Arts News
November Newsletter … What’s happening in the arts?
Our latest newsletter is out! Read the November 2025 newsletter to find out what’s going on in the arts in NW Minnesota, including upcoming deadlines, events, exhibits, calls for art, opportunities, and more at https://conta.cc/47VzqQP.
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Adult Acting & Theater Workshops by TRFACT
𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝟏𝟖+)!
Ready to explore the art of acting? Join TRFACT for a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝟒-𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬! Whether you’re curious about the stage, want to brush up on your skills, or are ready to try your hand at directing, there’s a workshop for you!
Each session is led by experienced local theater artists and builds toward a deeper understanding of performance. Attend just one session or all four!
𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏 – 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 · Oct 16 · 6:30–8:30 PM
𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐 – 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 · Oct 18 · 9:00–11:00 AM
𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑 – 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 · Oct 23 · 6:30–8:30 PM
𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟒 – 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 · Oct 25 · 9:00–11:00 AM
Northland College Theater
Registration is required — spots are limited! Reserve your seat today → tinyurl.com/trfactworkshops
Oct 16 | Oct 18 | Oct 23 | Oct 25
Free for adults 18+
Join one workshop or all four!
TRF Area Community Theater’s Evening of Short Comedies Nov 13-15
An Evening of Short Comedies
November 13-15, 2025
Eagles Club, Thief River Falls
This year’s TRFACT’s showcase will feature 10 hilarious 10-minute plays, each one a mini-masterpiece of wit and humor, brought to life by some of the community’s most talented actors. Get your tickets at http://our.show/tbk2rynn7a or get them at the door.
Artist Spotlight featuring TRFACT, More Drama Please!
Listen to TRFACT Executive Director Jane Anderson and NWMAC Staff talk about theater in NW Minnesota for youth. This discussion includes the NWMAC exhibit More Drama Please! as well as a number of other items.
Watch the discussion here.
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC)'s exhibit – More Drama Please! Open from October 4 through the end of November, this gallery exhibit features non-profit theater groups that work primarily with children in the NW Minnesota region. When you visit the exhibit you will find props, costumes, shoes, Paper-Mache creations, photos, playbills, advertising, and historical information. Many of the props and costumes are handmade and have been used in a variety of plays over the years.
The featured theater groups are Thief River Falls Area Community Theater, Middle River Community Theatre, and Fosston Community Theater. For this exhibit there are no pieces of art for sale. To view the exhibit virtually click the link below.
TRFACT Director Jane Anderson has said, “Since I am a full-time employee of the Thief River Falls ACT, theater is my working life. But it is also my non-working life. I live to create theater for the community, to educate children and adults on stage, and to bring joy and inspiration to those in the audiences. Bringing joy to others, makes me happy and whole.” Jane has much more to say during this Artist Spotlight.
The NWMAC Gallery is located at Northland Community and Technical College, 1101 State Highway 1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. The gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30-5 PM and at other times when events are held at the college. Enter through Door B. Visitor parking is free.
This exhibit is made possible with funding from The McKnight Foundation. Please sign up for our e-newsletter on our website home page to see the latest news and grant announcements. Email director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886 to reach our office during regular business hours.
Auditions for Fall Play A.C.T. of Thief River Falls — Consider Trying Out!
AUDITIONS FOR FALL PLAY
A.C.T. of Thief River Falls is seeking auditions for its fall play, which will feature two titles: “It’s All an Act” by Carl L. Williams and “Bad Auditions for Bad Actors” by ian McWethy.
Auditions will take place at the Eagles Club on September 28 and 29 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Please be prepared to read from the script: “Bad Auditions” is available online at www.playscripts.com/play/2257 Copies will be available at the audition also.
Performances will take place on November 17-19 at the Eagles Club in Thief River Falls. The play will be directed by Jane Anderson.
This is a great opportunity for new actors or for seasoned actors on a tight schedule. This evening will feature several short segments with a large cast.
For more information, contact Jane Anderson at trfact56701@gmail.com.
Exhibits in 2016
Exhibits at the NWMAC Gallery at the River Walk Gallery in 2016 included: Irene Bertils, Crookston - Drawings (January – February 2016), Ron Woolever, Roseau – Photography (March – April 2016 ), Karlee Westrem, East Grand Forks – Acrylic Paintings (May 2016), Joe Wavra, Red Lake Falls – Carvings and Chainsaw Sculptures (June 2016), Beau Bakken, Hallock – Paintings (July 2016), Jodi Peterson, Norman County - Glassworks (August 2016), Jean Honl, Roseau Rosemaling (September 2016), Thief River Falls Area Community Theater Costumes and Posters (October 2016), Creative Artworks of Crookston (November – December 2016), and Dale Mackowick, Fertile. Oil Painting (December 2016).