ART SHORTS

NISSWA - Work by Mike Sedivy of Aardvark Artwork will be on display from 4-6 p.m. Friday at The Path Less Traveled gallery in Nisswa.

Sedivy works in three-dimensional signs and graphics, creating original designs for businesses and homes.

For more information, call 820-9354.

'Arts in Aitkin!' scheduled May 17

AITKIN - "Arts in Aitkin!," featuring various art and entertainment, will be from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. May 17 in Aitkin.

The schedule is:

Pie & Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Jaques Art Center,

Artist reception, appetizers, silent auction, Adante String Quartet and Magic Norm, 3:30-7 p.m., Moose Lodge, $40 (individual), $75 (two people), (218) 927-2363, www.jaquesart.com.

Sidewalk art demonstrations and sales, all day, throughout town.

CLC photo contest awards announced

Awards have been announced in the 41st annual Central Lakes College photo contest, the largest contest to date, with 379 entries from 73 photographers representing 27 communities.

The photos will be on display during school hours through May 19 in the east building hallways at CLC.

Winners include:

John Nielsen, Baxter, Best in Color.

Carolyn Corbett, Lake Shore, runner-up in Color, Best in Category.

Jake Rennaker, Brainerd, runner-up in Black and White, two Best in Category awards.

Martha Krueger, Baxter, Best in Black and White, Best in Category.

Dana Middleton, Brainerd, runner-up in Color, Best in Category.

Sandra Volkmann, Henning, Best in Theme.

Laura Fairchild, Riverton, runner-up in Theme.

Jacqueline Peterson, Pierz, two Best in Category awards.

Melissa Lee, Sebeka, Best in Category.

Suzanne Smith, Staples, Best in Category.

Gary D. Fitch, Brainerd, Best in Category.

Rachel Malone, Slayton, Best in Category.

Katie Ylitalo, Menahga, Best in Category.

Shane Brown, Brainerd, Best in Category.

Raychel Radditz, Brainerd, Best in Category.

Sarah Cronk, Deer Creek, Judge's Award.

Gary Harris, Brainerd, Judge's Award.

'Give Me a Title' winners announced

AIKTIN - "Give Me a Title" winners, chosen by Mike Paulbeck for his photos in the Jaques Art Center's exhibit "Everyday Magic in Nature," have been announced.

The winners are:

"Minnesota Twins" (loons), William Murray, Coon Rapids.

"Graceful Glide" (swan), Betty Michels, Aitkin.

"No Photographs Please" (eagle), Mary Webster, Aitkin.