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2023 - A year of Beck

In 2023, the Kaddatz Galleries and many other partners in the area honored the legacy of Charles Beck, acclaimed painter and woodcut printmaker who would have turned 100 in January 2023. This year-long commemoration was designed to bring the full scope of Beck’s work to the forefront, and to celebrate his contributions to West Central Minnesota.

This is definitely a passion project for the Kaddatz, as Beck was the original inspiration for the creation of the Kaddatz Galleries, and has remained a featured artist throughout our years. The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum in Moorhead, and M State in Fergus Falls, which were both essential collaborators in Beck’s life as an artist and educator, teamed up with the Kaddatz for this year of tribute.
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Folks were invited to join us throughout the year, and enjoy all of the unique collections and special glimpses into this remarkable artist’s career. 

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​January 12 – April 1 – C. Beck: Beginnings
Sketches, drawings, paintings and portraits from Beck’s earliest years as an artist give insight into his creative development. Drawn from the Beck family and close friends’ personal collections.
  • Tuesday, January 17, 5-7 pm: Opening Reception
  • Saturday, January 28, from 2-5:  Charles Beck’s 100th birthday celebration, where friends and family gather to tell their favorite “Charlie” stories.
April 13 – June 17 – C. Beck: Murals & Public Works
Early drafts, sketches and paintings offer a view into the creation of some of Beck’s most well-known murals and signs around Otter Tail County and beyond.
  • Tuesday, April 18, 5-7 pm: Opening Reception & Artist Talk
Saturday, May 6, 1-3 pm – Print & Play Day in May!
A special event at the Kaddatz, featuring Charles Beck’s work as a printmaker, with a variety of printmaking activities for all ages.
May – July – Printmaking Classes & Workshops
A series of printmaking workshops that will guide students step by step through the process of creating original work on the Kaddatz’s Printmaking Center’s presses.
July 5 – September 2 – C. Beck: Blocks & Prints
Illustrating Beck’s printmaking technique, showing the woodcut blocks that Beck carved and printed from, and corresponding layers of prints. Original sketches and paintings, drafted in advance of the creation of the blocks, will also be featured, giving a behind-the-scenes view into Charlie’s creative process. Also on display, the Beck family’s collection of his one-of-a-kind carved shorebirds.
  • Tuesday, July 11, 5-7 pm – Opening Reception & Artist Talk
  • Thursday, July 13, 4-8 pm – A Year of Beck Block Party on Lincoln Avenue!
Join the Kaddatz for this special party with all sorts of festive and fun activities!
October 12 – December 23 – C. Beck: Rarities & Masterworks
Works on loan from the family and other collectors: gems and unique prints, or works exploring different mediums than Beck’s usual forms.
  • Thursday, October 26, 5-7 pm – Reception & Artist Talk
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​AT THE BECK & WAAGE GALLERIES AT M STATE

May 15 – September 15 – Charles Beck & His Students
M State showcases favorites and rarely seen pieces from its collection of Charles Beck’s paintings, prints, and carvings; as well as current work by five of Beck’s students.  M State alumni Chuck Christianson, Mary Guttormson Erickson, Jim Fletcher, Scott Gunvaldson, and Bruce Thompson are featured.  
The Fergus Falls Public Library will host a smaller exhibit, drawing from the M State showcase. On display throughout the summer. 
  • Thursday, July 27, 4-6 pm – A public reception at M State.

AT THE ROURKE GALLERY + ART MUSEUM

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  • Opening December 30, 2022 – Early Works by Charles Beck and his Influences
  • Opening April 28 – C. Beck at The Rourke
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At the otter tail county historical society

June 6 - December 29, 2023 - Charles Beck: Love for History  

This exhibit brings together works by Charles Beck that are in the private collections of members of the Otter Tail County Historical Society. OTCHS has also updated their 2013 “Tribute to Charles Beck" digital slideshow which will be available to view in the gallery throughout the run of the exhibit. 

EXHIBITION TOUR 

Artist + Muse: 24 Charles Beck woodcuts from the Timothy Murphy Collection
Touring throughout North Dakota in 2023:
  • Bismarck Art Gallery Association (Bismarck, ND): July 11 - 28
  • Bismarck State College (Bismarck, ND): August 13 – September 23
  • Northwest Art Center (Minot State University, Minot, ND): October 1 - 31
  • Cando Art Center (Cando, ND): November 6 - 30
  • James Memorial Art Center (Williston, ND): December 4 - 29

The Kaddatz Galleries' A Year of Beck is made possible, in part, 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; and support from the Frank W. Veden Charitable Trust and the Dell Trust.

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  • Plan Your Visit
    • Current Exhibitions
    • Upcoming Exhibitions
    • Past Exhibitions & Artist Talks
    • Calendar
  • Classes
    • Adult Art Classes
    • Youth Art Classes
    • Summer Arts Academy 2025
  • Shop Kaddatz
  • A Year of Beck
    • Beck Birthday Party Photos
    • Blocks & Prints Reception Photos
    • Beck Block Party Photos
    • Beck & His Students Reception Photos
    • Rarities & Masterworks Reception Photos
  • Who We Are
    • The Beck Legacy
    • Board & Staff
    • Kaddatz Blog
  • Artist Opportunities
    • Artist Connection Form
    • Teaching Artist Form
    • Whimsy & Wonder: Call for Artists
  • Ways to Support
    • Sustaining Membership
    • Become a Board Member
    • Donate
    • Endowment
    • Volunteer