The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently seeking art submissions for an upcoming Folk Art Exhibit in Thief River Falls. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel tells us more about this upcoming exhibit.

Hanel also shared some examples as to what is considered folk art.

In other arts council news, Hanel says they are also accepting grant submissions for a new program that aims to help local artists going through hardship.

For more information on upcoming art submission deadlines or grants, go to the NWMAC website at northwestminnesotaartscouncil.org .