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

Social Justice Book Club

About Us: Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times.

October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

We will discuss “About Us: Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times.” This landmark collection gathers the most powerful essays from The New York Times Disability Series.

Out of the Sierra: a Story of Rarámuri Resistance by Victoria Blanco

December 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

We will discuss “Out of the Sierra: a Story of Rarámuri Resistance” by Victoria Blanco. The Rarámuri people of Chihuahua, Mexico, make up one of the largest Indigenous tribes of North America. Renowned for maintaining their language and cultural traditions in the face of colonization, they have weathered numerous hardships—climate disaster, poverty, cultural erasure—that have only worsened during the twenty-first century.

Based on more than a decade of oral history and participatory field work, Out of the Sierra paints a vivid and vital portrait of Rarámuri displacement. When drought leaves the Gutiérrez family with nothing to eat, they are faced with the choice many Rarámuris must make: remain and hope for rain and aid, or leave their sacred homeland behind. Luis, Martina, and their children choose to journey from their home in the Sierra Madre mountains toward a new and uncertain future in a government-funded Indigenous settlement.

To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making us Sick–and How We Can Fight Back by Alden Wicker.

February 25, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

We will discuss “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making us Sick–and How We Can Fight Back” by Alden Wicker.

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.kaddatzgalleries.org/current-exhibitions.html

FEE: Free & open to the public

Flourish | 3rd Annual Group Exhibition

On View In Our Charles Beck Gallery
January 20th - February 28th, 2026
Opening Reception
Opening reception: Tuesday, January 27th, 4:30-6:30pm

​Exhibition Statement: Flourish is Kaddatz Galleries’ third annual open call exhibition, celebrating resilience, growth, and the sustaining power of hope. Like plants that bloom after enduring changing seasons, the works in this exhibition reflect the beauty of adapting, healing, and thriving amid transformation. Together, the artists explore what it means to embrace new circumstances and find strength, joy, and possibility in moments of change.

Featuring work across a wide range of media, Flourish brings together artwork by 28 regional artists who respond to themes of renewal, optimism, and inner strength. Throughout the exhibition, ideas of transformation, connection, and restoration emerge, illuminating the many ways art can foster reflection and inspire a hopeful outlook toward the future.

The artists included in Flourish live in or have strong ties to West Central Minnesota’s nine-county region, highlighting the depth, diversity, and creative vitality of our regional arts community.

EVENT LINK: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/current-exhibitions.html

FEE: Free & open to the public

Charles Beck | Woodcuts & Watercolors

On View In Our Studio K Gallery
January 20th - February 28th, 2026
Opening Reception
Opening reception: Tuesday, January 27th, 4:30-6:30pm

​Exhibition Statement: This exhibition presents a selection of works by renowned artist Charles Beck, featuring  woodcut prints, a medium for which he is widely known, alongside a group of intimate watercolor paintings. Also included is Green Tree, an acrylic painting created between 2015 and 2017 during Beck’s residency at the Broen Memorial Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Together, these works offer a glimpse into Beck’s diverse practice and enduring artistic vision.

Charles Beck
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
(1923 – 2017)

Charles Beck was born in Fergus Falls in 1923. He began drawing in grade school where he would trade his work for candy and marbles. In the 1940’s Beck attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where he studied art under Cyrus Running. While at Concordia Sports Director Jake Christiansen convinced him to play football, which was another important aspect of his college career. Beck credits Running and the Christiansen brothers (Jake and Paul) at Concordia as being great influences in his life. Beck graduated from Concordia in 1948 after taking time off to serve as a pilot in the Naval Air Force. He continued his education at the University of Iowa where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1950, and then returned to Fergus Falls where he worked as a sign painter.

In 1953 Beck enrolled at the University of Minnesota where he studied under Cameron Booth, Walter Quirt, and Malcolm Myers. It was at the University where Beck was first introduced to woodblock prints, and he completed his first print, The Holy Family. Beck joined the faculty at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in 1960 where he taught for 27 years. Concordia granted Beck an Honorary Doctorate in 1980, and in 2006 the College honored Beck by naming the new gallery after him. 

Charles Beck was influenced by the landscape of Otter Tail County and made it the predominant subject matter of his artwork, choosing to create an interpretation of his own experiences and vision rather than exact representations within his work. Charles Beck continued to create art until his death in September of 2017 at the age of 94. Beck remains one of the most recognizable artists in Minnesota.

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://nowmakeart.com/thenest

FEE: Free

The Nest

Child-Led Interactive Playscape

📅 Dates: February 5–24, 2026
📍 Location: Fergus Falls Public Library

Have you seen it? A mysterious creature has been spotted in Fergus Falls!

The Nest is a child-led playscape exploring an elusive, migrating Creature as it temporarily inhabits public spaces. When you enter the Nest, you’re invited to play, make, imagine, and help uncover the Creature’s story—using clues scattered around town.

What we know so far:
• The Creature is shy
• It has traveled around the country
• It needs a safe place to rest
• Its temporary Nest is at the Fergus Falls Public Library
• It needs our help

🕰 Staffed Facilitation Hours:
• Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Fridays: 3:00–5:30 p.m.
• Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

🔗 Learn more: www.nowmakeart.com/thenest

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).