Artist Directory

Jamestown Arts Center

The Jamestown Arts Center is a full-service, year-around arts facility which features monthly-changing exhibitions, classes for children and adults, community theatre, musical performances, an artist-in-residence program and much more. More

Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra

Ensemble - Musician

The Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra. Our 65+ musicians range in abilities from intermediate amateur to professional. We have 6 subscription concerts between September and April. In addition, we have 2 education concerts, a New Year's Eve jazz concert, and a 4th of July Spectacular which is free... More

Blind Mice

Musician

Blind Mice are a multi-generational rock and roll band based in Bismarck. They make fun and funky music for the whole family, laying down the grooves that make your booty move.

Century Patriot Band

Band - Musician

The Century Patriot Band has a long history of excellence in performing in Concert Band, Marching Band,Jazz Band and Ceremonial Color Guard. The Band has traveled extensively over the years since the first year in 1976. The full Colonial Marching Uniform of red, white and blue complete with tri-corn hats,... More

Cris Fulton

Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Photography

Cris Fulton grew up in Bowman, North Dakota, in the southwestern corner of the state. From an early age she enjoyed drawing and taking photographs. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Dakota in 1973. She studied photography on her own, and at some workshops... More

Luke Graner

Musician - Visual Artist: Prints/Digital Art/Graphic Design

Part folk, part soul, part rock and roll.

I write songs not bios so here's what a local writer had to say: "You've never seen a solo performance like this before. Yes, he is the OneManBand, but don't expect to catch him with a multitude of instruments strapped to his... More

Jennifer Haaland

Actor - Singer - Writer

I yam what I yam.

Becky Hermanson

Visual Artist: Photography - Visual Artist: Prints/Digital Art/Graphic Design

Becky is a Free lance photographer specializing in equines in nature, landscape, and digital art. I am a member of Equine Photographers Network , where I have won numerous photography awards. I have also exhibited my work at the Annual Art show and sale of the Mandan Art Association where... More

Hannah Ivra

About Me: I love reading blogs about speed seduction and see if it works well on me. Well luckily I find my way into luring boys. My friends say I’m a player but really, it’s them who can’t resist me. I love shopping and driving with friends and meeting... More

Kris Kitko

Musician - Singer

Bio: "Kris Kitko displays several musical superpowers" --Chicago Tribune

"Remember Kitko as a name that will go far" --Guitar Noise

"Kris Kitko is one of the brightest lights in folk music today. Creative, prolific, in demand, and an absolute master of songcraft and performance, Kris is gaining a growing reputation... More

D Joyce Kitson

Visual Artist: Fiber Art/Fine Art/Fine Craft

Pehinsawin (Red-Hair Woman).  I was named after my great-grandmother during a traditional Dakota naming ceremony. It was decided by our Medicine Man that I embraced the traditional art making skills passed on to me by Pehinsawin (Red-Hair Woman) Matilda Vaulters Good Cloud. It is clear from the origins of my... More

Deb Knuth

Visual Artist: Fiber Art/Fine Art/Fine Craft - Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Prints/Digital Art/Graphic Design - pen and ink

My art work has appeared on the covers of books and other publications as well as used for charity events and rodeo posters. I love oil painting people, animals and western events. Deb's art is exhibited in private and public art collections in the state. More

Michelle Kraft

Visual Artist: Fiber Art/Fine Art/Fine Craft - Visual Artist: Prints/Digital Art/Graphic Design

Always trying to create something that is outside of the norm, Michelle spends countless hours researching and producing works that are unique and eye-catching. She's not interesting in blending into the crowd and does not think her clients want to either. She currently works as a graphic designer at Kranxler... More

John Krueger

Band - Composer - Musician

John Krueger relocated with his family to Bismarck from Shawnee Mission, Kansas in 1987. He is a graduate of Bismarck High School, and currently in his final year at University of Mary studying Instrumental Music Education and Music Performance. He has a private woodwind studio and performs throughout the community... More

Ali LaRock

Visual Artist: Fiber Art/Fine Art/Fine Craft - Visual Artist: Paintings

Ali LaRock is an artist living and working in Bismarck, North Dakota. Ali works in the areas of painting, drawing, and mixed media. Ali grew up in New Town, North Dakota. She received her B.F.A. in painting from Minnesota State University, Moorhead in 1998.

