Artist Directory

Scott Archer

Visual Artist

A Valley City Native, I am a graduate from the University of North Dakota with a BFA in Visual Arts. I have a variety of private showings throughout Fargo and the State as well as participating in group exhibits. You can find my work at retail establishments and through permanent... More

Brad Bachmeier

Visual Artist - Educator

BRAD BACHMEIER - Bio: Brad and his wife Susan were born in central ND in the small town of Anamoose. They both graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead before embarking on teaching careers. Currently they live in Fargo with their four children: Mackenna, Addison, Clay and Kyler. In the spring... More

Karen Bakke

Visual Artist

As a muralist I primarily paint realism, conforming to requests of my clients. In my studio I paint canvas works in oil, watercolor and acrylic where I further express my joys in life through color and design. Painting a variety of subjects while altering my technique and style, satisfies my... More

Carmen Bruhn

Visual Artist

What is your background and training as an artist? - I studied at the University of Panama as an Architecture major, and that’s how I made a living for many years. As an architecture student, I took many traditional art classes, including tree years of watercolor and drawing. I'm very... More

Bad Weather Burlesque

Actor - Choreographer - Composer - Dancer - Musician - Singer - Visual Artist - Writer - Vaudevillian!

We are a Burlesque troop based out of Fargo North Dakota. Our acts include traditional burlesque, musical numbers, hoop dancing, belly dancing comedy acts.. and much much more..

Grady Carlson

Visual Artist

Grady Carlson was born in Fargo, North Dakota in 1977. He received his Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2000. Grady currently teaches art at Moorhead High School, Moorhead, MN. Grady’s works can be found in many private and corporate collections in the upper... More

Dawn Conant

Visual Artist

I live in Fargo, ND. I'm in the FVMA. I've met a lot of artists on facebook. I'm a visual artist and photographer who also makes jewelry. I have an inborn need to create things. It keeps me grounded in reality. I always feel like i'm just about the fly... More

Sandi Dahl

Visual Artist

I am a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and use pastel as my major medium, however working in mixed media, acrylic and oil occasionally. I am a lifelong resident of North Dakota having grown up on a farm in Devils Lake and graduating from the University of... More

Ellen Jean Diederich

Visual Artist

ELLEN JEAN DIEDERICH BIOGRAPHY The artistry and imagination of Ellen Jean Diederich springs from a gifted palette and wanders seamlessly from the poignant and adorned, to soft comforting dreamy fields, rococo settings, and delightful whimsical edges. Her creations suggest a timeless reflection of essential impressions, honed by her extensive travels,... More

Robert E. Kurkowski

Visual Artist

Robert E. Kurkowski was born in Bismarck, North Dakota but raised largely in Fargo, North Dakota. After serving in the U. S. Navy, he received his degree in Studio Art from the University of Minnesota, Morris and then returned to the Fargo area. He worked for the Fargo Public Schools,... More

Daniel Francis

Visual Artist

I am a photographer in Fargo, ND. I graduated from Northwest Technical College with a diploma in graphic design. I started working in a local photography studio as a graphic artist/backup photographer. After almost 6 years of experience there, I left and started my own business of photography. I have... More

Wayne Grindberg

Visual Artist

Wayne Grindberg, born in 1950 and raised in Mapleton, North Dakota, began his art career in Mapleton High School, completing a 4 ft by 8 ft Oil painting of a falcon, the school's mascot, for the gymnasium. In his senior year of 1968, a color pencil drawing of his was... More

Val Halvorson

Visual Artist

Val Halvorson is a Fiber Artist who creates fine art using fabric and textiles in contemporary and pictorial works. She has a Studio and Gallery in South Fargo, at 2534 S University Dr, Suite 1. Her current work is on display for viewing and/or purchase. Commissions are also accepted. You... More

Lloyd Harding

Visual Artist

My artistic endeavors focus exclusively on Bonsai and the art of shaping and styling of living trees in little pots. I have been practicing Bonsai Art since 1985, becoming adept with both horticultural and artistic techniques. Bench full of Bonsai art ready for your patio or landscape. I've always been... More

Shashank Hazrati

Visual Artist

I was born in India in a family in the gemstone jewelry business . I grew up surrounded by gemstones and silversmithing. I studied my Bachelors in Computer Science in India and NDSU . After my graduation , i worked in the USA as a computer programmer but i found... More

Eric A. Johnson

Visual Artist

Eric A. Johnson is a printmaker currently devoting his creative energy to the linocut process. He uses the reductive method, carving a layered tapestry of interwoven lines that manifest as expressive trees glowing and vibrating in their brilliantly hued fantasy landscapes.

