| Jaques Art Center 121 Second Street NW Aitkin, MN 56431 (218) 927-2363 info@jaquesart.com |
| 218.927.2363 info@jaquesart.com |
| 2008 July 19 - August 16 Riverboat ArtsFest Exhibit Reception & Awards - Friday, July 18 3:00 Artist Awards Judge - Keith Thompson The art center doors will be closed from 12:45 - 3:00 for judging 4:30 PM Community Reception * Meet the Artists Event sponsored by Crow Wing Power Participants: Shirt's Plus & The Tuscany Room July 26 2nd Annual "Art in Bloom" Exhibition One-day event Floral arrangements will mirror or complement a painting. August 23 - September 27 CREATION APPRECIATION & Western Art Exhibit Rod & Barb Furan - Realism in Painting & Western & Native American Art Collection from David & Linda Hommes Exhibit Sponsored by James & Judith Mans Artist Reception - Saturday, September 6 - 1-4:00 Sponsored by Friends of the Arts & Paulbeck's County Market October 3 - November 8 Apples to Abstracts Stephanie Mirocha, watercolors & Turning Trail Tom Larson, woodcarvings Artist Reception - Wednesday, October 8 4:00 - 7:00 PM Sponsored by Paulbeck's County Market November 14 - December 20 Jaques Christmas Marketplace Handcrafted gift items especially made for an unique gift giving and shopping experience! |
| A Celebration of the Visual Arts! Open - Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Always FREE admission |

| Riverboat ArtsFest Exhibit & Paint Out July 15 - 18, 2008 ****** Information on Event Page |
| See moments from the "Minnesota North" Artist's Reception from the Aitkin Independent Age's website video: www.aitkinage.com |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
| Tuesday, July 22 * 1:00 Have Sketchbook Will Travel Presenter - Donna Olson |
| Saturday, July 22 11-4:00 "Art in Bloom" Exhibit |
| Sunday, July 27 6:00 PM STRAWBERRY SUNDAY at Maryhill |
| Jaques Art Center's Operating Expenses Supported by Hyytinen's Hardware Hank Aiktin Flowers & Gifts Aitkin County Growth |
| The art center will be closed December 22 through January 1 |
| 2009 Student Art Exhibit March 27 - May 2 Entries due February 20, 2009 All art forms accepted Jr. & Senior High Students |

| Caribou On Ice by Francis Lee Jaques |
| North Country Views Annual Theme Juried Exhibit January 2 - February 7, 2009 Entries due December 1, 2008 Categories:Student, Adult, People with Disabilities All art forms acceptable |
| Emphasis on landscape, animals optional |