Brad Anderson Photography and Fish Decoy art by Larry Lange, Brad Lange and John Peeters
July Gallery Exhibit at New York Mills Cultural Center
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is featuring in its Gallery the wildlife photographs of Brad Anderson of Ottertail and fish decoys by Larry Lange, Brad Lange, and John Peeters. This artwork will be on display now through July 31, 2021.
A Reception and Presentation by photographer Brad Anderson will be held on Wednesday July 21 from 5-7pm. Join us as Brad presents more photos and discusses his photo adventures. Free to attend and open to all! Light refreshments available.
Brad’s photographs include breaktaking images of birds, animals and landscapes. In his artist statement Brad says: “Driving the back roads of Minnesota provides me with countless opportunities to photograph the native wildlife. Some of my favorite locations include East Leaf Lake, Fergus Falls, North Ottawa Impoundment, Sax-Zim Bog, the North Shore from Duluth to Grand Portage, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park. My camera travels with me everywhere as some of the best opportunities come at the most unexpected times. I am an avid outdoorsman that enjoys waiting quietly in a blind or ghillie suit, wading through shallow water in a floating photography blind, or driving thousands of miles a year on gravel roads looking for wildlife.”
The display of handmade fish decoys are by local decoy artists Larry Lange and Brad Lange of Perham, and John Peeters of rural New York Mills. These beautifully created decoys range from traditional to whimsical that show the artists’ skill and attention to detail. Whether you are an avid decoy collector, an angler, a painter, or enjoy wood carving, you will thoroughly enjoy the skill and craftsmanship of these decoys.
Cultural Center Executive Director Betsy Roder adds, “This Gallery exhibit is a great example of our organizational vision to “celebrate the local” including local artists as well as our local fishing and wildlife culture. Otter Tail County is filled with incredible outdoor wildlife and recreation, and fishing is part of New York Mills’ DNA as the home of Lund boats. This show celebrates the intersection of local art, wildlife, and fishing culture through the work of this talented photographer and decoy artists.”
This activity is made possible, in part, by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This show is free and open to the public. Gallery and Gift Shop Hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays 10-7, Fridays 10-5 and Saturdays 10-3. Private viewing and tours can be arranged by contacting Cheryl Bannes at 218-385-3339 or [email protected].
About the Cultural Center
The 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 shop 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.
