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Artist Phena Keil poses for a photo with her work in Fergus Falls, Minn., on May 5, 2023. (R.C. Drews for Project Optimist)
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Artist's Joy: 3 selections from 'treasure hunter' Phena Keil

Meet a western Minnesota-based artist who turns castoffs into art.

(Nikki Wolgamott for Project Optimist)
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Helping a veteran in crisis: An illustrated intervention

Our comic is based on 2 intervention models: VA SAVE and LivingWorks' safeTALK

Drawing of two pasque flowers blooming by Lisa Meyers McClintick.
Environment

Drawn by Nature: Birds, early flowers signal spring’s arrival

Watching the sky and walking through woods and prairie reveal fresh sightings of cranes, bluebirds, pasque flowers and marsh marigolds as winter finally lets go.

'Untitled' | 9” x 12” Watercolor + Chinese ink on cold pressed watercolor paper | Created in 2018 as a part of 'Summer Sessio
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Artist's Joy: Nancy XiáoRong Valentine and 4 pieces from various projects

Valentine pulled a selection from across her oeuvre and shared insights on each.

'Don't be afraid to be seen trying' | Digital Art | 2020 (Courtesy of Wasima Farah)
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Artist's Joy: Wasima Farah and 3 pieces from 'Growing Pains'

The 'Growing Pains' series was featured at the Soomaal House of Art in Minneapolis in late 2022.

Heritage Colors of the Santa Fe | 24” x 30” | Acrylic and latex on wood panel | 2021 (Courtesy of Kandace Creel Falcón)
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Artist's Joy: Kandace Creel Falcón and 3 pieces from 'Roots'

Explore a selection that reflects the artist's family history and the history of the Midwest.

A piece of art by Steven StandingCloud called Finding Our Way. The style of art is called skeleton art which is a contemporar
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Artist's Joy: Steven StandingCloud and his 3 favorite pieces

Explore the work of Anishinaabe artist Steven StandingCloud. His pieces are paired with insights to explain the symbols and stories behind them.

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