Feb
21
to Aug 21

Exhibition: "Ceremony Blankets by Rick Kagigebi" @ Gizhiigin Arts Incubato

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Event Link: https://www.gizhiigin.org

FEE: FREE to attend gallery space.

Ceremony Blankets

An Exhibition by Rick Kagigebi
2024 McKnight Fiber Artist Fellowship Exhibition

February 21 – August 21, 2025
Opening Reception: March 18, 2025
Gizhiigin Arts Incubator
701 E Jefferson Ave
Mahnomen, MN 56557

Rick Kagigebi (Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe) is a blanket maker whose appliquéd mural blankets are created as ceremonial gifts. Every aspect of his process—from sketching to fabric selection, sewing, and tying—carries deep storytelling significance.

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Apr
1
to Dec 2

Online Store @ Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance

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You'll find a comprehensive listing of the 700+ pieces of art in our gallery, all available to you with the click of a button, from the convenience of your own home.
This holiday season, shop unique local art from the comfort and safety of your home with our online gallery, as well as view current artist exhibitions on display in the PRCA gallery space. Browse the website or narrow your search by artist and medium!

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May
8
to Sep 12

Photo Contest: "Friends of the Prairie Wetlands 2025 Photo Contest" @ Prairie Wetlands

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Event Link: https://www.prairiewetlands.org

FEE: NO FEE

The Friends of the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center are excited to again sponsor a prairie-themed photography contest! Thank you to all who participated in the previous years.

Nature photography is one of the many enriching activities available on our public lands. Photography is inexpensive, fun, and easy to do. In celebration of the plentiful opportunities to find and capture the beauty of the prairie, the contest is open to all amateur photographers.

Photos will be grouped into one of four categories: Prairie Wildlife, Prairie Plant Life, Prairie Scenic Views and Recreation, and Prairie Pollinators and Other Invertebrates. Individual photographers will be able to submit up to 5 prairie-themed photos taken on public lands in 2024/2025. The contest will accept submissions from September 14, 2024 through September 12, 2025. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a large metal print of their photo after it is displayed at the PWLC for one year! Other prizes will be available too, including gift certificates, award certificates, and more.

Please stay tuned for more announcements and visit our Facebook page for more information. We are anxious to see all the beautiful photographs captured on our region’s prairies!
Please visit our webpage for our entry form and contest rules, https://www.prairiewetlands.org/  Questions may be called in to our Friends phone line at (218) 998-4488 or email

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May
14
to Aug 27

CLAY STUDIO: "Open Ceramic Studio" @ Creative Arts Center

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Event Link: https://artofthelakes.wildapricot.org/store

FEE: Check link for all the fees and supplies options.

Open Ceramic Studio

 Wednesdays

May 14 - Aug. 27  5-8 pm

Every Wednesday, May 14-August 27, 5-8 pm
Purchase a Punch Card for studio access

Open Ceramic Studio is a series of dedicated sessions for the community and AOTL Members to use the ceramic studio in the Creative Arts Center. Open Ceramic Studio is for artists to work individually on personal ceramic projects. Participants will need prior ceramics background, as no formal instruction will be given. Kristi Everts and other ceramic artists will be available during the Open Ceramic Studio hours, for questions and assistance if needed.​

Equipment: Pottery wheels, bats, project boards are available. Tools are available for purchase or artists may bring their own tools. Limited tools are also available for use.
  
Supplies: 25# of clay are available for purchase for $35 which includes the cost of clay, firing and glaze.  No outside clay can be used unless approved prior to use with documentation of type and cone. We bisque at cone 06 and glaze at cone 6.  

  • Commercial glazes are available for use. No outside glazes can be used without approval prior to use with documentation of cone from original container.

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May
29
to Sep 15

EXHIBITION: "Charley Harper International Art Exhibit" In Detroit Lakes, MN

Event Link:  Project412mn.org/Charley-Harper.

FEE: FREE to attend the exhibition.

A vibrant new art exhibition featuring the work of iconic American artist Charley Harper has arrived in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota thanks to a unique international collaboration with the Muséum de Toulouse in France in partnership with the Charley Harper Art Studio

 

Muséum de Toulouse —the second largest museum in France—contacted Project 412 after learning about its recent work bringing artist Thomas Dambo and the world’s largest permanent troll exhibition to the area. Impressed by the organization's commitment to engaging the community through art and nature, the Muséum de Toulouse offered Detroit Lakes the first stop on the international tour of their “Colors & Shapes – Nature as Seen by Charley Harper” exhibit.

 

The indoor-outdoor exhibit features over 50 reproductions of Charley Harper’s art throughout Detroit Lakes in three locations: 

Zone 1: Who Was Charley Harper?  / See 12 Works of Art at Ortenstone Gardens & Sculpture Park (28499 Randolph Rd)

 Zone 2: Charley Harper’s Unique Vision of Nature / See 27 Works of Art at the Becker County Museum (714 Summit Ave)

Zone 3: Charley Harper, Artist & Activist / See 13 Works of Art at the Washington Square Mall (808 Washington Ave)

 

The exhibits will remain open during each venue’s operating hours through September 15. This exhibition is free and open to the public - thanks to Project 412 Wave Makers.

 

“We’re thrilled to bring this visually striking display to Detroit Lakes and to continue showcasing internationally renowned art in our community,” said Amy Stearns, Executive Director for Project 412. “Charley Harper’s distinctive style and joyful celebration of nature align beautifully with our mission and our community’s creative spirit.”

 

For more information about the exhibition visit Project412mn.org/Charley-Harper.

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May
30
to Aug 10

Exhibition: "Catherine Esmond Mulligan: Earth Pattern" @ The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum

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Event Link: https://www.therourke.org

FEE: FREE to attend the Gallery.

Catherine Esmond Mulligan: Earth Pattern

Fri May 30th - Sun Aug 10th

Katherine-Kilbourne-Burgum/Gustavian-Gallery-Exhibit

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead, MN 56560, USA  

This exhibit is presented in part by the generous sponsorship support of Ene & Nick Vogel.

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Jun
2
to Aug 10

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS: "Fargo/Moorhead Community Theatre" @ Hjemkomst Center & Studio 13

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Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class=fmct&term=33701

FEE: Tuition Varies please look at event link fro details.

Join us for an adventurous theatre class and make new friends this summer with Summer Youth F/M Community Theatre. So many different programs to choose from and new adventures to take!

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Jun
3
to Dec 6

Calendar of Events: "Henning and Landmark 2025 Events" @ Henning Landmark Center

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Event Link: https://www.henninglandmark.org

Landmark is open Tuesday & Thursday 1-4pm, Saturday 10-2pm, or any time by appointment. Our second floor retreat center has 5 bedrooms and 2 baths with space for 10 overnight guests. Our facility is available for public or private meetings, receptions, reunions, workshops or retreats.

Please call 218-548-5760 for more info.

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Jun
4
to Aug 6

CLAY STUDIO: "Clay Date Night" @ Creative Arts Center

Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/clay-studio.html

FEE: $60/person / $48/person

Wednesday: June 4, July 2, or August 6
​6:30-9 pm
​Creative Arts Center

$60/person /
$48/person
Early Bird offer ends 2 weeks before class date

For a unique and creative date night in Battle Lake, MN, consider a "Clay Date" where you and your partner or friend/s can learn to throw pottery on a wheel or engage in a hands-on clay sculpting experience. Fee includes clay, firing and glazing. No experience needed. Bring your favorite drink and a positive vibe for a memorable night! Work will be finished with your choice of glaze and ready for you to pick up in approximately 2 weeks. 18+

Things you need to know:
This is messy work, so wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty. We have aprons and towels available for use. Short nails are best for beginners working with clay on the wheel. We have nail clippers if you need to chop your claws. 

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Jun
6
to Aug 10

Exhibition: "Queer Joy 2025" @ The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum

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Event Link: https://www.therourke.org

FEE: FREE To attend Gallery

Queer Joy 2025

Fri Jun 6th - Sun Aug 10th


Queer Joy Opens This Weekend

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum is thrilled to present Queer Joy, a group exhibition of LGBTQIA+ artists, juried by Tobias Zikmund, in celebration of Pride Month and FM Pride Week from 5 June to 10 August 2025.

All are welcome to join us for the public opening of the exhibit this weekend from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday 7 June in The Rourke Reading Room and Archives.

At 2 p.m., we’ll hear from Lydia Repnow, organizer behind Art Unbound, a recent mentorship, community building, and art-making program for queer teens held at The Rourke and Parachigo.

This event is free and open to public. Tea, coffee, and cookies will be provided

Duane-K.-Mickelson-Gallery-Exhibit

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave, Moorhead, MN 56560, USA 

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Jun
7
to Sep 28

Exhibition: "Japanese woodblock prints featuring women in the Edo Period" @Plains Art Museum

Event Link: https://plainsart.org

FEE: Free and open to the public.

Plains Art Museum is pleased
to announce the opening of Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e. The exhibition will be on view from June 7 to September 28, 2025, in The Museum’s Jane L. Stern Gallery.

