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I had a wonderful evening out tonight! Jim and I attended the “Art in Healing” event at CentraCare Health, Long Prairie, MN. Wed. Dec. 13, 2017. They had an open house event and a lovely gathering to celebrate the opening of their new hospital and clinic. And this display included MY paintings!
Visitors, Artists and Poets came together to celebrate the planned beautiful artworks that is spread out throughout the campus. Tours were hosted, poets did a reading of their own words displayed on the wall. Photographers had wonderful photographs presented of beautiful landscapes, the Long Prairie River, farm land and barns, skyscapes, florals and so much more.
A grouping of three made-to-be-square Kathy Braud floral prints were prominently displayed together. Two large rectangular landscapes of mine were displayed in another area. I was impressed! New print technology with Art Partners was able to increase one of paintings with a paper size of 11” x 15” to 3 feet X 4 feet and applied to foam core. Mats were not needed as borders were provided. Glass still provides a barrier from the elements.

Link to Facebook regarding Kathy Braud Art Show, Nov – Dec 2017

Kathy Braud took digital photos of "Seasons in the Sun" and spent Thanksgiving holiday evenings photo-shopping a joint original watercolor exhibition with Kerry Kupferschmidt.

A large display of art that is hanging on the tall walls in the Main Gallery, and our Great River Arts staff did a great job of showcasing our works.
Since we live in a more rural area of the state of Minnesota, I felt we needed to promote the images somehow. Do visit this photo collection of images displaying a large variety of my artworks in this setting.

I did figure out how to upload multiple images of painting postings to Facebook.
Do you get a feeling for how the original watercolor framed and matted pieces will look on a wall. Click on my photo images to enlarge.

Research - use posted FAA images so can visually fill in the complexity of the images (without shadows / reflections interfering) with color, line and composition. And one has an opportunity for choosing a print at FAA also.

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Hi dear visitor, This new Mississippi River painting, called "The Best Dam Town in Minnesota", celebrates the peaceful view of the city from near the dam flood gates and water retaining area that is very unique for Little Falls, MN. The art currently is on display at the Great River Arts in downtown Little Falls for the months of November and December 2017 where I am also having a large exhibition of my colorful artworks ( ~40) , some new and some have been posted on FAA already. You are invited to experience my art in person, if you would like.
A bridge crosses within a block of this area also ( see the far left).
This particular site is not a common place to take a photo, I had to climb up by the railroad tracks where trains do go by about every 10 minutes some days. The river was so calm and the clouds overhead reflected the beauty of the impending colorful sunset. My panorama view used half a full sheet of watercolor paper split the long way. I discovered how the town is designed as I manipulated this new long format to create my landscape.

The right side of the river in 1803 was part of the United States ( as you face the town in the image) and the left side ( not pictured) was part of the Louisiana Purchase. 100 years later in 1903, this city of Little Falls was booming with many businesses, and timber floating down the river, sawmills, papermill, creamery's, a railroad, electric station ( is pictured here) and had so many activities and people who lived here
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Now another 100 years later, we still appreciate our heritage. Some of the past businesses are gone with the changes of time but the dam system is still very important for controlling the water levels and providing the opportunity for making electricity. Today, as I write this note, the water is really traveling fast and really running over the dam. We have had a lot of rain this fall and the Mississippi River is a recipient of water collection in the state of Minnesota.
Wishing you the BEST! Visit us someday when you are traveling to Minnesota.

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Wow! I am really busy these last weeks!

I just got back from a lovely art retreat at a church camp out of state that was so fantastic! As it is a place to make art, renew friendships with other artists and have a break in time to do our own thing and grow.
I did get a lot done, enjoyed the camaraderie of problem solving together with other artists with our own artworks or theirs, and enjoyed seeing the variety of mediums being used and applied to create art around me.

Now I am back in the real world.

A reception, is coming up tomorrow, Sat 10/28/17 for my Central MInnesota Watercolorists group in Little Falls, MN. at Great River Arts. Little Falls, MN
I am also displaying my art in Sprout Marketplace in Little Falls also, this whole same day. But I have also arranged for way to attend the reception and have friend coverage at my Sprout booth so I can also attend the reception;. A big thank you for this!

My joint watercolor artworks display with Kerry Kupferschmidt will take place very soon - and will be up for the months of November and December 2017. We are delivering our artworks to the GRA Center around Nov 1 and the staff will hang the exhibit for us. So nice! Each of us will have approximately 38 - 40 pieces on display.
This is a wonderful space to show art in this gallery, as it has large tall walls, many UV lights and is so special! The community will also have several dinner theater opportunities to view our art while it is up for view.
Thank you, dear reader, for your visit to my site and the blog. May you also have a great day today! yours in art, Kathy

Kathy Braud awarded 2nd Place in the NorthStar Watermedia Juried National Exhibition, Blaine, MN
My watercolor painting, Four Clucks, was chosen as 2nd Place in the NorthStar Watermedia Juried National Exhibition, Blaine City Hall, Blaine, MN. 10/15/2017 A great Reception celebration was hosted this afternoon and many artists were present. David Feinberg, Juror.
A wonderful money award was given. I am so pleased!
Blaine City Hall, Blaine, MN is open 8 am - 4:30 pm M- F. The show is up Oct 2 -31, 2017 with two floors of display.

