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: 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 Non-Members | $20 Members

Morning with Megan: Fall Workshop Series

Second Saturdays | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | September–December 2026

Get creative this fall with Morning with Megan, a monthly arts workshop series at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center led by Artistic Director Megan Shirley-Ross.

Each workshop features a different hands-on project and is open to ages 16+. No Cultural Center membership is required to participate, though members receive discounted registration.

Fall 2026 Workshops:

• September 19: Wet Felted Vessels (rescheduled date)

• October 10: DIY Nichos — Create a personal decorative shadow box or shrine inspired by traditions surrounding Día de Muertos.

• November 14: Hanging Woodland Friend Ornaments — Transform wool balls, felt, and decorative materials into charming woodland creatures.

• December 12: Winter Village Accordion Books — Create a fold-out winter village using drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media.

Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
Ages: 16+
Fee: $25 Non-Members | $20 Members
Registration: Advance registration requested | 218-385-3339

Accessibility note: Workshops take place in the upstairs studio, which is accessible only by stairs. Contact the Cultural Center at 218-385-3339 with accommodation needs.

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: $18 per class

Fall Yoga with Bobbi Jo Hamilton

Fridays, October 2–November 20, 2026 | 10:00–11:00 AM

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center continues its partnership with local instructor Bobbi Jo Hamilton of Northwoods Velvære Studio for an eight-week fall yoga series.

This welcoming, all-levels practice offers space to move, breathe, slow down, and reconnect with your body. Come as you are and move in the way that works for you.

Classes are held every Friday morning from October 2 through November 20.

Fridays: October 2–November 20 | 10:00–11:00 AM
Series: 8 weekly classes
Fee: $18 per class
Location: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center

Accessibility Note: The yoga studio is located on the upper level and is accessible only by stairs. Participants with accommodation needs are encouraged to contact the Cultural Center.

Third Saturday Yoga

Additional Saturday classes will be offered on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00–10:00 AM:

October 17 | November 21 | December 19

Saturday classes combine flowing movement with intentional holds to build strength, balance, and mobility while creating space to connect with the body and breath.

FEE: $80–$100 per 8-week session | Scholarships Available

Youth Ballet Classes

Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 | Wednesdays

Youth Ballet returns to the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center with instructor Leona Cichy! Designed for children from Pre-K (age 4) through 3rd grade, these classes introduce young dancers to basic ballet techniques in a positive, creative, and encouraging environment.

Through music, movement, imaginative activities, and structured instruction, students will develop strength, coordination, flexibility, gross motor skills, and confidence while discovering the joy of dance.

Class Times & Fees:
Pre-K–Kindergarten: 4:00–4:30 PM | $80 per 8-week session
Grades 1–3: 4:30–5:15 PM | $100 per 8-week session

Fall Session: October 7–December 2, 2026 | No class November 11
Spring Session: February 10–April 7, 2027 | No class March 17

Each eight-week session concludes with a short recital. Class sizes are limited to 12 students per age group, and full session payment is required to reserve a spot.

Scholarships: Two full-scholarship spots are available in each class. Contact leona@rwfsmn.org for scholarship information.

Location: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center | Upstairs Dance Studio
Please note: The studio is accessible only by stairs.

Register for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 Youth Ballet

Pinprick: Kara Jelinek + Tobias Zikmund

EXHIBITION DATES: October 13–November 14, 2026
RECEPTION: Saturday, November 7 | 4:00–6:00 PM
LOCATION: New York Mills Regional Cultural Center | 24 Main Avenue North, New York Mills, MN
FEE: Free Admission | Reception Free and Open to All

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center presents Pinprick: Kara Jelinek + Tobias Zikmund, an exhibition featuring new and recent work by two Fargo-based artists exploring connections between material, place, memory, identity, and the natural world.

Working across tufted textiles, painting, sewing, sculpture, and mixed-media objects, Jelinek and Zikmund transform familiar materials and processes into unexpected forms.

Kara Jelinek is a textile artist whose creative project, Soft Spot, explores physical and emotional softness, memory, and connections to the natural world through tufted rugs and sculptural textiles.

Tobias Zikmund is a painter and public artist whose work examines the agricultural landscapes of North Dakota and the relationship between human intervention and the natural environment. For Pinprick, he expands his practice into sewing, quilt-inspired works, sculpture, and other media.

Together, the artists offer distinct but complementary approaches to how materials can carry personal and collective meaning.

GALLERY RECEPTION: The public is invited to a free reception on Saturday, November 7, from 4:00–6:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served.