Join us for two talks this episode! In the first half hour we Nancy Valentine (@nancyxvalentine) Independent artist from Fergus Falls Minnesota.
And in the second half hour, we have a joint conversation with Witt Siasoco (@manila_rice) an independent artist from Minneapolis, MN & also Ray Janis (@rockboy.wlvs), an independent artist from Rapid City SD!
**These conversations were recorded and gathered September 11th - 13th, 2026.
The MdW Itasca Gathering was designed around the open studio and open space concepts, providing space for artists to connect, share, and create in a non-structured environment. It was hosted in collaboration with Manoomin Arts Initiative, MdW Coalition, The School for Rural Culture and Creativity, Racing Magpie, and the Region 2 Arts Council.
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