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Jan
20
to Jun 30

YOUTH THEATRE: "FMCT 2025 Summer Education Programs" with Fargo/Moorhead Community Theatre

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Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class=fmct

FEE: Tuition Varies please see tuition fess at Event Link.

Unlock your creativity and shine on stage this summer with our exciting theatre education classes! 

Whether you're interested in acting, stage combat, or technical theatre,

we have something for everyone.

Join us for a fun and enriching experience

where you'll develop new skills, make lasting friendships,

and discover the magic of theatre!

Youth Summer Education Program runs thought the month of June 2025 see each opportunity listed on our event link and enroll today!

 

Enroll for Summer 2025 Now!!!

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Feb
1
to May 29

New York Mills Cultural Center 2025 Winter/Spring Concert Series

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EVENT LINK: https://www.kulcher.org/2025-winter-spring-concert-series/
FEE:
Go to link to see ticket prices.

2025 Winter/Spring Concert Series

Live Music in Rural MN
Unique Listening Room Space
Concerts Open to ALL!

The Cultural Center is pleased to present our 2025 Winter/Spring Concert Series!

Join us for a variety of music styles in our unique listening-room-style space. Not only will you enjoy the talented musicians and excellent acoustics, but you’ll also love being surrounded by unique visual art in our historic Gallery.

We look forward to bringing original live music to the residents and visitors to rural West-Central Minnesota. All are welcome to join us for these one-of-a-kind performing arts experiences!

2025 Winter/Spring Concert Series Schedule:

  • Saturday, February 1 – Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos @ New York Mills City Hall Ballroom 8PM

  • Friday, February 28 – Dawson Redenius Septet

  • Saturday, March 15 – “Caleigh” Irish Concert

  • Friday, March 28 – Jesse Anderson Band

  • Tuesday, April 22 – Dylan Doyle Concert 

  • Thursday, May 29 – Sofia Talvik Concert

Get these dates on your calendar now! Artist information is below, with more details to come soon. 

We would like to thank the Lake Region Arts Council for supporting this Concert Series. We are grateful for all they do to support the arts in our region.

All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Cultural Center’s gallery space (unless noted otherwise).  Doors open at 7:00 p.m.  General admission seating is first come, first served.  Light refreshments and a cash bar are available at most concerts.

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Feb
19
to Apr 5

CALL FOR ARTISTS: "Call for Art Instructors and Demonstrators" @ Creative Arts Center

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Event Link: https://www.artofthelakes.org/become-a-teaching-artist.html

FEE: FREE to apply!

Instructors and Demonstrators Wanted

Art of the Lakes is hiring art instructors and art demonstrators for several venues this Spring and Summer. These are paid positions at $35 per hour. Multiple artists are needed. Share your talents and passion!

Opportunities

  • Good Samaritan facility. March 6, 2-3pm. Teach senior adults.

  • Creative Arts Center. March 28, 10am - 2pm. Teach or demonstrate during one-hour sessions to high school youth.

  • Creative Arts Center. June 2025. Teach kids' classes in cooking, painting, fiber, printmaking, clay or other art forms.

For more information, please contact kristikuder@artofthelakes.org

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Mar
6
to May 29

Weekly Gathering: "Sit n Stitch Every Thursday" @ NYM Library

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Weekly Fiber Artists’ Gathering
Every Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 pm
NOW MEETING @ NYM LIBRARY

All are welcome at this weekly fiber arts gathering offering time and space for some fiber fun on Thursdays from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

UPDATE: Beginning on Thursday, April 25, Sit ‘n’ Stitch will meet at the NYM Public Library Meeting Room (please enter through the front door).

Bring your own projects, get advice, or use our supplies to start a new project. Crochet, knit, weave, sew, stitch, needlepoint, felt–do whatever you like! 

Beginners and experienced fiber artists are all welcome. Regular attendees will teach beginners or help you figure out a stitching pattern.  Yarn, needles, hooks, and project bags are provided at no cost to those who need them!  Sit ‘n’ Stitch is open to all and free to attend.

