FEE: Preview: $15 Members / $30 Non-Members | Anniversary Dinner: $50 plus tax, tip & beverages | Luncheon: $45
The 67th Midwestern: The Pursuit of Happiness
Exhibition on View: June 18–September 6, 2026 | The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, Moorhead, MN
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum presents the 67th Midwestern, The Pursuit of Happiness, one of the region's longest-running and most respected juried exhibitions of contemporary art. Featuring work by artists from across the Midwest, the exhibition explores interpretations of happiness, fulfillment, and the human experience through a wide range of artistic media and perspectives. The exhibition will remain on view through September 6, 2026.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The 67th Midwestern Preview
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Celebration in the M. Dorian Clemedtson Sculpture Court with music by The Cropdusters: 5:30–6:30 PM
Awards Ceremony: 6:30 PM
Admission:
$15 Members | $30 Non-Members
Tickets available for pre-purchase at the museum and at the door.
The 66th Anniversary Dinner
Rustica Eatery & Tavern
Social Hour: 7:00 PM
Dinner Served: 7:30 PM
Limited seating. Reservations required.
Cost: $50 per person plus tax, tip, and beverages, paid at Rustica Eatery & Tavern.
Friday, June 19, 2026
The Midwestern Luncheon (at The Rourke Tavern)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
Social Hour: 11:00 AM
Luncheon Served: 11:30 AM
Very limited seating. Reservations required.
Cost: $45 per person, prepaid through the reservation form.
For reservations and additional information, contact The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum.