Besides creating and exhibiting her art... More

David Lewellyn

Visual Artist: Furniture - Visual Artist: Jewelry - Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Photography - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery

One action leads to another action; therefore every action presents a question, and every answer is its resolve. Being an artist is having a lifestyle of questions and answers. From that I learn more about interacting with my chosen media. For the last several years I have primarily been focusing... More

Michelle Lindblom

Visual Artist: Paintings

<p>Born and raised in Bismarck, my formal education includes a BA in studio art from the University of New Orleans, LA; an MS degree in educational administration and an MFA from the University of North Dakota. My work has been exhibited all over the United States. In addition to working... More

Madison Lorentzen

Musician - Singer - song writer

I am a young singer/songwriter from the Midwest. I was raised on a farm in North Dakota along with my nine siblings. When I was twelve years old I remember getting a big package in the mail from one of my uncles who lived on the West Coast To my... More

Brian McGraw

Band - Musician - Singer

Brian is a singer/songwriter and entertainer from New Rockford, ND. He regularly appears all across North Dakota, and has performed all over the USA. His first CD, "Broken Today", has received wide critical acclaim. For booking information, show dates, photos, videos and more, visit his website at http://www.brianmcgrawmusic.com

Paul Noot

Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Prints/Digital Art/Graphic Design - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery

Paul is currently the Department Chair for the Visual Arts Department at Bismarck High School. He also teaches classes at Theo Art School and Sleep Hollow summer arts program. He teaches workshops and classes for teachers throughout the state.

Paul's art is exhibited in private and public art collections in... More

Shawn Oban

Composer - Musician - Singer

I perform solo, with just an acoustic guitar, or with my band Rift all over the state. I have a regular show every Thursday night at the Bistro located in Bismarck, ND. I perform both cover tunes as well as music I have composed.

Randi Perkins

Musician - Singer - Writer

Singer-Songwriter Randi Perkins was influenced by the likes of Dan Fogelberg, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce and John Denver. His music reflects a broad spectrum of life experience and being passionate about the legacy of singer-songwriters, he has been quoted as saying his mission is to "bring the singer-songwriter spirit back... More

cheryl planert

I have danced my whole life, all forms and whatever crossed my path. But it wasn't until I saw the work of 2 artists in the 60's that I truly stepped onto the path of movement director. Janet Adler's work with autistic children in which she used movement to begin... More

Tom Porter

Composer - Director - Musician - Singer

I am a native of North Dakota whose music reflects the spiritual geography of the prairie. Although I have composed music for a variety of genres, I now write primarily for choirs and church music. I enjoy the process of working with individuals and organizations on commissioned works. Past commissions... More

Robin Reynolds

Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery

I am a village potter who carried the seeds of what I learned in the 1970’s into a new century. I use a potter’s wheel and Hebron clay to make "beautiful blonde" pots intended for everyday use. The land and open vistas of North Dakota are my inspiration. I teach... More

Lydia Richez-Bowman

Visual Artist: Fiber Art/Fine Art/Fine Craft - Visual Artist: Jewelry - Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Photography

Lydia Richez-Bowman was born in Nice, France and came to America as a young girl, her French heritage is a strong influence in her creativity and is strengthened with each visit back to visit her family who lives in the north of France. She moved to Bismarck from San Diego,... More

Debi Rogers

Actor - Director - Musician - Singer

Debi is a colorful and talented performing artist - singer, actress, musician, storyteller, recording artist and artist-in-resident. She's been awarded grants through the North Dakota Council on the Arts' Apprenticeship program, learning traditional Irish songs in Gaelic (the Irish language), ceili (Irish social) dance and the rare clairseach (traditional wire-strung... More

Tama Smith

Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery

Prairie Fire Pottery is the studio and showroom of North Dakota potter Tama Smith. Every year thousands of travelers from around the country discover this unique pottery shop nestled quietly in the small town of Beach, North Dakota. Tama Smith's work is prized by collectors and pottery enthusiasts for its... More

Sarah Regan Snavely

Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery

<p>Sarah Regan Snavely was born in Bowman, North Dakota. She obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts (emphasis Printmaking) from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 1997. In 2003, Snavely return to southwestern North Dakota with her pack of Greyhound dogs and the idea that she would never... More

Kevin Tengesdal

Actor - Visual Artist: Photography - Visual Artist: Prints/Digital Art/Graphic Design - Writer

Kevin is committed to his career as a print production graphic designer with a print shop in Bismarck. He is equally passionate about his opportunities with the performing arts. Since 2005 Kevin has performed in over twenty productions with Dakota Stage, DSL Living Masterpieces, DSL Late Night Alternative, Bismarck State... More