Minot State University begins construction on relocating Northwest Art Center

Minot State University commenced work on relocating the privately-funded Northwest Art Center.
The Northwest Art Center, a $1.4 million project, will be a 6,700 square foot area and will feature a:
- Venue for MSU students and faculty shows and exhibits
- Venue for loans of artwork and touring exhibits
- Climate-controlled exhibit and storage space – only one in Northwestern N.D.
- Dedicated space to display works by MSU professor and nationally known expressionistic artist Walter Piehl
- Permanent display space for MSU’s premier Native American collection and other MSU collections
The Center anticipates a grand opening by Christmas.
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Published: 06/26/17