Watermark to open two new exhibits May 3

Apr. 30—BEMIDJI — Watermark Art Center

is hosting two new exhibits opening Friday, May 3, at Watermark, 505 Bemidji Ave. N.

The annual middle school show will feature artwork by students from Bemidji Middle School, St. Philip's Catholic School, Voyageur's Expeditionary School and Laporte Middle School. The exhibit will be on display in Watermark's Kaul Gallery until May 24.

A reception for the students will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at Watermark. All are welcome, a release said.

A "Water is Life" exhibit will showcase a collection of prints and ceramics focused on the inclusion of water in art throughout history as a life-sustaining force, a symbol of spirituality and a muse for creative expression, the release said. The exhibit will be on display in Watermark's Harlow Kleven Gallery through August.

Watermark Art Center is open to the public Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call

(218) 444-7570.