August 5, 2024
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The Arts Partnership debuts local art gift guide – InForum


FARGO — This year, the team at The Arts Partnership encourages you to deck the halls with local art from artists across the region working in just about every discipline and medium you can imagine.

“We have a

handy directory of artists and organizations

on our website to help you browse for anything from the perfect picture or the perfect pitcher,” Executive Director Tania Blanich said. ”And, of course, the list on our website is just the tip of the iceberg! The Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo communities are home to hundreds of local artists and arts organizations with unique gifts that support local art and economy.”

No matter what you buy or who you buy it for, you’ll feel warm and fuzzy knowing you gave a thoughtful gift and you supported local art. Here’s our list of some of our favorite picks. Happy shopping!

The Arts Partnership’s “Support Local Art” tagline is an iconic statement for local art lovers across the region. Support Local Art onesies, shirts, tote bags and key fobs are

for sale online

.

Memberships and season tickets

FM Opera celebrates 50 years

Stella Zambalis and David Hamilton rehearse a scene from the Fargo-Moorhead Opera’s 2013 production of “The Merry Widow.” The two were part of FM Opera’s 50th anniversary.

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Most local and regional museums, historical societies, theaters and galleries offer memberships or season tickets at many patron levels.

FM Opera

,

FM Symphony

,

FM Ballet

,

The Rourke

,

Theatre B

,

Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County

, Plains Art Museum and

Red River Woodcarvers

are just a few in the area.

Browse here

for more ideas.

Individual artists and performers

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Echo, a new publication by local artists Marjorie Schlossman and Jamie Parsley, is available at Zandbroz Variety.

Contributed / The Arts Partnership

Perhaps the most hidden gem of all: a directory of local artists all selling their art and performances. The Arts Partnership represents dozens of local artists working in all mediums, from fiber arts to photography.

Whether you’re looking for an original painting, a framed print or a whimsical pair of earrings, TAP individual artists will have something for everyone on that list.

Buy individually from local artists

.

Inspired by the Community Supported Agriculture concept, purchase a share of Community Supported Art and receive three seasonal experiences that include local food, local performance and local art to take home. Each share includes two tickets.

Reserve a share online.

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Pictured is a ceramic pitcher from Annette Marchand of Dakota Fine Art.

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For one day only at the Fargo Civic Center, shoppers can browse and buy paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, photographs and more all in one space. Dozens of artists will have booths at the event.

Arts for the Holidays

will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.

Miracle on Roberts Street Party

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Christmas tree figurines are available at Gallery 4 in downtown Fargo.

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Gallery4 in downtown Fargo is hosting “Miracle on Roberts Street Party,” a holiday social and shopping event on December 5 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Browse local art for sale from more than 40 artists.

Aptitude creative arts studios

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The Arts Partnership Project Manager Christina Johnson sells art at Aptitude creative arts studios located in the Best Buy wing of West Acres Shopping Center. 

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Open to shoppers Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.,

Aptitude creative arts studios

is home to local makers who work and sell their goods onsite.

This article is part of a content partnership with The Arts Partnership, a nonprofit organization cultivating the arts in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo. For more information, visit

theartspartnership.net.

Lonna Whiting is an independent journalist and content strategy consultant based in Fargo. She covers a broad range of topics, including local arts, health care, senior living, startups, technology and education. Whiting also writes extensively about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease for journals and publications such as Being Patient, an award-winning global news forum for dementia researchers, physicians, patients and their care partners. Read more of Whiting’s work at lonna.co.





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