Fargo encaustic demo
Encaustic artist Karena Ness hosted a free demo and talk on March 21 in Fargo, focusing on bird art and her creative process — a good on‑the‑ground example of hands‑on workshops happening now. (x.com)
The program was listed at Gallery 4, 115 Roberts St. N. in downtown Fargo, the cooperative’s street‑level gallery space. (gallery4fargo.net) Event listings labeled the appearance as an Artist‑in‑Residence reception and noted it included a public Q&A and refreshments for visitors. (theartspartnership.net) Karena Ness is based in Grand Forks and holds an M.F.A. in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design, awarded in 2004. (fargond.gov) Local coverage profiles Ness’s studio practice and recent work, including a feature titled “Fields & Flight” in North & Nest magazine’s January–March 2026 issue. (northnestmagazine.com) Ness’s own site documents encaustic and mixed‑media pieces dated 2024–2025, listing titles such as “Milkweed Pod” and “Fields of Flight” alongside sale notes. (karenajness.com) Gallery 4 operates as an artist cooperative celebrating five decades and represents more than 45 local and regional artists, positioning it as a frequent host for in‑person artist programming. (downtownfargo.com; gallery4fargo.net) The appearance appeared on community event listings tied to Gallery 4 and The Arts Partnership, placing it within Fargo’s organized spring arts programming calendar. (theartspartnership.net; gallery4fargo.net)