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Mar
7
to Apr 26

EXHIBITION: "Photo Club Exhibit" @ Evansville Art Center

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Event Link: https://www.evansvilleartcenter.org/events/photo-club-exhibit-1

FEE: FREE

Evansville Arts Coalition is pleased to open the Gallery for 2025 by showcasing photographs by Photo Club members, participating area photographers and Brandon- Evansville 4th Grade photographers! This exhibit will run from March 7 through April 26 during regular Gallery hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, or by special arrangement. If it’s anything like previous years, it’s going to be a good one.

Photo Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 to discuss and learn more about photographic processes, techniques and have fun going on location photo shoots. Everyone interested in photography is invited to attend. Meetings are held at Evansville Arts Center. For questions regarding Photo Club, call Nancy Neterval at: 218-770-3273 or email her at: nancy810@gctel.com.

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Mar
10
to Apr 28

8 Session ART CLUB: "Holmes Art Club Spring 2005" @ Holmes Art Cellar

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Event Link: Register Here

FEE::

Spring 2025 Art Club

Mon Mar 10th 4:30pm - Mon Apr 28th 7:30pm

@ Historic Holmes Theatre, 806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA  

Art Club offers a fun and supportive environment to help grow each student’s creativity. In this relaxed atmosphere, children will learn to have fun with art while practicing and improving on the basic elements of art, including various types of artistic styles and art history influences.

We’ll explore different mediums such as drawing, painting, collage and more! Each week will bring something new! In addition to being a creative outlet, participants will have the opportunity to learn the technical skills related to art and to make new friends.

This class is a great addition to any student's artistic journey!

  • Sessions for Grades 3 - 6 (4:30-5:30pm) and Grades 7 - 12 (6:00 - 7:30pm)

  • Sixth graders are welcome to sign up for the older group if they want more of a challenge or have friends in the later group.

  • Fee: $140

  • Materials Included - Class Size is Limited

8 Sessions - Mondays, March 10 through April 28

  • March 10

  • March 17

  • March 24

  • March 31

  • April 7

  • April 14

  • April 21

  • April 28

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Mar
15
to Apr 15

EXHIBITION: "Stories from the Attic: Group Photography Exhibition" @ Spirit Room

Event Link: https://www.spiritroom.org

FEE: Free to attend the galleries.

"Stories from the Attic" is a compilation of several renowned local photographers' work spanning decades.

The Spirit Room in downtown Fargo is pleased to present "Stories from the Attic", a collection of local photographic artists' archival work. The images range from botanicals, graffiti, to quiet midwestern landscapes. The collection is based on what the photographers have produced over their years of dedication to an ever-changing craft. The collection of 15 artists and approximately 40 photographs attempt to bridge the span of time.

The works are on exhibition at the Spirit Room in downtown Fargo from March 15th to April 15th. Galleries are open weekdays from 1-5 pm. The opening reception, which is free to the public, will take place on March 21st from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

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Mar
27
to Jul 3

WRITER'S GROUP: "Fergus Falls Writers Group" @ Fergus Falls Public Library

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Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BiUnjJQvT/

FEE: FREE TO ATTNED

Fergus Falls Writers Group

This group shares and critiques their writing. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. This is a community-member-led group.

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Apr
2
5:30 PM17:30

Art Collective Meeting: "The Holmes Artist Collective Monthly Meetings" @ Historic Holmes Theatre

Event Link: https://www.dlccc.org/artcellar/

FEE: Open to the public for those interested in learning more.

ONLY ONE MEETING THIS MONTH AT 5:30PM!!

Join us for one of our upcoming April Meeting! We will be holding ONE touch base meetings a month for the Holmes Artist Collective that will cover the monthly schedule, various art opportunities, connecting with others and more from 5:30pm-6:30pm. This meetings are for those registered for the Holmes Artist Collective but meetings are also open to the public for those interested in learning more.

No registration required, if you have any questions, feel free to email visualarts@dlccc.org

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Apr
3
5:00 PM17:00

WORKSHOP: "Kaddatz Connect - Nest & Bloom: A Signs of Spring Workshop" @ Kaddatz Galleries

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1387815462570584/?rdid=DinUpNnzjF4o2nqJ&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1AcM6UpKYG%2F

FEE: FREE and Open to the Public

Artists & Creatives: Join local poet LeAnn Bjerken for Nest & Bloom: A Signs of Spring Workshop, a creative poetry session exploring themes of renewal and growth. We'll be celebrating the magic of spring, through guided writing exercises and shared inspiration from nature!