Floating Beauty examines historical
perspectives on women and their depiction
in art in Edo Period Japan (1603 – 1867).
Made up entirely of woodblock prints created
in the ukiyo-e style, this exhibition highlights
female characters in literature, kabuki theatre,
and poetry; the courtesans and geisha of the
Yoshiwara district; and wives and mothers from
different social classes performing the duties
of their station, in order to gain some insight
into the lives of women in pre-modern Japan.
Through a Washitsu display, and the Usuki
Family objects, you will learn about historical Japan and gain insight into the lives of women during this period.

In the tradition of ukiyo-e, women are most commonly represented in the bijinga (“pictures of beautiful women”) genre. Featured in these prints are beautifully depicted courtesans with elaborate hairstyles, heavy make-up, and highly decorative clothing. These beauties were considered the ‘ideal woman,’ and aside from their physical radiance, they were passive, attentive, and well trained in the entertainment of their male companions.

Looking beyond the bijinga, this exhibition shows that women in Edo society were hard working and industrious individuals. Society scorned idleness in women of all ages, and even high-ranking females were required to perform a litany of tasks. Women were expected to be subservient but not weak; weakness would not run a demanding household or manage business affairs. For those outside of a traditional household role such as the courtesans
and geisha of the Yoshiwara, life was even more harsh. Similarly, female literary characters were well-defined and robust, but often did not fare well, eventually falling victim to the devices of men.

Over fifty woodblock prints will be featured in the exhibition, including works by ukiyo-e masters Suzuki Harunobu, Kitagawa Utamaro, Katsushika Hokusai (The Great Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa), Utagawa Kunisada, Kikugawa Eizan, and Utagawa Hiroshige. The entire exhibition is taken from the permanent collection of the Reading Public Museum in Reading, Pennsylvania, who organized the exhibition.

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Jun
17
to Aug 6

ART ACTIVITIES : "Art in the Parks" @ Various Locations (look at schedule)

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Event Link: https://www.kulcher.org/art-in-your-park-summer-2025/

FEE: FREE for kids K-6th grades - donations always appreciated.

Art in Your Park Summer 2025

Art for kids in the great outdoors
Join us in your parks this summer!
Dates & locations vary, see below

The Cultural Center’s ‘Art in Your Park’ program returns to YOUR parks in New York Mills, Henning, Perham, and Wadena this summer! Join us in the great outdoors for a variety of fun art projects for kids.

Art in Your Park is designed for children in grades K-6.  Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.  There is no cost to participate and all are welcome!

This program is free to attend & open to all; donations are gratefully accepted to help us continue to offer these community programs to all.

Please check our website and/or follow us on Facebook for the most updated schedule and any weather-related announcements.  Call the Cultural Center at (218) 385-3339 for more information or email Cheryl Bannes, cheryl@kulcher.orgor Lindsay Kennedy, lindsay@kulcher.org, if you have questions or would like to donate or volunteer to assist with this program.

Art in Your Park 2025:

This summer, workshops will focus on art basics. Art in Your Park will take place on the dates & times noted below:

  • Wednesday, May 21, 4-6pm: NYM Sculpture Park during Celebrating Cultures(4-7pm)

  • Friday, May 28, 12-2pm: NYM Lund Park – CANCELED

  • Friday, June 6, 1-3pm: Wadena Library

  • Tuesday, June 17, 1-3pm: Henning Landmark Center

  • Wednesday, June 18, 12-2pm: NYM Lund Park

  • Friday, June 20, 1-3pm: Perham Library Tent at Turtle Fest on Main Street, Perham

  • Wednesday, June 25, 12-2pm: NYM Smith Park

  • Tuesday, July 1, 1-3pm: Wadena BN Park (Library back-up)

  • Wednesday, July 2, 12-2pm: NYM Lund Park

  • Tuesday, July 8, 1-3pm: Perham Library

  • Friday, July 11, 12-2pm: NYM Fish House Festival @ Cultural Center

  • Wednesday, July 16, 12-2pm: NYM Southside Park/Hidden Trails

  • Thursday, July 17, 1-3pm: Henning Landmark Center

  • Wednesday, July 23, 12-2pm: NYM Central Park

  • Wednesday, August 6, 12-2pm: NYM Cultural Center

 

Children interested in participating are welcome to simply stop by and join in the fun!  If you would like to receive Art in Your Park updates via email, please contact info@kulcher.org and we will add you to our participant list.

Art in Your Park (AIYP) is free for kids, but not without cost. These art activities are available thanks to the generous support of our donors, members, and grant-making organizations. This year, a grant from Lake Region Arts Council is helping to support Art in Your Park, and other summer programs. Thanks, LRAC! Donations are always needed to keep Art in Your Park free and available to all. Thank you! Please join us in YOUR parks this summer!

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Jun
18
to Aug 31

Exhibition: "66th Midwestern Invitational Exhibition of Fine Art: To Make a Prairie: Meditations on Ecology, Poetry, and Place" @ The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum

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Event Link: https://www.therourke.org

FEE: Tickets required for Opening Reception for June 18th and other museums day free to public.

Wednesday 18 June 2025

The 66th Midwestern Preview
at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
Tickets | Members $15, Non-Members $30
TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-PURCHASE AT THE MUSEUM and AT DOORS

Preview | Doors Open 5 p.m.

Celebration in the
M. Dorian Clemedtson Sculpture Court
with music from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Awards Ceremony 6:30 p.m.

The 65th Anniversary Dinner
at Rustica Eatery & Tavern
Limited Seating: Reservations Required
​Social 7 p.m.
Dinner Served 7:30 p.m.

$57.50 per person plus beverages

paid at Rustica Eatery & Tavern

DINNER MENU & RESERVATION FORM

Thursday 19 June 2025

The Midwestern Luncheon with Emily Dickinson
at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
Very Limited Seating: Reservations Required
Social Hour 11 a.m.
Luncheon Served 11:30 a.m.

$47.50 per person pre-paid within Reservation Form

LUNCHEON MENU & RESERVATION FORM

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Jun
21
to Aug 30

ART EVENT: "Prairie Lakes Plein Air" In Battle Lake with Art of the Lakes and CAC

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Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/prairie-lakes-plein-air-2025.html

FEE: Go to link for various fees

The Prairie Lakes Plein Air art series is a festival of art education, exhibition, and competition open to professional and non-professional artists of all skill levels. Enjoy your summer painting in the idyllic setting of Otter Tail County, situated in West-Central Minnesota lakes country. Delve into the pristine landscape of gently rolling hills and fertile farmland amongst clear blue lakes and streams for an inspirational painting experience. Attend Plein Air demos & workshops (artists to be announced soon). 

Artists and collectors will enjoy many activities including the Opening Reception, Plein Air Competition, Workshops & Demonstrations, and Quick Paint competition. The concluding Collectors' Preview and Award Ceremony will showcase a variety of Plein Air motifs and styles of artwork.

Schedule of Events
Opening Day for Artists June 21, 2025 10 am - 12 pm
Artists meet at the Creative Arts Center, 112 Main St W, Battle Lake, MN​

  • Pick up your welcome packets. 

  • Mark Windahl will present on plein air concepts and history. 

  • Shanna Cramer will cover some of what to expect with PLPA 25.

  • Bring your questions! 

We'll paint out following the presentations. Bring your supplies and paint along! 

Plein Air Competition June 21- August 28, 2025
Throughout the summer, artists will be painting Plein Air in and around our Battle Lake community and Otter Tail County. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe as the artists seek to represent the shifting light, extraordinary colors and textures of our varied rural landscape. We ask that participants and observers do not block entrances/traffic ways to businesses. Free to the public; artists must register.

ARTIST REGISTRATION

Demonstrations/Workshops
To explore a variety of en Plein Air styles and techniques, artists and community members will have the opportunity to attend a range of art classes and artist talks with our featured artists.

CLASSES

Classes and Workshops will be announced soon


​Weekend Festivities August 29 & 30, 2025
Our Prairie Lakes Plein Air art series will be capped off with a full weekend of enjoyable events all happening in or near Battle Lake.

Collector's Preview Reception and Award Ceremony 
Friday evening, 6-8 pm, August 29, 2025 TICKETED
The Collector's Preview and Award Ceremony will be an art-lovers' social event and a rare opportunity to view artworks from prominent plein air painters from around the Midwest. This exhibition of works by the competition participants will be held in the Art of the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake. Grand Prize winners will be announced in a special award ceremony by oil and pastel painter and this year's judge, Cheryl LeClair-Sommer. Come and be inspired! 
Tickets purchased in advance: $8 AOTL members, $10 non-members 
Tickets purchased at the door: $20

TICKETS

Tickets will be available soon


Quick Paint Saturday, 9:30 - 11:30 am, August 30, 2025
Participating artists will be found painting throughout Battle Lake within earshot of the CAC. Vote for your favorite from 12pm to 2:45 pm. People's Choice and Artists' Choice awards are announced at 3 pm. 

