Press release – Kaddatz Galleries receives MSAB Arts Education Grant to offer fine arts courses for adults

Fergus Falls, MN – The Kaddatz Galleries is pleased to announce they have been awarded an Arts Education grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board (MSAB) to support a newly launched fine arts education program for adults ages 16 and up. 

Support from this MSAB grant enables Kaddatz Galleries to offer educational courses aimed to expand adult students’ skills, bolster confidence in their creative abilities, and foster community connections. This series will consist of six diverse courses varying in length from 4-8 weeks, with classes occurring on a weekly basis. Courses will include: Foundation Drawing 1 & 2, Watercolor, Egg Tempera, Oil Painting, and Mixed-Media Color Theory. 

All classes will be led by area artists established in each specific medium and will take place at Kaddatz Galleries in the ADA accessible classrooms located in the lower level of the historic Kaddatz Hotel Building (111 W. Lincoln Avenue). Registration for each course is offered at a sliding scale fee to allow individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds access to creative education, fostering inclusivity and equitable opportunity for artistic expression.

To learn more about Kaddatz Galleries art classes or to register, please visit: www.kaddatzgalleries.org and click on the “Classes” tab. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

About Kaddatz Galleries

The Kaddatz Galleries is a not-for-profit organization that exists to foster visual arts education and appreciation and to maintain a gallery that celebrates the work of area artists and honors the legacy of Charles Beck. The Kaddatz is in downtown Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Its main gallery presents focused exhibitions and a rotating selection of work by regional artists. Studio K, the Kaddatz’s secondary gallery and community meeting space, displays smaller or more experimental bodies of work by established and emerging artists. There is never a charge to enter the galleries. Additionally, the Kaddatz regularly offers visual arts workshops and other educational opportunities to make art experiences accessible to diverse audiences and participants. 

Media Contacts
Stacy Wendt
Artistic Director
[email protected]
(218) 998-4405