EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org

FEE: $5

Cinema Sundays—A Center for the Arts

$5 tickets @ 2pm on select Sundays each month

CLICK ON MOVIE TITLE BELOW FOR ADVANCED TICKETS

Nightmare Before Christmas:  Oct 19

Paddington in Peru: Nov. 9

Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Dec 14

Mufasa – the Lion King: Jan 11

Soul: Feb 8

How to Train Your Dragon: Mar 8

Encanto: Apr 19

EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/

FEE: Free

Fergus Falls Writers Group

2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

This group shares and critiques their writing. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. This is a community-member-led group.

EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/event/made-here-showcasing-regional-makers-and-their-stories-in-fergus-falls/

FEE: Free & open to the public

Made Here: Showcasing Regional Makers and their Stories in Fergus Falls

Come connect with the makers shaping our creative region. Each quarter, Springboard for the Arts spotlights a local creative business in downtown Fergus Falls. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes view of their work, hear their stories, and learn about your creative neighbors! November’s gathering will showcase local artist Sam Oberto, maker of Free Soul Candle Co.!

EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/

FEE: Free

Sew Unique

3rd Thursdays @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

All types of sewing projects are welcome. Bring your projects, cutting tools and sewing machine. Several irons and boards will be provided. Meets the third Thursday of each month. This is a community-member-led group.

EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org

FEE: $5 tickets

CINEMA SUNDAYS @ A Center for the Arts

Select Sundays— all seats $5

• Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Dec 14

• Mufasa – the Lion King: Jan 11

• Soul: Feb 8

• How to Train Your Dragon: Mar 8

• Encanto: Apr 19

Event Link: https://springboardforthearts.org/event/springboard-sunroom/

FEE: Free

Winter Rituals: Springboard Sunroom

EVENT, FREE, IN-PERSON

The Springboard Sunroom is a space where the community can find light during the darkest months. Popping up at Springboard in Fergus Falls, the space is equipped with a desk/table, a vitamin D lamp, paper, pens, pencils, cozy blankets, and candles. The space also has three different writing invitations (Winter Words [short musings], The Next Page [community fiction], and The Wonder of Winter: Eight Deep Reflection Prompts) to help people find the light within themselves.

The Sunroom will be open Mondays – Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm beginning January 12 through March 26, 2026. This activity is free and open to all ages, but kids under 10 should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Event Information

Location
Springboard for the Arts, 201 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Date
Monday, January 12, 2026 - Thursday, March 26, 2026

Time
10:00 - 4:00 CT

EVENT LINK: https://www.minnesota.edu/news/two-winter-art-exhibits-opening-soon-fergus-falls-campus

FEE: Free and open to the public

The Eclectic Collection – Cathrin & Laura Von Bank

Exhibition

Dates: January 21 – May 16, 2026
Location: Waage Gallery, M State Fergus Falls
Admission: Free and open to the public during regular campus hours

The Eclectic Collection brings together work by sisters Cathrin and Laura Von Bank in a dynamic, multi-media exhibition. Featuring linocut prints, portraiture, fiber art, and mixed media, the show reflects the artists’ shared roots and distinct practices, drawing inspiration from nature, rural life, textiles, and the human figure.

A joint reception with “The Process of Satiation – Emily Williams-Wheeler” will be held Wednesday, February 12, from 4:00–6:00 p.m

EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/programs/falls-arts-exchange/

FEE: Free to appy

Call for Artists: Falls Community Arts Exchange

2026–27

Artists are invited to apply for the Falls Community Arts Exchange, a place-based residency in Fergus Falls, MN, hosted by Springboard for the Arts. Selected artists will collaborate with local partners to create community-centered projects that build connection and shared meaning.

For the 2026–27 exchange season, artists will partner with Fergus Falls Public Library, Victor Lundeen’s Printing, or Outstate Brewing during a four-week exchange.

Benefits include:

• $4,000 stipend

• Lodging and workspace in downtown Fergus Falls

• Storytelling and documentation support

• Project mentorship from Springboard staff

Application deadline: March 30, 2026 (midnight CST)

EVENT LINK: https://phelpsmillfestival.com/artist-registration

FEE: Free to apply

Phelps Mill Festival — Artist Applications Open

Application Deadline: April 1, 2026 (postmarked)
Festival Dates: July 11–12, 2026 (always the 2nd weekend in July)

Festival Hours:

• Saturday, July 11: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM

• Sunday, July 12: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM

Location: Phelps Mill County Park, Underwood, MN
Website: https://www.phelpsmillfestival.com

The Phelps Mill Festival is the largest art and craft event in Otter Tail County, featuring fine arts and fine crafts in a historic mill and river setting. The festival includes live entertainment, food vendors, and a Saturday Craft Beer & Wine Tasting (1:00–5:00 PM) to help draw strong afternoon attendance.

Acceptance notifications are mailed in May 2026 (timing depends on when applications are received).

2026 Falls Community Arts Exchange

Deadline: March 30, 2026

The Falls Community Arts Exchange invites artists to live and work in Fergus Falls, Minnesota while collaborating with local organizations to create meaningful, place-based community projects. Hosted by Springboard for the Arts, this program supports creative exchange and community connection through artist-led engagement.

Selected artists receive a $4,000 stipend, up to $1,000 in travel and caregiving support, and lodging with workspacein downtown Fergus Falls. Additional support includes project mentorship, documentation, and opportunities to connect with local artists and residents.