Plein Air Demonstration with Cheryl LeClair-Sommer
Saturday, 1 - 3 pm, August 30, 2025
To inspire those who want to know more about Plein Air painting, join judge Cheryl LeClair-Sommer in or near the CAC as she provides a demonstration and shares tips and answers your questions. 

Quick Paint Awards Saturday, 3 pm, August 30, 2025
Our Prairie Lakes en Plein Air festival concludes at the CAC where Quick Paint Awards will be presented and competition paintings will be on display. 

Competition Exhibition August 30 - September 27, 2025
The Art of the Lakes Gallery will be open for the general public to view paintings from this event and make purchases.

Competition Judge
Cheryl LeClair-Sommer

Competition Class
$1000 - Best in Show
$500 - 2nd Place Award
$250 - 3rd Place Award
$150 - People's Choice Award
$50 - 3 Honorable Mentions

Quick Paint (Must be painted at the August 30 event)
$75 - People's Choice
$75 - Artists' Choice

Open Class
Recognition Award and Judge's Feedback

About Our Judge
Cheryl LeClair-Sommer is a Minnesota based representational painter working mainly in oils, featuring works that highlight the natural world. Her main focus, painting landscapes directly outside, originates from her spiritual connection to the land and reverence for nature's raw beauty. Studio paintings feature the natural world as observed through the human imprint. 

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Jun
23
to Aug 1

YOUTH ART CLASSES: "Summer Arts Academy 2025" @ Kaddatz Galleries

Event Link: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/summerartsacademy2025.html

FEE: See Class Fees in post descriptions

Unleash Your Child's Creativity This Summer!

 We're excited to announce our 2025 Summer Arts Academy, featuring two sessions of engaging, hands-on art classes for students going into grades K-4 + 5-8. Our carefully designed programs blend creative exploration with skill-building in a supportive environment led by accomplished local artists.

 SESSION 1: June 23-27, 2025

 Fluids & Fibers with Amanda Callahan

 Going into Grades K-4 | 10:00am-12:00pm | $125 | Kaddatz Galleries Classroom

 Young artists will begin by exploring the unpredictable nature of fluid mediums like acrylic paint, watercolor, and inks. As the week progresses, they'll transition to structured creations using felt, foam, fibers, and fabric to craft unique 2D and 3D artworks. This dynamic class perfectly balances spontaneity with intentional creation!

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A Brief History of Clay – Brought to Life with Blayze Buseth

 Going into Grades 5-8 | 1:00-4:00pm | $150 | Creation Shop

 This exciting workshop takes students on a journey through clay's transformative role in human history. Over five days, participants will travel through time, learning prehistoric pinch pots, Neolithic coil-building, Mesopotamian slab techniques, wheel-throwing, and modern clay innovations. Each session blends hands-on technique with reflection on how clay has shaped civilizations and what it teaches us about creativity and community.

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SESSION 2: July 28 - August 1, 2025

 

A Brief History of Clay – Brought to Life with Blayze Buseth

 Going into Grades K-4 | 10:00am-12:00pm | $125 | Creation Shop

 The popular clay workshop returns for our younger artists! This hands-on experience explores clay's important role throughout human history—from ancient survival tools to modern self-expression. Students will learn prehistoric pinch pots, Neolithic coil-building, Mesopotamian slab techniques, and more, while reflecting on clay's impact on civilizations and our creative potential.

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Explore Creativity with Artist Naomi RaMona Schliesman

 Going into Grades 5-8 | 1:00-4:00pm | $150 | Kaddatz Galleries Classroom

 Join interdisciplinary artist Naomi RaMona Schliesman from Fergus Falls for an engaging art class experience! Students will explore 2D and 3D design elements, develop technical skills, and experiment with various materials while learning creative problem-solving. The class covers techniques in acrylic & watercolor painting, clay relief, printmaking, colored pencils, and mixed media, while providing insights into art movements through creating Surrealist self-portraits, abstract paintings, watercolors, and sculptures.

 No prior experience needed—just a willingness to explore and create! Students should wear clothes that can get messy and may bring a drink and snack if desired. Lemonade and a small treat will be provided.

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Jun
30
to Aug 3

YOUTH SUMMER THEATRE: "Musical Peter Pan" @ Hjemkomst Center,

Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~123482

FEE: Tuition: $450

Peter Pan (5th-9th Grade)

June 30-August 10

Enrollment level is the grade most recently completed.

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Location: Hjemkomst Center

This summer, embark on a whimsical journey to Neverland with our enchanting production of Peter Pan! Watch as Peter, the boy who never grows up, leads Wendy, John, and Michael Darling on an unforgettable adventure filled with pirates, fairies, and lost boys. Help us bring this timeless tale to life with stunning sets, vibrant costumes, and captivating performances that will delight audiences of all ages.

This full-day camp will be held at Studio 13, located at Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead. 

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Jun
30
to Aug 3

YOUTH SUMMER MUSICAL: "Peter Pan" @ Hjemkomst Center 2025 Summer Production Camp

Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~123483

FEE: Tuition: $450

PETER PAN (2ND-4TH GRADE)

June 30- August 10

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Enrollment level is the grade most recently completed.

Location: Hjemkomst

This summer, embark on a whimsical journey to Neverland with our enchanting production of Peter Pan! Watch as Peter, the boy who never grows up, leads Wendy, John, and Michael Darling on an unforgettable adventure filled with pirates, fairies, and lost boys. Help us bring this timeless tale to life with stunning sets, vibrant costumes, and captivating performances that will delight audiences of all ages.

This full-day camp will be held at the Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead. 

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Jun
30
to Aug 3

Youth Summer Theatre: "Peter Pan" @  Studio 13 2025 Summer Production Camp

Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~123484

FEE: Tuition: $350

More Information

PETER PAN (9TH-12TH GRADE)

June 30 - August 3rd

TIme: 9:00am-4:00pm

Enrollment level is the grade most recently completed.

Location: Studio 13

This summer, embark on a whimsical journey to Neverland with our enchanting production of Peter Pan! Watch as Peter, the boy who never grows up, leads Wendy, John, and Michael Darling on an unforgettable adventure filled with pirates, fairies, and lost boys. Help us bring this timeless tale to life with stunning sets, vibrant costumes, and captivating performances that will delight audiences of all ages.

This full-day camp will be held at the Studio 13, 715 13th Ave E, Suite 101, West Fargo. 

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Jul
1
to Aug 31

CLAY STUDIO: "Ceramics Studio has Expanded Hours Beginning July 1st" @ Creative Art Center

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Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/clay-studio.html

FEE: See available options

Ceramics Studio
has expanded hours beginning July 1.

Any member with prior experience / training in the CAC Ceramics Studio (classes count) can now gain use of its space whenever the gallery is open. This is workspace for artists capable in working independently. Here's how it works:

1. Purchase a Punch Card online.

2. Purchase clay online at least 1 day prior to your use. Your bag of clay will be labeled with your name and available on the studio shelf when you arrive.

3. Check in at the Gallery desk and the gallery sitter will punch your card and ask you to leave your Driver's License in a sealed envelope in exchange for the key to the CAC door. 

4. Follow the rules and guidelines posted in the studio. Expectations are that all the tools and your workspace will be clean before you leave. Be sure to lock the door and return the key before the gallery closes.

Summer Gallery Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-8, Sun 10-3 pm 

CAC Open Studio Hours: Wednesday 5-8 pm

Important: All AOTL members MUST check in at the gallery before they use the Ceramic Studio.

Adults ages 18+ only.

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Jul
5
to Sep 28

Photography Exhibition: "Opening of The Unchosen Ones by Photographer R J Kern" @ Hjemkomst Center

Event Link: https://www.hcscconline.org

FEE: Regular admission is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, $9 for college students, $8 for youth 5-17, and free for under 5, for active military families, HCSCC members, and everyone on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8pm.

The Unchosen Ones is a photography exhibition displaying the work of R. J. Kern. His photography explores the ideas of home, agriculture, and rural livelihoods. The Unchosen Ones focuses on young contestants at county fairs throughout Minnesota in 2016 and 2020 who didn’t win in their contests. These contestants, some of them as young as four years old, dedicated time and energy to raising livestock to show and Kern's portraits capture a sense of wisdom and heartiness in his subjects beyond their years.

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Jul
7
to Jul 30

YOUTH ART CLASSES: "July Art Classes Ages 10+ 1-3 pm" @ Creative Arts Center

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Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/youth-classes.html

FEE: 7 classes for $75.

​July 7 : 
Create pages of doodles for coloring
July 9: Explore the magic of words
July 21: Use alcohol ink to create a beautiful ceramic tile
July 22: Make a composition using twigs you paint
July 23: Learn how to make healthy food you and your friends will want to eat!
​July 28: Design your own baseball cap with embroidery stitching
July 30: Create your self-portrait using acetate, paper, and paint

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Jul
8
to Aug 16

EXIHIBITION: "NAOMI RAMONA SCHLIESMAN: HEILUNG SAAÁM (HEALING MEDICINE)" @ Kaddatz Galleries

Event Link: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/current-exhibitions.html

FEE: Free to Attend the Gallery and reception on July 10th.

