ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
AUGUST 2022
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Sarah Lilja, of Lake Elmo; Nikolai Bjerte, of Bayport; and Sue Cranston, of River Falls, Wisconsin, all received Honorable Mention for their submissions.
Annual exhibition celebrates St. Croix Valley artists who also are members of ArtReach
The 2022 Members Show at ArtReach St. Croix is now on view and features works by 80 artists, the most ever featured. This year’s submitted art includes paintings, photography, pottery, mosaic, stoneware and multimedia pieces. “Each year, we look forward to showcasing the talents and unique perspectives of our memberartists in the annual Members Show,” said Executive Director Heather Rutledge. “The show is a sign of our appreciation for member support as well as a way to recognize artists who live or work in the St. Croix Valley and celebrate the diversity of art created here.” Some of the artists were recognized with awards, including:
• Best of Show Award—Evan Perry of Stillwater for North Shore, three-color process aquatint. • Visual Arts Committee Award— Leslie Batt-Lutz of River Falls, Wisconsin for Enceraphon #1, Saggar-fired stoneware. • Honorable Mentions—Sarah Lilja (Lake Elmo) for Marking Time, photography; Nikolai Bjerte (Bayport) for Fleeting Inspiration, acrylic screenprint; and Sue Cranston (River Falls) for Vintage Botanicals in Pink, acrylic and charcoal on canvas. From now through 4 p.m. Aug. 12, gallery visitors may cast their vote for the Audience Award, sponsored by Cummins & Bonestroo Law Office. The winner of this cash prize will be announced at
the 2022 Members Show Closing Party from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. The annual Members Show will be on view through Saturday, Aug. 13 at ArtReach St. Croix’s galleries, located at 224 N. Fourth Street, Stillwater. The galleries are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. To learn more about the show, visit StCroixSplash. org.
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Checking in on the bison at Belwin
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The bison have been doing well since their arrival in June and are roaming the prairie every day, grazing in a collective herd. They are trying their best to stay cool in the summer heat and some can be seen rubbing themselves against tree trunks and scratching posts in order to rid themselves of their molting pelage. They can be seen roaming the prairie from the recently renovated Bison Observation Platform located at 15551 Division Street, Afton, MN 55001. The platform is open every day from dawn to dusk. The bison will be at Belwin until the end of September/early October. Belwin encourages everyone to come see them while they can. —David Freeman, Development and Communications Director at Belwin.
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