Kristin Kitko
Kris is a composer, performer, educator, and curriculum designer. Her recordings are used in schools throughout the country to integrate arts into core curriculum subjects and to facilitate stress reduction.
Kris operates Kittyko Music, a music instruction program in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Kris holds a master’s degree in education and instructional design & technology and is a licensed teacher.
Kris is a composer, performer, educator, and curriculum designer. Her recordings are used in schools throughout the country to integrate arts into core curriculum subjects and to facilitate stress reduction.
Kris operates Kittyko Music, a music instruction program in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Kris holds a master’s degree in education and instructional design & technology and is a licensed teacher.
Ali LaRock
Ali LaRock is a visual artist living in Bismarck, North Dakota. She received her B.F.A. in painting from Minnesota State University, Moorhead in 1998. She works in the areas of painting, drawing, and mixed media. Ali grew up in New Town, North Dakota.
Ali has been exhibiting her artwork around the United States for the last 15 years. She is a founding and active member of the Bismarck Downtown Artist Co-op, where much of her art is on display. Ali's work can also be found at the Toasted Frog in Bismarck and the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo.
In addition to creating and exhibiting her art Ali teaches art through various artist in residence opportunities throughout the state in schools, art centers, and summer camps. She has worked with organizations such as the North Dakota Council on the Arts, International Music Camp, and Sleepy Hollow Summer Theatre and Art.
Ali also offers private lessons, art parties, and is available for live painting performances. Find her online: http://www.alilarock.com/
Ali LaRock is a visual artist living in Bismarck, North Dakota. She received her B.F.A. in painting from Minnesota State University, Moorhead in 1998. She works in the areas of painting, drawing, and mixed media. Ali grew up in New Town, North Dakota.
Ali has been exhibiting her artwork around the United States for the last 15 years. She is a founding and active member of the Bismarck Downtown Artist Co-op, where much of her art is on display. Ali's work can also be found at the Toasted Frog in Bismarck and the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo.
In addition to creating and exhibiting her art Ali teaches art through various artist in residence opportunities throughout the state in schools, art centers, and summer camps. She has worked with organizations such as the North Dakota Council on the Arts, International Music Camp, and Sleepy Hollow Summer Theatre and Art.
Ali also offers private lessons, art parties, and is available for live painting performances. Find her online: http://www.alilarock.com/
Karen Larrivee
I grew up in western North Dakota and I spent part of every childhood summer at the cabin my Dad built on Lake Sakakawea. Between there and frequent trips to the Badlands I learned to love the special offerings of nature that western North Dakota grants its people.
Thanks to my musical and artistic parents who gave me so many opportunities to develop my love for dance and music, I pursued those passions into adulthood. Being in the first production of The Nutcracker with Northern Plains Dance and being able to share that with my son was truly a wonder. Performing with the Civic Chorus for the past 30 years has given me the chance to meet fellow musicians, expand my musical knowledge, and sing works both big and small.
The arts belong to all people. They are always evolving and as our society changes, so must their expression. In a world that is seems to thrive being plugged into a constant stream of noise, a chance to decompress from all that; reflect, rejuvenate, and reconnect by way of an ancient yet ever new source is one I am most excited to help create.
--Karen Larrivee
I grew up in western North Dakota and I spent part of every childhood summer at the cabin my Dad built on Lake Sakakawea. Between there and frequent trips to the Badlands I learned to love the special offerings of nature that western North Dakota grants its people.
Thanks to my musical and artistic parents who gave me so many opportunities to develop my love for dance and music, I pursued those passions into adulthood. Being in the first production of The Nutcracker with Northern Plains Dance and being able to share that with my son was truly a wonder. Performing with the Civic Chorus for the past 30 years has given me the chance to meet fellow musicians, expand my musical knowledge, and sing works both big and small.
The arts belong to all people. They are always evolving and as our society changes, so must their expression. In a world that is seems to thrive being plugged into a constant stream of noise, a chance to decompress from all that; reflect, rejuvenate, and reconnect by way of an ancient yet ever new source is one I am most excited to help create.
--Karen Larrivee
