EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/sit-n-stitch-2025/

FEE: Free

Sit ‘n’ Stitch 2025

Weekly Fiber Artists’ Gathering
Every Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Free & Open to All!

All are welcome at this weekly fiber arts gathering offering time and space for some fiber fun on Thursdays from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Bring your own projects, get advice, or use our supplies to start a new project. Crochet, knit, weave, sew, stitch, needlepoint, felt–do whatever you like! 

Beginners and experienced fiber artists are all welcome. Regular attendees will teach beginners or help you figure out a stitching pattern.  Yarn, needles, hooks, and project bags are provided at no cost to those who need them!  Sit ‘n’ Stitch is open to all and free to attend.

As always, attendees to Sit ‘n’ Stitch can spend their time however they wish: work only on their own projects or together choose another project to support!  The main idea of the group is to gather and connect in an inclusive and welcoming way, embracing the Cultural Center’s mission to be a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts. ALL are welcome!

Contact us at info@kulcher.org or call 218-385-3339 with any questions.

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

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.

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.

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.

Event Link: https://lrac4.org/currently-on-exhibit

Fee: Free & Open to the Public

We are honored to present the work of Laura Youngbird, a renowned mixed media artist, printmaker, educator, and advocate for Native Art and Culture. Her exhibition is now on view in our gallery.

Closing Reception:
Tuesday, September 16
5:30 - 7:00 PM

Come meet the artist and experience the stories behind the work.

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.

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.”

Event Link: https://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/exhibitions.html

Fee: Free

Our annual Rural Art Juried Exhibition is open through September 27!  Mark your calendars for August 21, 5:00-7:00PM for the artists’ reception at which the juror, Michael Dunn, will announce the prize winners! 

The exhibition pieces can be viewed on our website: https://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/exhibitions.html 

In addition to the juried prizes, there is also a People’s Choice Award.  Once per day, through the end of the exhibition, you can vote for your favorite piece.  Stop in the gallery to do so!

Event Link: https://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/call-for-worksartists.html

Fee: Free, Membership Fees are Waived for this Exhibition

Date of Exhibition: September 30 – October 25, 2025

Deadline for Submissions: September 19, 2024

Deadline for Arrival of Art: September 27, 2024

Artists’ Reception: TBD, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

We are currently looking for works that involve Fiber Arts. They may include but are not limited to: basketry, beadwork, braiding, clothing design, crochet, fiber dyeing, embroidery, wool felting, rug hooking, knitting, lacework, mixed media, needlework, paper, quilting, sculpture, sewing, spinning, surface design, textile design, and weaving.

This is an open call for all fiber artists who currently reside in North Dakota, Minnesota, or South Dakota, or have called Wahpeton ND or Breckenridge MN their home town.

• New artists must submit an Artists Biography along with works.

• Artists may submit a maximum of 3 pieces.

• Only submit original works; no commercially produced pieces will be accepted. Works created by a commercially produced pattern or book will not be accepted. We ask that any quilts or fiber wall art have a maximum circumference of 200 inches.

• All pieces must be complete and ready for hanging by the specified guidelines upon arrival. No unfinished works will be accepted for the show. Works may be framed or mounted on a stretcher frame, or must have a hanging sleeve on the back of the piece.

• All works must include the following information: Title, Medium, Year Completed, Brief Description, Dimensions, and Price.

• We encourage works that are for sale but will accept no more than one piece per artist for display only. When a total of 5 display only pieces are submitted, no others will be accepted.

• Works for sale must be priced with the understanding that the Red Door Art Gallery does take a 30% commission on all sales. The commission must be included in your price. Include a detailed and clear inventory of all works for our records.

• All works will be reviewed by the Collections Committee. The gallery does reserve the right to exclude any artwork that does not meet the standards set by the gallery’s Collections Committee.

• RDAG reserves the curatorial discretion for all placement, lighting, display, and all other aspects of the exhibition of works.

• Artist Contract and Consignment Agreement must be signed before art will be accepted or exhibited.

To Submit: Please send images and descriptions of work to: director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

Artists are responsible for the delivery and/or shipping costs to and from the Red Door. If work is shipped, a reusable container must be used. RDAG is not responsible for damage during the shipment for any reason. Artist must pay return shipping costs in advance of mailing. No post office boxes will be accepted for return shipments.

For more information contact the Gallery at (701) 591-1010 or director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

Event Link: https://www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com/call-for-worksartists.html

Fee: Free

Dates of Exhibition: September 30 – October 25, 2025

Deadline for Submissions: September 19, 2025

Deadline for Arrival of Art: September 27, 2025

Artists’ Reception: TBD, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

We invite artists to submit works with light horror or fantasy themes. The horror is not grotesque, but

subtle—a lingering unease, a flicker in the corner of the eye, a sense that something is just slightly off.

