Arts for Vets ND Presents: Local Artist Spotlight

Arts for Vets ND

Welcome to Local Artist Spotlight, a monthly podcast where we interview an artist from the area about their background, how they got into the art world, and analyze samples of their work. Arts For Vets ND is a group of Veterans, Military, family members & community members who create great art & events. Everyone is welcomed at Arts for Vets ND, and there is no military requirement needed to join. Visit our gallery at 215 3rd St N, Grand Forks, ND, United States. read less
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Episodes

Arts For Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight - Episode 4 - Spotlight on Turtle Mountain Rescue with Heather Kraus & Featured Artist Mandy Smestad - 5-6-2024
May 7 2024
Arts For Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight - Episode 4 - Spotlight on Turtle Mountain Rescue with Heather Kraus & Featured Artist Mandy Smestad - 5-6-2024
On the fourth episode of Arts for Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight, Arts for Vets Executive Director, Kimberly  Forness-Wilson is joined by Heather Kraus of Turtle Mountain Rescue to talk about the upcoming “Paint and Sip” exhibit at the Arts for Verts gallery on May 9th from 4-8pm. We are also joined by this month’s featured artist, Mandy Smestad. Pre-order your tickets at - https://bit.ly/3JNgrMp – Visit the Facebook event page for more information - https://bit.ly/4aZ5Ytg - and also Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue’s website - https://turtlemountainanimalrescue.org and Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TurtleMountainAnimalRescueNetwork - To see more art from Mandy Smestad and place commission requests, visit her Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/thesurrealistbysmestad or email mrsmestad@yahoo.com    To find out more about Arts For Vets visit their Facebook page at -  https://www.facebook.com/Arts4Vetspublic/ - Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/379234713365226 - Instagram - www.instagram.com/artsforvetsgf/ - X/Twitter - www.twitter.com/ArtistsUsa or call 701-330-3072. Visit their gallery in Grand Forks at 215 North 3rd Street, or their exhibit in UND Columbia Hall at 501 N Columbia Road in Grand Forks, ND. Support Arts for Vets ND by accessing their GoFundMe page - https://gofund.me/572989cf - or Venmo page - https://account.venmo.com/u/arts4vets   Access past Local Artist Spotlight episodes at - https://artsforvetsnd.podbean.com/ - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com   #art #grandforks #art4vets @Arts4Vetspublic #veterans #military #interview #GFBS #grandforksbestsource #acrylic #metal #oil #watercolor #photography
Arts For Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight - Episode 3 - Spotlight on Photographer, Sheri Hartwig & Lisa Martinez of ERA - 3-4-2024
Mar 4 2024
Arts For Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight - Episode 3 - Spotlight on Photographer, Sheri Hartwig & Lisa Martinez of ERA - 3-4-2024
On the third episode of Arts for Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight, Arts for Vets Executive Director, Kimberly  Forness-Wilson is joined by Arts for Vets member Sheri Hartwig to talk about her background and art! Also on today’s show is Lisa Martinez of Equal Rights Association to discuss being co-partners with Women’s Fund in the "Inspire Inclusion International Women's" Exhibit which opens March 8th! You can find samples of Sheri’s photography on her Instagram pages at - https://www.instagram.com/sheridh/ and https://www.instagram.com/sheri_dawn_photography/     Find out more info about ERA at their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ERANOW.EqualRightsAssociation - Their Instagram -  https://bit.ly/3uSZ5Ki - and their online social media at linktr.ee/ERANOW   To find out more about Arts For Vets visit the Facebook page at -  https://www.facebook.com/Arts4Vetspublic/ - Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/379234713365226 - Instagram - www.instagram.com/artsforvetsgf/ - X/Twitter - www.twitter.com/ArtistsUsa or call 701-330-3072. Visit their gallery in Grand Forks at 215 North 3rd Street, or their exhibit in UND Columbia Hall at 501 N Columbia Road in Grand Forks, ND. Support Arts for Vets ND by accessing their GoFundMe page - https://gofund.me/572989cf - or Venmo page - https://account.venmo.com/u/arts4vets   Access past Local Artist Spotlight episodes at - https://artsforvetsnd.podbean.com/ - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com   #art #grandforks #art4vets @Arts4Vetspublic #veterans #military #interview #GFBS #grandforksbestsource #acrylic #metal #oil #watercolor #photography
Arts For Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight - Episode 2 - Spotlight on Rob Howard & Senta Grzadzielewski - 2-12-2024
Feb 12 2024
Arts For Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight - Episode 2 - Spotlight on Rob Howard & Senta Grzadzielewski - 2-12-2024
On the second episode of Arts for Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight, Arts for Vets Executive Director, Kimberly  Forness-Wilson is joined by Arts for Vets members Rob Howard and Senta Grzadzielewski! You can find samples of Rob’s art in the Arts for Vets Talent Share Facebook group online at - https://bit.ly/41Y89cP - To order Rob’s book, “Wayward Son” off of Amazon, go to this link - https://bit.ly/494eo1d - Keep up with the latest from Senta Grzadzielewski on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/senta_lauren_art    To find out more about Arts For Vets visit the Facebook page at -  https://www.facebook.com/Arts4Vetspublic/ - Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/379234713365226 - Instagram - www.instagram.com/artsforvetsgf/ - X/Twitter - www.twitter.com/ArtistsUsa or call 701-330-3072. Visit their gallery in Grand Forks at 215 North 3rd Street, or their exhibit in UND Columbia Hall at 501 N Columbia Road in Grand Forks, ND. Support Arts for Vets ND by accessing their GoFundMe page - https://gofund.me/572989cf - or Venmo page - https://account.venmo.com/u/arts4vets   Access past Local Artist Spotlight episodes at - https://artsforvetsnd.podbean.com/ - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com   #art #grandforks #art4vets @Arts4Vetspublic #veterans #military #interview #GFBS #grandforksbestsource #acrylic #metal #oil #watercolor