Exhibition Statement

I researched the idea of int erconnectedness for a land acknowledgement statement that a church wanted to make. I explored bags that held peace pipes and the designs placed upon them. Many of the beaded designs explored images that were about how using the pipe brings others together and demonstrates how we are all related. So the final was to be in hand carved wood so these were some of my preparations that I tried for making relief sculptures in wood and the drawings I made for the project Aekhoyaka.

The exhibition runs September 15 through October 30, 2026, at the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council’s new location on the second floor of Marshall City Hall, 344 West Main Street in Marshall, Minnesota.

Come join us at MAFAC for an Artist Reception with John Sterner on September 24 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, call (507) 532-5463 or visit mafac.net.

Join us for an evening of nostalgia, musicianship, and sing-along favorites as A Hard Day’s Night celebrates the music of one of the most beloved bands of all time.

A Hard Day’s Night, a Tribute to The Beatles, is Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts in Marshall.

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now.

• Adults, ages 18 and older: $25
• Students, ages 11–17: $15
• Children, ages 10 and under: Free

Tickets are available in advance at the MAFAC Office, 344 W Main St., and Hy-Vee, 900 E Main St. Tickets will also be available at the theatre door.

Saturday, November 28, 2026
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
MAFAC Gallery & Chamber Building

Join the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council for the MAFAC Holiday Art Market
on Small Business Saturday.

This curated one-day event brings together regional artists and makers for
a holiday shopping experience featuring original artwork and handmade goods.
Shop directly from participating artists and makers, enjoy live music from
local musicians, and explore the MAFAC Gallery.

The event will also feature a Silent Auction benefiting MAFAC,
with original artwork and handmade items donated by area artists and makers.
Auction proceeds support MAFAC exhibitions, educational programming, and
community arts opportunities.

Stop in while you’re enjoying Small Business Saturday in Marshall, find
something handmade for the holidays, and support the arts in our community.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Become a Holiday Art Market Vendor

Regional artists and makers are invited to apply for the MAFAC Holiday Art
Market. The curated market features original artwork and quality handmade
goods, and participating vendors sell directly to customers and retain their
sales proceeds.

• Vendor fee: $35
• MAFAC members: Vendor fee waived
• Applications open: October 1
• Application deadline: October 31

Please review the Vendor Guidelines before applying.

View Vendor Guidelines

Donate to the Silent Auction

Area artists and makers are invited to donate an original artwork or quality
handmade item to the MAFAC Holiday Art Market Silent Auction. Proceeds support
MAFAC exhibitions, educational programming, and community arts initiatives.

Donation Guidelines

Donated items should:

• Be original artwork or quality handmade goods.
• Be clean, complete, and ready for display.
• Include a completed Silent Auction Donation Form.
• Be delivered to MAFAC by November 21, 2026.

The Holiday Art Market Committee reserves the right to decline items that
aren’t consistent with the mission of MAFAC or aren’t suitable for display.

What to Expect

• Donated artwork and handmade items will be displayed as part of the Holiday
  Art Market Silent Auction.
• Winning bidders may take their items after the auction closes and payment
  has been received.
• Donating artists and makers will be acknowledged as contributors to the
  Holiday Art Market Silent Auction.

Interested in donating? Complete the Silent Auction Donation Form and return
it with your donated item by November 21, 2026.