Events
Every Tuesday from 1pm-3pm in the Holmes Art Cellar!
Spend time with area wood carvers!
Thu Mar 14th 5:30pm - Thu Dec 19th 7:30pm
Open Studio is now happening every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Holmes Art Cellar. Bring a project, come spend some time with other creatives!
Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm
Come join us and work on a project, start something new, or just come to spend time with artists in the area. Various arts events will be scheduled during this time throughout the year, suggestions for activities or other ideas to include within open studio are welcomed! BYO Art Supplies- basic drawing materials will be available.
Calling all artists of all disciplines 2D and 3D artwork for the next juried exhibition at Lake Region Arts Council Main Gallery titled, "Guest Juror –Deborahmae Broad".
Maxine Adams, LRAC Executive Director, explains why this exhibit generates so much interest, “The Guest Juror Exhibit is always very popular with regional artists and gallery guests. Each year we invite a well-known regional artist to select the very best work from over a 100 submissions. It is a feather in an artist’s cap to be included.”
Call for Art Opens April 1st, 2024, 9am
Deadline to apply is April 29th, 2024 by 5pm.
Selected artists will be notified by Monday, May 27th, 2024.
Public reception will be held on Tuesday, 5:30-7 pm, September 17th, 2024.
This call is open to all artists living in the 9 counties that Lake Region Arts Council serves: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wilkin in west central Minnesota.
Artists can submit up to 1-3 pieces of art for consideration.
FREE TO APPLY
All Artwork needs to be framed and/or ready to hang for 2D pieces. We have pedestals for 3D artwork Please fill out this online application located on the LRAC Gallery website page.
***New applicants will need to create an account, and returning applicants should use their previous credentials to log on.
Call for Art Information: https://lrac4.org/call-for-artists
Application Link: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=lakeregion
Friday, April 26th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Spend time with mixed media artist, Carmen McCullough creating your own, personal collage with paper, glue, paint and found objects. Take home a one-of-a-kind, 8x10”, piece of art!
Prior artsy experience is not required.
Bring photocopies of any images you would like to include. (Or, you are welcome to rummage through Carmen’s personal paper stash for inspiration.)
This might get messy, so please dress accordingly.
Featuring a rotating cast of members, The Dillos core group consists of Paul Diethelm on guitar, Jay O’Donnell on drums, Mike Zeleny on bass guitar, and Greg Armstrong on keys. Their chemistry is undeniable. Theme to be announced!
50+ local musicians. Free-will donations are accepted. Experience the heartwarming melodies and infectious rhythms of the Lakes Area Community Concert Band in a performance that celebrates the spirit of togetherness and artistic talent. Join us for an unforgettable evening, as the passionate musicians deliver a delightful repertoire, bridging generations through the power of music. By attending, you support local artists and strengthen our community's bonds, making it a truly enriching and memorable event for all.
Matt along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, local music scene veterans and sons of the legendary Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate the music from a timeless catalog. With songs like "Cracklin' Rosie," “America," and "Sweet Caroline,” come hear the music that became the soundtrack to one generation after another with hits spanning five decades.
Join artist Tricia Coulson in making an adorable recycled fiber vessel. Coulson will lead you through the construction of the vessel and a variety of different embroidery stitches that you can freestyle to decorate the work. This course is beginner friendly and can teach you skills to recycle textiles in your life!
Metal stamping is fun and easy. Learn the basic supplies needed and how to stamp and personalize a piece of jewelry for yourself, family or friends. You will leave with two pieces complete with chain and beads. Led by artist Joann McFarlin. All materials included, additional pieces will be available for $5 each day of.
Tuesday, April 23rd 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come work with artist Emma Tomb on meditative mark making, where students learn to connect their mind and emotions to a drawing. In a curated atmosphere, students will be led through making a pen on paper drawing to help channel themselves into their art. The final project will be a large scale, abstract ink drawing. All supplies included
