of the

former South Dakota School for the Blind

by Joe and Christina Kolbach of

Buffalo Ridge Business Center & Retreat!

 

Beautiful accomodations are available at the

HERRICK HOTEL

or Gorgeous Campground

at Buffalo Ridge in Gary, South Dakota!

Call the Herrick Hotel to arrange for your comfortable stay at:

 

605.272.2021

FAllS PARK in Sioux Falls invites the Watertown Plein Aire Artists! June 26-28th with Wet and Dry Sale at the Art Barn, Falls Park!

Debra Kroger writes:
 
Greetings everyone!!  well the summer is starting out in a flurry of events!

I would like to announce a Plein Air Paint out at Falls Park in Sioux Falls, SD.  This was the location of one of our very first events and offers quite a variety.

WHEN: JUNE 26 - 28

FRIDAY June 26
Check-in 5:00 then paint away!!

SATURDAY June 27
All Day painting
Evening (around 6:30)
Dinner or BQ depending on the response

SUNDAY June 28
Wet and Dry Sell at the Art Barn in Falls Park
1:00 - 3:30

Please let me know if you are interested

DINNER with the group YES____ NO____

BQ/Pot Luck with the group YES___ NO___

Wet and Dry show YES___NO____

Let me know also if you need hotel information

Thanks Much
Debra Kroger
email: djlow@siouxvalley.net

These events are always exciting to participate in or simply attend and watch the artists at work!  Do come out as an artist or a fan!  It will be great fun!

There should be a few artists from Watertown participating in this, contact us at northernplainsart@yahoo.com   if interested in carpooling to Sioux Falls!

FORMER SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, SD Renovation!  Artshow and Gallery!    July 3rd through the 5th   Plein Aire Paint Out! 

The Northern Plains Artists have entered into a one year contract with the Buffalo Ridge Conference Center to provide art for the Gallery as well as host workshops, artshows and artists retreats!

This AMAZING Facility offers an Hotel, Ballroom for Weddings or Receptions, Hunter and Fisherman Retreats, Business Retreats, Catering Services, and more!  It is in a beautiful setting with a newly refurbished Lake, new Campground, that offers artists an              art haven!

Gary, South Dakota offers this incredible facilty that is being refurbished.  Join the festivities that include helicopter rides, rodeo, parades, musicians, plein aire artists, an art show with the NPA and other local artists, good food, and more!

contact  us for more information on times and information of the show:  northernplainsart@yahoo.com

Watertown Art & Craft Festival-Downtown,  Events of all Sorts  Held 13th  June!

"A great success" are the words for this well-organized event thanks to Becca, the Watertown Downtown Business Association Manager and the volunteers who really put together a great festival.  There were lots of activities attended by a great many people.  The artists were out and while it was a bit windy at times, and the Quick Draw Events ended too quickly, it was great fun!   The plans are already in place to ensure workshops and additional plein aire artists are brought in to participate!

If you saw something or met an artist that you would like to contact, please email us:  northernplainsart@yahoo.com  and we'll forward the request onto the artist!

Thank you!

ECCE216.com -successful Gallery in Fargo, North Dakota welcomes NPA!

The NORTHERN PLAINS ARTISTS take their show to Fargo, North Dakota in August where their work will grace the walls of ECCE.com a fabulous gallery in beautiful, progressive, downtown Fargo! 

Visit  www.ECCE216.com  for more information on this excellent gallery and the artist's receptions to be offered!

 

Plein Aire Event in the works!               AUGUST!

We are working on August for the NPA Plein Aire PaintOut! 

email:northernplainsart@yahoo.com  for more information!

 

HALSEY, Nebraska!  Autumn Art Workshop!    SEPTEMBER

Once again, artists will be traveling to Halsey, Nebraska for this fine Event where Four Quality Instructors shall be teaching a 3 and 5 day workshop!

Contact: gloriafredricks@yahoo.com for more information

The workshop is held at the 4-H camp in the Nebraska State Forest.  The attendees stay in cabins and all the meals are furnished.  It is a total immersion into art with over 100 people at the event!  Artists from around the country converge and share!

 

Goss Gallery N0rthern Plains Art Show Ends!  MAY

------------------------------------------------ 

Northern Plains Artshow 

 Ends on

a successful note! 

GILDED FRAME 

THE PREMIER OF ART AT THE

GOSS GALLERY

in

Watertown, South Dakota!

The fine artists

of the Northern Plains Art Guild

established a great show and has now been

contacted by several other galleries and museums

to bring their Traveling Art Tour!

To purchase art you may have seen at the Goss Gallery

contact: northernplainsart@yahoo.com

or

gloriafredricks@yahoo.com

Thank you!

 

News and Happenings with the Watertown Artists!

Congratulations to John Dosch, owner/Artist   New Moon Studio

The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee honored New Moon Studio with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 15,

2008 and presented John with the First Dollar of Profit Plaque.

Located at 156 15th St. NE, New Moon specializes in custom and original artwork. John Dosch creates a unique relief portrait

from your favorite photo or from one taken by the artist. Relief portraits are cast in durable polyester resin and finished in a stunning

copper or bronze finish. Portraits are also availble in pencil, charcoal or acrylic paint. John also creates one-of-a-kind art for business

and home decoration and personal collection.

Some of his artwork can be viewed on the Made in South Dakota website www.newmoonstudiollc.madeinsouthdakota.com  

Description:

Original mixed media artwork by John Dosch contains sisal and jute fiber, thistle seed, birch bark, pounded copper wire and acrylic paint with metallic finish on hand-made paper. 20" x 20". Frame included and free shipping.   $500

 Please contact John Dosch at 520-2970 for more information or email him at new_moon_studio@yahoo.com

                                                                                                     

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