NAOMI RAMONA SCHLIESMAN:
HEILUNG SAAÁM (HEALING MEDICINE)

On View at in the Charles Beck Gallery July 8 - August 16, 2025

Opening Reception: 5-7PM Thursday, July 10, 2025
This event is free to attend and open to the public.

Exhibition Statement (in her own words):This new body of work reflects a deeply personal journey—one of healing, connection, and transformation through art. It tells the story of how I have used creative practice as a tool for personal healing, both for myself and in relationship with my child. Rooted in the belief that healing is multi-sensory and multifaceted, these works explore how we can use our senses—touch, sound, vibration, color, and spatial awareness—to reestablish a connection with ourselves, our bodies, and our environments.
Drawing from both Western and Eastern understandings of medicine, this installation considers the role of art as a form of care and restoration. I am interested in how we nurture the body—not only through what we consume physically, but through the environments we create and inhabit. In this work, healing becomes a sensory conversation between the self and the space: art is the medium, and the body is both the receiver and the responder.
I create immersive installations that explore the interplay of material, scale, and perception. Using a vibrant palette and a diverse mix of materials—wood, plaster, fiber, and paint—I build tactile environments that play with contrast and contradiction: hard and soft, domestic and institutional, playful and contemplative. These material tensions become metaphors for emotional and physical states, inviting the viewer into a space where meaning shifts depending on perspective and experience.
My goal is to create a space that is both nurturing and provocative—a place where viewers feel compelled to touch, to feel, to pause. Color becomes a bridge between the aesthetic and the emotional; texture becomes a point of entry into deeper contemplation. Through these works, I invite others to consider how they care for their own bodies, how they create spaces of healing in their lives, and how art can act as both a mirror and a balm.
This body of work is not just an installation—it is an offering. A space for curiosity, comfort, reflection, and ultimately, connection.


About the Artist:
Naomi RaMona Schliesman is an award-winning interdisciplinary artist with over 20 years of experience of exhibiting her work in New York, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Seattle, and throughout the Midwest. With a deep-rooted passion for sculpture, mixed media, and community engagement, she holds an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2009) and a BFA with an emphasis in sculpture from Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Schliesman has been recognized with prestigious fellowships from Ragdale and Kimmel Hardening Nelson Center for the Arts and was awarded 2nd place in the Miami University Young Sculptors Competition for the William and Dorothy Yeck Award. She was also a LEAP finalist for the Society of Contemporary Craft Award. Her commitment to art as a catalyst for community engagement led to her selection by Smart Growth America, Forecast Public Art, and West Central Initiative to develop a reusable community engagement kit, integrating both virtual and physical tools to benefit West Central Minnesota.

A passionate advocate for mentorship and storytelling through art, Schliesman was one of two Artist Organizers leading a youth mentorship project in Otter Tail County. This initiative resulted in Return to Normal? COVID Diaries from Local Youth, a multimedia exhibition funded by the CDC Foundation in partnership with Springboard for the Arts, Otter Tail County Historical Society, and Otter Tail County Public Health Department.

Her artistic journey extends internationally, having traveled to Italy, Scotland, Ireland, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Belize to study art movements and participate in prestigious residencies, including Vermont Studio Center, Kimmel Hardening Nelson Center for the Arts, Ragdale, The Traveling Museum, and Hospitalfield Arts.
In addition to her own practice, Schliesman is deeply committed to arts education and professional development. She taught 2D and 3D Design and served as Gallery Director for the School of Arts at Minnesota State University Moorhead (2011–2013). From 2013 to 2020, she was the Artist Development Director for rural programming at Springboard for the Arts in Fergus Falls, MN, where she managed the Hinge Arts at the Kirkbride residency program, led Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists workshops, facilitated artist development panels, and provided career consultations for artists across the United States.

Currently, Schliesman resides in rural Minnesota, where she maintains an active studio practice and continues her freelance work. She is a contracted Artist Career Consultant and Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists facilitator for Springboard for the Arts, a teaching artist for Kaddatz Galleries, and the Gallery Curator at Lake Region Legion Arts Council.

Through her extensive collaborations with artists and organizations nationwide, Schliesman remains dedicated to fostering creative storytelling, community engagement, and producing her work in her studio practice.

Naomi RaMona Schliesman is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.​​



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Jul
8
to Jul 30

YOUTH ART CLASSES: "July Summer Arts Camp for Ages 6-9" @ Creative Arts Center

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Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/youth-classes.html

FEE: 6 classes for $50.
​July 8 : 
Explore the magic of words
July 21: Use q-tips and paint to create a painting just like George Seurat
July 22: Draw and paint a sea turtle with oil pastels and watercolor
July 28: Put on your party hat and learn how to make fancy sandwiches and fruit cups. Fun for both boys and girls
​July 29: Expand your drawing skills into the world of 3D
July 30: Learn about the history and culture of the piñata and make one to take home!

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Jul
11
to Aug 1

EXHIBIT: "Shared Visions: Recent Works" @ Art Project 605

Event Link: https://www.emceramics.studio/art-project-605-main

FEE: FREE to attend.

Art Project 605, in downtown Detroit Lakes, presents Shared Visions, an exhibition of recent paintings and works on paper by three lakes-area artists, Kent Estey, Jennifer Paulsrud, and Jennie Ward.

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Jul
14
to Sep 16

ART EXHIBITION: "2025 Guest Juror Exhibition - Nancy Ariza" @ Lake Region Arts Council Main Gallery

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Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/16j2gDJfkj/

FEE: FREE and Open to the Public

Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Guest Juror Exhibition, juried by esteemed artist and cultural organizer Nancy Ariza. The exhibition will be on view at the LRAC Main Gallery from July 14 through September 16, 2025, with a closing reception on Tuesday, September 16, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.

This annual exhibition is a highlight of LRAC’s gallery season, showcasing the creative breadth and talent of regional artists. Each year, a guest juror is invited to review submissions from artists working in all disciplines. For the 2025 exhibition, Ariza selected 28 works from a competitive pool of 102 entries, resulting in a vibrant and compelling mixed media show that includes two-dimensional and three-dimensional work, as well as bold explorations of color, texture, and form.

Naomi RaMona Schliesman, LRAC Gallery Curator, shares:

“The Guest Juror Exhibition is always very popular with regional artists, and we receive over 100 submissions each year. Every Guest Juror brings their own talent, aesthetic, and professional eye when jurying the work. It transforms our gallery space and creates a buzz with our visitors. We invite established artists to select the very best from our regional talent, and it’s consistently one of the strongest mixed media exhibitions we present.”

About the Guest Juror – Nancy Ariza

Nancy Ariza is a printmaker, educator, and arts and cultural organizer with over a decade of experience designing and leading arts programming in museums and nonprofit organizations across Minnesota. In 2024, she founded Amilado Press, a collaborative print studio based in Richfield, MN, focused on publishing, artist residencies, and arts education.

In addition to her work at Amilado Press, Ariza serves on the Leadership Council of Serpentina Arts, supporting Latinx artists across Minnesota, and is a board member of the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center. She holds an MA in Education from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, specializing in culturally responsive teaching, and earned a BA in Art History and a BFA in Printmaking from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Exhibiting Artists:

Katie Muzquiz (Detroit Lakes, MN), Thom Tammaro (Moorhead, MN), Marie Merten (Alexandria, MN), Mary Erickson (Menahga, MN), Loretta Cantieri (Moorhead, MN), Kim Baird (Moorhead, MN), Tricia Coulson (Rochert, MN), Annette DuBord (Moorhead, MN), Laura VonBank (Moorhead, MN), Linda Beilke (Detroit Lakes, MN), Alyssa Christoffers (Moorhead, MN), John Shaw (Battle Lake, MN), Carmen Bruhn (Detroit Lakes, MN), Lrez (Perham, MN), John Beaudine (Moorhead, MN), Nancy X. Valentine (Battle Lake, MN), Katy J. Olson (Underwood, MN), Dennis Krull (Moorhead, MN), Torri Hanna (Fergus Falls, MN), and Maggie Peterson (Detroit Lakes, MN).

 

Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed Friday – Sunday
Please call or email in advance to ensure the gallery is open on the day of your visit.
Contact: 1-800-262-2787 or 218-739-5780 | Email: LRAC4@LRACgrants.org

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, with additional support from the McKnight Foundation.”

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Jul
17
to Aug 1

CALL FOR ARTIST: "Sauk Centre Festival of the Arts" @ Sinclair Lewis Park in Sauk Centre

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Event Link: https://www.chalkinsauk.org

FEE: Event is free. There is a booth fee for artists ($125 single/$250 double)

Sauk Centre Festival of the Arts combines a chalk festival, "Chalk in Sauk" with an art fair, "Art on the Avenue" and also includes a free concert with Robbie Vee in the Sauk Centre Bandshell on Saturday night. The event will be held at Sinclair Lewis Park in Sauk Centre, where Main Street meets Sauk Lake. Last year's event attracted approximately 2,000 people. We are looking for artists in any of the following areas: painting, drawing, pottery, wood, fabric, glass, jewelry, and mixed media. Cost for a 10x10 booth is $125 after that. Double booths are available for $250. No electricity. Link to apply directly is: https://form.jotform.com/250276299668170.

