Newsletter October 2024

In This Issue

Inspirations '24 Member Exhibit and Reception
Feed Your Creative Side: Classes in October & November
Tell Us What You Think: Member Survey
Get Ready for the Holiday Market
Artist Opportunity: 2025 Featured Artist Program
Artist Opportunity: Guaranteed Income Program
Our Members In The News

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Inspirations '24:
Member Exhibit and Reception

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This Fall, nineteen Art of the Lakes artists will display their newest work at Inspirations '24, a juried exhibition for our members. You'll see the freshest creativity from these talented local artists:

• David Beddow, Jill Beithon, Judi Celaschi, Shanna Cramer, Calvin deRuyter, Diana Fuder, Helen Gettner, Ruth Hanson, Grace Haverty, Phyllis Joos, Kristi Kuder, Wade Lehmkuhl, Kathrine McDowell, Kathy Peterson, Jodi Peterson, Vicky Radel, Shari Scapple, Donna Westerling, Mary Williams

Artist Reception and Awards Presentation
The reception on Saturday October 5 is a great way to view the show, meet the artists in person, and snatch up that special piece you've got to have, before it goes to someone else! There's also an artist awards presentation.

The Exhibition and Reception are free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

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Feed Your Creative Side:
Classes in October / November​

As Fall makes its way into AOTL-land, there's no need to twiddle your thumbs. We've got a lovely lineup of creative classes to keep you learning, growing, and - in some cases - literally fed! Click an image for details and registration.

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Tell Us What You Think:
Member and Supporter Survey​

We're interested in your thoughts on our creative classes, as well as some of our gallery staffing policies. Please take a couple of minutes to complete this short survey. Thank you!

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Get Ready for the Holiday Market​

​We're putting together plans for our annual Holiday Market in the Gallery this year. Artists, start preparing your work now! Gift givers, be sure to add Art of the Lakes to your shopping list! 

The Holiday Market will be open in November and December, on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-5. More details coming soon.

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Artist Opportunity:
​2025 Featured Artist Program​

It's time to look towards next year and get yourself on the 2025 Featured Artist Calendar.

This is a wonderful way to showcase your work. To be a Featured Artist:

• your membership needs to be up to date
• you will need to have your 2025 shifts scheduled
• it should be 2 or more years since you last volunteered as Featured Artist

If you're interested in displaying on the Featured Artist wall, please contact Donna Westerling: [email protected],
612-386-2868

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Artist Opportunity:
Guaranteed Income Program​

Springboard for the Arts is expanding their Guaranteed Income for Artists pilot program by enrolling 25 new artists in Otter Tail County.

A guaranteed income is a monthly, cash payment given directly to individuals. It is unconditional, with no strings attached and no work requirements.

Springboard is currently conducting outreach to create a pool of eligible artists of all career levels and disciplines. If you're interested, there's more information and an interest form on Springboard's website.

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Our Members in the News​

Art of the Lakes members are among the most active and accomplished artists and art supporters around! Here's a selection of news about just some of them.

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Kathy Peterson will be showing a collection of her work at the Willmar Education and Arts Center in Willmar, MN. The art will be shown throughout October and November, with a reception on October 12th from 4:00 - 5:30. More information.

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Mary Williams was accepted into the Surreal Visions show at LRAC for her alabaster stone sculpture, Pierced. 

The Surreal Visions exhibit runs from October 7 to December 17  in LRAC's main gallery. A reception will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 5:30-7pm. More information.

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September Board Minutes​

Board Minutes September 2024

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​Please email stories and images to AOTL's newsletter editor, Tom Kuder
​Deadline is two days before the end of each month.