Just sharing my wonderful news!! Kathy Braud RRWS Yay!!
I live in Little Falls, MN and I am a member of the Central Minnesota Watercolorists & am a Local active artist in Central Minnesota.
kathy-braud.artistswebsites.com or kathy-braud.pixels.com
This is a great site to view a lot of my cheerful and colorful art!

The news! Kathy Braud’s watercolor painting, Four Clucks, was chosen as 2nd Place
in the NorthStar Watermedia Juried National Exhibition, Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Drive, Blaine, MN 55449.
A Reception and Awards celebration was hosted Sunday afternoon 10/15/2017 and many artists were present.
David Feinberg, Juror. This Gallery Show is open Oct 2 – 31, 2017 M- F 8 am – 4:30

3 - Three other opportunities are also available for you to enjoy.
1) Kathy’s artwork is included in the Central Minnesota Watercolorists show “Watercolor Magic” now showing at the Great River Arts Gallery in Little Falls.
This show is up until October 28th, with the Show’s Reception, 12 -2 pm 10/28/2017
2) Great River Arts Gallery will also host watermedia artwork being displaying as,“Seasons in the Sun” by Kathy Braud and Kerry Kupferschmidt - November and December 2017 in the Main Gallery GRA
3) Minnesota State College in Fergus Falls, MN will host a larger Kathy Braud Solo Art Show Jan – Feb 2018.

This rich original watercolor painting is now on display at the 2017 Minnesota Watercolor Society Fall Show called "Luminous Light".
This lovely show will be on display at Hopkins Center for the Arts for 6 weeks, mid September - October. 29, 2017
Address: 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN. 65 paintings are in the show. They have many activities available to the community going on at this art center. Keren Kroul, visual artist and instructor at Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN was the judge.

I attended the Opening Reception and had a great time enjoying the art and visiting with artist friends.
A group of us had a lovely supper ahead of the gathering and great sharing time.
My work was enjoyed also. My home is in Central Minnesota 100+ miles north of this event.... but I feel special events are important to attend.

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I am sharing some news! My mixed media painting, Dandy Puff, was accepted into the "Light Show", a large gallery exhibition an Jaques Art Center in Aitkin, MN.
Today, 9/09/2017, at the Awards Ceremony, it received an Honorable Mention Award, nice words from the judges and Prize funds too! The show is on display from Sept. 8 - Oct. 28, 2017, Tues - Sat. 11 am - 4 pm. This original is made from watercolors and acrylic medium.
The square original image is framed with a wide blue-black mat and a black wide frame. Very attractive.
Address - 121 2nd St. NW, Aitkin, MN 56431. 218-927-2363 info@jaquesart.com www.jaquesart.com

Was just featured in the Impressions of the 21st Century FAA group 9/02/2017

This rich original watercolor painting just started it's journey to the 2017 Minnesota Watercolor Society Fall Show called "Luminous Light".
The Show will be on display at Hopkins Center for the Arts for 6 weeks, mid September till the end of October.

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I was accepted in the 2017 Fall - CMW David Smith workshop

2017 Kathy Braud Exhibitions current Summer or upcoming.

2017 Regional Art Show, Cultural Center New York Mills, MN. May 31 – June x 4 weeks
Great River Arts Juried Exhibition, Collective Visions, Little Falls, MN - July and August 2017 ~ 8 weeks
Jaques Art Center, Aitkin, MN three entries - juried Light Show show. Sept – Oct x 6 weeks
Minnesota Watercolor Society Fall Show at Hopkins, MN - Luminous Light mid Sept – October x 6 weeks.
North Star National Watermedia Society Juried Exhibition accepted - Flour Clucks, Blaine, MN. October 2017 x 4 weeks.
Central MN Watercolorists Art Exhibition, Great River Arts Main Gallery, Little Falls, MN - October 2017 x 4 weeks
Am attending the Joyce Ells Paint Out at Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, Amory, WI - Oct. 16 – 26 with 2 doz. NSWS artists attending
“Seasons in the Sun”, Kathy Braud and Kerry Kupferschmidt art show, Great River Arts Main Gallery, Little Falls, Nov – Dec 2017 ~ 8 weeks
and a 60 piece Kathy Braud Watercolor Exhibition at M-State College, Fergus Falls, MN - Jan and Feb 2018. ~ 8 weeks.
Kathy Braud CMW - Demo artist plans for March 2018!

Kathy Braud RRWS
www.kathy-braud.artistwebsites.com
www.kathy-braud.pixels.com - they put my art work on fabric, items, cell phone cases, shower curtains etc.