Whether you’re an experienced poet or just curious to explore, this workshop is open to all. This workshop will take place as part of the Gallery’s *Kaddatz Connect event on April 3rd from 5-7pm.

Kaddatz Connect - Nest & Bloom: A Signs of Spring Workshop!
Featured Artist: LeAnn Bjerken
Free for artists & creative individuals ages 17+ Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 5pm - 7pm Networking 5:00pm - 5:30pm Writing Workshop 5:30pm - 7:00pm

What’s Kaddatz Connect?
*Kaddatz Connect is our artist networking series designed for individuals 17+. It’s an informal happy hour for folks to establish connections with artists across mediums, strengthen our regional network of rural creatives and a chance to meet our organization’s Artistic and Executive Directors. Light refreshments provided; no RSVP necessary (but appreciated)!

About our Featured Artist:
Originally from rural Minnesota, LeAnn Bjerken holds an MFA in creative writing from Eastern Washington University. A former journalist, freelance writer and mermaid performer, she has temporarily traded her fins for legs in order to better keep up with her daughter. Her poetry has appeared in Miracle Magazine, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living Magazine, and online publications including Devilfish Review, The Artistic Muse, The Lake, Fox Adoption Magazine, and Plants & Poetry Journal. When not out seeking inspiration, she can be found at home snuggling with her husband Steve, daughter Eowyn, and cat Tikki.

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Apr
4
to Apr 5

LIVE MUSIC: "Groovy Shoes Concert" @ Evansville Art Center

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FEE: FREE and Open to the public. Donations accepted.

Evansville Arts Coalition is pleased to announce that the duo, Groovy Shoes, will be performing at Evansville Art Center on  April 4th.
Groovy Shoes is made up of gifted musicians Tom Kuhn and Dave Cofell, who, along with their vocal harmonies, bring together a collection of instruments that may include at any given performance:  Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones, Flute, 6 & 12 String Guitars, Accordion, Banjo, Mandolin, Tambourine, Bass Ukulele, Vibra-slap (and various other percussion instruments), Kazoo, Megaphone, and Harmonica.
The duo’s repertoire includes their own arrangements of songs from various styles including Folk, Blues, Country, Rock, R&B, Pop, Classical and a few originals. Together, Tom and Dave fuse these into a genre they call “Broad Spectrum Americana,” which basically means that they can (and do!) play whatever the heck they want to. Also check out the shoes!
There is no charge for this event. Donations will be graciously accepted. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring a treat to share at intermission. Beverages will be provided.
Evansville Art Center is located at 111 Main Street in Evansville and is handicap accessible.

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Apr
5
to May 17

Art Club: "Artistry at the Library" @ Fergus Falls Public Library

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Event Link: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/event/artistry-at-the-library/2025-05-03/

FEE: FREE and Open to the Public

Artistry at the Library

Every 1st and third Saturday 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

An open-studio club where artists of all skill levels can get together and create art. This community-member-led group is for adults. Some materials provided. Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month.

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Apr
10
to Jun 12

MAKERS GATHERING: "Art for Lunch" @ New York Mills Regional Cultural Center

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Art for Lunch Fall 2024 & Spring 2025

Hungry for Creativity?
Grab Art for Lunch!
Second Thursdays @ noon

Join us for a monthly creative break designed to introduce participants to new art materials and processes.

Held on the second Thursday of the month from noon – 1:00 p.m., the cost is $10. Bring your own lunch and enjoy a beverage on us! Classes are led by Artist / Cultural Center Artistic Director Cheryl Bannes.

Fall 2024 Art for Lunch: Folk Art

  • September 19* (*THIRD Thursday this month only): Quilling

  • October 10: Rag Doll Monster

  • November 14: Flat Needle Felting

  • December 12: Punch Tin Ornament

Spring 2025 Art for Lunch: Folk Art

  • January: CLOSED – NO Art for Lunch

  • February 13: Mini Barn Quilt / Hex Sign

  • March 13: Scrimshaw

  • April 10: Paint like Grandma Moses

  • May 8: Whirligigs

  • June 12: Make a Small Journal

NOTE: No Art for Lunch in January, July, or August. Art for Lunch resumes in September.

