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.

Event Link: https://www.kulcher.org/2025-annual-regional-show-art-is-a-lie-that-makes-us-realize-truth/

FEE: FREE and open to the public to attend art gallery.

2025 Annual Regional Show: “Art is a Lie That Makes Us Realize Truth”

In the Gallery
May 28 – June 28, 2025
Reception Friday, June 13, 6-8PM

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Adult Regional Show Theme: “Art is a Lie That Makes Us Realize Truth.”

As has become the practice in recent years, Artistic Director Cheryl Bannes has tied the theme of this year’s Adult Regional Show to the annual Great American Think-Off topic. There will be a Reception honoring both regional artists and the Think-Off finalists on Friday, June 13, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. All are welcome at this free-to-attend community event.

What is truth—and how do we perceive it? In connection with this year’s Great American Think-Off question, “Is there only one truth, or are there many truths?”, this exhibit invites artists to explore the layered, often ambiguous concept of truth through their work.

Inspired by Picasso’s famous quote, this exhibition challenges artists to reflect on the lies, illusions, metaphors, and moments of clarity that shape how we understand reality. Truth may not be black and white—but a spectrum of experience, interpretation, and artistic expression.

“We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth, at least the truth that is given us to understand. The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies.”
— Pablo Picasso

All media are welcome—2D, 3D, traditional, contemporary, abstract, or representational. Let your art engage with truth in all its complexity.

Key Dates & Details

• Exhibit Dates: May 28 – June 28, 2025

• Opening Reception: Friday, June 13 | 6–8 p.m.
  Celebrate with us! Enjoy refreshments, a cash bar, and a gathering of Think-Off finalists and participating regional artists.

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