FEE: Free & Open to the Public

Printmaking Art Table with Paul Johnson

April 25 – November 7, 2026 | Various Viking Library System Locations

Presented by Kaddatz Galleries in partnership with the Viking Library System, the Printmaking Art Table invites community members of all ages to explore the creative process of printmaking through a series of free drop-in workshops across the region.

Participants will design and carve their own personalized print using soft linoleum (adults) or create prints using impressed styrofoam techniques (youth). This fun and approachable activity introduces participants to reductive printmaking, inking a plate, registering prints, and experimenting with creative design in a welcoming community setting.

Workshops are led by artist and educator Paul Johnson, former Communication Art and Design instructor at Alexandria Technical & Community College. Johnson is the creator of Paul Johnson Design & Illustration, muralist for the Concordia Christmas Concert, and former corporate artist for Banner Health System in Fargo, North Dakota.

Workshop Schedule:

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pelican Rapids Public Library, Pelican Rapids, MN

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Douglas County Library, Alexandria, MN

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wheaton Community Library, Wheaton, MN

Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Morris Public Library, Morris, MN

Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Perham Area Public Library, Perham, MN

Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Glenwood Public Library, Glenwood, MN

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
New York Mills Public Library, New York Mills, MN

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thorson Memorial Library, Elbow Lake, MN

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through the Lakes Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

FEE: Suggested Donation $5–$10

Adult Art Club

1st & 3rd Tuesdays of Each Month | 5:00–7:00 PM

Connect with fellow creatives at Adult Art Club, a welcoming community gathering for adults ages 18 and older. Bring your own creative project—or start something new—and enjoy an evening of making art, sharing ideas, and building community in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Artists, makers, and hobbyists of all kinds are welcome, including those who knit, crochet, draw, paint, collage, journal, embroider, bead, write, mend, or work in any creative medium. Limited art supplies are available through the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, and participants are encouraged to contact the Center in advance if they are interested in working with a specific medium.

Co-sponsored by the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Continental Divide Brew Pub. A limited food menu will be available during the event.

2026 Dates:

• June 2 & 16

• July 7 & 21

• August 4 & 18

• September 1 & 15

• October 6 & 20

• November 3 & 17

• December 1 & 15

Location:
Continental Divide Brew Pub
32 N Main Avenue
New York Mills, MN 56567

FEE: $25

Call for Artists & Vendors: Pickletoberfest Outdoor Market

Event Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Location: Main Avenue, New York Mills, MN

Artists, makers, bakers, and creative businesses are invited to participate in the Outdoor Market at the 3rd Annual NYM Pickletoberfest — a free community celebration hosted by Continental Divide Brew Pub and NYM Cultural Center. Vendor booths are $25 each, first-come, first-served.

To register, call 218-385-3339 or email info@kulcher.org.

FEE: Free | Application Required

New York Mills Arts Retreat Residency

Applications Accepted Year-Round
Deadlines: October 1 (January–June Residencies) | April 1 (July–December Residencies)

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center invites artists of all disciplines to apply for its Arts Retreat Residency Program, offering dedicated time and space for creative development, research, and reflection in rural Minnesota.

Residencies are available to artists working in visual, literary, performance, audio, and interdisciplinary arts. Lasting two to six weeks, each residency provides free housing in a private one-bedroom bungalow, studio space at the Cultural Center, and wireless internet, allowing artists to focus on their creative practice in a quiet, supportive environment. Artists are responsible for their own transportation and meals.

As part of the residency, participants develop a community outreach project—such as a workshop, reading, performance, or other public program—that connects their creative practice with the New York Mills community.

Artists are selected based on artistic merit, dedication to their craft, commitment to creative growth, and interest in community engagement through the arts.

Application Deadlines:

• October 1 – January through June residencies

• April 1 – July through December residencies

Applications are accepted year-round.

FEE: Free | Call for Artists

Emerging Artist Exhibition Opportunity

Submissions Accepted Now

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center and Continental Divide Brew Pub invite emerging artists from rural Minnesota to submit artwork for exhibition and sale at the Continental Divide.

This opportunity is designed to help artists expand their audience, build their exhibition experience, connect with fellow creatives, and become part of a growing regional arts community. Artists are encouraged to submit samples of original artwork along with a brief exhibition proposal for consideration.

