FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Tattoo artists and enthusiasts gathered in Fargo this weekend for a three-day celebration of ink. The Fargo Tattoo Expo took place at the Ramada Convention Center on 13th Avenue South from July 25 to the 27th. Over 90 different parlors / artists set up shop at the venue, offering on-site tattooing and competitions for tattoos like…
FARGO, N.D. – We’re nearing the end of Pride Month, and a local art space decided to host a fair celebrating queer creators in the area. Parachigo held the “Big Gay Art Fair” on Saturday the 21st. The event got underway at 3 P.M. and featured 18 different vendors showcasing their original creations. Event staff said the event had a…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — She has been called one of the 21st century’s most innovative stars. Lindsey Stirling is an electronic violinist, dancer and artist. She’ll be performing Wednesday, August 23 at Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead. Stirling will be joined by Walk off the Earth, a Juno Award-winning multi-platinum musical phenomenon from the Toronto area. Tickets for the rain or shine…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A portrait of KVRR’s Emily Welker, created by Bismarck, North Dakota artist Shane Balkowitsch, will be part of the North Dakota State Historical Museum’s permanent collection. Balkowitsch says he created the portrait using “historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.” It’s entitled “Lady Of The News.” Subjects hold perfectly still for about 6 to…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) — Franklin Ugochukwu is a Nigerian visual artist who uses his skills and imagination to share his voice and the stories of people through a single portrait. “The underlying message of my art and my work is love,” he said. Franklin says that it has been a heartwarming experience being able to connect with the public through…
I’ve really valued my afternoon runs during this pandemic. It’s a chance to forget all the doom and gloom headlines, get some fresh air, and stay fit in a way that’s pretty easy to maintain social distancing. Unless you run across a gang of these hooligans. I see a lot of turkeys when I run, but this was the…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s the perfect opportunity to tap into your creative side while also paying homage to one of the most–beloved members of the family. Creatively Uncorked in West Fargo hosts “Paint Your Pet” one Sunday a month. Whether you have been an artist all your life or have never even picked up a paint brush, artists…
FARGO, N.D. — You may have seen that big Red Ball around town this past week. Now, it sees snow for the very first time. The ball was placed in front of the Fargo Theatre for the final day of its Fargo tour. The Red Ball Project is a traveling public art piece by Kurt Perschke. It weighs 250 pounds and…
FARGO, N.D. — Creatively Uncorked holds open studio in conjunction with the Red River Market. People can pop in and paint whatever they want. They also have classes, some of which have a theme, or an instructor can teach everyone how to create one specific painting. If you want to show your furry friends some love, there are even opportunities to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — For the second year, JL Beers is having their coaster contest and you only have until May 31st to submit your designs. The contest gives people a chance to show their artistic talents and submit it for a chance to win a sleeve of their own coasters. They also use them at the bar. This year is…
