CALVIN deRUYTER

Calvin deRuyter started the Midway Monitor in 1975, and expanded with the purchase of the Longfellow Nokomis Messenger in 1986. He ran the two newspapers with Tim Nelson as part of deRuyter Nelson Publications until the sale of both to Tesha M. Christensen in May 2019. Calvin continues to work behind-the-scenes with billing and bookkeeping. 

Calvin is a Midwestern artist who for many years was considered a Landscape Colorist. His current work is primarily non-objective abstract. You can see his extensive vitae on his website, and he has taught innumerable workshops and classes. He has also juried several art exhibitions. His current focus is primarily on abstract concepts in the visual art of mixed watermedia. Calvin's studio in Evansville, Minn. is open by appointment during the months of May-October. Calvin is a Signature Member of the Red River Watercolor Society and a Signature Member of NorthStar Watermedia Society. He also has memberships in Northern AZ Watercolor Society, Minnesota Artist Association, Hopkins Center for the Arts, White Bear Center for the Arts, Art of the Lakes, Evansville Arts Coalition, and the Alexandria Arts Alliance.