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Artreach teachers & students

On View at Kaddatz Galleries May 13 - June 21, 2025
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Closing Reception:
4:30 - 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 18, 2025

This event is free to attend and open to the public.

​ArtREACH: Transforming Lives Through Creative Expression
The Kaddatz Galleries proudly presents the ArtREACH Teachers & Students Exhibition, a celebration of artistic journeys and creative partnerships that have flourished within our community. This exhibition showcases works created through the ArtREACH program, an initiative designed to enrich the lives of underserved populations in Fergus Falls through vital arts experiences.

About ArtREACH
Founded by Amanda Callahan in 2021, ArtREACH provides professional artist-led classes to underserved and at-risk populations at zero cost to participants. The program embodies Kaddatz Galleries' core belief that art has the transformative power to expose individuals to diverse perspectives, introduce healthy outlets for expression, cultivate community and belonging, and build essential life skills including adaptability, problem-solving, and self-esteem.

Our Participants
This exhibition features artwork created by participants from:
  • The Matthew House & Barbara's House (transitional homes serving folks in recovery communities)
  • Productive Alternatives (serving adults with disabilities)
  • A Place to Belong (serving adults with mental health challenges)
  • Salvation Army After School Program (serving at-risk youth)
  • Kennedy Secondary School REACH students (serving at-risk youth)
For many participants, these classes represent more than just an opportunity to learn technical skills—they provide a means to connect, reflect, and grow. Through ArtREACH, individuals have discovered new coping mechanisms to overcome adversity, with some finding further opportunities through skills developed like printmaking and painting that were previously unavailable to them.

Our Teaching ArtistsThe creative journeys on display would not be possible without our dedicated professional teaching artists:
  • Michael Weatherly (Printmaker)
  • Naomi RaMona Schliesman (Printmaker and Interdisciplinary Artist)
  • Amanda Callahan (Ceramicist and Interdisciplinary Art Teacher)
  • Jona Brown (Painter)
  • Blayze Buseth, Founder of Creation Shop (Ceramics)
Each of these artists brings their unique expertise and passion to the program, creating tailored experiences that adapt to participants' range of abilities and interests.

Impact and Vision
The artwork in this exhibition stands as testimony to the power of creative expression in fostering self-confidence, building community connections, and transforming lives. Through ArtREACH, Kaddatz Galleries continues its mission of creating stronger bonds within our community while nurturing artistic talent, proving that when people are given the opportunity to express themselves, they can truly thrive.
We invite visitors to engage with these works not simply as art objects, but as expressions of personal journeys, resilience, and growth. Each piece represents a moment of connection and discovery, illuminating the essential role that creative expression plays in enhancing quality of life and building a more inclusive community.

This exhibition and the ArtREACH program are made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through grants from Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund, as well as support from the West Central Initiative's Inga M. Johnson Endowment Fund and the Floyd and Harriet Miller Endowment Fund.

For more information about ArtREACH and how you can help sustain this program, contact the Kaddatz Galleries at (218)998-4405 or via email at: [email protected].​​

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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