2005 SMAHC Annual Meeting

SMAHC
Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council

SMAHC HOLDS ITS 31ST ANNUAL MEETING CELEBRATION

To celebrate 31 years supporting and promoting the arts in southwestern Minnesota, SMAHC held a costume dinner party at the new Conference Center on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall on October 29, 2005. The celebration consisted of entertainment from around the region, a silent auction, and delicious food. Brent Olson, author of--most recently--Still Whistling and Letters from a Peasant, gave the keynote address. If you aren't familiar with Mr. Olson's work be sure to visit his website Independently Speaking. Brent Olson farms near Ortonville in Big Stone county and represents the 3rd District on the Big Stone County Commission.

Pat Kadlecek, this year's Prairie Star and Louise Mack, the Prairie Disciple for 2005 were honored at the celebration.

The silent auction featured works of art from artists from across the region, as well as goods and services from businesses and agencies in all of the 18 counties that SMAHC serves. There was truly something for everyone.

Click here to see pictures of the Gala Event

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