The Bismarck Historical Society will present a program on North Dakota art during the Great Depression at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Meeting Room A at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, 515 North 5th Street, according to a City of Bismarck announcement.
The announcement says Susan Wefald will discuss her book, Drought, Dust, and Creativity: North Dakota’s Art Scene During the Great Depression. The book includes more than 100 images and explores the emergence of the American Scene in North Dakota art, featuring artists inspired by everyday life and shared experiences, according to the announcement.
The Bismarck Historical Society is presenting the program, the announcement says. It directs people seeking more information to the society’s website or Facebook page, and says suggestions for future presentations can be sent to the organization by email.