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Jul
18
to Aug 15

LIVE MUSIC: "Music On the Lawn: Annual Summer Music Series" @ Terrace Mill in partnership with Central Squa

Event Link: https://centralsquare.org

FEE: Free and open to all.

Join us this summer for our annual Music on the Lawn—a series of three free, family-friendly evenings of live music and fun, presented in partnership with the Terrace Mill Foundation. While our historic Glenwood venue undergoes a much-anticipated renovation, we’re grateful to continue offering this annual summer series in the scenic setting of the Terrace Mill.

Each event features acclaimed musicians—including Charlie Roth and his talented singer-songwriter friends—and begins with a one-hour Singer-Songwriter Circle workshop. No experience or supplies needed—just bring a question, an instrument, or a notebook if you’d like! Enjoy live music, fun outdoor activities for all ages, and a chance to connect with fellow arts lovers.

Schedule

5:00–6:00 PM | Singer-Songwriter Circle Q&A
5:00–8:00 PM | Concessions + Free Arts Activities
6:00 PM–6:30 PM | Performer Intermission
6:30–8:00 PM | Live Music
2025 Music on the Lawn Lineup

Friday, June 13 – The Flyin’ A’s (High-energy Americana with a Texas kick) Friday, July 18 – Prairie Hearts Collective (Americana, Folk, Country, Blues & Celtic flair) Friday, August 15 – Songwriters in the Round featuring Jeff Ray and Dylan Walshe These events are free and open to all.

NEW RAIN LOCATION: Indoor performance space on the second floor of the Terrace Mill Learn more at centralsquare.org or contact us at (320) 634–0400 or info@centralsquare.org.

We are deeply grateful to American Solutions for Business and FAST Global Solutions for being proud sponsors of this year’s Music on the Lawn series.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Jul
21
to Aug 18

CALL FOR ART: "ART of Toys" @ Lake Region Arts Gallery Main Gallery

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Event Link: https://lrac4.org/call-for-artists

FEE: FREE to Apply!

“ART of Toys”

Exhibition Dates: Monday, October 7th – Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

Call for artists Monday, July 21st - Monday, August 18, 2025

https://lrac4.org/call-for-artists to apply

Reception Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 5:30-7pm – Artist Talk 6pm

Toys are a part of our lives at a very young age and help us to use our imagination! You can build with toys, create with toys, play with others and be inspired by toys. We ask artists, “how toys have inspired you, and how they “played” a role in your life?

 

Eligibility & Guidelines

This Call for Art is open to all artists living in the nine counties served by the Lake Region Arts Council:
Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin counties in west central Minnesota.

  • Artists may submit 1 to 3 works of art for consideration.

  • All mediums, styles, and themes are welcome!

  • 2D artwork must be framed and/or ready to hang.

  • Pedestals will be provided for 3D artwork.

How to Apply

The online application portal opens on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Apply here: LRAC Online Application

  • New applicants will need to create an account.

  • Returning applicants should log in using their previous credentials.

Important Dates

Call Opens: Monday, July 21, 2025
Application Deadline: Monday, August 18th, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Artist Notification: Friday, August 29th, 2025
Exhibition Dates: October 6th – December16th, 2025
Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM

For more information, please visit the LRAC Gallery website or contact:
Naomi RaMona Schliesman, Gallery Curator: gallerycurator4@gmail.com

All Artwork needs to be framed and/or ready to hang for 2D pieces with hanging wire. We have pedestals for 3D artwork. Please fill out the online application located on the LRAC Gallery website page.

Call for Art Information: 888-735-9622

https://lrac4.org/call-for-artists

***New applicants will need to create an account, and returning applicants should use their previous credentials to log on.

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 “These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.”

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Jul
21
to Aug 14

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Fergus Falls Sculpture Walk – Season 2026-2027 @ Downtown Fergus Falls

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EVENT LINK: https://www.fergusfallsmn.gov/SculptureWalk
Entry Fee: Free

Sculptors Invited to Help Shape Downtown Fergus Falls’ Public Art Experience

Fergus Falls, MN — The City of Fergus Falls Public Arts Commission (PAC) is thrilled to announce its second Call for Art for the Fergus Falls Sculpture Walk. An exciting opportunity for regional artists to showcase their work in a vibrant, walkable public art tour in downtown Fergus Falls.

Applications are now open through Thursday, August 14, 2025. Selected works will be on display from May 2026 through April 2027, with artists receiving a $2,000 honorarium per selected sculpture.

Thanks to generous private funding from local foundations, the PAC will install six new sculptures as part of this rotating exhibition. These funders share a commitment to making art accessible to all and believe public art can enhance community vitality and economic growth. Artworks will be prominently displayed along Lincoln Avenue—connecting visitors and locals alike with inspiring creativity as they shop downtown, stroll to the farmers market, or visit Spies Park and the riverfront.

Call Details

  • Deadline to apply: Thursday, August 14, 2025

  • Artist notification: By September 10, 2025

  • Exhibition Dates: May 2026 – April 2027

  • Honorarium: $2,000 per selected sculpture

  • Eligibility: Open to artists who are residents of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, or Wisconsin

  • Submission Limit: Up to 3 sculptures per artist

Sculptures will be selected based on conceptual strength, originality, and craftsmanship. This is a great opportunity for artists to gain visibility, share their creative vision with a wide audience, and potentially sell their work through this highly visible program.

The Fergus Falls Sculpture Walk is part of a broader effort to bring meaningful, accessible art into the heart of the community, transforming the streets of our historic downtown into a public gallery enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.

Apply Now

Artists can learn more and submit their work online at:

https://www.fergusfallsmn.gov/SculptureWalk

For questions or additional information, please contact: Naomi RaMona Schliesman, Sculpture Walk Manager infosculpturewalk@fergusfalls.gov | 320-288-5369

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Jul
22
to Aug 2

Live Performance: Mamma Mia! @ Bluestem Amphitheater

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Event Link: https://trollwood.org/box-office/

Fee:
Section A Reserved: $40
Section B Reserved: $35
Section C Reserved: $30
Adult GA: $18
Student GA: $15
Children 5 and Under GA: Free

Trollwood is thrilled to bring this crowd favorite to the stage at Bluestem Amphitheater!

The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. Trollwood’s production of Mamma Mia! is proudly sponsored by Bell Bank.

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Jul
24
to Aug 31

2 Day Workshop: "Ceramic Birdhouse Wind Chimes Picture with Brad Wegscheid" @ Creative Arts Center

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Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html

FEE: $70./$75. Member/Non-Member
 $65./$70. Member/Non-Member Early Bird (by July 10)

Ceramic Birdhouse Wind Chimes with Brad Wegscheid
July 24 & 31, 5-8 pm


​Sculpt and build a ceramic bird house style wind chime. Every garden needs one! No previous skills needed or use skills you already have to make more elaborate projects. Cost covers firing and all materials. Ages adults and youth 16+.

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Aug
1
to Aug 30

EXHIBITION: “American Light” by Al Stelton @ Evansville Art Center

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EVENT LINK: https://www.evansvilleartcenter.org/events/al-stelton-exhibit

FEE: Free

"American Light is the title of the exhibit featuring paintings by visual artist, Al Stelton, on display in the EAC Gallery for the month of August.

Al is a self-taught artist accomplished in several mediums and currently working in oil paint. His artistic abilities surfaced during his formative years drawing, doodling, and later painting on a variety of surfaces. His artwork grew into a passion that continues today. From researching his subject matter, attention to every detail, from the composition, to rendering painting in full detail, Al strives to produce a high-quality painting. Subject matter is no problem for Al, who has tackled subjects from portraits to wildlife to western fare.

This exhibition runs from August 1 through August 30 during regular Gallery hours on Friday and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Aug
1
7:00 PM19:00

Live Music: "Blue Wolf Duo" @ Evansville Art Center

Event Link: https://www.evansvilleartcenter.org/events/blue-wolf-duo-2

FEE: Free

Performing as Blue Wolf, Jerry and Shirley Spanhanks perform between Texas and Minnesota using the banjo, fiddle, accordion, dobro and guitar to provide incredible variety in their shows. They will return to perform at Evansville Art Center on August 1st.

Jerry Spanhanks was raised in a musical family in Texarkana, Arkansas. At the age of 9 his dad and mom formed a family country band. Performing with the Spanhanks Country Band for nine years, Jerry played lead guitar and sang. Jerry has won state guitar player in a contest in Minnesota twice. He started playing with bluegrass bands while trying to find the groove that musical artists strive for. Expect great playing on the banjo and dobro also.