Artists will partner with one of the following host organizations:

• Outstate Brewing (July 27 – August 24, 2026): Seeking a musician to work with teens and young adults through songwriting, performance, or recording.

• Victor Lundeen’s Printing (October 19 – November 16, 2026): Seeking a writer, bookmaker, or print-focused artist to activate the historic print shop and bookstore.

• Fergus Falls Public Library (January 11 – February 8, 2027): Seeking an artist in any discipline to engage the community through creative programming and cultural exchange.

This program is made possible by the Floyd & Harriet Miller Endowment Fund through West Central Initiative and by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org

FEE: Free & open to the public

Lyssa Lovejoy

Black Cowboys, Buffalo Soldiers
& the Wonders of the Wild West

Kaddatz Galleries | Charles Beck Gallery
March 17 – April 25, 2026

Joint Opening Reception: Thursday, March 19 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Free and open to the public

 Kaddatz Galleries is proud to present a powerful exhibition by regional artist Lyssa Lovejoy, uncovering the often-overlooked stories of Black individuals who shaped the American frontier. Through vivid color, layered materials, and dynamic imagery, Lovejoy brings to life rodeo scenes, ranch life, and the enduring legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers—honoring their courage, resilience, and cultural impact.

Working from her studio in Evansville, Minnesota, Lovejoy draws on more than 40 years of creative practice across painting, teaching, and community-based art. Her process begins with research and conversation, treating each new series as a journey—guided by questions, shaped by learning, and revealed through layered mark-making. Moving fluidly between oil sticks, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, collage, and mixed media, she selects the materials that best serve each story.

At its core, this exhibition invites reflection and dialogue. Each piece honors the human story and asks viewers to consider: Where do you see yourself in this history? What stories are you carrying forward?

Join us for the joint opening reception on March 19 to celebrate both of these compelling and timely bodies of work.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org

FEE: Free & open to the public

Dawn Rossbach

The Blind Mind

Kaddatz Galleries | Studio K Gallery

March 17 – April 25, 2026
Joint Opening Reception: Thursday, March 19 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Free and open to the public

In The Blind Mind, artist Dawn Rossbach presents a compelling collection of oil paintings exploring the experience of creating art with Aphantasia—a condition in which individuals are unable to form mental images.

With support from the Minnesota State Arts Board, Rossbach created this body of work without relying on objects, photographs, or internal visual references. The project raises awareness and fosters understanding about Aphantasia, challenging common assumptions about how artists “see” and visualize their work. While Aphantasia is not considered a disability, research suggests connections to memory and comprehension—insights that deeply resonated with Rossbach during her years as a high school art teacher.

In this debut exhibition, paintings are thoughtfully arranged in alternating diptychs and single canvases, with color guiding the viewer’s movement from one work to the next. The result is a visually dynamic and conceptually rich experience that invites reflection on perception, language, and the creative process itself.

Join us for the joint opening reception on March 19 to celebrate both of these compelling and timely bodies of work.

EVENT LINK: https://lrac4.org/call-for-artists

FEE: Free to apply

LRAC Call for Art: Annual Guest Juror Exhibition

The Lake Region Arts Council is thrilled to announce the Annual Guest Juror Exhibition, a juried exhibition celebrating the depth, diversity, and creativity of artists working across west central Minnesota in our nine-county region. 

Call Opens: Monday, March 30, 2026

Application Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2026

This exhibition is open to artists working in any medium and any theme.

Eligibility:

Artists living in the following Minnesota counties are eligible to apply:

Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin.

Exhibition Details:

• Exhibition Dates: July 13 – September 15, 2026

• Closing Reception & Artist Celebration:

• Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 PM

• Artist Notifications: June 1, 2026

Meet the Guest Juror: Anne Meyer

Anne Meyer is a multidisciplinary artist based in St. Joseph, Minnesota, whose practice bridges studio work, public art, and deep community engagement. A graduate of the University of Minnesota–Morris with a B.A. in Studio Art, she completed an apprenticeship at Saint John’s Pottery under master ceramicist Richard Bresnahan, grounding her work in craft, collaboration, and place-based inquiry.

Meyer has led numerous public art projects across Minnesota, including large-scale murals, outdoor sculpture commissions, and the founding of a community art center and community choir—often inviting community members to participate directly in the creative process. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and she brings decades of experience as an educator, artist-in-residence, and collaborator. As Guest Juror for the 2026 LRAC Annual Guest Juror Exhibition, Meyer offers a thoughtful, inclusive perspective rooted in artistic excellence, mentorship, and the transformative power of community-centered art.

Questions?

Contact Naomi RaMona Schliesman, Gallery Curator:

gallerycurator4@gmail.com

We encourage artists to apply and to share this opportunity widely within the creative community.

FEE: Sliding scale registration — $40–$70

Spring Into Birds! Mixed Media Sculpture Workshop

Family-friendly workshop w/ Naomi RaMona Schliesman

Saturday & Sunday, April 11th & 12th from 1 - 3 PM

In this family-friendly workshop, Naomi will guide you step-by-step as you build your bird using papier-mâché, then bring it to life with paint, texture, feathers, and pattern. Come as an individual or as a family team—each creation will be completely unique.

✨ All supplies included
✨ Sliding scale registration: $40–$70
✨ Scholarships available

Naomi’s thoughtful, process-based approach to making invites exploration, creativity, and a bit of playful experimentation—perfect for artists of all ages and experience levels.

📍 Kaddatz Galleries (lower level printmaking studio)
111 W. Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls

Come make something joyful with us this spring—and leave with a one-of-a-kind bird of your own.