Monday, September 21, 2009

Taube Museum of Art in Minot, North Dakota

2 N. Main St. - Minot, ND 58703 - 701-838-4445 – taube@srt.com - www.taubemuseum.org



News Release For immediate release
September 19, 2009


Amazing Art!
Artfest at Minot Municipal Auditorium



(MINOT, ND) Vincent Van Gogh is our inspiration artist for Artfest 2009. The Taube Museum of Art invites people of all ages to come and join the fun! Artfest will be held on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 at the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Our featured artist this year is Fargo glassblower, Jon Offutt, a nationally recognized artist, who creates amazing glassworks.



Other artist’s include Andrew Knutson, Judy Bell, Linda Olson, 62 Doors Art Gallery and Studios, John Bartunek, Earth Elements, Stillpoint Photography, Obsessed Photographers Group, Jane Kalmbach, Marianne Wyatt, Margaret Lee, Nancy Brown, Paul Horn, Pat Van Hal, Doug Pfliger Pfine & Pfunky cArt, and so many more!



Premiere Night will be held on Friday, October 16th from 7 pm -10 pm. (Must be 21 to attend). This promises to be a fantastic time with art from over 40 regional artists, hors d’oeuvres, complimentary champagne cocktails, and live music by Java Jive Jazz. There will also be a Silent Auction throughout the event. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non members, and $35 at the door, which are available at the Taube Museum of Art, Artistry, and Artmain.



On Saturday, October 17th the hours are 9am to 6pm. Admission is $2 with 12 and under free! There is something for everyone. The children will have a great time creating their art inspired by Van Gogh. Adults can watch artist demonstrations, browse for that special artwork, and bid on the silent auction.



This Fundraiser is brought to you by the Taube Museum of Art. Come and Celebrate the Arts at Artfest 2009!





If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Brown, Executive Director, at the Taube Museum of Art, 838-4445.





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Nancy F. Brown
Executive Director, Taube Museum of Art
2 N. Main St., Minot, ND 58703
701-838-4445

Fax: 701-838-6471

www.taubemuseum.org

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