Shirley Mauch Spanhanks grew up on a farm near Mooreton, North Dakota listening to her mom play piano, harmonica and accordion and she took accordion lessons for about four years. While working in Yellowstone National Park one summer, she was given a guitar and dabbled in folk songs. When she found Adam Granger teaching flatpicking, she became a lifelong student of his. She also studied bluegrass at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas.

Listen to Raz Ma Taz here

Whether it is a bluegrass or country standard, or a specialty song from Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley or Patsy Cline, the duo gets the audience clapping and tapping their toes. The audience can also expect to hear waltzes, polkas (even on the guitar),  some novelty songs by George Jones and even an original or two.  Be sure to listen for the phrase “Red River Girl (ND) and Red River Man (AR)” in one of their songs!

Listen to Blue Wolf original Red River Moon here

This is a show you don’t want to miss! The music starts at 7:00 p.m. Doors will  open at 6:30.  There is no charge for this event. Donations are always gratefully accepted. Please feel free to bring a treat to share at intermission, if you wish. Beverages will be provided.

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Aug
2
10:00 AM10:00

LIVE MUSIC: "Summer Park Concert featuring Kicks Band of Fargo Moorhead" @ Broadway Square, Fargo

Event Link: http://www.fmkicksband.com

FEE: FREE

Summer Park Concert featuring Kicks Band of Fargo Moorhead

Date:  2 August 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

In addition to performing throughout the year – including free summer concerts and a jazz festival in the park – the Kicks Band is dedicated to jazz arts education. That’s why they started offering High School Artist Residencies in 2014 to high schools around the region and organize the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo All-City High School Jazz Band Festival. The Residencies include small group master classes and side-by-side playing with the Kicks Band musicians, while the Festival allows each city’s high schools to show off their musical talent.

Founded in 1975 by Edward Christianson, the organization was created so that musicians could enjoy music socializing, playing great big band literature and improvising jazz. They met on a Saturday morning, once a month – just for “kicks.” Since 2014, the Band’s focus has shifted towards performance and jazz arts education. Today the 17-member band roster includes professional musicians and music educators, all dedicated to performing and performing America’s original art form, jazz.

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Aug
2
7:00 PM19:00

Dance Class: "Summertime Swing Dance & Class with Ken Bosak & Joan Koep" @ Creative Arts Center

Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html

FEE: $5/person

Summertime Swing Dance & Class with Ken Bosak & Joan Koep
Saturday, August 2, 7-9 pm

Looking for a welcoming scene friendly to newcomers who are wanting to get back into the...swing...of things? This might just be what you're looking for. Beginning at ground zero, we'll learn the Lindy Hop. The Lindy Hop is an artform that sparks something inside our souls, and gives us the opportunity to meet and speak with people all over the world through the universal language of dance. Partners are not required. From total newbies to experienced Lindy Hoppers, this class is for everyone. Lesson starts at 7 pm and dance is at 8 pm. 

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Aug
3
12:00 PM12:00

LIVE MUSIC: "JAZZ FESTIVAL featuring 6 area jazz bands " @ Gooseberry Park

Event Link: http://www.fmkicksband.com

FEE: FREE

JAZZ FESTIVAL featuring 6 area jazz bands

Date:  3 August 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm

In addition to performing throughout the year – including free summer concerts and a jazz festival in the park – the Kicks Band is dedicated to jazz arts education. That’s why they started offering High School Artist Residencies in 2014 to high schools around the region and organize the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo All-City High School Jazz Band Festival. The Residencies include small group master classes and side-by-side playing with the Kicks Band musicians, while the Festival allows each city’s high schools to show off their musical talent.

Founded in 1975 by Edward Christianson, the organization was created so that musicians could enjoy music socializing, playing great big band literature and improvising jazz. They met on a Saturday morning, once a month – just for “kicks.” Since 2014, the Band’s focus has shifted towards performance and jazz arts education. Today the 17-member band roster includes professional musicians and music educators, all dedicated to performing and performing America’s original art form, jazz.

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Aug
4
to Aug 16

All Ages: "Kalevala Puppet Pageant" @ New York Mills Cultural Center

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Event Link: https://www.kulcher.org/2025-kalevala-puppet-pageant/
FEE:
$5/adult gate donation (children under 16 free) to get into Finn Creek Festival. Freewill donations will be collected at both performances to help cover the costs of this enriching community experience.

2025 Kalevala Puppet Pageant

16th Annual Community Theater for All Ages
Workshops begin Mon, Aug 4, 2025!
TWO Public Performances:
Friday 8/15/25 @ NYM Corn Feed
Saturday 8/16/25 @ Finn Creek Fest

The Puppet Pageant is an original large-scale street theater play based on stories from the Finnish national epic poem, the Kalevala, written and narrated by Creative Director Anne Sawyer, and performed by youth and community members from the New York Mills region.

This annual community theater program brings people together to learn a wide variety of artistic skills including acting and stilt-walking, plus learn about Finnish culture and heritage, and make connections with fellow community members and artists.

Daily workshops for participants begin on Monday, August 4, 2025; details below.  In 2025, there will be two public performances of the Kalevala Puppet Pageant:

  • Friday, August 15 @ 7pm @ NYM VFW Post 3289 during NYM Civic & Commerce Corn Feed

  • Saturday, August 16 @ 12pm @ Finn Creek Open Air Museum during Finn Creek Festival

Performances are open to all! Friday’s performance at VFW is free to attend. For the Saturday performance, there is a $5/adult gate donation (children under 16 free) to get into Finn Creek Festival. Freewill donations will be collected at both performances to help cover the costs of this enriching community experience.

Be Part of the Show!

Adults and youth ages 5 & up (children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling) are invited to participate. There are two weeks of workshops beginning August 4, 2025, leading up to the culminating performances on Friday & Saturday, August 15 & 16, 2025.

Dance, music, acting, costume design, performance skills, and stilt walking are all taught by Anne Sawyer, Creative Director, along with Assistant Director Lisa Winter of Wadena, and Tara Fahey of Minneapolis.

During the two weeks of workshops, participants will create and build puppets and props of all sizes in addition to learning the story and performance of the narrated play. Stilt walking will be included again this year as an added element to the performance (optional for youth ages 8 & older and adult participants).

The cost to participate in these two weeks of workshops and two performances is $50/child with a $100 max per family. Scholarships are available; no one will be turned away based on inability to pay. Parent volunteerism is always appreciated! Teens and adults participate for FREE! Grants, donors, and sponsorship support make this possible.

Click below to register (and pay) online, or complete the registration link below and stop by the Cultural Center to pay in person if you prefer. If meeting the family max ($100) or for scholarship participants, complete the form online and stop by to pay. Open House: Wednesdays & Thursdays 10am-7pm, Fridays 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-3pm. Contact us to make other arrangements or with questions at 218-385-3339 or info@kulcher.org.

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Aug
6
to Aug 13

Exhibition: "Njal's Saga Tapestry on display" @ Hjemkomst Center

Event Link: https://www.hcscconline.org/njals-saga-tapestry.html

FEE: Regular admission applies, Free Tuesday Evening from 5 to 8pm

The HCSCC is excited to display a small section of the Njal's Saga Tapestry from Iceland. The exhibition of this remarkable work of the hands will be in the Viking ship gallery of the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead, MN, Aug. 6-13, 2025. Njal’s Saga is the most popular and famous of the Viking-era Icelandic sagas and a source of enormous cultural pride in Iceland and among Icelandic Americans.

Inspired by the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry in France, a small community in southern Iceland set out to create its own hand-embroidered illustration of its most famous tale. Begun on Feb. 2, 2013, and completed on Sept. 15, 2020, the 50-centimetre-wide tapestry was hand-embroidered on 100% linen with Icelandic wool yarn used for the stitching. The yarn was dyed with Icelandic herbs by ancient Viking methods. The two stitches used are based on those in the Bayeux Tapestry which are now thought to have originated in Iceland. Due to unprecedented interest and many volunteer embroiderers stopping in to work on it, the tapestry was completed more quickly than originally planned.​


Alongside this display will be a series of events hosted by  Claudia Pétursson , an Icelandic-American with a strong passion for the project. Events include:

 A Presentation on the Project by Claudia Pétursson - August 7 at 6pm in the Oak Room of the Hjemkomst Center, Free

A Workshop on the Stitches used in the Tapestry directed by Claudia Pétursson - August 9 & 10 from 1 to 3pm in the Oak Room of the Hjemkomst Center, Free

A Book Club Discussion of Njal's Saga led by Claudia Pétursson - August 12 at 6pm in the Oak Room of the Hjemkomst Center, Free


Copies of Njal's Saga and embroidery kits will be available for purchase at the Heritage Gift Shop in the Hjemkomst Center. 

 This 5-metre exhibit will also be shared at the following places and dates:
                                    Jul. 31 – Aug 3     Mountain, ND                               The Deuce-ICA of ND
                                    Aug. 4-5              Gimli, Manitoba                             Icelandic Festival of Manitoba
                                    Aug. 14-21           Nome, ND                                      Nome Schoolhouse
                                    Aug. 22-29         Minneapolis, MN                           Norway House   
          


This event is funded in part by a grant from the Lake Region Arts Council through a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation; The Arts Partnership with support from the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo; the Alex Stern Family Foundation, the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation, the F-M Icelandic Klub, and Maureen Kelly Jonason.

