Art of KCF

Sucker for Love

Pull Like Everyone’s Watching

The artist attends and observes their first tractor pull competition.
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The Art of KCF Newsletter and Podcast is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

The Art of the Crop

The artist is transported back in time to the days of the Coronado Club via a whiff of sunscreen and muses about their body acceptance journey this summer.
The Art of KCF Newsletter and Podcast is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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”I want art to be a conversation” An Interview with Lyssa Lovejoy

The artist interviews another artist. 
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The Art of KCF Newsletter and Podcast is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Lyssa mentions a book at the end of her interview for those interested see Making Pearls: Living the Creative Life by Jeanne Carbonetti
For more about Lyssa Lovejoy's art visit her webpage.

Happy Pride

The artist shares a revised version of some tips on supporting QTPOC in your community co-created with their friend Zachary Packineau originally published in the 2016 Fargo-Moorhead Pride Guide. 
This episode also includes a review of Attention Series by Pao Huoa Her at the Nemeth Art Center through June 25, 2023 in Park Rapids, MN. The review mentions a video where Her discusses the work which you can see here. 
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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Flights of Fancy

The artist wants to fly away... 
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The Art of KCF Newsletter and Podcast is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Close Encounters of the Art Kind

The Artist reflects on three different art encounters in Wyoming-- sightings, evidence, and contact over the last few weeks on residency. 
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Spring Elation

The artist theorizes GOMO as the lake thaws without them. 
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Far From Home

Reflecting on some amazing paintings I saw in Houston with nods to future episodes coming your way through March 2024. 
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Award Seasons

A delusion of grandeur with a side of spice of life. 
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