Gackle, ND

Summer Arts Programming – The “Capture the Coteau” Program series will occur in association with this Summer’s Farmers Market. Programs will start July 19th. Like the title, the idea is to look at all the wildlife and flora which surrounds Gackle, study it, draw it, sculpt it, photograph it and then use those designs, drawings, and pottery tiles to create or adorn banners, planters, benches or whatever we can think of to help beautify the town. A naturalist will tell us about local wildflowers and wildlife. An art historian will talk about the history of botanical illustration. Local and regional artists will assist us with drawing lessons and photography lessons. These artists will also bring their artwork to Gackle for an exhibition. The artwork created by Gackle artists will also be displayed.

We received a Community Access Grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts for $1275 which will cover materials costs (lumber, paint, clay, film, drawing pencils), mileage and small artist honorariums for the out-of-town artists. $500 dollars will need to raised locally in matching money.

This program is for all ages, young and old. The only cost is the purchase of a $5 sketch book which will be used throughout the 9 week series of activities. This project is designed to be multifaceted, non-cumulative and accessible to everyone. Different sessions will attract different folks–would-be artists, collectors, nature lovers, designers and builders will all find something of interest during the series.

Look for more information here on the blog as well as in the Tri-County News. Image at right from the web page: www.answers.com/topic/echinacea