Forms of work include but are not limited to painting, drawing, sculptural work, photography, printmaking, mixed media, wood carvings, jewelry, and textiles.

This is an open call for all artists who: Currently reside in North Dakota, Minnesota, or South Dakota, or those who call Wahpeton ND or Breckenridge MN their hometown or have a local connection.

• Artists must submit an Artist’s Biography along with works if this is an artist’s first time exhibiting.

• All works must include the following information: Title, Year Completed, Brief Description, Media Used, Dimensions, and Price.

• The maximum each artist can bring is 3 – 5 pieces of artwork or 10 feet of wall space worth of artwork.

• All works must be for sale, and priced with the understanding that the Red Door Art Gallery does take a 30% commission on all works. The commission must be included in your price. Include a detailed and clear inventory of all works for our records.

• The Gallery does reserve the right to exclude any artwork that does not meet the standards set by the

Gallery’s Collections and Exhibitions Committee.

• All works that go on a wall must have a hanger on the back. All work must be equipped with a saw tooth hanger or wire.

• All artists exhibiting in this show must be members of the Red Door Art Gallery. Feel free to contact RDAG if you are unsure of your membership status.

• RDAG requests all artwork be able to stay in gallery throughout the entirety of the exhibit, except for in the event of a sale.

• RDAG reserves the curatorial discretion for all placement, lighting, display, and all other aspects of the exhibition of works

• Preference will be given to works that have not been previously exhibited at Red Door Art Gallery.

• Artist consignment agreement must be signed and/or previously on file before art can be accepted or

exhibited.

To Submit:

Please send images and descriptions of work to: director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

Images submitted to Red Door Art Gallery may be considered to be used in promotion of the exhibit. Artists are responsible for the delivery and/or shipping costs to and from the Red Door. If work is shipped, a reusable container must be used. RDAG is not responsible for damage during the shipment for any reason. Return shipment will be sent C.O.D. to the artist. No post office boxes will be accepted for return shipments.

For more information contact the Gallery at (701) 591-1010 or email at director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

EVENT LINK: https://forecastpublicart.org/consulting/artist-support/artist-grant-program/

FEE: Free to apply

Forecast Public Artist Grants

Forecast grants support Minnesota-based individual early- and mid-career artists looking to advance their work in public art.

We work to provide access to our grant applications for a diverse group of artists, who are working in all career stages and ranges of public art practices and media. We place particular emphasis on supporting and amplifying the artistic work of BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, womxn artists, immigrant artists, artists from rural communities, and artists with disabilities.

It is our value that our applicants, panelists, and grantees reflect the racial, cultural, gender, artistic, physical ability, and geographic diversity of Minnesota and the 11 Native Nations that share the same geography, and the stories and perspectives of the artists and communities we serve.

2026 grant applications are now open! Due October 15, 2025.

EARLY-CAREER GRANTS:

Early-Career Artist R&D Grant

Supports early-career artists in public art related research and development or with the planning phase of freely accessible public art installation or activity in Minnesota.

APPLY HERE

Early-Career Artist Project Grant

Supports creation of a temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in the state of Minnesota by an early-career Minnesota-based artist.

APPLY HERE

MID-CAREER GRANTS:

Mid-Career Project Grant

Supports the creation of a new, publicly accessible, temporary or permanent artwork anywhere in the state of Minnesota by a Minnesota-based mid-career public artist.

APPLY HERE

Mid-Career Professional Development Grant 

Supports Minnesota-based mid-career artists seeking to expand or advance their careers in the field of public art, through a project idea or participation in career-enhancing activities.

APPLY HERE

Event Link: https://givebutter.com/c/5SEILy

Fee: Free

"The Return of Peter the Slug" on the second level of The Rourke from 15 August through 14 September 2025. The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum is pleased to offer Ann Solyst's original watercolor illustrations from the children's book Peter the Slug, written by Peter Schultz, as a benefit auction for the Jeremiah Program of Fargo-Moorhead. The auction winners will be able to collect these lovely, whimsical pieces after the conclusion of the exhibition.

The auction begins online at 10 a.m. on Friday 8 August.

View the illustrations and register for bidding at https://givebutter.com/c/5SEILy.

We invite you to join us for a special reception at the museum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday 14 August to enjoy the watercolors in person and to celebrate the conclusion of the auction at 7:45 p.m.

EVENT LINK: https://lrac4.org/legacy-grants

FEE: Free to apply

FY26 Fall Legacy Grant rounds for both Individual Artists and Nonprofit Arts Organizations in the 9-county LRAC region are open from August 18 - October 2, 2025 at 5PM!