To Apply:
Submit artwork samples and a brief exhibition proposal to:

• Megan Shirley-Ross, Artistic Director: megan@kulcher.org

• Cyrus Bickell, General Manager: cyrus@cdbpnym.com

Continental Divide Brew Pub
32 N Main Ave, New York Mills, MN 56567

FEE: $25 Booth Fee

Call for Vendors: Black Antler Night Faire

Vendor Applications Now Open

Artists, makers, energy readers, and creative businesses are invited to apply as vendors for the 3rd Annual Black Antler Night Faire on Friday, October 9, 2026, in downtown New York Mills.

The event features a festive evening market celebrating art, creativity, and the mysterious spirit of the season. Indoor booth spaces (approximately 6' × 6') and outdoor booth spaces (10' × 10') are available for $25 each on a first-come, first-served basis. Vendors are responsible for providing their own display materials.

To apply or learn more, contact:

• Emily: emily@kulcher.org

• Cyrus: cyrus@cdbpnym.com

Event Location:
New York Mills Regional Cultural Center & Main Avenue
24 North Main Avenue
New York Mills, MN 56567

FEE: Free

Cloud Coverage by Tobias Zikmund

August 19–September 30, 2026 | Five Locations Throughout New York Mills

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center presents Cloud Coverage, a temporary public art installation by Fargo-based artist Tobias Zikmund featuring five large, quilt-inspired banners displayed throughout New York Mills.

Designed specifically for outdoor spaces, the banners create bold visual landmarks while responding to the natural environment. Moving with the breeze, the works invite viewers to slow down, linger, and experience familiar places from a new perspective.

Inspired by the visual language of quilts and fiber arts, Cloud Coverage explores ideas of place, connection, care, creativity, and community. Installed throughout town, the five works transform everyday spaces into an open-air gallery and invite visitors to explore New York Mills by walking, biking, or driving between locations.

Installation Locations:

• Raspberry Jam — New York Mills Regional Cultural Center exterior

• Long Wind — Sculpture Park

• Cloud Coverage — Miller Street, across from Casey’s

• Low Light — New York Mills School tennis courts

• Sun Sliver — Miller Street, across from the public pool

On View: August 19–September 30, 2026
Location: Five public sites throughout New York Mills, MN
Admission: Free and open to all

FEE: Free to Submit

Call for Art: Small Works, Big Impact: An 8 x 8 Fundraising Show

Artwork Drop-Off Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2026

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center invites artists of all ages to participate in Small Works, Big Impact: An 8 x 8 Fundraising Show, a special exhibition celebrating creativity in a compact format while raising funds to support the Cultural Center.

Artists working in all media are welcome. Each artwork must measure exactly 8 x 8 inches in height and width, though depth may vary. All work must be original, suitable for public exhibition, ready to hang on a wall, and available for sale.

The exhibition will run concurrently with the Cultural Center’s Annual Artist’s Bazaar, offering participating artists additional visibility during the holiday season. As a fundraising exhibition, artists may choose to donate 50%, 75%, or 100% of the sale price of their work to the Cultural Center.

Artwork Deadline: November 12, 2026
Exhibition: November 14–28, 2026
Closing Reception: Saturday, November 28 | 1:00–3:00 PM
Location: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
Eligibility: Artists of all ages | All media welcome
Questions: Megan Shirley-Ross | megan@kulcher.org | 218-385-3339

FEE: Free

Window to the World: Finland

September 22–October 10, 2026

Take a journey to Finland without leaving New York Mills! Window to the World: Finland is a special exhibition celebrating the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s group excursion to Finland in June 2026.

Featuring photographs, ephemera, souvenirs, keepsakes, and other mementos collected by travelers, the exhibition shares the story of their journey—from Finnish landscapes and architecture to everyday experiences, cultural discoveries, and memorable moments along the way. Visitors are invited to experience Finland through the eyes of local community members who traveled there firsthand.

Two special events offer additional opportunities to hear from travelers and learn more about the trip:

Coffee Talk with Elevate: Wednesday, September 23 | 10:30–11:30 AM
Join NYMRCC Artistic Director Megan Shirley-Ross and traveler Pat Fredley at the New York Mills Public Library for coffee, stories, and reflections from their experiences in Finland.

Closing Reception: Saturday, October 10 | 1:00–3:00 PM
Celebrate the exhibition and the travelers who made it possible. Hear stories from participants, explore the exhibition, and enjoy light refreshments.

Exhibition: September 22–October 10, 2026
Location: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
24 N. Main Ave., New York Mills, MN
Admission: Free and open to all