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Aug
6
9:30 AM09:30

WORKSHOP: "Painting Birds and People in Watercolor with Grace Haverty" @ Creative Arts Center

Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html

FEE: $75./$80. Member/Non-Member
$70./$75. Early Bird Member/Non-Member (by July 23)

Painting Birds and People in Watercolor with Grace Haverty
August 6, 9:30-3:30 pm


Sketch, paint, and learn some fun techniques to watercolor painting from the photos Grace will provide for this class. Grace suggests bringing any watercolor paints you already have or feel comfortable using. If you’re looking for some recommendations, Grace likes to use Holbein, Winsor Newton, Daniel Smith, and/or Schmincke watercolor paints in the colors listed below on the supply list.

Students will need to bring their own supplies for this class. Don’t forget to bring a water container, paper towels, a board for mounting your paper, a sketching pencil, your preferred brushes, and anything else you normally use when watercoloring.

​Supply List
haverty_supply_list_aotl.doc

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Aug
6
4:00 PM16:00

TEEN WORKSHOP: "Sculpture Lessons for Teens: Dream Walk" @ Douglas County Library

Event Link: https://www.douglascountylibrary.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3630/141

FEE: FREE. Registration is required.

Sculpture Class - Dream Walk

Students think of a dream they’ve had and recreate a moment of motion from it. Motion is an element of art that is hard to capture and a good challenge. This class is great for all skill levels.

Grades 6-12 in the 2025-2026 school year welcome. Registration Required.

"This Activity is funded in part by a grant from Lake Region Arts Council through a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation."

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Aug
8
to Aug 15

2 Day Workshop Slow Stitching: "The Relaxing World of Hand Sewing Picture with Kim Graff" @ Creative Arts Center

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Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html

FEE: $35/$40 Member/Non-Member
$30/$35 Early Bird Member/Non-Member (by July 25)
 

Slow Stitching: The Relaxing World of Hand Sewing with Kim Graff
August 8 & 15, 10-12 noon


Yearning for a break from the fast-paced, digital world we live in? In a world where everything seems to be rushing by, there's a charming and therapeutic escape waiting for you in the form of slow stitching. 

Why Slow Stitching?
1.    Mindful Relaxation: Slow stitching is a form of mindfulness. When you're engaged in this gentle activity, your mind calms down, and you become fully immersed in the present moment. It's like a mini vacation for your brain!
2.    Creativity Unleashed: With slow stitching, you have the freedom to let your creativity flow. You can design your projects, choose fabrics, and experiment with different stitches to create unique and personalized items.
3.    Connection to Tradition: Slow stitching has a rich history. It connects you to generations of crafters who used hand sewing to mend, embellish, and create. It's a beautiful way to carry forward a timeless tradition.
4.    Sustainability: In a world of fast fashion and disposable goods, slow stitching promotes sustainability. By repairing and upcycling textiles, you can reduce waste and contribute to an eco-friendlier lifestyle.

Attendees should bring fabric scraps of interest, sewing needles & scissors. 

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Aug
9
9:00 AM09:00

ART FAIR: "The Art & Craft Affair" @ Railroad Park in Battle Lake, MN

Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/art--craft-affair.html

FEE: Free to Attend

The Art & Craft Affair in downtown Battle Lake was launched in 1977 by the Art of the Lakes Association. This great one day show draws nearly 80 vendors and 5,000 visitors annually.  Always held the ​2nd Saturday of August at Railroad Park, located at MN Hwy 78 and County Rd 83 in Battle Lake, Minnesota.

The mission of the Art & Craft Affair is to offer display vendors an opportunity to market creative, handmade, original arts and crafts, and to offer fairgoers, of all ages and economic status, an opportunity to enjoy the event and discover items of interest for purchase.

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Aug
10
1:00 PM13:00

Workshop: "Barn Quilt with Cynthia Bucholtz" @ Creative Arts Center

Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html

FEE: $145/$150 Member/Non-Member
$135/$140 Member/Non-Member Early Bird (by July 24)

Barn Quilt with Cynthia Bucholtz
August 10, 1 -6 pm


Cynthia will guide you through the process as you tape, select colors, and learn color placement to create a barn quilt painting that looks professional. You will leave with your own 2 ft x 2 ft masterpiece ready for hanging outdoors or inside. High quality materials will ensure this conversation piece will last outdoors for many years to come and bring unequivocal admiration.

Your registration fee includes everything you'll need. Wear clothes appropriate for an afternoon of painting. You will need to indicate which pattern you want to create by its number when you register.

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Aug
10
5:00 PM17:00

Summer Outdoor Concert Series: "Duluth Transit Authority presents the music of Steely Dan, Blood Sweat & Tears and Chicago" @ Kirkbride in Fergus Falls

Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=7&p=27

Fee:
Advance Adult Tickets:  $25

Student Tickets: $10

Day of/At the Gate:  $30

Concert #4 of 6: Dance the Night Away with Duluth Transit Authority Tribute to Steely Dan/Chicago/Blood Sweat & Tears. Pre-show begins at 5pm. Bring Your Own Chair - Food & Beverage Trucks on site, or bring your own!

A VEDEN TRUST CONCERTS AT THE KIRKBRIDE EVENT

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Aug
14
12:00 PM12:00

Mixed Media Workshop: "Gelli Plate Printing and Mixed-Media Art Picture with Lyssa Lovejoy" @ Creative Arts Center

Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html

FEE: $50/$55 Member/Non-Member
$45./$50 Member/Non-Member Early Bird (by July 31)

Gelli Plate Printing and Mixed-Media Art with Lyssa Lovejoy
August 14, 12-3:30 pm

Learn to create beautiful collage papers using the gelli plate printing technique and then use those printed designs to create a finished collage painting. Understand color layering, texture, and composition by exploring color harmony and contrast in collage papers. Using additional metallics, transparencies and distress effects you will create final mixed-media pieces to take home.
This class will include techniques including:
• Basic monoprinting technique with acrylics on a gelli plate.
• Using stencils, texture tools, and household objects to create unique designs using stamps, mark-making and resist techniques..
• Layering colors and ghost printing for depth.
• Printing on different paper types for varied effects.

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Aug
14
to Aug 17

Theatre: "Do You Want To Dance?" @ The Hjemkomst Center

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Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=291004

FEE: Reserved Seating

Adult - $25.00

Senior (65+) - $18.00

Student - $13.00

Enjoy a musical romp featuring all of your favorite songs from the past decades. Featuring iconic hits like "Dancing in the Streets," "Boogie Wonderland," "Bust a Move," and "Walking on Sunshine," this nostalgic and feel-good musical celebrates unity, self-expression, and standing up for what makes life joyful.

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Aug
15
8:00 AM08:00

SPEAKER SERIES: "Deep Dive DL Entrepreneurship Series " @ Bucks Mill Brewing

Event Link: https://project412mn.org

FEE: FREE to attend.

Deep Dive DL is an engaging speaker series that celebrates entrepreneurship, art, and community. We’re excited to announce our 2025 Summer lineup which includes:

·      June 20 – Hannah Irene Marie, artist behind DL’s beloved Art Surprises, and Travis Stone, an owner of Action Fabricating

·      July 11 – Kent Estey, contemporary Anishinaabe multi-medium artist and author, and Sue Trnka, owner of Handcrafted at the Lakes

·      August 15 – Carmen McCullough (Strange Farm Girl), mixed media artist, and Larry & Eric Brown, father-son team behind Art Materials

About the Event: Gatherings are held at Bucks Mill Brewing (enter through the Washington Square Mall entrance) at 8:00 AM with the program starting at 8:15 AM. There is no fee to attend, and no RSVP is necessary.

What Else to Expect:

·      Coffee and Connections: Grab a coffee, meet new people, and mingle while you check out art from our featured artist.

·      Featured Artist Talk: Discover the stories behind our artist’s work and what inspires them.

·      Behind the Business: Get the inside scoop from a local entrepreneur about their journey and the lessons they've learned along the way.

·      Audience Q&A: Got questions? Dive in and ask away during our Q&A session!

For more info, please contact Sarah Hofmann at sarah@project412mn.org or 218-844-4221 ext. 123.

 About Project 412:
Project 412 is dedicated to fostering community connections and supporting local entrepreneurs and artists. Through events like Deep Dive DL, we aim to create spaces where creativity and innovation thrive. Learn more at www.project412mn.org.