Individual Artists: The Legacy Individual Grant provides up to $6,000 to individual artists in the LRAC nine-county region, to increase Arts Access, Arts Learning and Arts and Cultural Heritage opportunities for all Minnesotans.

Nonprofit Arts Organizations: The Legacy Organization Grant provides up to $12,500 to increase Arts Access, Arts Learning and Arts and Cultural Heritage opportunities for all Minnesotans. This grant is open to Arts Organizations (nonprofit), nonprofits with project that have Arts as the primary focus, local governments, and educational institutions in the LRAC nine-county region.

Minnesota’s Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage funding is made possible from an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.

Proceeds from the fund may be spent only on requests that support arts access, arts education or arts and cultural heritage.  The fund is intended to create a strong arts legacy in Minnesota and will exist for a period of twenty-five years.

Lake Region Arts Council’s Legacy grant programs will be based on the three key areas of Arts Access, Arts Education, and Arts & Cultural Heritage.

EVENT LINK: https://fmct.org/10minuteplays/

FEE: Free to submit

Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of our  6th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival, as part of our 2025–2026 season!

Thanks to feedback from our community, we’ve moved the festival performances to May, and we’re excited to see how this new timing brings even more energy to the event. We warmly invite you to submit your 10-minute play this year! Submissions open August 25, 2025.

We’re also happy to share that submission fees have been eliminated!

The festival has grown so much and sustains itself, including playwright prizes. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without your support—thank you to our community for helping us build this program from the ground up.

Submission Deadline:

Monday, December 1, 2025, 11:59 PM Central Time

Submissions are limited to 200 plays

EVENT LINK: https://forecastpublicart.org/consulting/artist-support/mid-career-professional-development-grant/

FEE: Free to apply

Forecast Mid-Career Professional Development Grants

Grant Amount: Two grants of $5,000 each
Grant Period: January 1 – November 30, 2026
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (11:59 PM CST)

This grant supports Minnesota-based mid-career public artists seeking to advance their careers through professional development opportunities. Funding may be used for activities such as residencies, apprenticeships, conferences, travel, study, skill development, or creating prototypes and project models. The goal is to help artists expand their practice and further their work in public art.

Who is eligible?
Mid-career artists (with at least 10 years of active practice and public recognition of their work) from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Forecast is especially committed to supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, womxn artists, immigrants, rural artists, and artists with disabilities.

How to Apply:
Applications are accepted only through Submittable. Required materials include a proposal, community benefit statement, career impact statement, resume, work samples, and site information. Video applications are welcome.

These grants are made possible through funding from the McKnight Foundation. For assistance, contact jenk@forecastpublicart.org.

EVENT LINK: https://forecastpublicart.org/consulting/artist-support/early-career-project-grant/

FEE: Free to apply

Forecast Early-Career Artist Project Grant

Grant Amount: Two grants of $8,000 each
Grant Period: January 1 – November 30, 2026
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

Forecast Public Art, with support from Jerome Foundation, invites Minnesota-based early-career artists to apply for the 2026 Early-Career Artist Project Grant. This grant supports the creation of a new temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in Minnesota.

What We Fund

• Public art in all forms—murals, sculpture, performance, sound, light, storytelling, dance, spoken word, interventions, and more.

• Projects must be free and accessible to the public.

• Sites must be confirmed by the application deadline (written approval required).

Who Should Apply
Early-career artists are those with 2–10 years of generative experience who:

• Have a clear artistic direction and goals, but are still developing their voice.

• Have not yet received wide recognition, media attention, or substantial funding.

• Are vocational (not hobbyist, student, or amateur) artists.

• May work in any artistic discipline.
  Age is not a determining factor.

Equity Commitment
Forecast is committed to supporting a diverse group of artists, with emphasis on amplifying the work of BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, artists from rural communities, and artists with disabilities.

Application Process
Applications must be submitted through Submittable by October 15, 2025. A complete application includes:

• Proposal overview (75 words) + full proposal (500 words)

• Community connection, early-career status, career impact, and lived experience (250 words each)

• Resume (2 pages max)

• Site approval documentation

• Budget (template provided)

• Work samples and description
  Applicants may also submit via video format.

For questions or help applying in English, contact jenk@forecastpublicart.org.

These grants are made possible by the Jerome Foundation.

EVENT LINK: https://forecastpublicart.org/consulting/artist-support/early-career-rdgrant/

FEE: Free to apply

Forecast Early-Career Artist Research + Development Grants

Grant Amount: Four grants of $2,500 each
Grant Period: January 1 – November 30, 2026
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 (11:59 PM CST)

This grant supports Minnesota-based early-career artists in public art research, planning, and development. Funding may be used for activities such as research, community engagement, site or budget planning, proposal development, or building models and prototypes. The goal is to help artists explore and prepare for future public art projects that are free and accessible to the community.

Who is eligible?
Applicants must be early-career artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. Artists should demonstrate a focused direction and goals but may still be developing their artistic voice. Age is not a determining factor. Forecast places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, womxn artists, immigrants, rural artists, and artists with disabilities.

How to Apply:
Applications are accepted only through Submittable. Required materials include a proposal, community benefit statement, career impact statement, early-career status description, resume, and work samples. Video submissions are welcome.

These grants are made possible through funding from the Jerome Foundation. For assistance, contact jenk@forecastpublicart.org.

EVENT LINK: https://forecastpublicart.org/consulting/artist-support/mid-career-project-grant/

FEE: Free to apply

Forecast Mid-Career Project Grants

Grant Amount: Five grants of $10,000 each
Grant Period: January 1 – November 30, 2026
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

The Mid-Career Project Grant supports Minnesota-based public artists in creating new, publicly accessible temporary or permanent artwork anywhere in the state. Eligible projects may take many forms—including visual art, performance, storytelling, sculpture, film, and more—and must have secured site approval by the application deadline.

Who is eligible?
Applicants must be mid-career artists (with at least 10 years of active practice and public recognition of their work). Artists from all disciplines and communities are encouraged to apply. Forecast places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, womxn artists, immigrants, rural artists, and artists with disabilities.

How to Apply:
Applications are accepted only through Submittable and require a proposal, community connection statement, site documentation, budget, resume, and work samples. Video submissions are welcome. A budget template and full application instructions are available online.

These grants are funded by the McKnight Foundation. For application assistance, contact jenk@forecastpublicart.org

EVENT LINK: https://www.bushfoundation.org/opportunities/bush-fellowship/

FEE: FREE TO APPLY

Investing in leaders

to do more good for the region

We believe that leadership can come from anywhere — and that when leaders grow, communities thrive. The Bush Fellowship invests in changemakers who are already making a difference, giving them the time, resources and freedom to grow their impact even more. It’s designed to help leaders become the best versions of themselves so they can spark bigger, bolder change in their communities.

If you or someone you know is ready to explore a Bush Fellowship, the moment is here:Applications for the 2026 Bush Fellowship open on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. 

Up to 30 Fellows will each receive $150,000 to support their self-designed leadership plan. Leaders from all sectors — including business, nonprofit, and government — are welcome to apply. 
 

What we look for in a Fellow:

Bush Fellows dream big about what’s possible and have a vision to create equitable, large-scale change. They have influence and a track record of turning vision into impact. They’re experienced problem solvers who get results, share what they know and help others grow as leaders. They make mistakes, learn from them and keep going. 

We encourage you to learn more about how a Bush Fellowship can help you invest in your own growth as a leader. 
 

Key dates: 

• Applications open: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 at 8 a.m. CT 

• Applications close: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at 12 p.m. noon CT

Questions? Sign up for one of our live Q&A sessions:

• Thursday, Sept. 4 at 9-10 a.m. CT — Register here 

• Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 12-1 p.m. CT — Register here 

And if you can’t make one of them, we will share a recording later. 

Helpful tips to get ready to apply: 

We share everything you need to know to apply on our website. We strongly encourage anyone interested to check it out. You’ll find the actual application questions, criteria, eligibility, short videos and more! 

Get in touch with us! Our staff is available to answer your questions. Schedule a callwith us today. Check out the selection criteria and application questions in advance.

EVENT LINK: https://www.emceramics.studio/art-project-605

FEE: Free

2025

RIMER CARDILLO

DEEP ECOLOGY

Resistant Allusions

an exhibition in partnership with Plains Art Museum, Fargo, North Dakota

Few artists today embody the urgent call of environmentalism as powerfully as Rimer Cardillo.

The Uruguayan-American artist has spent over fifty years building a body of work that mourns, warns and ultimately inspires. His art connects directly to the idea of Deep Ecology, a philosophy that insists we can no longer separate human survival from the survival of all living things.

For Cardillo, this is no abstract theory. His work traces a lineage from the genocide of Indigenous peoples to the extinction of plants and animals, as well as the destruction of earth's ecosystems. It is a continuum of loss, but also a call to recognize that all life is interconnected. Since his student days in Uruguay during the late 1960s, Cardillo has used his art to memorialize what has vanished and warn of what could still disappear. The result is a haunting, beautiful and deeply ethical visual language.

Resistant Allusions, on view at Art Project 605, is Cardillo’s most recent body of work, 26 digital color photographs with woodcut, silkscreen, and drawing.

Deep Ecology unfolds across four partner institutions in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. Audiences are encouraged to visit all four exhibitions, each offering a distinct lens on Cardillo's career.

Location

Art Project 605

605 Washingto Ave

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Click here to see a map of all four locations.

Artist Reception: Thursday, September 11 from 6 to 8 pm.

Art Project 605 Dates and Hours

September 2-30, 2025

Tuesday–Friday, 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday, 11 am to 1 pm

And by appointment: 917-971-7712

Partner Institution Dates

Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND

August 28, 2025-February 8, 2026

Nemeth Art Center, Park Rapids, MN

August 28-September 30, 2025

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, Moorhead, MN

January 8-February 8, 2026

EVENT LINK: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/current-exhibitions.html

FEE: Free

We’re delighted to share that our exhibitions opening on September 2nd will feature local artists Chuck Christianson and Kiley Busko! These exhibitions will be on view September 2 - October 18th.

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 18th from 5pm - 7pm — artist receptions are free and open to the public.

On view in our Charles Beck Gallery:

Chuck Christianson: recent paintings

This exhibition presents a group of Christianson's latest oil and mixed medium paintings. Made from 2017-2025, most are shown here for the first time.

On view in our Studio K Gallery:

Kiley Busko: North Country Trail

This exhibition will feature an array of recent watercolor paintings inspired by fauna found amongst the North Country Trail.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/in-the-gallery-connections-a-cultural-portrait/

FEE: Free

In the Gallery: Connections – A Cultural Portrait

Photographs by Lowell Wolff
September 3-27, 2025
Reception Friday, September 12, 4-6PM

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is proud to present Connections – A Cultural Portrait,a compelling new photography exhibition by Lowell Wolff that offers an intimate lens into life in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico.

This exhibit will run from September 3-27, 2025, with a Gallery Reception on Friday, September 12 from 4-6PM. The Gallery is always free to see and open to all, thanks to the generous support from our members and donors. The Gallery Reception is also free to attend and all are welcome!

EVENT LINK: https://bit.ly/4lnCppz

FEE: Free to attend

Layl McDill brings Millefiori to EAC
Millefiori means "thousand flowers" in Italian, it originated as a glass blowing technique . Layl McDill creates millefiori pieces with polymer clay.  Her exiting 2025 exhibit, “Crops of Curiosity - Art About Farming” will be on display in the Evansville Art Center Gallery during the month of September.  Layl is the Co owner of Clay Squared to Infinity in Minneapolis and Art to Change the World Board Chair.
Her technique and materials are very mysterious. She primarily uses polymer clay with the ancient technique of millefiori. Tiny images that cover every surface of her sculptures inevitably make the viewer wonder “How did she do that?”  And even though she have been doing it for twenty years, it still seems amazing to her that she can create a tiny picture that can be inside a chunk of clay. She also likes to incorporate found objects and her own colored pencil sketches in her work.  Playful and serious art at the same time!
This unique, colorful, creative exhibit may be seen during regular Gallery hours on 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, or by special appointment.

EVENT LINK: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=lakeregion

FEE: Free to apply

CALL FOR BIPOC ARTISTS
LRAC is looking for BIPOC artists in west central Minnesota and south eastern North Dakota who are ready to take their careers to the next level!

We’re forming a free, 9-month Artist Cohort beginning October 2025, offering intensive support, coaching, and opportunities to help you grow as an artist.

Cohort benefits include:
🎯 One-on-one career coaching & goal setting
📸 Professional photoshoot (headshot + work)
🎥 A professional 2–3 minute promo video
📚 Access to Springboard for the Arts “Work of Art” series
📝 Support with Artist Statement & Bio
📰 Features in LRAC newsletter & Facebook
💬 Talking Circles with professional BIPOC artists
… and more!

Eligible counties: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin in Minnesota & Cass and Richland Counties in North Dakota.

Applications open: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
🗓 Deadline to apply: Monday, September 29, 2025

EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/opportunities/winter-rituals-new-and-old-saint-paul-mn/

FEE: Free to apply

Artists – share or create a winter ritual with us!

Open Call alert!
Springboard for the Arts is seeking artists in both Fergus Falls and Saint Paul to propose modest projects that celebrate the magic of winter in Minnesota.

We’re specifically looking for project ideas that enhance or reinvigorate existing community winter traditions, or try out entirely new ones – all with the goal to draw people outdoors, bring people together across generations, lift spirits, and highlight the unique beauty of winter.

Potential projects might include performances on ice, installations that encourage people to explore nature, experiences that bring brightness to dark nights, creative games or competitions …or anything else that brings warmth, joy, and connection to the coldest season. Selected artist participants will receive an $800 stipend and development and implementation support for their projects.

Applications will remain open until midnight CST on October 19, 2025. Got a project idea already or know an artist who might Learn more and apply below!

Fergus Falls application: https://springboard.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/86173

Saint Paul application: https://springboard.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/86270

Photo credit: various winter programs presented Springboard for the Arts throughout the years: Year of Play and Springboard on Ice (photos by Thai Phan-Quang).

EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/open-mic-returns-this-fall-2025/

FEE: Free (donations appreciated)

OPEN MIC RETURNS TO THE CULTURAL CENTER!

We’re excited to invite you to our Fall 2025 Open Mic Night series, held in collaboration with our partners at the New York Mills Public School! Come share your talent or cheer on local performers in a fun, welcoming space. ALL are welcome!

When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, Sept – Dec 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Where: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center— 24 N Main Ave, New York Mills, MN 56567

Whether you’re into music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, or any other creative act, this is your stage. Our open mic is all about celebrating creativity, building community, and offering a supportive space for artists of all ages and backgrounds.

Fall 2025 Dates:

• September 9 – soft launch – NYM students only

• September 23 – full launch – open to the public!

• October 14

• October 28

• November 11

• December 9

Want to perform?
Sign up by clicking below, stop by the Cultural Center, or call 218-385-3339 to reserve your spot.

Online Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/.../1ZxHA3MONUbVeDnS.../edit...

Add your voice to our Open Mic Nights this Fall! Free and open to all.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/flourish.html

FEE: Free to submit

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS: FLOURISH
DEADLINE TO APPLY - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 AT 11:59PM

Kaddatz Galleries invites early career and established local and regional artists of all mediums to apply for Flourish, a group exhibition celebrating resilience, growth, and the uplifting energy of hope, to be held in January + February of 2026 in our Charles Beck Gallery.  Just as plants bloom after enduring the seasons, this show will highlight artwork that reflects the beauty of thriving in new circumstances and embracing change. 

There is no fee to submit artworks for consideration, however, artists must use the form on our website to submit 1 - 4 images and an artist bio. Artists may include an artist statement, social media handles and/or a link to a website; previous exhibition experience not required.

Important Dates

• Exhibition Dates: January 20, 2026 - February 28, 2026

• ​Deadline for Submissions: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:59PM CST

• Date Selected Artists Notified: Week of December 1-5, 2025

• Art Delivery Dates: January 5 - 10, 2026

• Opening Reception: 5-7PM, Thursday, January 22, 2026

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134834

FEE: Free

Adaptive Theatre 

Ages 18+

Saturdays 9/13 - 11/15 

9:00am - 10:00am

This class welcomes students of all abilities, guiding them through creative games, interactive exercises, and exciting rehearsals. Designed to celebrate each individual's unique strengths and differences. 

This class is appropriate for students on the Autism Spectrum, those with Down Syndrome, severe ADHD, or any other developmental or sensory processing disorders

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, November 15.

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134839

FEE: Tuition = $96 ($12/week)

Preschool Acting 

Ages 3-5

Saturdays 9/13 - 11/15   

10:00am - 10:50am

Tuition = $96 ($12/week)

This course explores the essential principles of performance, from voice and movement to understanding theatre vocabulary. Actors will explore objectives and obstacles, embrace the power of risk-taking, and develop ensemble-building skills to bring their performance to life.

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, November 15.

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134840

FEE: Tuition = $96 ($12/week)

Youth Acting I 

Grades K-2

Saturdays 9/13 - 11/15   

11:00am - 11:50am

Tuition = $96 ($12/week)

This course explores the essential principles of performance, from voice and movement to understanding theatre vocabulary. Actors will explore objectives and obstacles, embrace the power of risk-taking, and develop ensemble-building skills to bring their performance to life.

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, November 15.

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134833

FEE: Tuition = $10 per class 

Adult Acting Workshop

Ages 15+

Saturdays 9/13 - 11/15 

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Tuition = $10 per class 

Looking to explore your creativity, build confidence, or sharpen your acting skills? Join our Adult Acting Workshop every Saturday, 9/13/25 - 11/15/25 for just $10 per class.

Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned performer, this welcoming and supportive workshop is the perfect place to:

• Practice scenes and monologues

• Learn acting techniques and improvisation

• Connect with fellow creatives

• Receive personalized feedback in a relaxed environment

No commitment, no pressure—just show up and act! Come express yourself, have fun, and grow as an actor—one Saturday at a time!

We encourage participants to pre-register for this workshop to secure their spot. However, pre-registration is not required. Walk-in participants are welcome and will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis until the workshop reaches full capacity.

Please note that this workshop will not include a final showcase.

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134835

FEE: Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

Middle School Acting     

Grades 6th - 9th

Saturdays 9/13 - 11/15 

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

This course explores the essential principles of performance, from voice and movement to understanding theatre vocabulary. Actors will explore objectives and obstacles, embrace the power of risk-taking, and develop ensemble-building skills to bring their performance to life.

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, November 15.

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134841

FEE: Tuition = $96 ($12/week)

Youth Acting II   

 Grades 3-4-5

Saturdays 9/13 - 11/15   

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tuition = $96 ($12/week)

This course explores the essential principles of performance, from voice and movement to understanding theatre vocabulary. Actors will explore objectives and obstacles, embrace the power of risk-taking, and develop ensemble-building skills to bring their performance to life.

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, November 15.

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134844

FEE: Tuition: $75 ($15/wk)

Auditioning II

Grades 6-7-8

Saturdays, 9/13 - 10/12

2:00pm - 3:15pm

Tuition: $75 ($15/wk)

Students will master the art of preparing a captivating monologue and powerful song for theatrical auditions. From selecting the perfect piece to delivering a confident performance, students will gain the skills and confidence to bring their best skills to every audition.

This class will not have a final showcase performance.

Auditions for FMCT's mainstage holiday production "The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood" will be held on October 13th, 2025. This class is a great way to prepare! About the show...In this stage adaptation of the 1966 holiday tv special, the zoo animals throw a Christmas Eve party, but the embittered Lone T. Wolf -- who was not invited -- tells his side of the Red Riding Hood story.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center.

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134843

FEE: Tuition: $75 ($15/wk)

Auditioning I

Grades 3-4-5

Saturdays, 9/13 - 10/12

2:00pm - 3:15pm

Tuition: $75 ($15/wk)

Students will master the art of preparing a captivating monologue and powerful song for theatrical auditions. From selecting the perfect piece to delivering a confident performance, students will gain the skills and confidence to bring their best skills to every audition.

This class will not have a final showcase performance.

Auditions for FMCT's mainstage holiday production "The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood" will be held on October 13th, 2025. This class is a great way to prepare! About the show...In this stage adaptation of the 1966 holiday tv special, the zoo animals throw a Christmas Eve party, but the embittered Lone T. Wolf -- who was not invited -- tells his side of the Red Riding Hood story.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center.

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134837

FEE: Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

Musical Theatre II

Wicked and the Ladies of Six: For Good 

Grades 3-4-5

Saturdays 9/13 - 11/15 

3:30pm - 5:00pm  

Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

Students will explore the world of musical theatre, learning vocal technique and choreography from Wicked and Six the Musical as they challenge themselves they will refine their skills in a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment.

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, November 15.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center.

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~134838

FEE: Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

Musical Theatre III 

Wicked and the Ladies of Six: For Good 

Grades 6-7-8-9

Saturdays 9/13 - 11/15 

3:30pm - 5:00pm 

Tuition = $120 ($15/week)

Students will explore the world of musical theatre, learning vocal technique and choreography from Wicked and Six the Musical as they challenge themselves they will refine their skills in a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment.

Students will perform in a showcase on the final day of class, November 15.

All classes will be held at the Hjemkomst Center.

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

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Art

“Artist Collaboration – Turmoil & Tranquility” Exhibition  

Exhibition Dates: Monday, January 12 to Thursday, March 12, 2026
Artist Reception: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5-6:30pm – Artist Talk at 5:30pm 

Call Opens: Monday, September 15, 2025

Application Deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025 | 5:00 PM

We are challenging regional artists to pair up and collaborate on bold proposals that transform the LRAC Main Gallery into a unique, immersive visual experience. This collaboration can be between a visual artist(s) and a literary artist(s) and/or musical artist(s) to transfer the gallery space. We ask the collaborating team of two to three artists to think of the gallery space in a fresh new perspective and how they will use the space, lighting, moveable walls and street presence of the Gallery in a new way.

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.

How to Apply

• Artists Teams may submit 1–3 works for consideration.

• One artist will serve as the primary contact and list their collaborating artist’s name on the application.

• In the artist statement, please describe your collaborative vision for the gallery installation.

• Apply online via the LRAC Gallery webpage: https://lrac4.org/call-for-artists

Application Timeline

• Call opens: Monday, September 15, 2025

• Deadline to apply: Monday, October 6, 2025 by 5:00 PM

• Notifications sent: Monday, October 20, 2025

• Juror: LRAC Gallery Committee

New applicants must create an account. Returning applicants should use their existing login credentials.

FREE TO APPLY

The online application portal opens on Monday, September 15, 2025. Please fill out the online application located on the LRAC Gallery website page.

Call for Art Information: 888-735-9622 or contact:
Naomi RaMona Schliesman, Gallery Curator: gallerycurator4@gmail.com

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class=acfta

FEE: $100 (scholarships are available. Please talk to the instructor to get application materials & requirements.)

Hey Kids!

Do you like to sing? Do you like to make friends?

Here's your chance to do both!

Directed by Aimee Nordlund, the PB & J Singers is a choir composed of members 8 -13 (grades 3 - 8) They will be singing Pop, Broadway & Jazz tunes in a welcoming and fun environment.

Rehearsals will be held at A Center for the Arts on Tuesday evenings 6 - 7:30pm (doors open at 65:45) beginning September 16, 2025.

This 10 week session will conclude with a concert on Saturday, November 22 at 11am. 

Fee:  $100 (scholarships are available. Please talk to the instructor to get application materials & requirements.)

Class dates:  9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18

EVENT LINK: https://someplacesafe.info/event/hope-shows-art-exhibit/

FEE: Free

Calling all artists! The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is hosting the “Hope Shows” exhibit this October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This show, running October 1 – 18, is a collaboration between Someplace Safe and the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center to bring awareness of the Someplace Safe services available to survivors in our communities. All mediums are accepted into this show as an expression of hope and healing.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Work Drop-off: September 17-27

• Exhibition Dates: October 1-18

• Closing Reception: October 18

Art can heal. All creative work is welcome.

All arts and crafts will be accepted: painting, drawing, sewing, paper crafts, clay, mixed media, etc.  All creative work that people make to express themselves is welcome.

Drop off work at the Cultural Center between September 17-27, or call 218-385-3339 to make other arrangements.

Artists may submit work anonymously if they choose — simply drop off at Someplace Safe in Wadena.

EVENT LINK: https://www.henninglandmark.org

FEE: $100 Registration Fee (includes step-by-step instructions, wood blanks and carving tools)

Artist Clayton Johnson will host a 2-day Wood Carving Workshop on Friday & Saturday, Sept. 19 & 20 from 9am-2pm. No prior experience necessary.

Must call ahead to pre-register for wood carving, space is limited.

EVENT LINK: https://historicholmestheatre.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=1762

FEE: $140 for 8 Sessions

Art Club Fall 2025

8 classes total Mondays thru Nov 24

3rd-6th Grade at 4:30, 7th-12th Grade at 6:00

Art Club offers a fun and supportive environment to help grow each student's creativity. In this relaxed atmosphere, children will have hands on art making experiences while practicing and improving on the basic elements of art, including various types of styles and art history influences. We'll explore different mediums such as drawing, painting, collage and more! Each week will bring something new! In addition to being a creative outlet, participants will have the opportunity to learn the technical skills related to art and to make new friends.

This class is a great addition to any student's artistic journey!

Sessions:

• Grades 3 - 6 (4:30-5:30pm)

• Grades 7 - 12 (6:00 - 7:30pm)

  Sixth graders are welcome to sign up for the older group if they want more of a challenge or have friends in the later group.

// Fee: $140 // Materials Included - Class Size is Limited

// 8 Sessions - Mondays, September 29th-November 24th (NO CLASS ON OCTOBER 13th) // September 29th, October 6th, October 20th, October 27th, November 3rd, November 10th, November 17th, November 24th.

EVENT LINK: https://www.fmva.org

FEE: Free to attend

SAVE THE DATE! Coming up on October 4th and 5th from 12-6pm is the Annual FMVA Studio Crawl in which 36 artists open their studios to the general public.

You can find a handy-to-hold printed brochure at Plains Art Museum, Rourke Art Gallery, grocery stores, coffee shops, and from any of the participating artists.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/youth-ballet-2025-2026/

FEE: PreK-Kdg: $80 per session, 1st-3rd Grades: $100 per session (2 spots in each class will be offered as full scholarship spots)

Youth Ballet at the Cultural Center: Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

Youth Ballet Classes Return!
Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
8-Week Sessions
Weekly on Wednesdays

We are excited to once again offer Youth Ballet through a partnership with instructor Leona Cichy at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center on Wednesday afternoons for youth starting in Pre-K (age 4) through 3rd Grade.

Students will learn basic ballet techniques in a fun and encouraging class environment. Classes will be offered on Wednesdays in the upstairs dance studio at the Cultural Center (accessible only by stairs).

Times / Age Groups / Fees:

• 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. – PreK-Kdg, $80 per session

• 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. – 1st-3rd Grades, $100 per session

Dates – Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 Sessions:

Both a Fall Session and Spring Session will be held; each is 8 weeks and will culminate in a short recital (details TBD). Classes held on Wednesday afternoons, on the following dates:

• Fall 2025 Session: Wednesdays, October 15 – December 3, 2025

• Spring 2026 Session: Wednesdays, February 4 – April 1, 2026 (NO CLASS 3/18/26)

Registration & Payment:

Limited spots to ensure small class sizes; 12 students per class/age group. Full session payment is required to guarantee your spot.

NEW THIS YEAR: 2 spots in each class will be offered as full scholarship spots. Please contact leona@rwfsmn.org if interested.