I took a little art field trip to see The Photoville FENCE in Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo yesterday. My parents and son came too and it was the perfect way to spend a warm, socially distant afternoon. If you need… Continue Reading
Online shopping is easy, but sometimes you crave a more curated experience. That’s why I love giving Midwestern gift boxes. Sending popular pre-made gift boxes (or packing your own creation with clever little extras and unexpected indulgences) is a fun… Continue Reading
If you love art and being outdoors, take an afternoon to check out public art in downtown Grand Forks. This is the perfect time for a road trip. The weather is crisp and sunny, you might still see some fall… Continue Reading
Union Market Mankato is bringing a whole new shopping experience to this Minnesota River city. It features more than 20 Minnesota brands in one convenient location. This eclectic market stocks a homegrown selection of art, clothing for men, women and… Continue Reading
We’re all craving a little novelty these days. But we also need to stay safe. Roseville in Bloom gives us the best of both worlds. The Minnesota city launched this very cool public art project back in July. But there’s… Continue Reading
It can be hard to find safe ways to celebrate together during a pandemic. The Make Your Own Mural Fest in Northeast Indiana has a found a fun way to connect us. The Make Your Own Mural Fest combines art,… Continue Reading
I’ve seen a lot of delightfully random public art combinations in my day. But the public art in Devils Lake, North Dakota boasts one of the oddest combos I’ve seen yet. I was struck by this small city’s ghost murals… Continue Reading
I wrote about some of my favorite North Dakota and South Dakota road trips in a brand new anthology and I’m so excited to tell you about it. It’s called Midwest Road Trip Adventures: Highways and Byways and it details… Continue Reading
Street art makes me stop and think. So I’m excited to showcase North Dakota public art this summer. I received a grant from The Arts Partnership here in Fargo to focus on North Dakota public art across the state. This… Continue Reading
Artist Nichole Rae is different. Her work is different. Her process is different. Technically speaking, she creates multimedia collages, combining pretty bits of paper, stamps, Washi tape and other bits and bobs with hand lettered messages rendered in pen, ink,… Continue Reading
