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Jaques Building


"Under the Watertower"

121 Second St. NW - Aitkin, MN 56431
218-927-2363
info@jaquesart.com

IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT THE JAQUES ART CENTER--
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"Celebrate the Visual Arts!"

For a listing of events and classes for both adults and children
for 2012, please click on the link on your right
listed as "Calendar/Schedule" or
download the Schedule in PDF format.

Spring Newsletter

NATIVE AMERICAN ART EXHIBITION closes on Saturday, May 26th.. If you have not visited the Jaques recently, come this week, don’t miss this exhibit! Incredible Native American craftsmanship and beautiful art from across the Southwest and heartland of America is on display. The exhibit is a portion of the collections of Tom & Kathy Severson, Cherie & Jerry Holm, David and Linda Hommes, Joel & Phyllis Hoeltz and Barden Heft.

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Native America Art Collections

April 13th - May 26th 

native art 

Incredible Native American craftsmanship and beautiful art from the Southwest and heartland of America will be on display.  This exhibit features collections of David nd Linda Hommes, Tom and Kathy Severson, Jerry and Cherie Holm, Joel and Phyllis Hoelz and Barden Heft. 
 
Don't miss the Exhibit Walk-through and Gallery talk by Linda Hommes about her collection and the rest of this magnificent exhibit on May 5th at 1 p.m.
  • May 18th – ARAC Reception for Jim Northrup, recipient of the George Morrison Artist Award – and – Cherie & Jerry Holm, recipients of the 2012 Maddie Simons Art Advocacy Award – 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Jaques Art Center. For more information, click here.

  • May 19th - Annual Pie, Plant and "Used-a-Bit-Sale" 9:00 am

    cherry pie
  • JAC Golf Tournament - Friday, June 15th.  Register your team by calling the Jaques 218-927-2363 or email info@jaquesart.com.
    For more information, click here.

  • The Jaques Art Center held its Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation meeting on Saturday, April 14th .  Dan Borseth  was given a print as a thank you for serving as the president of the Board of Directors.  Barden Heft is now the president of the Board of Directors. 

    The following were also elected as officers: Jerry Holm, President Elect, Mary Beal, Secretary, Cherie Holm, Treasurer.  Thank you to our Board of Directors and all our volunteers for their continued service to the Jaques Art Center. 

  • UPCOMING LECTURES & WORKSHOPS:

    May 19 - Native American Jewelry with Tawny Druar. 11:30 Free Lecture, Class at 12:00. Call the Jaques to pre-register. Cost is $25     Note: change in date

    June 2 - Scratchboard using Native American symbols and art with Angie Barnhart

    July 7 - Watercolor for Beginners with Duane Barnhart

    August - Haitian art

  • KALEIDOSCOPE:

    To see a listing of the classes up to the end of the year, click Calendar/Schedule.

  • Call for Artist: Plein Air Competition – July 17 - 19, Quick Paint - July 20,  Art Exhibition July 20 - 28, 2012

    The Jaques Art Center in Aitkin, Minnesota will host its 6th Plein Air Event and Exhibition, July 17-28th.  ‘En Plein Air’ artists must create 2D works of art in an outdoor setting.

    The Jaques Plein Air Event is opened to all artists - featured or not featured (open class).  All artists in the community are encouraged and welcome to participate in the Plein Air Event. A $25.00 application will be charged for features artists. 

    Twenty artists will be selected for this competition.  Interested artists should contact the Jaques (218) 927-2363 or click HERE for the registration form and additional information. 

    For more information concerning prized, lodging, schedule, etc., go to the Plein Air page.

  • General information, dates, prizes (and sponsors) and entry fee information.

    General exhibit entry form. Also available at the Jaques Art Center.

  • NEW-- You can now donate to the Jaques Art Center online, using credit cards. Click here or on the "DONATE" link in the menu on the left.

  • For classes offered later on, click on Children's Classes.


'Passing of the Old West'
by F.L. Jaques


The Jaques Art Center is committed to Equal Opportunities and Accessibility.
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