REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (see form below).
Open to kids in grade 3-6.

Spend an afternoon painting alongside two skilled artists. Kent Estey and Mary Turner will guide participants through an acrylic-on-canvas painting (16" x 20"), and share stories from their lives and traditions along the way.

About Kent Estey
Kent is a proud member of the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe in northwestern Minnesota. He and his wife, Becky, own an art studio on the White Earth Reservation in the village of Naytahwaush. “I’ve always painted the land, sky, and water…I am especially inspired by earth tones and deep shades of blue, brown, and red. My inspiration comes from nature, and often, my feelings and emotions are expressed on canvas and paper. That’s my way of capturing and honoring my beautiful Ojibwe heritage.”

Read more about Kent and see his work: https://esteypaintings.com/about

About Mary Turner
Mary is an amazing textile artist from Naytahwaush, known among Naytahwaush artists for her exceptional skills. She has been sewing and working with fabric her entire life. Mary says, "My art comes from a love of color and functionality. I love using bold colors and creating things folks can use. I feel honored and trusted to be asked to create regalia for all ages, reflecting the rich tradition of Ojibway textile artists."

Read more about Mary and see her work: naytahwaush.com/textile-artists

This work is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.