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 Process of Satiation – Emily Williams-Wheeler

Exhibition

Dates: January 14 – March 20, 2026
Location: Charles Beck Gallery, M State, Fergus Falls
Admission: Free and open to the public during regular campus hours

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls presents The Process of Satiation, an exhibition of paintings by regional artist Emily Williams-Wheeler. Known for bold color, expressive linework, and large-scale public murals, Williams-Wheeler’s work explores visual intensity and emotional resonance.

A joint reception with “The Eclectic Collection – Cathrin & Laura Von Bank” will be held Wednesday, February 12, from 4:00–6:00 p.m.

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: minnesota.edu/artshow

FEE: Free

M State Invitational Art Show

Charles Beck Gallery, M State Fergus Falls Campus

Exhibition Dates:
March 26 – May 16, 2026

Artists are invited to participate in the annual M State Invitational Art Show, a longstanding campus and community tradition. Exhibited work will be on view during M State’s spring choir and band concerts, theatre production, Empty Bowls fundraiser, and commencement weekend.

Key Dates:
• Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, March 20, 1:00–5:30 PM
• Public Reception: Saturday, May 16, 1:00–3:00 PM (Legacy Hall)
• Artwork Pick-Up: Saturday, May 16, after 3:00 PM

Eligible Media:
Original paintings, drawings, sculpture, printmaking, jewelry, collage, pottery, photography, wood turning, and textiles. AI-generated and NFT works are not accepted. Artists may submit up to two entries.

More information and entry forms:
https://www.minnesota.edu/artshow

Questions:
Lori Charest, M State Ceramics Instructor
lori.charest@minnesota.edu | 218-736-1653

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).

EVENT LINK: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/adult-art-classes.html

FEE: Sliding scale registration: $75–$120 (supplies included)

5-Layer Linocut Adult Art Class (2-Day)
w/ Naomi RaMona Schliesman

Saturday & Sunday, March 14th & 15th from 1:00-3:30 PM for Ages 16+

Explore the creative possibilities of multi-layer linoleum printmaking in this hands-on workshop for adults and older teens. Participants will create a five-layer soft linoleum relief print, building color, texture, and visual depth through successive carving and printing. The class encourages experimentation and creative risk-taking while introducing techniques for multi-layer printing, registration, and color planning. No prior printmaking experience is required.

Instructor: Naomi RaMona Schliesman, an interdisciplinary artist and educator whose practice explores layering, repetition, and process-based making.

💲 Sliding scale registration: $75–$120 (supplies included)
🎓 Limited scholarships available

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://fergusarts.org

FEE: $25 Adults | $12 Students | $35 Presidents Box

RAZZLE DAZZLE

"WHAT'S IN A NAME"

Friday, March 20, 7:30 PM & Saturday, March 21, 2 PM

The Community Music Revue is back with a show full of memorable music all centered around names!

Emcees Kathy & Scott Wagnild will once again be gracing the stage with their husband and wife banter & wit along with 47 community members singing and dancing up a storm!

This event is a fundraiser for A Center for the Arts.

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.