PRAIRIE PUBLIC Est. 1964 • prairiepublic.org Moorhead | Crookston
Legacy-funded programming has empowered Prairie Public to impact the citizens of Northwest Minnesota by highlighting the state’s history, diversity, and talent. Prairie Mosaic examined Minnesota’s Metis ancestors and historic tribal treaties of our Native cultures. Artists explored mental health and cultural diversity through their art, as an example of the cognitive benefits between art, mental fatigue, and focus. Prairie Musicians featured Irish and Metis traditional music and a variety of other genres by musicians who create original music. Prairie Public’s award-winning resources will live on so generations will benefit from these stories and be inspired to create their own story.
“Helps me to learn about local art and history I can’t find anywhere else.” – MPTA Survey Respondent
Infusing Nature into Art
Partnering with Libraries
Spotlighting Minnesota History
Prairie Public was honored to participate in the “Better Together” workshop with the
Deanna Joy Mayer captured the beauty of nature in her clay and plaster botanical bas-relief. Her art is a true form of self-expression and healing. Vicky Radel used encaustic medium and cold wax to create a new appreciation of nature. Photographer Andy Hall’s keen eye found amazing imagery in nature.
The Giiwedinong Treaty Rights and Culture Museum in Park Rapids and Kittson County History Center and Museum in Lake Bronson tell different stories, yet the journey of all Minnesota’s ancestors is important. Prairie Public is committed to educating Minnesotans about their own history in hopes of building a better tomorrow.
Northern Lights Library Network,
where we showcased Indigenous resources from MPTA stations and other Legacy-funded organizations to local public librarians and school library media specialists.
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