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Feb
21
to Aug 21

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

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

FEE: FREE to attend gallery space.

Ceremony Blankets

An Exhibition by Rick Kagigebi
2024 McKnight Fiber Artist Fellowship Exhibition

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

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

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Apr
1
to Dec 2

Online Store @ Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance

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

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May
14
to Aug 27

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

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

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

Open Ceramic Studio

 Wednesdays

May 14 - Aug. 27  5-8 pm

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

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

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

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

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Jun
3
to Dec 6

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

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

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

Please call 218-548-5760 for more info.

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Jun
4
to Aug 6

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

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

FEE: $60/person / $48/person

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

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

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

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

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Jun
7
to Sep 28

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

Event Link: https://plainsart.org

FEE: Free and open to the public.

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

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

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

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

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

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Jun
18
to Aug 31

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

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

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

Wednesday 18 June 2025

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

Preview | Doors Open 5 p.m.

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

Awards Ceremony 6:30 p.m.

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

$57.50 per person plus beverages

paid at Rustica Eatery & Tavern

DINNER MENU & RESERVATION FORM

Thursday 19 June 2025

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

$47.50 per person pre-paid within Reservation Form

LUNCHEON MENU & RESERVATION FORM

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Jul
1
to Aug 31

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

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

FEE: See available options

Ceramics Studio
has expanded hours beginning July 1.

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

1. Purchase a Punch Card online.

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

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

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

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

CAC Open Studio Hours: Wednesday 5-8 pm

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

Adults ages 18+ only.

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Jul
7
to Jul 30

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

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

FEE: 7 classes for $75.

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

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Jul
8
to Jul 30

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

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

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

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Jul
18
to Aug 15

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

Event Link: https://centralsquare.org

FEE: Free and open to all.

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

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

Schedule

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

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

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

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

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

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Jul
24
to Aug 31

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

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

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

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


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

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Aug
2
7:00 PM19:00

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

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

FEE: $5/person

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

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

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Aug
6
9:30 AM09:30

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

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

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

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


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

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

​Supply List
haverty_supply_list_aotl.doc

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Aug
8
to Aug 15

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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Aug
10
1:00 PM13:00

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

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

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

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


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

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

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Aug
14
12:00 PM12:00

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug
16
to Aug 17

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

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

FEE: $25 at the gate

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

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Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

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

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

FEE: FREE to attend Festival

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

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Aug
27
to Aug 28

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

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

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

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

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

​Materials List: fun_with_yupo_workshop.pdf

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Sep
7
11:00 AM11:00

LIVE MUSIC: "Bluegrass Festival" @ Terrace Mill

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

FEE: Tickets at link

Bluegrass Festival

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

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

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Nov
15
10:00 AM10:00

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

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

FEE: FREE and Open to the public.

Pangea: Cultivate Our Cultures 2025

November 15 from 10am to 6pm -

- Hjemkomst Center - Free

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

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