Long X Arts Foundation

08/30/2026

We have had people asking more questions about the The Artist's Way Book Club, we wanted talk a little about it! More specific details can be found through longxarts.com or our facebook Long X Arts Foundation or Third Space Studio! Don’t hesitate to reach out to Belinda or Oksana with questions!

08/28/2026

We're gearing up for the Western Art Show & Cowboy Culture Gathering as part of the Wild West Weekend 2026 in Watford City! Find out more at https://longxarts.com/events/western-art-show-cowboy-poetry-gathering/

08/27/2026

It's a special night at Watford Market tonight! Listen to special music by The Radio Stars from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, grab a burger, shop local makers, bakers and growers, have the kids do a craft and then meet the Wolf Pack from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Buy Wolves gear, get it autographed and support the Wolf Pack Booster Club! See you at the Kent Pelton Nature Park!

08/27/2026

What a special day it was! Make sure to scroll the photos to see the horse art masterpieces the residents made! 🐴 🌹

08/26/2026

We are looking forward to going through The Artist Way! Check out The Artist Way Book Club description for more information, we would love to have you at our biweekly meetings! Either in Williston or here at Long X in Watford City!

Guest post by Paulina Pinsky

08/26/2026

Happy 1 Year Work Anniversary to Oksana Zvyagelskiy Art! Oksana is our Education and Outreach Coordinator who works to bring a variety of art classes and programming for all ages to our community. In her year with us, along with in-house and community art classes, Oksana has created a wonderful program with our Good Shepherd Home and Horizon residents, curated some really fun art camps for kids, expanded our private art class offerings and open studios, is learning the art of Ukranian Egg Decorating through the North Dakota Council on the Arts, has connected with local artists and makes everyone feel welcomed and capable of creating beautiful things in her presence. We're happy to have you on the team Oksana!

08/25/2026

On behalf of Long X Arts Foundation, we want to wish Jessie Veeder Scofield, the director and co founder of Long X Arts Foundation a very happy birthday!! 🥳

Here’s a few words from us personally we would love to share about Jessie!

Happy Birthday to the Best of the Best! Dear Jessie, your amazing grace and strength inspires all of us(which are numbers of many!). I am truly grateful for your friendship! Here's to celebrating all the beautiful things that make you who you are....Cheers Girl, have the best day! Love Ya!
-Jan

Jessie is such an asset to our community—she has a knack for working with so many different people and makes everything more vibrant by infusing art in our community’s events and attractions!
-Daniel

Jessie is a sweetheart! I love her music, and her writing warms my heart! She is an inspiration to all of us. I am blessed by her friendship! Love you!
-Val

Jessie is a kind, creative and truly wonderful person who always goes above and beyond, and I feel incredibly grateful to have her friendship in my life.
-Brooke

Jessie’s kindness and her endearing spirit makes the Merc what it is today. It is a honor to work with someone like her and help share her creative endeavors with the world. We love you Jessie 🫶 and I wish you a very happy birthday! -Brianna

Jessie is the type of person who inspires us and constantly shows that we can grow and adapt to any given situation. Here's to another brilliant year of chaos and being unfairly talented. Now go take a nap - you deserve it.
-Jess

I was asked to write one or two sentences about what I like about Jessie. I hope I can cover it with one sentence, “I like your optimism, your smile, your generosity, your sense of humor, but most importantly, I like your friendship. 😊
-Doug

Jessie is an inspiration in art, music, and life. Her vision is ambitious and she will stop at nothing to pursue it. The relentless courage she pours into her life is rare and a true treasure to us all.
-Kara

I get the wonderful opportunity to work with Jessie, and I am a witness to her grit in her everyday life which inspires me! She lights up the room and her friendship is something I hold close to my heart.
-Oksana

One of my favorite things about Jessie is how positive and kind she is. The way she leaves everyone smiling and brings the community together to create something new is truly inspiring! I hope this year brings you all the happiness and success you deserve!
- Ciara

Jessie has such a kind heart, she's always has a great attitude and is passionate about her work, I enjoy being in the same room as her, I hope you have the happiest birthday!
- Love Isabella

Jessie is an amazing person who has done a lot of work to keep the sense of community in Watford City, and is continually working to make it an even better place to live! Happy Birthday Jessie!!
-Cauy

08/25/2026

Freshly up until October 23rd we are showcasing Lorri Hostein and Emily Kindel artwork at the Merc! Make sure to stop by and get a close look at all these original pieces of artwork. There are also greeting cards and artist card for sale as well! Artist reception will be October 11th, stay tuned for details!