Events

Jon Offutt, Fargo glass blower, will come to the Edge Center Gallery in Bigfork for both a solo exhibit and a two day glass blowing demonstration. Horizons: Glass by Jon Offutt will be in the Gallery from October 8 through November 2, 2019. The opening Reception on October 9 from 5-7 pm features the concluding hour of Offutt’s demonstrations. On October 7, Offutt will set up a portable glass furnace in the Edge Center parking lot. Once heated to temperature, the furnace must be used for two straight days. The glass blowing demonstrations will be on October 8 and 9 with six hour-long sessions each day. All demonstrations are open to the public. Bigfork students will be invited to join the public in viewing the demonstrations. The Edge Center for the Arts adjoins the Bigfork School, giving students a chance for enriching art experiences.

Barnabas 22 is an exhibit of portraits of veterans’ service dogs. It highlights the special bond between animals and their humans and the role of service animals in supporting veteran well being.

Grand Rapids artist Mary Corwin is creating 22 portraits in chalk pastel of the service dogs of Minnesota veterans to call attention to the estimated 22 military veterans that die by suicide every day and the role that service animals can play in reducing that number. Whether the veteran’s dog is an Emotional Support Animal, a Service Dog, or just a pal, dogs and their unconditional love are saving lives.

The exhibit will be on display for the month of November, and will include a few words from each dog’s “person” about how the service animal has helped them on their journey after military service.