Frank by Barbara Benda ©2026

1) August 17-September 26th -The Rural Art Exhibit at the Red Door Art Gallery in Wahpeton at 418 Dakota Avenue. Beverly and I are both entered into this show. There will be a free public reception on September 10, from 5-7 pm. Cash prizes will be awarded. You are encouraged to vote for a People’s Choice award.

2) July 26- October 5th -FMVA Art Advocates Exhibition near the JC  Penney wing at West Acres in Fargo, ND. Beverly and I are both entered into this show that focuses on the work by art educators and promoters in the community.

3) August 20-September 17th- Red River Watercolor Society Time to Shine Member Art Show at MSUM in the Diederich Art Gallery in the Center of the Arts building  at 801 13th Street South, Moorhead, MN.  Free public reception held on August 20 from 5:30-7:30. I have three paintings exhibited in this show. There will also be a slide show of the RRWS National Show entries and award winners. You are encouraged to vote for a People’s Choice award. If you haven’t yet seen the Diederich Art Gallery, it is a beautiful space and the show is hung beautifully by curator Glen Henry. Gallery hours from August-May are typically:
Monday – Friday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

I encourage you to attend these exhibits and consider purchasing art to support local artists.

Barbara leading an acrylic mixed media collage activity in Mourning Dove Studio.

Over 45 years ago, I received my first teaching degree at MSUM in Moorhead, MN. Little did I know I would still be teaching today as an independent visual arts instructor of individuals and groups. I realized that sharing my knowledge and skills with others was the path God had designed for me and, in doing work for Him, there is no retirement date attached- just ask Moses!

I will be teaching sketching classes through Moorhead Community Education starting in November and am planning to teach a 2nd level watercolor workshop in January called Designing Your Watercolors for Success. If you’ve taken my Beginning Drawing and Watercolor course, you will be ready for this workshop and you will have all the supplies you need. Please contact me at barbara@barbarabendnagle.com to let me know if you are considering this workshop so I get an idea of interested folks.

If you have any other interests, please let me know. In the meantime, enjoy the blessings of summer: the great outdoors, golf, gardening, sports, biking, boating, fishing, family reunions, sitting on your patio  listening to birds and fill in the blank_____.

Location: Mourning Dove Studio and Double Trouble Gallery,

809 20th Street North in Moorhead

Date and Time: Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, 11:00 am to 5:30 pm

On Sale: Original watercolors, acrylics, mixed media collage paintings,the ever-popular Little Originals,

paintings from my personal collection of regional artists, as well as aloe plants in vintage pots.  This is the perfect one- stop shop

for Mother’s Day, Graduation, and for any special occasion, as well as buying for your own home or business needs.