“Teach”
New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Gallery Show Oct 23-Nov 30, 2024
NEW YORK MILLS, MN, Oct 21, 2024—The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit: “Teach,” in the gallery October 23 – November 30, 2024. A reception will be held on Saturday, November 30 from 1-3 p.m.
The show is about inspiration: the teachers we learn from and those who inspire us. This show features the artwork of two current teachers: Peder Butenhoff, art teacher in Perham, MN, and Michael Aasness, currently teaching in Volga, SD.
Mr. Aasness was a student of Mr. Butenhoff who inspired him to become an artist and teacher. Peder Butenhoff was inspired by his former art teacher Jim Borgreen to fulfill his goal as an artist and teacher.
Peder graduated from Fergus County High School, Lewistown MT in 1988, where Jim Borgreen’s teaching gifts greatly influenced him. Peder attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, earning a K-12 Art Education & 7-12 Social Studies Education degree and Coaching Certification in 1993. His work is greatly influenced by his years in central Montana and his love of the variety of outdoor activities in Minnesota. Peder’s work includes paintings, photographs, prints, and ceramics.
Michael Aasness was a student of Peder Butenhoff when Peder taught in Fergus Falls. Michael began his professional teaching career in 2017 as the 6-12 Art Instructor at Sioux Valley School District in Volga, South Dakota. Michael says, ”As an artist and educator, I believe the impact of the environment and opportunities surrounding us can transform, influence, and inspire creativity. The interactions, moments, and subtle nuances of observing the world around me fuel my desire to understand what drives my creative process.” Michael is showing 16 paintings in acrylic, gouache, and mixed media.
A Gallery Reception will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. The artists will be on hand to meet and greet visitors and discuss their work. An artists’ talk will begin at 2:00 p.m. The reception is free to attend and open to all. Refreshments will be available.
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Gallery is always free to see and open to the public. Gallery Hours are Wednesdays & Thursdays 10am-7pm, Fridays 10am-5pm, and Saturdays 10am-3pm. Private viewings can be arranged anytime by calling Cheryl Bannes at 218-385-3339 or emailing [email protected].
This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Visit kulcher.org or call the Cultural Center at 218-385-3339 with any questions.
About the Cultural CenterThe New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts. The Center offers visitors intimate opportunities to encounter art and artists in its 80-seat concert listening room, visual art gallery in a historic building, gift store featuring local artists, artist residency program, sculpture park, and a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Since its incorporation in 1990, the Cultural Center has been passionate about connecting people to artists and rich cultural experiences in rural Minnesota, celebrating the local and being a window to the world. For more information, call 218-385-3339, or visit www.kulcher.org.