Eric was raised on a farm near Embden in... More

Kelsey Johnson

Director - Visual Artist

Kelsey is a native North Dakotan who has been actively involved in theatre since she was an eighth grader. Once she graduated high school, she uprooted herself and moved to Pullman, Washington, to pursue a bachelors degree in Theatre Arts and Drama. The directing bug bit Kelsey while in college,... More

Jane Kalmbach

Visual Artist

Jane's love of North Dakota and the wildlife she sees is a theme repeated in many of her paintings. She likes to take odd objects~a wedge of bark, the skull of a buffalo, old glass windows- and use them as a canvas for the images conceived by her mind and... More

TAMRA KRIEDEMAN

Visual Artist - Glass Artist and Metalsmith

Since childhood, I have been expressing my creative and artistic talents with food. I have created and prepared recipes of all kinds, and some have become award-winning recipes in local and national contests. Cooking and baking continue to be a passion, but over the last five years I have focused... More

Dennis Krull

Visual Artist

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Dwight Mickelson

Visual Artist

Mickelson creates sculpture, mixed media art and functional art including custom furniture and lighting in his Moorhead studio.

Becky Mitchell

Visual Artist

Becky Mitchell “The Glass Lady” has been doing glasswork for more than 10 years. The talent runs in the family. Her mother took a class and taught Becky and her four brothers the art. Since then, Becky made everything from small sun catchers and pendants to mosaics and large windows.... More

Sue Morrissey

Visual Artist

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Jon Offutt

Visual Artist

Jon B. Offutt Glassblower/Arts Advocate 1014 South Seventh Street 701-298-3936 Fargo, ND 58103 mulciberglass@hotmail.com Education 1996 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Illinois M.F.A., Glass Program, College of Art and Design 4.0 GPA 1991 Moorhead State University, Moorhead Minnesota B.A., Studio Art with Concentration in Glass and Ceramics Glass Experience 2007-1999 Owner/Operator,... More

Kay Ornberg

Visual Artist

Kay Ornberg, originally from Fargo, graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn. obtaining a fine arts degree in Art, English and Education. She and her husband, Paul Ornberg,  taught in two other states before moving back to Fargo.

With a young family she focused on the watercolor media studying with many... More

Timothy Peek

Visual Artist

I am an emerging self educated artist, I tend to work in any available medium at hand, but am partial to graphite and pen and ink. I am a student of many, I have been graced with being able to work and learn with my father-in-law , Robert E. Kurkowski... More

Vic Pellerano

Composer - Musician - Poet - Singer - Visual Artist - Writer

I have played throughout the tri-state area, Minot State Fair, Wells Country Fair, Highway 61 Folk Fest-Mn, Denver, New Jersey, Red Rooster-SD, Midwest Kids Fest, Pioneer Days Bonanzaville, Marketplace of Ideas-GF,Medora,Red Bear-MN, Detroit Lakes-MN, Camp Wilderness BSA-Mn, Fort Lincoln, StreetFair-Fargo to name but, a few.

I have written Patriotic... More

Teresa Perleberg

Visual Artist

I was raised on a farm in North Dakota and have been around pets and livestock my entire life which led to my affection for all animals. My love for the fiber arts began when I purchased a few sheep for our family. This project led to spinning, knitting and... More

Jodi Peterson

Visual Artist

I am a glass artist and owner of Wolfnest Glassworks. I work with blown, slumped, fused glass and make glass beads. You can view my work at Gallery 4 at 114 Broadway, Fargo or on the Gallery Website at Gallery 4 Fargo. Soon, you can also check out my website... More

Gaylen Peterson

Visual Artist

I am a graduate of MSU-Moorhead, MN with a degree in Art Education and have been employed at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (Fergus Falls, MN) as an Art Instructor, since 1992. I attended the UW-River Falls and earned a Master's of Science in Education-Fine Arts degree (2007).

While studying there I... More