FEE: Varies— see link for details

Yoga @ NYMRCC | Winter–Spring 2026

3 Class Options: Gentle, Accessible Yoga For All
February – May 2026

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to welcome yoga back for the Winter/Spring 2026 season with instructor Bobbi Jo Hamilton of Northwoods Velvære Studio.

This season offers multiple ways to participate — including a regular weekly Friday class, a 7-week low-cost Wednesday series, and a monthly chair-supported option — all rooted in body awareness, choice, and nervous system support.

Bobbi Jo brings a somatic, body-centered approach that blends gentle movement, mindful breath, and self-compassion. With a background as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and experienced yoga teacher, she creates a calm, welcoming space where students are encouraged to listen to their bodies and move at their own pace.

Weekly & Monthly Offerings Include:

• Wednesday Body-Led Yoga Flow
  Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 pm | Feb 11–Mar 25, 2026 (7-week session)
  $5 community rate — a great way to try yoga midweek

• Friday Body-Led Yoga Flow
  Fridays, 10:00–11:00 am | Feb 6–May 29, 2026 (steady weekly practice Feb-May)
  Gentle, mindful movement to support balance, mobility, and nervous system regulation

• Gentle Chair-Supported Movement (Monthly)
  Second Friday of the month, 8:00–9:00 am | Feb–May 2026
  4 sessions: Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8
  $10 drop-in community rate

Punch cards offer flexible attendance across regularly scheduled classes. Drop-ins are also welcome if space allows.

No prior yoga experience is needed. All bodies and abilities are welcome.

FEE: $20 Non-Member | $17 Member

Morning with Megan Series

Spring Workshops Feb – May 2026
Register Today!

Join us this spring at the Cultural Center as our new “Morning with Megan” workshop series continues! Morning with Megan is a monthly creative series held on the second Saturday of each month, offering new projects and creative inspiration throughout the year.

2026 Morning with Megan Spring Series:

• Saturday, February 14 – Victorian Puzzle Purse Workshop @ Hygge Market – Drop-ins welcome!

• Saturday, March 14 – Mixed Media Celtic Rabbits 

• Saturday, April 11 – Painted Wood Folks Eggs

• Saturday, May 9 – Needle Felted Landscapes

Come learn with us this season! Click below to register for each class online, or call us at:
218-385-3339.

Workshops take place at the Cultural Center, in the upstairs studio (accessible only by stairs; call 218-385-3339 if accommodations are needed). We kindly request that you pre-register so we can plan adequately. Click the links below to sign up today, or call 218-385-3339 with any questions.

Please note: Arts Learning Workshops (and all Cultural Center events!) are always open to ALL — you do NOT need to be a member to attend. However, members DO help support us financially and as our way of saying thanks, members receive a discount on many workshops and performing arts events!

FEE: Free & Open to all teens

NYMRCC Teen Art Club

Open to ALL Teens ages 13-18
Free to Attend
YOU Belong Here!

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.

Program Overview

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.

Safety & Community Expectations

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

Teen Art Club Schedule

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.

FEE: $25 | If you are NOT selling goods and only wish to demonstrate, there is no cost.

Call for Artists & Vendors: Fish House Festival Art Market

Event Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Location: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, New York Mills, MN

Artists, makers, and bakers are invited to participate in the Fish House Festival Art Market as part of the 12th Annual Fish House Festival in New York Mills.

This family-friendly community event transforms Main Avenue into a vibrant, pedestrian-only celebration of art, culture, and community. The festival includes live art demonstrations, an outdoor market, music, food, and activities for all ages.

Artists are a key part of what makes this event special, and additional participants are always welcome to join.

Participation Details:

• Open to artists, makers, and bakers

• Vendor fee: $25 | If you are NOT selling goods and only wish to demonstrate, there is no cost.

• Opportunity to sell artwork and handmade goods

• Optional raffle donation to support future Cultural Center programming

Interested participants are encouraged to register early to ensure space availability.

To register or learn more:
https://kulcher.org/
Or contact info@kulcher.org or 218-385-3339

FEE: Free & Open to all

Window to the World: Finland 2026

Upcoming Experiences & Workshops

• 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

FEE: Free

CALL FOR ART: Before We Were Happy

Adult Annual Regional Art Show

New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, New York Mills, MN

Exhibition: May 26 – July 4

Inspired by the 2026 Great American Think-Off question:

Has the pursuit of happiness made Americans unhappy?

This exhibition explores nostalgia—was the past truly happier, or is that a myth shaped by privilege, exclusion, and selective memory?

We’re seeking visual work that:

• Questions idealized histories

• Challenges nostalgia as comfort or denial

• Explores who happiness was (or wasn’t) for

• Reimagines happiness as evolving, complex, or hard-won

All visual media welcome: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, installation & mixed media.

Submit:

Up to 2 works

Ready to display (framed)

Optional artist statement (250 words) + bio (100 words)

Include medium, size, year, and price (if for sale. Please note NYMRCC retains a standard 30% commission of all gallery sales)

Drop-off: May 19–21

24 N Main Ave, New York Mills, MN 56567

info@kulcher.org | 218-385-3339

Key Question:

Was happiness something we lost or something we were never all allowed to have?

FEE: $50 per child | $100 family maximum | Teens and adults participate free

Scholarships available

2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant Community Workshops

Dates: August 10–20, 2026
Location: The Barn, New York Mills Sculpture Park (with select rehearsals and performances at other locations)

Youth, teens, adults, and families are invited to participate in the 17th Annual Kalevala Puppet Pageant, an annual community theater experience based on stories from the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala.

Led by Creative Director Anne Sawyer, this immersive program gives participants the opportunity to explore acting, puppet and prop building, costume design, storytelling, and optional stilt walking while preparing for two public performances later in August.

Participants will take part in a series of workshops beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, with daily sessions, optional evening workshops, rehearsals, and performance preparation.

Who Can Participate

• Ages 5 and up

• Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling

• Teens and adults are welcome

Cost

• $50 per child

• $100 family maximum

• Teens and adults participate free

• Scholarships available

Volunteers and community helpers are also welcome.

To register or learn more, contact info@kulcher.org or call 218-385-3339.

FEE: Friday- Free will donation | Saturday- $5 adult gate donation; children under 16 free

2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant Performances

Dates: Friday, August 21 & Saturday, August 22, 2026
Location: New York Mills VFW / Finn Creek Open Air Museum

The 17th Annual Kalevala Puppet Pageant returns this August with two public performances celebrating community theater, Finnish heritage, and large-scale puppet performance.

Created and narrated by Anne Sawyer and performed by youth and community members from the New York Mills region, this original street theater production is inspired by stories from the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala.

Performance Schedule

• Friday, August 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
  New York Mills VFW Post 3289
  Presented during the NYM Corn Feed
  Free to attend

• Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
  Finn Creek Open Air Museum
  Presented during Finn Creek Festival
  $5 adult gate donation; children under 16 free

Free will donations will be accepted at both performances to help support this community arts experience.

For more information, contact info@kulcher.org or call 218-385-3339.