We envision. We create.

We grow. Together.

Supporting Artists
Developing local framework for arts EconoMy
Creating Welcoming Environments

The Manoomin Arts Initiative is a collective that energizes arts-centered cultural vibrancy through ongoing initiatives for adults, families, and youth.

Save the Date!
Wild Rice Day is August 24th, 10am-3PM

Artist & Certified Food Vendors must be from the local area of White Earth, Mahnomen County, & NW Minnesota.

Vendors apply by June 29th, there is a $20 registration fee. The link can be

Another big thank for the visits we had last week, it was wonderful to have Mahnomen graduate and poet Kimberly M Blaeser at last week’s community feast in celebration of her poetry. Kim shared her work at the Mahnomen Library in collaboration

Heartfelt thanks to MHS grad Kimberly M. Blaeser, MAI’s 2024 writer in residency with Mahnomen School. We all appreciate your time with 6-12th graders, teachers, and the young creative writers’ group. All your teachings backed by gentle k

What amazing news to be able to share that local artist, Rick Kagigebi, has been awarded a 2024 McKnight Fiber Arts Fellowship!

Rick Kagigebi, Detroit Lakes, is an Ojibwe (Lac Courte Oreilles) blanket maker, creating appliquéd mural blankets

"It is wonderful to promote Public Art within our city. It gives us an idea and expression of who we are as a community."

-Deb McArthur
“Art can be very very powerful, and it can move people, and it can change places like Mahnomen, it has that power. This is a wonderful opportunity for our kids and in our community.”

- Kent Estey
“A home is about belonging. This can be a place where everyone feels that they are acknowledged and validated and celebrated for who they are.”

- Penny Kagigebi

We envision. We create.

We grow. Together.

Supporting Artists

Developing local framework for arts EconoMy

Creating Welcoming Environments

"It is wonderful to promote Public Art within our city. It gives us an idea and expression of who we are as a community."

“Art can be very very powerful, and it can move people, and it can change places like Mahnomen, it has that power. This is a wonderful opportunity for our kids and in our community.”

“A home is about belonging. This can be a place where everyone feels that they are acknowledged and validated and celebrated for who they are.”

Manoomin Arts Initiative