 – In the Capitol building on the observatory floor through April 28, 2022, the North Dakota Council on the Arts is exhibiting a variety of intricately painted…){kind=link}
BISMARCK, ND (PNAN) – In the Capitol building on the observatory floor through April 28, 2022, the North Dakota Council on the Arts is exhibiting a variety of intricately painted two and three-dimensional artworks from the Midstate Porcelain Art Guild, who hail from many small towns and cities in central North Dakota.
On view are mugs given to patients at the Bismarck Cancer Center, platters, jewelry, vessels, tiles and much more. The themes are quite varied, including animals, flora, fauna and rural farm scenes.
NDCA Executive Director Kim Konikow said, “What a wonderful way to start the year with these imaginative and colorful works! Stop by and visit this display from 10 ND artists through April.”
Artists showing work are: Roberta Barnhardt – Center/Washburn, Vicki Benzmiller – Coleharbor, Della Hartgrove – New Salem, Marvel Klingenstein – New Salem, Vida Womacks Klocke – Underwood, Grace Kuntz – Mandan, Richardton, Vicky Larson-Schmidt – Hazen, Linda Maize – Beulah, and Luann Selvage-Allsworth – Hazen.
More about the artists here: https://www.arts.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Images/Featured%20Artists/MPAG_Member_Bios.pdf
About
The Guild’s mission is to promote educational programs of the fine art of painting on porcelain, or China, through individual and group effort. Specifically, they do this through the exchange of ideas, knowledge, experiences and painting methods to inspire courage and confidence among all their members. Lessons are offered to interested groups and schools, and members exhibit pieces at conventions and fairs. Monthly, they gather to paint together, led by one of their own. The group also arranges an annual painting seminar taught by an out-of-state artist to learn and practice new techniques. Many Guild members belong to the World Organization of China Painters, helping to promote the ND group on an international stage.