JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Arts Center has opened their doors to the public after closing for the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Jamestown Arts Center Executive Director Mindi Schmitz says they’re excited to display their newest exhibit “Frank Sampson Retrospective” through July 16th.

When asked about his paintings, Sampson says, “In looking for past experiences that may have influenced my work as an artist I think immediately of my childhood on a farm near Edmore, ND surrounded by pigs, chickens, horses and cows as well as a story-telling mother who entertained and rewarded her five sons with vivid adventure stories. These wonderful tales were full of fantasy and frequently animals played major roles.”

This traveling exhibition is part of the Rural Arts Initiative, a program dedicated to touring exhibitions of original artwork throughout ND. The program is a part of the outreach conducted through the North Dakota Museum of Art located in Grand Forks.

The Gallery is open weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Admission is always free.

Another big event for the Arts Center is the Downtown Arts Market, which will make its return on Thursday, July 9th.

The Downtown Arts Market will kick off with the Deb Jenkins band from Fargo.

Schmitz says they’re looking forward to the annual art show, a community show that returns for it’s 56th year this summer.

Submissions for the Annual Art Show are due by July 15th.

The Arts Center is also holding numerous art camps and adult classes this summer too.

For more information, visit jamestownarts.com or call 701-251-2496. They are located at 2nd Street SW in Jamestown.

Listen to a full Let’s Talk About It with Mindi Schmitz below: