FEE: Free Tuesday nights: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Standard Rates
Adults (Ages 18-64): $12
Seniors (Ages 65+): $11
Youth (Ages 5-17): $8
Children (under 5): FREE
Discounted Rates
Time Travelers: $11
College Students: $9
Veterans: $5
HCSCC Members: FREE
ASCTC Members: FREE
Active Duty Military: FREE

Treasures from Norway

Treasures from Norway honors the Norwegian immigrants that settled this region during the middle part of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These new Americans came to the United States with little more than the clothes on their back and a few personal effects. These personal items, tangible reminders of family they were leaving and the old country, will be displayed from July 1, 2025 to June 22, 2026.

FEE: 4-Use CAC Studio Rental Punch Card: $36.00 / $28.00 - Member price
12-Use CAC Studio Rental Punch Card: $84.00 / $60.00 - Member price

Open Ceramic Studio*

Every Wednesday, 5-8 pm

*PENDING NEW LOCATION

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.

Purchase a Punch Card for studio access
Choose the CAC Maker Studio Punch Card that best fits your needs and your schedule. 

• Only in the area for a short while? Just need a few days of work to finish a project? Choose the 4-Use option.

• Here for the season or year-round? Have a bigger project in mind? Choose the 12-Use option.

Each Punch Card gives you access to any of the Maker Studios at the CAC during hours of operation, subject to availability.

FEE: Free

Fergus Falls Writers Group

2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

This group shares and critiques their writing. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. This is a community-member-led group.

FEE: Free to all, limited art supplies included

Open Art Studio & Wellness Activity

When: 1st Thursday of every month—Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 PM (Note: January 2026 will meet on the second Thursday due to the New Year holiday.)
Where: Central Square Art Studio (Suite 209)
Cost: Free to all, limited art supplies included
Who: All are welcome

Looking for a space to relax, recharge, and get creative? Join us for a drop-in evening designed to nurture both your creativity and your well-being.

Each evening offers:

• Open Studio Time—Use our art supplies or bring your own projects and enjoy a welcoming, communal space.

• Optional Guided Activity—Explore simple, wellness-focused art projects led by our own Program Manager, Jes Baggett. Activities may include mindful mandalas, gratitude collages, expressive painting, nature prints, and more!

No experience necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to explore. Whether you’re looking to de-stress, connect with others, or simply make time for art, this is a space for you!

FEE: Free

Fiber Arts Group Meeting

Wednesdays at Art of the Lakes Gallery

Join fellow makers every Wednesday from 2–4pm at Art of the Lakes in Battle Lake. Whether you knit, crochet, weave, stitch, or simply enjoy creating in good company, all are welcome. Bring your project, meet new friends, and get inspired!

FEE: Free

Sew Unique

3rd Thursdays @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

All types of sewing projects are welcome. Bring your projects, cutting tools and sewing machine. Several irons and boards will be provided. Meets the third Thursday of each month. This is a community-member-led group.

FEE: Free & open to all

Open Pottery Studio

with Shauna Loxtercamp

Join us on the third Thursday of every month from 6–8 PM in Central Square’s Pottery Studio (Room 207) for a relaxed, come-as-you-are clay night. This free community studio time includes limited art supplies and is open to all. Explore the wheel, hand-building, or glazing at your own pace. Fellow ceramic artist, Shauna Loxtercamp, will be available for guidance, but the time is yours to create and connect!

FEE: Free to apply - see link for booth and vending fees

Call for Applicants

Street Faire at the Lakes

Friday & Saturday, May 29- 30, 2026

The 26th Annual Art & Craft Experience, Downtown Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Applications Open: December 1st 2025

Applications Close: May 28th 2026 (or until we have reached capacity)

The Historic Holmes Theatre is gearing up for the 26th annual Street Faire at the Lakes in beautiful Downtown Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, May 29-30th. HHT, as a part of the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, has dedicated itself as a hub of arts to the area, and works to uplift and organize for the vibrant and thriving arts community in the region. With 130 artist booths, Street Faire at the Lakes is the first outdoor art show of the season in the Lakes Region and takes place on the beautiful Washington avenue in Detroit Lake’s downtown center. We see thousands of shoppers in We are looking for vendors who are ready to sell handmade/designed/crafted wares to visitors in the lakes area. Vendors are required to be present for the two full days of the faire. This is the earliest street faire in the region this year (happening before the Edina Art Fair the first weekend of June) and we always have a great turn out!

Jury Process:

All artist applicants, when filling out an application, must submit 4 digital images for jury process -- 3 images of work and 1 image of booth display. Artist images will be viewed anonymously and scored by a panel of jurors based on originality and craftsmanship. No scores or explanation of results will be given. Artists will be invoiced for booth payment upon acceptance.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• -December 1st 2025- Applications will open online.

• -February 2nd 2026- The first round of Jurying will be complete for anyone who applied from

• December 1st to January 30th and applicants will be notified of their status.

• March 2nd 2026-  The end of Early Bird pricing. The second round of Jurying will be completed for anyone who applied from January 31st to February 28th and applicants will be notified of their status.

• April 30, 2026 - Last day for full refund (cancellation request must be received in writing)

• May 1, 2026 - All certificates of insurance must be received.

• May 28, 2026- Food Vendor registration & set-up from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Artist registration & set up from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• May 29, 2026 - Final registration & set up from 6:30 - 9:00 a.m. All artists/vendors must be ready by 9:30 a.m. Show opens at 10:00 a.m..

Booth Prices:

11 X 11 foot space: Early Bird $195 After March 1st $245

22 X 11 foot space: Early Bird $390 After March 1st $490

33 X 11 foot space: Early Bird $585 After March 1st $735

Corner Booth Request is an additional $60

FEE: Free

Sunday Socials @ AOTL Gallery

Starting January 4 — Sundays — 2-4pm

Sunday Socials are your chance to get out of the house, beat the winter blahs, and connect with others who love the arts. They're a casual drop-in time for anyone and everyone - members and non-members alike. Bring a project, or just join in the conversation. Sundays, 2-4pm in the Gallery.

Totally Trollwood Musical: Disney’s Newsies, Jr.
(Grades 6–8)

Take your place on stage with the 2026 Totally Trollwood Musical! Students in grades 6–8 will build performance and production skills while staging Disney’s Newsies, Jr. with professional educators and artists. Open to beginning through advanced students. (Auditions happen at the start for role placement—no auditions required to participate.)

📅 Program Dates: July 8–August 6, 2026
📍 Locations: Trollwood Performing Arts School (orientation) + Fargo North High School (rehearsals/performances)

Orientation (required): July 8, 7:00 PM
Trollwood Performing Arts School, 801 50th Ave S, Moorhead, MN
(A student + at least one parent/guardian must attend)

Auditions/Callbacks (for role placement):
July 9–10 • Fargo North High School (times TBD)

🎭 Performances: August 4 & 5 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
📍 Fargo North High School, 801 17th Ave N, Fargo, ND

🗓 Registration Opens: January 14, 2026 (after 5:00 PM)
⏳ Registration Deadline: May 23 (first come, first served—enroll early!)

💡 Students bring their own lunch/snacks daily.

FEE: Adults (Ages 18-64): $12 | Seniors (Ages 65+): $11 | Youth (Ages 5-17): $8 | Children (under 5): FREE

Discounted Rates: Time Travelers: $11 | College Students: $9 | Veterans: $5 | HCSCC Members: FREE | ASCTC Members: FREE | Active Duty Military: FREE

Free Tuesday Evenings: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Gadgets Galore!

Transforming the American Household

January 17 - June 7, 2026

Third Floor Gallery - Hjemkomst Center

Possers, stereoscopes, landlines, and slide projectors? All of these items were at one point the latest in modern technology and a way to show off to your neighbors. Gadgets Galore tells the stories of these objects, how they changed our lives, and the ways they gave way to the modern world. View the world of the 19th century through vintage stereoscopes, test your knowledge on everyday inventions, design your own invention, and more! This exhibit offers a fantastic blend of science, nostalgia, and hands-on learning for all ages.

Gadgets Galore! Transforming the American Household is a traveling exhibition for from Exhibit Envoy, a nonprofit, and Heather Farquhar. This exhibition is based on the initial iterations at the Hayward Area Historical Society and Los Altos History Museum.

FEE: See Program Fees for 2026 fee structure.

Totally Trollwood Academy Classes

Choose from 15 different summer classes in the performing arts! Whether your interests lie in musical theatre, acting, dance, technical theatre, improvisation, film, or songwriting, you will be able to immerse yourself in the perfect learning opportunity. Make your own schedule – you can sign up for 1 to 4 classes daily in June!

Grades: Grades 5, 6, or 7 (all grades refer to 2025-2026 school year)

Dates: June 8-July 1, 2026, Monday–Friday (No classes on June 19)

Time:
Period 1  9:00am – 10:20am
Period 2  10:30am – 11:50am
Period 3  1:00pm – 2:20pm
Period 4  2:30pm – 3:50pm

Location: Trollwood Performing Arts School at Bluestem – 801 50th Ave. S. Moorhead, MN 56560

Fees: See Program Fees for 2026 fee structure.

Bus Transportation: Trollwood offers bus transportation to Trollwood Performing Arts School from various pickup points in Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead and back again. Routes will run prior to 9:00 am and again after 4:00 pm, allowing you to participate in a full day of programming at Trollwood.

For just $100.00, you may ride the bus both ways, only one way, or switch it up from day to day! Routes will operate Monday – Friday from June 8–July 1, 2026 (no classes June 19th). Refer to Student Services for schedule/locations.

FEE: Varies—see registration link

Trollwood Players (Non-Musical Summer Theater): Prime Time of Your Life

Trollwood Players is a non-musical summer theater opportunity for students in grades 8 through graduated seniors. This year’s production, Prime Time of Your Life, is written and directed by Scott McClure—a hilarious, fast-paced story where the cast of America’s hit sitcom “Blink and You’ll Miss It” realizes their life is a rerun that might not end when the TV turns off. When life gives you a limited series… RUN!

Students will build acting and performance skills, collaborate with new peers, and take on a variety of roles in a fun and supportive environment.

📍 Location: Fargo Davies High School Theatre
📅 Dates: July 20–August 13, 2026
🕘 Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
🎭 Performances: August 12 & 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM

✅ Enrollment: First come, first served
🎬 Role Placement: Auditions held on the first day to assign roles (no audition required to participate)

FEE: Varies—see registration

Trollwood Conservatory: Musical Theatre Intensive (Grades 10–12)

Take your training to the next level with the Trollwood Musical Theatre Conservatory, an intensive designed for advanced students looking to strengthen acting, singing, and dance skills as a “triple threat.” Created for experienced performers, this conservatory offers focused instruction and high-level musical theatre training.

Grades: 10th grade through graduated seniors (Grades 8–9 by approval of Program Coordinator)
Prerequisite: 2–3 years of musical theatre training and performance experience (advanced level)
Dates: June 22–July 1, 2026 (Mon–Fri)
Time: 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
Orientation (required): June 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Orientation Location: Marcil Commons, Trollwood Performing Arts School
Location: Trollwood Performing Arts School, 801 50th Ave S, Moorhead, MN
Instructors: Kristin & Robin Griffeath
Student Prep: Bring a printed, memorized 32-bar audition cut to the first class (rep book/headshot/resume encouraged if available).
Fee: Included in the Trollwood “one inclusive” high school fee structure (see Program Fees page)
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2026 (may remain open if space allows)

FEE: Free to apply

Trollwood Student Leadership Program (High School)

The Trollwood Student Leadership Program offers advanced students the opportunity to learn through mentorship while building real-world leadership experience in the arts. Student Leaders work alongside professional artistic, technical, teaching, or administrative staff—growing skills through hands-on practice and helping guide and support other students.

Student Leaders may serve with programs such as the Mainstage Musical, Totally Trollwood Musical, Trollwood Academy, Totally Trollwood Academy, Trollwood Players, and more.

Eligibility: High school students with at least two years at Trollwood and/or juniors & seniors
Student Leaders receive opportunities for:
• Individual mentorship from professionals in their discipline
• Leadership training and hands-on experience
• Supporting and mentoring fellow students
• Strengthening communication and problem-solving skills
• Building professional connections in the arts

Expectations Include:
• Participate in orientation/training meetings
• Set goals and work with a mentor throughout the summer
• Assist with responsibilities in assigned area
• Model strong teamwork and leadership
• Assist with strike through completion (duties may run through Friday, August 6)

APPLY HERE

FEE: Varies—see registration

Trollwood Academy Summer Classes (Grades 8–12)

Hone your craft this summer with Trollwood Academy, a high school performing arts training program offering a wide range of classes in musical theater, acting, singing, dance, improv, film, technical theater, songwriting, and more. Build your own schedule and take 1–4 classes daily throughout June.

Grades: 8th grade through graduated seniors (2025–2026 school year)
Dates: June 8–July 1, 2026 (Mon–Fri)
No classes: June 19, 2026
Times / Periods:
• Period 1: 9:00–10:20 AM
• Period 2: 10:30–11:50 AM
• Period 3: 1:00–2:20 PM
• Period 4: 2:30–3:50 PM
Location: Trollwood Performing Arts School, 801 50th Ave S, Moorhead, MN
Fees: See Trollwood Program Fees page
Class placement: Informal skill assessment may occur on the first day to ensure best-fit class placement.

Bus transportation: Optional bus service available from Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead (routes before 9:00 AM and after 4:00 PM). $100 for transportation (both ways, one way, or flexible day-to-day use).

FEE: Free

Alicia Hauff | Homing: Radical Re-Membering

January 31, 2026 - July 5, 2026

Homing is a solo exhibition featuring the work of regional multidisciplinary artist Alicia Hauff. This body of work examines the disconnect between contemporary life and the ecological, ancestral, and somatic systems that have sustained human and non-human communities. Homing refers to “an ability to return to a place or territory after traveling a distance away from it.” The foundational aspects of home include a sense of rootedness, connectedness, belonging, safety, and mutual care. Homing is a re-membering, recovering, and re-commitment to the greater whole of interconnected, interdependent life. Re-membering relates to the embodied act of becoming whole, putting ourselves back together again in care and community. For Hauff, homing begins with getting to know those beings all around us, every day.

Starion Bank Gallery | Plains Art Museum

General admission to this and all exhibitions at Plains Art Museum are free every day of the week.

FEE: Free to nominate

NEA National Heritage Fellowships

The NEA is now accepting nominations for the 2027 NEA National Heritage Fellowships. These fellowships are the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts and recognize artists and individuals who have significantly contributed to our nation’s rich cultural heritage. Nominees must be actively participating in their respective art form, whether as practitioners, mentors, instructors, or scholars, and must be worthy of national recognition.

Note: Beginning this year, nominations are active for one year only. Nominations made previously must be resubmitted this year to remain active.

Deadlines: 

·     Submit the online nomination form through the NEA's website
(Part 1): Monday, May 11, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. EST.

·     Additional required materials through Applicant Portal
(Part 2): Friday, May 22, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. EST.

FEE: Varies— see link for details

Yoga @ NYMRCC | Winter–Spring 2026

3 Class Options: Gentle, Accessible Yoga For All
February – May 2026

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to welcome yoga back for the Winter/Spring 2026 season with instructor Bobbi Jo Hamilton of Northwoods Velvære Studio.

This season offers multiple ways to participate — including a regular weekly Friday class, a 7-week low-cost Wednesday series, and a monthly chair-supported option — all rooted in body awareness, choice, and nervous system support.

Bobbi Jo brings a somatic, body-centered approach that blends gentle movement, mindful breath, and self-compassion. With a background as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and experienced yoga teacher, she creates a calm, welcoming space where students are encouraged to listen to their bodies and move at their own pace.

Weekly & Monthly Offerings Include:

• Wednesday Body-Led Yoga Flow
  Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 pm | Feb 11–Mar 25, 2026 (7-week session)
  $5 community rate — a great way to try yoga midweek

• Friday Body-Led Yoga Flow
  Fridays, 10:00–11:00 am | Feb 6–May 29, 2026 (steady weekly practice Feb-May)
  Gentle, mindful movement to support balance, mobility, and nervous system regulation

• Gentle Chair-Supported Movement (Monthly)
  Second Friday of the month, 8:00–9:00 am | Feb–May 2026
  4 sessions: Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8
  $10 drop-in community rate

Punch cards offer flexible attendance across regularly scheduled classes. Drop-ins are also welcome if space allows.

No prior yoga experience is needed. All bodies and abilities are welcome.

FEE: Free to apply

Artist Resources & Relief: Minnesota

In response to ongoing community disruption and its impacts on artists and creative workers across Minnesota, this evolving resource list brings together emergency relief funds, creative business recovery support, calls for artist-led community projects, mutual aid networks, toolkits, and legal resources.

Compiled by Springboard for the Arts in collaboration with arts organizations and community partners statewide, these resources are intended to support artists through immediate challenges and longer-term healing, recovery, and connection. Offerings include emergency and small business relief, opportunities for community-based creative action, mutual aid and solidarity networks, training resources, and practical toolkits.

This list will continue to be updated as new resources become available.

FEE: $20 Non-Member | $17 Member

Morning with Megan Series

Spring Workshops Feb – May 2026
Register Today!

Join us this spring at the Cultural Center as our new “Morning with Megan” workshop series continues! Morning with Megan is a monthly creative series held on the second Saturday of each month, offering new projects and creative inspiration throughout the year.

2026 Morning with Megan Spring Series:

• Saturday, February 14 – Victorian Puzzle Purse Workshop @ Hygge Market – Drop-ins welcome!

• Saturday, March 14 – Mixed Media Celtic Rabbits 

• Saturday, April 11 – Painted Wood Folks Eggs

• Saturday, May 9 – Needle Felted Landscapes

Come learn with us this season! Click below to register for each class online, or call us at:
218-385-3339.

Workshops take place at the Cultural Center, in the upstairs studio (accessible only by stairs; call 218-385-3339 if accommodations are needed). We kindly request that you pre-register so we can plan adequately. Click the links below to sign up today, or call 218-385-3339 with any questions.

Please note: Arts Learning Workshops (and all Cultural Center events!) are always open to ALL — you do NOT need to be a member to attend. However, members DO help support us financially and as our way of saying thanks, members receive a discount on many workshops and performing arts events!

FEE: Free— Registration required

Creative Power, Civic Purpose:
How Artists Strengthen Democracy

Six-Part Virtual Series | 2026

Creative Power, Civic Purpose is a six-part virtual series exploring how artists and culture bearers strengthen civic health, deepen democratic participation, and help renew the civic fabric of communities nationwide. Grounded in civic health frameworks and national conversations around democratic renewal, the series combines field-framing dialogue with practical learning for artists, cultural leaders, civic partners, funders, and community practitioners.

Across six sessions, speakers and facilitators examine the role of arts and culture in civic infrastructure, public understanding of systems, belonging and trust, artist–government collaboration, and funding creative civic work. Registration provides access to all sessions, including calendar holds, Zoom links, updates, and recordings.

Dates & Times (all sessions):
Thursdays, 12:00–1:30 PM (CT)

• Feb 26, 2026

• Mar 26, 2026

• May 28, 2026

• June 25, 2026

• Sept 24, 2026

• Oct 29, 2026

Format: Virtual
Registration: Single registration covers the full series; individual sessions also available

FEE: Free to apply

The Sister Dennis Frandrup Artist Residency

College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, MN
& Saint John’s University in Collegeville, MN

Residency Session: April 5–May 16, 2027
Applications due May 15, 2026

Applications are now open for the Sister Dennis Frandrup Artist Residency at CSB/SJU!
Spend six weeks in Minnesota (April 5–May 16, 2027) with studio access on both campuses, private lodging, and a modest stipend. The selected artist will also present a public talk and open studio event.

Residency Session: Six Weeks; April 5, 2027-May 15, 2027.

Application materials should include:

• A portfolio of 10 images compiled into a single PDF file

• An image list with titles, mediums, and dimensions

• A current CV

• An artist statement

• A proposal describing how the residency and dedicated studio time will support and advance your artistic practice

FEE: Free to apply

CALL FOR ARTISTS
Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council

Artists Wanted!

Muralists, illustrators, graphic designers, typographers, photographers—and more—are invited to join one of the largest public art programs in the Upper Midwest. Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council are expanding their roster of pre-qualified artists for paid public art projects across the transit system, from station walls to bus and train exteriors.

The artist roster is the primary resource project managers and planners use to find artists. Signing up is free at metrotransit.org/artist-roster-form

FEE: Free to apply

Minnesota State Arts Board Grant
FY 2027 Arts Experiences

Grant Opportunity for Individuals and Organizations

Application materials are now available for the Arts Experiences grant program. This pilot program supports individuals and organizations in providing meaningful arts experiences for Minnesotans within their communities. Funds may be used for a variety of arts projects such as creating and/or presenting concerts, plays, tours, exhibitions, arts festivals, public art, or other kinds of activities that provide Minnesotans opportunities to engage in arts activities that are instilled into community or public life.

Applications must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. on May 1, 2026.

Details, including full program guidelines, more details on who is eligible to apply, and resources for applicants can be found on the Arts Experiences program page. https://www.arts.state.mn.us/grants/arts-experiences.htm

A free, virtual information session will be offered on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m

FEE: Free to apply

LRAC McKnight Fellowship

Music & Visual Arts

The LRAC Fellowship is $5,000 given to recognize, reward & encourage an outstanding individual artist living in the LRAC nine-county region. The 2026 Fellowship is open to music and visual arts disciplines.

Deadline to apply: May 7, 5PM

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Artists: Art on a Stick 2026!

The Detroit Lakes Arts & Culture Commission, in partnership with Project 412, is seeking artists for the second installment of the Art on a Stick Project. Selected designs will be printed on vinyl wraps and installed on the large “popsicle”-style posts located in four city parks around Detroit Lakes.

This rotating public art project brings fresh creativity to our parks each year—and your artwork could be part of the next installation!

*** Applications are due: May 1, 2026.

Artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and help bring more art into our community spaces.

FEE: Free & Open to all teens

NYMRCC Teen Art Club

Open to ALL Teens ages 13-18
Free to Attend
YOU Belong Here!

The Teen Art Club at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a creative, supportive program designed for teens ages 13–18 who are interested in art, making, and community engagement. This program provides a safe and welcoming environment where teens can build creative skills, connect with peers, and explore artistic interests in a structured yet flexible setting.

Program Overview

Teen Art Club offers a mix of guided workshops, open studio time, and volunteer opportunities. Teens are encouraged to take an active role in shaping the group’s activities while being supported by Cultural Center staff and visiting artists.

Guided workshops and group meetings are generally led by Artistic Director Megan Shirley-Ross, with the possibility of future sessions facilitated by Teen Art Club members or visiting artists. These sessions may include guided art projects, discussion, skill-building, and planning future activities.

Safety & Community Expectations

Teen Art Club is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space. To help ensure a respectful and supportive environment for all participants, all teens and their parents/guardians are required to review and sign a Community Contract prior to participation. This contract outlines expectations around behavior, respect, and shared responsibility within the space

Teen Art Club Schedule

Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Guided Workshop / Group Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 4:00–6:30 PM
Come-and-Go Open Studio

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Guided Workshop / Group Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 4:00–6:30 PM
Come-and-Go Open Studio

Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Guided Workshop / Group Meeting

Please note: As a teen-informed and evolving program, dates and formats may adjust as the group grows.

FEE: Free & open to the public

Wandering Expressions

Works by Ruth Hanson
Red Door Gallery

March 24 – May 2, 2026

Artist Reception: Thursday, April 16
5:00–7:00 p.m.

Wandering Expressions features work by regional artist Ruth Hanson, whose multi-medium practice explores themes of beauty, faith, and the natural world. Incorporating techniques such as watercolor, gouache, oil pastels, and watercolor batik, Hanson’s work invites reflection and a sense of peace through both imagery and hand-lettered text.

Hanson is a member of the Alex Art Guild and Art of the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake, and lives near Vining, Minnesota.

FEE: Free & open to the public

Exhibition: Glory of the Season

Red Door Art Gallery – Wahpeton, ND

On View: March 24 – May 2, 2026

Celebrate the changing seasons through a curated exhibition featuring regional artists at Red Door Art Gallery. Glory of the Season showcases a variety of works inspired by nature, color, and seasonal transitions.

Artist Reception: Thursday, April 16, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening with the artists—exhibition works will be 15% off during the reception.

Location:
418 Dakota Ave, Wahpeton, ND

Contact:
📞 701-591-1010
🌐 reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

FEE: Red Door members free to apply

Call for Art: Art for All Exhibition

Red Door Art Gallery – Wahpeton, ND
Deadline for Arrival of Artwork: May 30, 2026
Submission Deadline: May 23, 2026
Exhibition Dates: June 2 – June 27, 2026

Artists are invited to submit work for the Art for All Exhibition, featuring artwork priced at $100 or less. Open to artists residing in North Dakota, Minnesota, or South Dakota, as well as those with a connection to Wahpeton, ND or Breckenridge, MN.

Eligible work includes (but is not limited to): painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, wood carving, jewelry, and textiles. Artists may submit 2–3 pieces, and all work must be for sale. A 30% gallery commissionapplies.

Deadline for Arrival of Artwork: May 30, 2026
Submission Deadline: May 23, 2026
Exhibition Dates: June 2 – June 27, 2026

Submission Info:
Submit images and artwork details (title, year, medium, dimensions, price, and description) to director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com. First-time exhibitors must also include an artist biography.

Additional Requirements:
Artists must be current members of Red Door Art Gallery. All work must be ready to install and remain on view for the duration of the exhibition (unless sold).

Contact:
📞 701-591-1010
📧 director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

FEE: Free to submit

Call for Artists: Fins & Flowers — 6"x6" Art Show

Deadline: May 1, 2026
Alexandria Art Guild | Alexandria, MN

Artists are invited to submit work for the Alexandria Art Guild’s Fins & Flowers fundraising exhibition.

Guidelines:
• All artwork must be 6"×6" (2D or 3D)
• Fish or floral themes encouraged (not required)
• Work must be ready to hang or display
• Please sign work on the back
• Multiple submissions allowed
• All work must be priced

All proceeds benefit the Alexandria Art Guild and support local arts programming.

FEE: Free

Color Improvisations 3

Dates: March 28 – August 23, 2026
Location: William and Anna Jane Schlossman Gallery, Plains Art Museum

Color Improvisations 3 features 42 vibrant, large-scale quilts that explore the expressive possibilities of color in contemporary textile art. Curated by acclaimed artist Nancy Crow, the exhibition includes work by 38 artists from the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.

Each piece was created specifically for this exhibition, highlighting a wide range of artistic voices united by innovation, bold composition, and masterful craftsmanship. Visitors will experience dynamic color palettes and inventive approaches that push the boundaries of quilt-making as an art form.

Following its international tour in Germany and North American debut in Nebraska, the exhibition continues its tour across the continent through 2029.

Exhibition Tour:
Thursday, April 9, 6:00–6:45 PM (Free)
Join a curatorial team-led tour exploring contemporary quilt-making and the ideas behind the exhibition.

FEE: Free

Free Movie Night

Dates: March 31, April 21, and May 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Fergus Falls Public Library, Fergus Falls, MN

Enjoy Free Movie Night at the Fergus Falls Public Library, with monthly film screenings scheduled through spring.

Upcoming films include:

• Hamnet (PG-13) — Tuesday, March 31 | 6:00–8:05 PM

• Rental Family (PG-13) — Tuesday, April 21 | 6:00–7:45 PM

• Sarah’s Oil (PG) — Tuesday, May 5 | 6:00–7:45 PM

This free community film series offers a chance to gather, enjoy a movie, and experience a variety of stories on screen.

FEE: Free to apply

Blandin Foundation: Small Communities Grants

Deadline: Letter of Inquiry due Thursday, April 17, 2026
Location: Rural Minnesota

The Blandin Foundation is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for its Small Communities Grant Program, supporting rural Minnesota communities—especially those with populations under 5,000.

This program prioritizes funding for projects that strengthen rural communities through:

• Planning

• Implementation

• Capacity Building

Projects should support positive economic, physical, and social change in rural communities and may include community development, beautification, leadership engagement, partnerships, workforce capacity, and more.

Timeline:

• Letter of Inquiry Opens: April 1, 2026

• Letter of Inquiry Closes: April 17, 2026

• Proposal Opens: April 27, 2026

• Proposal Closes: May 15, 2026

• Award Notifications: June 19, 2026

Eligibility: Statewide rural nonprofit organizations

More information & application details:
https://blandinfoundation.org/programs/grants/

FEE: Free to apply

Blandin Foundation: Rural Placemaking Grants

Deadline: Letter of Inquiry due Thursday, April 17, 2026
Location: Rural Minnesota

The Blandin Foundation is accepting applications for Rural Placemaking Grants, which support projects that help rural residents feel more connected, invested, and proud of where they live.

Placemaking projects may include:

• Community-centered design

• Public art and cultural activities

• Gathering spaces and public amenities

• Community beautification and revitalization

• Arts and cultural engagement initiatives

Funding is available in three categories:

• Capacity Building

• Planning

• Implementation

Projects should demonstrate how they will increase civic engagement, community pride, arts visibility, or local capacity for community development.

Timeline:

• Letter of Inquiry Opens: April 1, 2026

• Letter of Inquiry Closes: April 17, 2026

• Proposal Opens: April 27, 2026

• Proposal Closes: May 15, 2026

• Award Notifications: June 19, 2026

Eligibility: Statewide rural nonprofit organizations

More information & application details:
https://blandinfoundation.org/programs/grants/

FEE: Free to apply

Blandin Foundation: Community Wealth Building Grants

Deadline: Letter of Inquiry due Thursday, April 17, 2026
Location: Rural Minnesota

The Blandin Foundation is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for its Community Wealth Building Grants, which support projects that strengthen healthy rural communities by investing in local financial, cultural, social, and workforce assets.

This grant program supports work related to:

• Affordable housing and housing stability

• Community-based economic development

• Workforce and talent development

• Equitable access to capital

• Community-level wealth building strategies

The program is designed to help rural communities and Native Nations build long-term economic opportunity while reducing disparities tied to place, race, and class.

Timeline:

• Letter of Inquiry Opens: April 1, 2026

• Letter of Inquiry Closes: April 17, 2026

• Proposal Opens: April 27, 2026

• Proposal Closes: May 15, 2026

• Award Notifications: June 19, 2026

Eligibility: Statewide rural nonprofit organizations

More information & application details:
https://blandinfoundation.org/programs/grants/

FEE: $25 | If you are NOT selling goods and only wish to demonstrate, there is no cost.

Call for Artists & Vendors: Fish House Festival Art Market

Event Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Location: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, New York Mills, MN

Artists, makers, and bakers are invited to participate in the Fish House Festival Art Market as part of the 12th Annual Fish House Festival in New York Mills.

This family-friendly community event transforms Main Avenue into a vibrant, pedestrian-only celebration of art, culture, and community. The festival includes live art demonstrations, an outdoor market, music, food, and activities for all ages.

Artists are a key part of what makes this event special, and additional participants are always welcome to join.

Participation Details:

• Open to artists, makers, and bakers

• Vendor fee: $25 | If you are NOT selling goods and only wish to demonstrate, there is no cost.

• Opportunity to sell artwork and handmade goods

• Optional raffle donation to support future Cultural Center programming

Interested participants are encouraged to register early to ensure space availability.

To register or learn more:
https://kulcher.org/
Or contact info@kulcher.org or 218-385-3339

FEE: Red Door members free to apply

Call for Art: Abstract/Impressionist Art Exhibition

Red Door Art Gallery – Wahpeton, ND

Submission Deadline: June 20, 2026
Deadline for Arrival of Artwork: June 27, 2026
Exhibition Dates: June 30 – August 1, 2026
Artists’ Reception: Thursday, July 10, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Artists are invited to submit work for the Abstract/Impressionist Art Exhibition. Open to artists residing in North Dakota, Minnesota, or South Dakota, as well as those with a connection to Wahpeton, ND or Breckenridge, MN.

This exhibition welcomes nonrepresentational and stylized work across a range of mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, wood carving, and textiles. Artists may submit 3–5 pieces(or up to 10 feet of wall space). All work must be for sale; a 30% gallery commission applies.

Submission Info:
Email images and artwork details (title, year, medium, dimensions, price, and description) to director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com. First-time exhibitors must include an artist biography.

Additional Requirements:
Artists must be current members of Red Door Art Gallery, and all work must be ready to install and remain on view for the duration of the exhibition (unless sold).

Contact:
📞 701-591-1010
📧 director@reddoorgallerywahpeton.com

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Art:
Kaddatz Galleries’ First Biennial Beck Invitational

Deadline: May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
Location: Kaddatz Galleries
Category: Visual Arts / Call for Art

Kaddatz Galleries invites emerging and established artists from the local and regional community to apply for the First Biennial Beck Invitational, a juried group exhibition honoring the artistic legacy of Charles Beck.

Inspired by Beck’s deep connection to the Fergus Falls region, this exhibition seeks artwork in all mediums that explores the idea of place — including landscapes, communities, environments, memory, identity, and personal connections to “home.”

Selected work will be featured in the Kaddatz Galleries Main Gallery from July 7–August 15, 2026.

Guest Juror: Amy Sharpe
Amy Sharpe is a writer, weaver, mixed media artist, and founder of Ripple River Gallery. She also worked closely with Charles Beck and authored Charles Beck: The Nature of an Artist.

Submission Details:

• No fee to apply

• Submit 1–4 artwork images

• Include an artist bio

• Optional: artist statement, social media handles, and/or website

• Previous exhibition experience is not required

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026

• Selected Artists Notified: May 26–29, 2026

• Art Delivery Dates: June 24–27, 2026

• Exhibition Dates: July 7–August 15, 2026

Artists are responsible for dropping off and picking up their work.

Questions: info@kaddatzgalleries.org

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Artists: Summer 2026 Artist-in-Residence

Deadline: May 8, 2026
Location: Otter Cove Children's Museum, Fergus Falls, MN

Otter Cove Children's Museum is currently accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Artist-in-Residence program.

This 8-week, part-time residency is designed to support community-centered, process-based artmaking with children and families in a rural setting. Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply, especially those interested in participatory work, teaching, and community engagement.

The selected artist will:

• Lead hands-on art classes for children ages 5–12

• Facilitate a family workshop

• Create a collaborative community art project

The residency includes:

• $5,000 artist stipend

• $2,500 materials budget

• Staff support for logistics, marketing, and participant registration

This opportunity is ideal for artists interested in expanding their practice through creative community engagement and youth-centered programming.

Learn more + apply:
https://www.ottercoveff.org/artist-opportunities

Application deadline: May 8, 2026

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Artists: Joyful World Mural Park 2026

Deadline: May 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT
Location: Minnesota State Fair, Saint Paul, MN

The Minnesota State Fair and Forecast Public Art are seeking four muralists to create new murals for the 2026 Joyful World Mural Park.

Selected artists will paint their murals on-site during the 2026 Minnesota State Fair as part of a public art experience that invites fairgoers to watch artists at work and engage with a wide range of creative styles. This year’s theme, “Joyful World,” invites artists to imagine and depict a world they want to live in through welcoming, vibrant, and family-friendly work.

Eligibility & Details:

• Open to artists 18+ who reside in Minnesota

• Four muralists will be selected

• Stipend: $4,500 (includes materials)

• Murals will be approximately 8' x 8'

• Artists must be available to paint on-site during the Fair: August 27 – September 6, 2026

• Previous Joyful World Mural Park artists are not eligible to apply again

Application Requirements:

• Responses to artist narrative questions

• Brief mural concept description

• Rough design sketch

• 2–4 examples of previous mural or large-scale paint-based work

Info Session:
April 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM CT (Zoom)

Apply:
bit.ly/JoyfulMuralPark

Questions may be directed to: tricia@forecastpublicart.org

FEE: Free

2026 Big Art Exhibition

Dates: April 3 – May 26, 2026
Reception: May 14, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: JC Penney Wing, West Acres, Fargo, ND

The 2026 Big Art Exhibition features artwork by participating members of the Fargo Moorhead Visual Artists in a wide range of styles and mediums.

Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition throughout its run and attend a public reception on Thursday, May 14 from 5:30–7:30 PM, offering an opportunity to meet and talk with the artists.

This exhibition celebrates the creativity of regional artists and offers a chance to experience a diverse collection of visual art in a public setting.

FEE: Free to apply

Grant Opportunity for Individuals and Organizations: FY 2027 Cultural Expression

Application Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.
Info Session: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Online

The Minnesota State Arts Board is now accepting applications for the FY 2027 Cultural Expression grant program. This pilot program supports arts activities that share, explore, preserve, pass on, express, or celebrate the culture of a community through traditional and contemporary art forms rooted in cultural traditions.

Eligible projects may include cultural festivals, performances, exhibitions, apprenticeships with master artists or culture bearers, documentation projects, and opportunities for community members to learn or practice traditional cultural art forms.

Application materials, eligibility details, program guidelines, and applicant resources are available here: https://www.arts.state.mn.us/grants/cultural-expression.htm

A free virtual information session will be held on Tuesday, May 5 from 12:00–1:00 p.m.

FEE: Vendor fee—$125

Call for Artist Vendors: Sauk Centre Festival of the Arts

Artists and makers are invited to apply as vendors for the Sauk Centre Festival of the Arts.

Application Deadline for Marketing Inclusion: August 15, 2026

Event Dates: Friday, August 29 – Saturday, August 30, 2026
Event Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (both days)

Selected vendors will receive approximately a 10’ x 10’ booth space (additional space available for purchase), along with promotion through festival social media and website. Coffee, donuts, water, and restroom access will be provided. This is a rain-or-shine event.

Vendors are required to provide their own tables, tents, and 40 lb. weights or sandbags, and must commit to both full days with no early teardown.

For questions, volunteer opportunities, or to sign up, contact Cathy at cathy@510artlab.com or cathy@510artlab.art

FEE: Free & Open to all

Window to the World: Finland 2026

Upcoming Experiences & Workshops

• Thursday, April 16: Finnish Workshop: Finnish Flower Applique Pillows
  With Megan Shirley-Ross @ NYMRCC
  5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, May 13: Exploratory: Finnish Stamped Tea Towels at Elevate OTC, Perham
  Collaboration with Elevate OTC
  1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
  @ Elevate OTC, 318 6th Ave SW, Perham, MN 56573, USA
  Registration Required: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• Wednesday, May 20: Celebrating Cultures   
  Collaboration with Niijii Radio
  4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  @ NYM Sculpture Park

FEE: Free to attend.

On Exhibit in Three Locations Across Detroit Lakes

You can see the full collection in three locations through Labor Day weekend:

• Becker County Museum – 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes – Originals and prints of acrylic, oil, and ink paintings

• Ortenstone Gardens & Sculpture Park – 28499 Randolph Rd, Detroit Lakes  – Large-scale print reproductions along the Aspen Overlook Trail

• Washington Square Mall – 808 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes – Even more large-scale print reproductions

Free & Open to the Public

The exhibits will remain open during each venue’s operating hours through Labor Day Weekend 2026.
This exhibition is free and open to the public – thanks to Project 412 Wave Maker supporters.

Join us for the Artist Reception
on Saturday, May 2, 2026
from 5 to 7 pm

At the Becker County Museum

714 Summit Avenue in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

FREE to Apply!

The Rural Regenerator Fellowship is an 18-month fellowship that brings together rural artists, creatives, and culture bearers to deepen their relationships, grow their work, and support rural exchange and solidarity across the Upper Midwest.

Artists, culture bearers, and makers are essential to the future of rural places—and to the ways those places help our society develop and build new systems or policies that are human-centered, equitable, and resilient. Since 2021, Springboard for the Arts’ Rural Regenerator Fellowship has invested more than $1 Million in rural cultural organizers across the Upper Midwest, building a lasting and resilient network of support, solidarity, and exchange. 

For this next Fellowship cycle, we will support artists who are organizing their rural places for care, safety and solidarity. This includes, but is not limited to: artists who use creative processes to develop mutual aid networks, provide spaces for vulnerable communities to gather and connect, share stories to combat harmful narratives, and more. 

This year’s Fellowship will support six rural artists, creatives, and culture bearers with an unrestricted award of $15,000, one in-person retreat, $3,000 to support travel for Fellow Exchanges, and the opportunity to attend and present at Springboard’s Rural Futures Summit.

The Rural Regenerator Fellowship brings rural artists into a supportive peer network, helping to sustain and deepen their existing work, while cultivating a network of geographic exchange, mutual support, and solidarity across the rural midwest. 

The 2026-28 Fellowship will take place over 18 months (September 2026 – March 2028).

Applications due: June 18, 2026.

FEE: Free to attend

Annual Silent Art Auction

April 25 – May 4, 2026
Fergus Falls Public Library – Community Room

Browse a variety of beautiful and unique artwork and art-related books available for silent bid during the Fergus Falls Public Library’s Annual Silent Art Auction.

All proceeds support events, programs, and materials for the Fergus Falls Public Library.

After 21 years of leadership, Laura Zabel is beginning a new chapter and passing the baton to a new Executive Director. Springboard’s Board of Directors and staff have been working closely throughout this transition, collaborating with the Minnesota-based team at 8 Bridges Workshop to guide the executive search. Now, we are pleased to open applications for Springboard’s next leader.

The Executive Director provides overall leadership and strategy for Springboard, and serves as a visible advocate for artists. They report to a 9-12 member Board of Directors, lead a 21-member hybrid staff based in offices in Saint Paul and Fergus Falls, MN, and manage the operating budget of over $5 million and more than $14 million in net assets.

Springboard’s mission is to support artists with the tools to make a living and a life, and to build just and equitable communities full of meaning, joy, and connection. Equity is foundational to Springboard’s work, whose priority communities include Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+ artists, artists with disabilities, and artists living in rural places and underinvested urban neighborhoods.

Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

FEE: Ticketed event— please see event link for details

EVERY BRILLIANT THING

by Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahue

May 1st – 17th

Sunday Salon May 10th & ASL May 17th

Directed by Scott Ecker

Every Brilliant Thing is a powerful, heartwarming, and surprisingly funny play about the lengths we go to for those we love—and the small, beautiful moments that make life worth living. The story begins when a 7-year-old’s mother attempts suicide, prompting the child to start a list of everything brilliant in the world. As the years unfold—through adolescence, love, loss, marriage, and grief—the list grows, abandoned and revived, eventually reaching one million entries. Blending comedy, improvisation, and intimate audience interaction, this immersive experience invites us to walk alongside one individual navigating the shadow of a parent’s mental illness while learning to face their own. Moving and life-affirming, Every Brilliant Thing reminds us that even in our darkest moments, hope can be found in life’s smallest miracles.

FEE: Nightmare at the Museum Early Bird —$125.00 | $150 after April 20 | member discounts available.

Drekker Brewing Company and Brewhalla present:

Spring Gala 2026
Nightmare at the Museum

Saturday, May 2, 7 PM - 12 AM/Midnight
Plains Art Museum

Drekker Brewing Company and Brewhalla present Spring Gala: Nightmare at the Museum on Saturday, May 2, from 7 PM to midnight at Plains Art Museum in Fargo. This themed fundraising gala features a silent art auction, music by DJ OOR, hors d’oeuvres and libations by Chef’s Table Catering, wine tasting by Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops, and desserts by Nichole’s Fine Pastry & Café. Guests are encouraged to wear festive or cocktail attire with a macabre twist, inspired by gothic romance, mystery, and classic haunted elegance. Proceeds support Plains Art Museum, helping keep admission free and fund exhibitions, classes, and public programs.

FEE: $20 Member, $25 Non-Member | $15 Member, $20 Non-Member by April 20

Becoming a Writer Workshop (2-Day)

Instructor: Vernal Lind
Battle Lake Senior Center
May 4 & May 18, 1:30 - 3pm

Are you interested in recording your life experiences for later generations? Have you considered submitting information to a professional journal? Would you like to do some creative writing?

During part 1 of this 2-part class, Vernal Lind will share his experiences of becoming an author of eight historical fiction novels and many published inspirational and factual articles. He will entertain questions about your interest in various types of writing and give you "prompts" to get your creative juices flowing.
The second class will feature sharing examples of participants' writings and facilitate further related discussion. Vernal has been a teacher of the English language for many years and has a respected following. He is sure to bring out your inner author!

Students should bring a notebook & pen/pencil.

FEE: FREE

• Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 4:00–6:30 PM Come-and-Go Open Studio

• Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 4:30–6:00 PM Guided Workshop / Group Meeting

Please note: As a teen-informed and evolving program, dates and formats may adjust as the group grows.

All NEW Teen Art Club Open to ALL Teens ages 13-18 Free to Attend YOU Belong Here!

The Teen Art Club at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a creative, supportive program designed for teens ages 13–18 who are interested in art, making, and community engagement. This program provides a safe and welcoming environment where teens can build creative skills, connect with peers, and explore artistic interests in a structured yet flexible setting.

Program Overview

Teen Art Club offers a mix of guided workshops, open studio time, and volunteer opportunities. Teens are encouraged to take an active role in shaping the group’s activities while being supported by Cultural Center staff and visiting artists. Guided workshops and group meetings are generally led by Artistic Director Megan Shirley-Ross, with the possibility of future sessions facilitated by Teen Art Club members or visiting artists. These sessions may include guided art projects, discussion, skill-building, and planning future activities.

FEE: Art show & reception free | Tea $20 per person

Fins & Flowers: Spring Art Show & Mother’s Day Tea

Alexandria Art Guild | Alexandria, MN

Celebrate spring, support local artists, and enjoy a weekend of art and tea at the Alexandria Art Guild’s Fins & Flowers fundraiser.

This special event features a 6"×6" Art Show & Sale alongside a Mother’s Day Tea held inside the Art Center. Browse a vibrant collection of original artwork—small in size but rich in creativity—and enjoy a relaxed tea experience in a gallery setting.

Art Show & Sale:
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 7
On view through Saturday, May 23 during tea sessions and open viewing times

Tea Schedule:
Friday, May 8
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Saturday, May 9
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day)
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Tickets:
$20 per person
Available at the Alexandria Art Guild Visual Arts Center or through Guild members
Advance purchase recommended (limited seating)

Proceeds support the Alexandria Art Guild’s mission to provide artist opportunities, community programming, and a vibrant creative space.

FEE: $35/$40 Member/Non-Member
$30/$35 Member/Non-Member Early Bird (By April 27)
Plus $30 materials fee payable to the instructor during class

Hardanger for Beginners and Refreshers

with Mary Williams
May 11, 9-noon / May 12, 9-noon
Art of the Lakes Gallery, Battle Lake

Hardanger is a Norwegian embroidery cutwork and is a form of counted thread embroidery

It's done on an even weave fabric, usually in white. The thread used is DMC pearl cotton, using 2 to 3 thread sizes. Participants will finish a project over the course of 1-2 classes. The first being Monday morning, May 11, 9 AM - noon. The 2nd session is on Tuesday morning, May 12, 9 AM - noon.

FEE: $295.00 | Early bird special (-$25.00) expires March 26th, 2026!

Beginning Watercolor with Ellen Jean Diederich

MAY 14-16, 2026 – 10am-3:30pm Thursday-Saturday

HIA-Hospice Community Room South Entrance | 3800 56th Avenue S Fargo, ND 58104 | left parking lot- use the center door

MAY 14-15, 10 am to 3:30 pm $295.00 | Early bird special (-$25.00) expires March 26th, 2026!

*Bring your own lunch and beverage

SIGN UP HERE

Syllabus

Thursday: Understand the paint, the paper, and the process. We will go over supplies and arranging your palette too.  Supplies will be available for purchase.   Paint a subject with two colors.

Friday:   Warm up by painting a flower while holding it in your hand.  Paint a background around it. Integrate the background and foreground. Trace out one painting. We will start painting it together.

Saturday: Continue painting on piece we started.  If you like a second sketch and demos willl be available to work on.

When you check in on Thursday, I will be there to help you with supplies at 9:00 am. If you need to start new or get a few colors, you can do that as the class proceeds.    Feel free to ask questions via email with any supply questions to ellen@givinity.com . A supply list is included below. Bring everything you have on the supply list. I will bring my favorite paints, paper, and brushes available for purchase at discounted prices to make sure you have supplies that work.

There will be demonstrations, time to practice techniques, and create your own paintings. You may paint from the photographs provided, and/or bring your own. A welcome letter will be sent to you two weeks prior with more details.

Ellen Jean Diederich Supply List

 START WITH THE STUFF YOU HAVE: Please bring your own favorites and a variety of brushes, including oil painting brushes, various tools, and any water media paints you have. Many items can be substituted and old brands can be used up before buying new.

PLEASE BRING: Photographs “you have taken” to paint from or print outs from images emailed from instructor, paper towels, masking tape, an ice cream pail, #2 pencils, 2” black bristle house brush with a short handle, supportive painting board (such as gator board or drawing board) HB or #2 drawing Pencil, White Pearl eraser, art gum eraser 18” ruler or straight edge, sharpie marker and an I-Pad (preferred) or cell phone.

SUPPLIES: These specified brands are used by Ellen, feel comfortable using the brands you currently have. Tubes of paint can be divided with others. The Robert E. Wood Palette is the best and most economic purchase you can add. Professional grade paint and paper is strongly recommended & it will definitely affect your painting progress. Many people have difficulty painting because of the paper & brushes they choose. For help with supplies, please arrive at 9:00 on Thursday. Ellen will have palettes, paints, boards, paper brushes and erasers to purchase.

•  Watercolor Tray $6.00 or Robert E. Wood Watercolor Palette

• D ‘Arches 140# (or heavier) cold press or watercolor paper 2sheets

• Brushes: WN (Winsor-Newton) Golden Scepter 1″ wash brush, ½ “flat also called a wash brush & #10 round

• Brush WN 530 Script, WN #10 Round

• 9″ x 12″ Drawing Pad, Gum Eraser, & magic eraser

• Gatorboard or Plexi-glass you can use to support your painting.

• Masking tape, #2 pencils and erasers.

Winsor Newton Professional Grade Paints recommended

Minimum Palette: French Ultramarine Blue, Permanent Rose, Winsor Yellow Deep & Burnt Sienna &Hookers Green – other colors are available too!

Full Palette: Winsor Newton Professional Grade Paint-

• Cerulean Blue, Winsor Yellow Deep, Raw Sienna, Cadmium Lemon, Cobalt Blue

• Scarlet Lake, Cobalt Blue, Antwerp Blue, Winsor Green (Pthalo), Hookers Green

• Burnt Sienna, Permanent Rose, Cobalt Turquoise Dark, French Ultramarine Blue

• Indian Red, Rose Madder Genuine, Permanent Rose

Colors with Cadmium in name are now sold as Cadmium Free

**Additional colors “unnecessary favorites”

FEE: Free

CALL FOR ART: Before We Were Happy

Adult Annual Regional Art Show

New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, New York Mills, MN

Exhibition: May 26 – July 4

Inspired by the 2026 Great American Think-Off question:

Has the pursuit of happiness made Americans unhappy?

This exhibition explores nostalgia—was the past truly happier, or is that a myth shaped by privilege, exclusion, and selective memory?

We’re seeking visual work that:

• Questions idealized histories

• Challenges nostalgia as comfort or denial

• Explores who happiness was (or wasn’t) for

• Reimagines happiness as evolving, complex, or hard-won

All visual media welcome: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, installation & mixed media.

Submit:

Up to 2 works

Ready to display (framed)

Optional artist statement (250 words) + bio (100 words)

Include medium, size, year, and price (if for sale. Please note NYMRCC retains a standard 30% commission of all gallery sales)

Drop-off: May 19–21

24 N Main Ave, New York Mills, MN 56567

info@kulcher.org | 218-385-3339

Key Question:

Was happiness something we lost or something we were never all allowed to have?

Fee: $350 per student ($35 per session)

Youth Summer Clay Course (10-Week Program)

Dates: June 4 – August 20, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Creation Shop

A small-group pottery experience where youth learn wheel throwing, sculpting, carving, and finishing techniques while creating their own artwork in a supportive environment.

Two session options:
• Ages 12–16: Thursdays, June 4 – August 20
• Ages 6–11: Tuesdays, June 9 – August 18

Participants will explore clay techniques and Minnesota-inspired projects with local artist Blayze Buseth. Classes are limited to 8 students to allow for personalized instruction and creative exploration.

10 workshop sessions. All materials included. Snacks are welcome.

FEE: See website for tuition and full details | Scholarships are available

FMCT Summer Education Programs 2026

June 8–26, 2026
The Hjemkomst Center

Enrollment is now open for Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre’s 2026 summer education programs. These theatre camps offer students opportunities to explore storytelling, performance, and creative collaboration through a variety of themed sessions.

Session Dates:
• June 8–12 (K–2, Grades 3–5)
• June 15–17 (Grades 3–5, Grades 6–9)
• June 22–26 (K–2, Grades 3–5)

A summer musical opportunity for Grades 3–9 will follow, with auditions held June 29–30.

FMCT’s education programs integrate theatre with broader learning—encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration while helping students connect artistic expression with the world around them.

For registration and details, visit fmct.org/education or call 701-235-1901.