Tatanka Arts

Tatanka Arts is a new arts organization serving the Redwood and Renville County Area. Tatanka Arts board members are recruiting new members who are artists and arts supporters. We want to promote the fine arts in our communities by sponsoring fine art festivities, arts enrichment opportunities, mentorships, classes and workshops.

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Tatanka Arts Spring 2010 Newsletter

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SMAHC Challenge Grant Awarded Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council has granted us a membership challenge grant giving us the opportunity to receive up to $500 in matching money from new (or increased level) memberships. Membership Form Become a Member of Tatanka Arts Today!
Thrivent Mural Project / Green Space Tatanka Arts has gotten the go ahead to beautify the downtown Redwood Falls main street area. A mural designed by Gerry Patten has been painted on the Thrivent building and improvements will and are being made to the green area adjoining the Thrivent building. The local Farmers Market convenes there on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Greenspace Information and sketches
Thrivent Art Education Grant! Thrivent has granted Tatanka Arts $500 for use in the summer Art in the Park educational program.
Welcome New Board Members! Tatanka Arts held its first annual board meeting January 26th. Chuck Brown from Olivia and Elaine Hagen of Redwood Falls were elected as new board members. Chuck is a local writer who would like to see a Tatanka literary group formed. Elaine is a well known and award winning artist who has been an avid volunteer. The new Tatanka Arts Board president is Ramona Larson, Donna Larkin is now Vice President and Nan Karr Kaffenburg is the Secretary. Mike Kauffenburg is the acting Treasurer (but not a board member, thanks Mike). Other board members include, Joel McKinney, Elaine Hagen, Tom Hollatz, and Chuck Brown.
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Upcoming Events!

Opening Reception for Annual Art Show at the Redwood Falls Library
509 S. Lincoln Street Saturday, November 7 - Noon - 2 pm
Meet the artists, have a cup of coffee and goodies, view the wonderful art work!
The show will be on display at the library from November 7 - 28.
Artists Open House at Scenic City Realty & Art Gallery
235 S. Mill Street, Redwood Falls
During Christmas by Candlelight celebration
Friday, November 20 - 5-9 pm
Stop an visit with the artists, take a look at their new work and nibble on cookies & treats!
We have interesting, hand-made gifts in all price ranges!
Tatanka Arts will have an information table at this event with the NEW ART KIOSK computer set up for you to try out!

Tatanka Arts Writers Group starting up! Interested parties contact Chuck Brown at cpbrown@redred.com or Tatanka Arts.

Tatanka Arts wants to thank the Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council (SMAHC), and Thrivent, for their tremendous support and encouragement.

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