On the Cover of ......Womens's Press

Congratulations to local artist Paula Swenson whose work is featured on the cover of this month's Women's Press magazine. Swenson's painting "Be Here Now" represents a "self-portrait of sorts" and features her signature vibrant colors.

I am lucky to own one of Paula's paintings--this bright vase of daisies and goldenrod. I purchased it at the Uptown, (before it was the Wild Hare Bistro).

You may have seen the mural that graces the north exterior wall of the Wild Hare building. That's Paula's work too. It's just one example of the wonderful art that enriches our downtown. I hesitate to make a list because I can't name them all, but the Sculpture Walk, Gallery North, Bemidji Community Arts Center, and all the businesses that host artists, are places that make downtown Bemidji a great destination for viewing and buying art.