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Aug
16
to Aug 17

Theatre: "Are We There Yet? - Stories & Songs of Summer at the Lake" @ On stage at the Legacy of the Lakes Gardens

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Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/LegacyoftheLakes/

FEE: $25 at the gate

A trip down nostalgia lane for those who have fond memories of spending summer at the lake.  Stories and songs presented by talented musicians and storytellers that will engage your imagination and your fond memories of summers spent on a Minnesota lake.  Anyone who loves stories and music will love this show!
In the Gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum - Alexandria, MN

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Aug
17
5:00 PM17:00

Summer Outdoor Concert Series: "LOVER: a Taylor Swift Tribute" @ Kirkbride in Fergus Falls

Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=10&p=29

Fee: Advance Adult Tickets:  $30

Advance Student Tickets:  $15

Day of/At the Gate Adult Tickets:  $40

Day of/At the Gate Student Tickets:  $20

The fifth of six in the 2025 Summer Outdoor Concerts at the Kirkbride.

Pre-show begins at 5pm

Bring Your Own Chair - Food & Beverage Trucks on site, or bring your own!

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Aug
20
4:00 PM16:00

TEEN WORKSHOP: "Sculpture Class - Side Kick" @ Douglas County Library

Event Link: https://www.douglascountylibrary.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3632/141

FEE: FREE. Registration is required.

Sculpture Class - Side Kick

Students imagine themselves as a superhero and create a sidekick in sculpture form. Perfect for all skill levels!

Grades 6-12 in the 2025-2026 school year welcome. Registration Required.

"This Activity is funded in part by a grant from Lake Region Arts Council through a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation."

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Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

Workshop: "Beginning Rosemaling Painting" @ Terrace Mill

Event Link: https://terracemill.org/store/product/p_3350638

FEE: $60 and includes all supplies and use of tools/brushes. 

Beginning Rosemal Painting

August 23, 2025, 10AM-3PM, Rosemal is Traditional Norwegian Folk Painting. Paint a sandwich board in the Rogalind style with instructor Carol Braaten. Ages 16 and up, cost is $60 and includes all supplies and use of tools/brushes. 

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Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

Art Festival: "Wahpeton Fine Arts Festival" @ Red Door Art Gallery

Event Link: https://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/wahpeton-fine-arts-festival.html

FEE: FREE to attend Festival

The Red Door Art Gallery will be hosting the Wahpeton Fine Arts Festival on August 23rd from 10AM-6PM! There will be lots of things to check out from artist booths, live performances, and food trucks! If you are an artist interested in displaying your work, please visit our website here for registration: https://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/wahpeton-fine-arts-festival.html

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Aug
24
5:00 PM17:00

Summer Outdoor Concert Series: "Collective Unconscious presents THE LAST WALTZ, the music of The Band" @ Kirkbride in Fergus Falls

Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=13&p=31

Fee: Advance Adult Tickets:  $25

Student Tickets:  $10

Day of/At the Gate:  $30

The last of six in our 2025 Summer Outdoor Concerts at the Kirkbride.

Pre-show begins at 5pm

Bring Your Own Chair - Food & Beverage Trucks on site, or bring your own!

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Aug
27
to Aug 28

Workshop: "Fun with Watercolor on Yupo Picture with Jim Turner" @ Creative Arts Center

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Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/education.html

FEE: $75./$80. Member/Non-Member
$70./$75.  Member/Non-Member Early Bird (by August 13)

Fun with Watercolor on Yupo with Jim Turner
August 27 & 28, 9:30 - 3:30 pm

This workshop is for anyone interested in exploring the unique characteristics of YUPO. We will take advantage of the abstract, flowing “liquid” look of wet in wet application and experiment with stamping, texturing, and lifting. We'll also talk about design and how to go from crazy accidental abstraction to finished work as well as “taming” YUPO to do representational work, flattening washes, graded washes, etc. This class is for beginners who want to just have fun playing with paint, accomplished watercolorists who want to explore a new surface, and anyone in between interested in expanding their horizons.

​Materials List: fun_with_yupo_workshop.pdf

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Sep
6
3:00 PM15:00

LIVE MUSIC: "Summer Park Concert featuring Kicks Band of Fargo Moorhead " @ VIKING SHIP PARK

Event Link: http://www.fmkicksband.com

FEE: FREE

Summer Park Concert featuring Kicks Band of Fargo Moorhead

Date:  6 September 2025
Time: 3:00 pm - 04:30 pm

In addition to performing throughout the year – including free summer concerts and a jazz festival in the park – the Kicks Band is dedicated to jazz arts education. That’s why they started offering High School Artist Residencies in 2014 to high schools around the region and organize the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo All-City High School Jazz Band Festival. The Residencies include small group master classes and side-by-side playing with the Kicks Band musicians, while the Festival allows each city’s high schools to show off their musical talent.

Founded in 1975 by Edward Christianson, the organization was created so that musicians could enjoy music socializing, playing great big band literature and improvising jazz. They met on a Saturday morning, once a month – just for “kicks.” Since 2014, the Band’s focus has shifted towards performance and jazz arts education. Today the 17-member band roster includes professional musicians and music educators, all dedicated to performing and performing America’s original art form, jazz.

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Sep
7
11:00 AM11:00

LIVE MUSIC: "Bluegrass Festival" @ Terrace Mill

Event Link: https://terracemill.org/events

FEE: Tickets at link

Bluegrass Festival

Sunday, September 7, 2025 11:00am-3:00pm
The High 48's and The Skally Line performing, with food and craft beer by Minnewaska House Brewing Co & Grill and The Bark'n Pig Smokehouse BBQ, Farmers/Artisan Market Vendors

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

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Sep
16
5:30 PM17:30

ART RECEPTION: "2025 Guest Juror Exhibition - Nancy Ariza" @ Lake Region Arts Council Main Gallery

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FEE: FREE and Open to the Public

Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Guest Juror Exhibition, juried by esteemed artist and cultural organizer Nancy Ariza. The exhibition will be on view at the LRAC Main Gallery from July 14 through September 16, 2025, with a closing reception on Tuesday, September 16, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.

This annual exhibition is a highlight of LRAC’s gallery season, showcasing the creative breadth and talent of regional artists. Each year, a guest juror is invited to review submissions from artists working in all disciplines. For the 2025 exhibition, Ariza selected 28 works from a competitive pool of 102 entries, resulting in a vibrant and compelling mixed media show that includes two-dimensional and three-dimensional work, as well as bold explorations of color, texture, and form.

Naomi RaMona Schliesman, LRAC Gallery Curator, shares:

“The Guest Juror Exhibition is always very popular with regional artists, and we receive over 100 submissions each year. Every Guest Juror brings their own talent, aesthetic, and professional eye when jurying the work. It transforms our gallery space and creates a buzz with our visitors. We invite established artists to select the very best from our regional talent, and it’s consistently one of the strongest mixed media exhibitions we present.”

About the Guest Juror – Nancy Ariza

Nancy Ariza is a printmaker, educator, and arts and cultural organizer with over a decade of experience designing and leading arts programming in museums and nonprofit organizations across Minnesota. In 2024, she founded Amilado Press, a collaborative print studio based in Richfield, MN, focused on publishing, artist residencies, and arts education.

In addition to her work at Amilado Press, Ariza serves on the Leadership Council of Serpentina Arts, supporting Latinx artists across Minnesota, and is a board member of the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center. She holds an MA in Education from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, specializing in culturally responsive teaching, and earned a BA in Art History and a BFA in Printmaking from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Exhibiting Artists:

Katie Muzquiz (Detroit Lakes, MN), Thom Tammaro (Moorhead, MN), Marie Merten (Alexandria, MN), Mary Erickson (Menahga, MN), Loretta Cantieri (Moorhead, MN), Kim Baird (Moorhead, MN), Tricia Coulson (Rochert, MN), Annette DuBord (Moorhead, MN), Laura VonBank (Moorhead, MN), Linda Beilke (Detroit Lakes, MN), Alyssa Christoffers (Moorhead, MN), John Shaw (Battle Lake, MN), Carmen Bruhn (Detroit Lakes, MN), Lrez (Perham, MN), John Beaudine (Moorhead, MN), Nancy X. Valentine (Battle Lake, MN), Katy J. Olson (Underwood, MN), Dennis Krull (Moorhead, MN), Torri Hanna (Fergus Falls, MN), and Maggie Peterson (Detroit Lakes, MN).

 

Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed Friday – Sunday
Please call or email in advance to ensure the gallery is open on the day of your visit.
Contact: 1-800-262-2787 or 218-739-5780 | Email: LRAC4@LRACgrants.org

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, with additional support from the McKnight Foundation.”

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Nov
15
10:00 AM10:00

Festival: "Pangea: Cultivate Our Cultures 2025" @ Hjemkomst Center

Event Link: https://www.hcscconline.org

FEE: FREE and Open to the public.

Pangea: Cultivate Our Cultures 2025

November 15 from 10am to 6pm -

- Hjemkomst Center - Free

Join us for the 30th annual Pangea-Cultivate Our Cultures Festival, a free family-friendly event showcasing the cultural diversity in the Moorhead-Fargo community. Performances of music and dance from around the world begin at 10am and run through 4pm. Food from ten different cultures will be available for sale in the Food Court. Booths of artisans, cultural groups, and organizations serving newcomers will run throughout the building.

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