The Sketchbook project is the world’s largest collection of national and international artist sketchbooks, featuring 28,000 books created by thousands or artists representing approximately 100 countries.

This exhibit at the Ellendale Opera House features over 70 sketchbooks from this collection.

Amanda Hagen is an impressionist fine art painter who creates pieces that "feel like home."

The paintings are primarily acrylic, oil, and mixed media inspired by Christian, Midwestern, agricultural and ranch themes.

The exhibit is open Fridays in May, through Opera lunch, starting at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The new photography exhibit by Sabrina Ramey features large format canvas photos.

Sabrina is from Williston, ND and has lived in North Dakota since she was 19.

She loves exploring county backroads and prairie trails with her dogs.

Artist Statement

An exhibit featuring wet plate photography by Shane Balkowitsch in September will feature 38 prints from the collection: Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective.

All artwork (including books) are for sale at the opera house gallery with proceeds going to the American Indian College Fund. 

A wet plate demonstration and talk by the artist will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 at 3 p.m.

An art exhibit entitled "Let It Bee" features the work of Mitch Melberg, who operates an apiary in Williston, ND.

New art exhibit at the Opera House opening Friday, June 2.