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Dec
1
to Dec 31

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: "Minnesota Family Artist Residency" @ Tofte Lake Center, Ely, MN

EVENT LINK: https://www.toftelake.org/2026residencies

FEE: Free to apply

Minnesota Family Artist Residency

Residency dates: July 13-19, 2026

This week-long residency for Minnesota parent-artists offers the opportunity for single parent artists and artists who wish to bring their spouse/partner and 1-2 children. The residency enables these artists to focus on their work while the child/ren enjoy age-appropriate, supervised activities onsite and in town. Daytime youth activities are supervised by a childcare professional for a portion of the days. Lodging provided. 

This residency is open to artists who:

  • Identify as a parent artist

  • Reside in the state of Minnesota

  • Have children between the ages of 6-13

Application deadline is December 31st, 2025, at 5:00pm CST.

Announcements will be made by March 31st, 2026.

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Dec
20
6:00 PM18:00

HOLIDAY EVENT: "Winter Solstice Tour of Lights" @ Threshing Grounds, Dalton, MN

EVENT LINK: https://dalton-christmas-fest-106493.square.site

FEE: Free / Donations gratefully accepted

Winter Solstice Tour of Lights

Saturday, Dec 20, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Enjoy hot chocolate & cider in the Memorial Building while telling Santa what you want for Christmas from 6-8pm

Horse-drawn wagon and Dalton Express Train rides. Pick up and drop off at the Dalton Community Center. 6-8pm

Gates are open and lights are on 5pm - 10pm!

  • Limited Portable Restrooms on the Threshing grounds.

Free Event. Donations gratefully accepted at Dalton Downtown Businesses, On-Site and Online! 

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