March’s Featured Artist: Jane Wertanen M.F.A
My paintings are usually created in oil or acrylic paint but occasionally in watercolor. Using brushes and/or pallet knives, the paint may be applied on stretched canvas, canvas panels or wood. The finished art is usually varnished to improve longevity. Using bold color my artwork is often a visual a shout of joy and is…
February’s Change Within Reach Recap
In February our customers raised $1,857.26 for UWNEMN Buddy Backpacks! Local student at-risk of hunger rely on UWNEMN’s Buddy Backpacks program on weekends and holiday breaks throughout the school year when they do not have access to school lunch and breakfast. Learn more about this program here. Thank you for your continued support. Together, we…
January’s Change Within Reach Recap
In January our customers raised $1,934.47 for Mesabi Symphony Orchestra! The mission of Mesabi Symphony Orchestra is to keep orchestral music alive and thriving on the Iron Range. The musicians of MSO are committed to artistic excellence, community, and lifelong learning. Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can change our community for the…
February’s Featured Artist: Timo Young
Vastaanottaa (Receive) As part of my daily practice before bed, create small abstract multimedia pieces on paper. This is mostly about the process, but I am often surprised by the image that results. The small bedtime paintings inspire many of my larger canvases. Sometimes people say “My five year old could do that!”…
December’s Change Within Reach Recap
In December our customers raised $2,468.97 for Mesabi Humane Society! The mission of The Mesabi Humane Society is to promote humane treatment through sheltering, alteration, adoption, and community education. Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can change our community for the better.
January’s Featured Artist: Catelin Vaida
Catelin, creator of Waves and Wags Studio, is an alcohol ink artist known for her colorful and contemporary paintings of fish and dogs. Born and raised in Northern Minnesota, Catelin has embraced art as a constant throughout her life. Driven by a vivid imagination and boundless energy as a child, she sought creative outlets…
November’s Change Within Reach Recap
Our customers raised $1,916.47 for Soroptimist International of Virginia in November! Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can change our community for the better.
December’s Featured Artist: Pam Rooney
My name is Pam Rooney, living in Hibbing the past 3 years since moving from International Falls. When I was young, my Mom would sit us down at the table and we would draw, color and play drawing games – it’s what she loved to do and my siblings and I thought it was great…
October’s Change Within Reach Recap
In October our customers raised $2,246.09 for Mesabi Musical Theatre! Mesabi Musical Theatre is an independent non-profit organization that celebrates community theatre by producing musicals for performers of all ages from across the Iron Range. Your donation will help pay for expenses such as our dedicated production staff, performance royalties, facility rental, lights and sound…
September’s Change Within Reach Recap
In September our customers raised $2,139.16 for Friends of the Eveleth Public Library! The Friends of the Eveleth Public Library, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 2018. Its mission is to promote, support and enhance the services of the library and to foster a strong relationship between the library and the communities it serves. Thank…