Workshops

Create A Sami Bracelet Workshop

Summer Art Journaling

Kurbits style painting workshop with Pieper Fleck Bloomquist

"Take a Watercolor Journey" with David R. Smith – FULL

Bringing a Scene to Life - Plein Air Painting

Watercolor Impressionism - Landscape Workshop

Nanabozho and the Woodpecker Puppet Workshop

Bringing Art to Rural
Northwestern Minnesota

"Our goal is to offer a variety of arts experiences that are affordable and accessible to all ages and abilities, and to stimulate the vibrancy of our region."

The BAAC was formed in 2014 and with grants from Region 2 Arts Council we've been able to offer a wide variety of concerts and workshops in mediums such as watercolor, oil, acrylic, colored pencils, alcohol inks, jewelry, photography, printmaking and wood carving at an affordable price.

In 2015 we offered five free concerts at Farm By The Lake, a pets in watercolor workshop and a workshop by the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. In 2016 we sponsored five concerts in Bagley and Gonvick, and two alcohol inks workshops. In 2017 we offered four concerts along with 2 school performances and a plein air workshop in oil and acrylic. In 2018 we held five workshops including a plein air workshop in watercolor. 

Check out the Clearwater County Photography Club! They plan shows, classes and photoshoot opportunities throughout the year. Upcoming meetings and events posted HERE.

We're always looking for suggestions for new classes and teachers--both local and national.

Member MeetingS

Next Meeting: January 13, 2021
Our January 2021 meeting will be held at the Clearwater County History Center and on Zoom.  Regular business meeting begins at 4:00.   Come to hear what our artists have been up to! ​  All are welcome.

BAAC Blog

                  Great Northern Water Tower - Bagley, MN

                           DID YOU KNOW?​

​Despite it fading into obsolescence many decades ago, the Great Northern water tower designed to supply water to the steam engines that once came through the town of Bagley, Minnesota still stands along the tracks.
 
 
Joshua Cunningham of St Paul, MN will conduct a 3 day Plein Aire oil painting workhop in June 2021 with area artists to paint this beautiful piece of history.  Stop by or drive by between June 23 - 25 to see the artists’ rendition of history.  This workshop is held outside so the different light of the day will play an important part of the image created.  
 
 
“This activity is funded, in part, by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund.”