James Memorial Building
621 1st Avenue West
Williston, ND 58801
Lynn Altizer, Exhibition Chairman
Staff: Mary Olson
Office: (701) 774-3601 Noon-3:00 pm T-F
Email: jmps@ruggedwest.com

In March of 1993, the James Memorial Preservation Society was formed
to save the old historical library of Williston (pop. 13,131) from destruction.
Their purpose was to develop a Center for Visual Arts (art gallery,) and a
place to hold educational forums, workshops, and meetings. Regular events
include Williston Art Association-Prairie Painters Invitational Show & Sale,
Upper Missouri Camera Club Photography Show, Williston Area Wood-
workers Show and Junior High Art Class show. Art classes are held in the
lower level. Recently another room called Center Stage was renovated. It has
a small stage and is ideal for reader's theater, poetry reading, piano recitals, etc.
Grant money has been secured to make the building handicapped accessible.
Ramping has been completed to allow access to the lower level. Future plans
include a small elevator to be installed to access the main gallery.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday Noon–3 pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 1-5 pm during exhibits.
            Art Shelf-art store in gallery sells art supplies, local art and art books.

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