Events
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.
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.
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.
The Teen Art Club at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a creative, supportive program designed for teens ages 13–18 who are interested in art, making, and community engagement. This program provides a safe and welcoming environment where teens can build creative skills, connect with peers, and explore artistic interests in a structured yet flexible setting.
Teen Art Club offers a mix of guided workshops, open studio time, and volunteer opportunities. Teens are encouraged to take an active role in shaping the group’s activities while being supported by Cultural Center staff and visiting artists.
Guided workshops and group meetings are generally led by Artistic Director Megan Shirley-Ross, with the possibility of future sessions facilitated by Teen Art Club members or visiting artists. These sessions may include guided art projects, discussion, skill-building, and planning future activities.
Teen Art Club is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space. To help ensure a respectful and supportive environment for all participants, all teens and their parents/guardians are required to review and sign a Community Contract prior to participation. This contract outlines expectations around behavior, respect, and shared responsibility within the space
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Guided Workshop / Group Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 4:00–6:30 PM
Come-and-Go Open Studio
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Guided Workshop / Group Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 4:00–6:30 PM
Come-and-Go Open Studio
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Guided Workshop / Group Meeting
Please note: As a teen-informed and evolving program, dates and formats may adjust as the group grows.
Dates: March 31, April 21, and May 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Fergus Falls Public Library, Fergus Falls, MN
Enjoy Free Movie Night at the Fergus Falls Public Library, with monthly film screenings scheduled through spring.
Upcoming films include:
Hamnet (PG-13) — Tuesday, March 31 | 6:00–8:05 PM
Rental Family (PG-13) — Tuesday, April 21 | 6:00–7:45 PM
Sarah’s Oil (PG) — Tuesday, May 5 | 6:00–7:45 PM
This free community film series offers a chance to gather, enjoy a movie, and experience a variety of stories on screen.
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ulen
A trio of local performers, Voices of Grace, will present an evening recital featuring a mix of classical, contemporary, and sacred music. The program includes vocal trios, solo performances, and piano duets.
This free, public event serves as a fundraiser supporting renovations and repairs to the church’s basement following flood damage in fall 2024. A freewill offering will be collected. Guests are invited to stay after the performance for a dessert reception and community fellowship.
Thursday, April 16: Finnish Workshop: Finnish Flower Applique Pillows
With Megan Shirley-Ross @ NYMRCC
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13: Exploratory: Finnish Stamped Tea Towels at Elevate OTC, Perham
Collaboration with Elevate OTC
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
@ Elevate OTC, 318 6th Ave SW, Perham, MN 56573, USA
Registration Required: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wednesday, May 20: Celebrating Cultures
Collaboration with Niijii Radio
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
@ NYM Sculpture Park
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, New York Mills, MN
Admission: Free
Join the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center for a Capital Campaign Kick-Off Open House celebrating the launch of its Cultivating Community Capital Campaign.
This free community event invites attendees to learn more about the Cultural Center’s vision for restoration, improvement, and future growth, while exploring plans for the historic Main Avenue building and expanded community arts space.
Guests can:
View campaign renderings and design concepts
Take a guided tour of the building (offered every half hour)
Learn about upcoming restoration and sustainability improvements
Participate in a community mural painting activity
Share ideas for the Center’s future
Meet staff, board members, and campaign leaders
Enjoy gift store specials and complimentary refreshments
No registration is required. All are welcome.
For more information, call 218-385-3339 or email info@kulcher.org
April 18 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Amelia Earhart’s second cousin, Nancy Earhart Burt, will present an engaging, hour-long program on aviator Amelia Earhart. Learn about Amelia’s amazing life, what went wrong on her last flight, the books she wrote, and more.
This program is intended for adults, but young history fans are welcome.
Please join us to celebrate the conclusion of the 2025 Year-Long Poetry Writing Project. Participants from the Year-Long 2025 Poetry Writing Project with Hieu Minh Nguyen will read from their completed manuscripts at this culminating event.
Presenters
Hieu Minh Nguyen
Online—Zoom Classroom
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 2:30 - 6 PM
Hosted by Gizhiigin Arts Incubator | 701 E Jefferson Ave, Mahnomen, MN
2:30 PM Regional Arts Networking | snacks and beverages
3-4 PM McKnight Fellowship Info Session
4-6 PM Artist Reception
Indigenous Foods catered by Chef Edward Rodriguez
April 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Watch this award-winning documentary about a parent’s quest to understand the isolation and disconnection of modern life, its planetary impact, and how cargo bikes could be an antidote. In partnership with Pedal Fergus Falls.
Please join us to celebrate the conclusion of the 2025 Year-Long Fiction Writing Project. Participants from the Year-Long 2025 Fiction Writing Project with Junauda Petrus will read from their completed manuscripts at this culminating event.
Presenter: Junauda Petrus
Online—Zoom Classroom
April 25 – May 4, 2026
Fergus Falls Public Library – Community Room
Browse a variety of beautiful and unique artwork and art-related books available for silent bid during the Fergus Falls Public Library’s Annual Silent Art Auction.
All proceeds support events, programs, and materials for the Fergus Falls Public Library.
April 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
All are welcome to the Friends of the Library’s Annual Meeting, featuring Alison McGhee, New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize nominee. This will also be the kick off to the Silent Art Auction!