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Apr
26
12:00 PM12:00

ART EVENT: "Convergence Expo: Convergence: Health & Creativity" @ Plains Art Museum

Convergence Expo
Saturday, April 26, 12-5 PM, Free
This exciting event highlights Anne Labovitz’s exhibition, featuring time with the artist, guided tours, and interactive activities. Explore community resources centered on health, wellness, mindfulness, and well-being, enjoy make-and-take art activities, and connect with others through networking opportunities. Food will be available for purchase, and the day will culminate with a dynamic panel discussion featuring Anne Labovitz and notable health professionals, exploring the intersection of creativity and wellness. Stay tuned for more details—don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the power of art and well-being!

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May
3
12:00 PM12:00

Art Class: "Watercolor Brush Techniques"@ The Art Cellar

Event Link: https://www.dlccc.org/artcellar/

FEE: $45 per person

Watercolor Brush Techniques

Sat May 3rd 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Historic Holmes Theatre, 806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA  

Watercolor Brush Techniques

May 3rd, 2025 12-3pm

Ages 13+

$45 per person

Register Here

Work with local artist Fern Belling and explore the use of the brush in both wet and dry watercolor techniques. This class will cover techniques on brush drawing and freestyle marking with round and flat brushes that are used to make several pieces. Emphasis will be on individual discovery of various techniques and using the elements of Art to compose a design.

Students are asked to bring their own brushes and watercolors. (A limited amount are available to borrow). Good watercolor paper will be provided. Please email emma@dlccc.org with any questions!

Class size limited, register soon!

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Jun
30
to Aug 3

YOUTH SUMMER THEATRE: "Musical Peter Pan" @ Hjemkomst Center,

Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~123482

FEE: Tuition: $450

Peter Pan (5th-9th Grade)

June 30-August 10

Enrollment level is the grade most recently completed.

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Location: Hjemkomst Center

This summer, embark on a whimsical journey to Neverland with our enchanting production of Peter Pan! Watch as Peter, the boy who never grows up, leads Wendy, John, and Michael Darling on an unforgettable adventure filled with pirates, fairies, and lost boys. Help us bring this timeless tale to life with stunning sets, vibrant costumes, and captivating performances that will delight audiences of all ages.

This full-day camp will be held at Studio 13, located at Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead. 

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Jun
30
to Aug 3

YOUTH SUMMER MUSICAL: "Peter Pan" @ Hjemkomst Center 2025 Summer Production Camp

Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=fmct~123483

FEE: Tuition: $450

PETER PAN (2ND-4TH GRADE)

June 30- August 10

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Enrollment level is the grade most recently completed.

Location: Hjemkomst

This summer, embark on a whimsical journey to Neverland with our enchanting production of Peter Pan! Watch as Peter, the boy who never grows up, leads Wendy, John, and Michael Darling on an unforgettable adventure filled with pirates, fairies, and lost boys. Help us bring this timeless tale to life with stunning sets, vibrant costumes, and captivating performances that will delight audiences of all ages.

This full-day camp will be held at the Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead. 

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Mar
29
3:00 PM15:00

Community Workshop: "Pelican Rapids: Artists Working in Community Workshop" @ Pelican Rapids Public Library

Event Link: https://springboardforthearts.org/events/artists-on-main-street-workshop-pelican-rapids/

FEE: Free and open to the public attend.

Pelican Rapids: Artists Working in Community Workshop

Saturday, March 29, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Pelican Rapids Public Library
25 West Mill St, Pelican Rapids

The community of Pelican Rapids, MN has been selected for the 2025 Artists on Main Street Program, an initiative that supports small artist-led projects to activate downtown spaces.

The program will kick off with a free workshop in each community inviting local artists, creatives, makers, and culture bearers from Pelican Rapids to explore how art and creativity can strengthen their communities. This hands-on session will introduce ideas for using art to engage residents, attract visitors, and build local pride. Following the workshop, participants who live or work in Pelican Rapids will be eligible to learn how to apply for small grants of up to $1500 to support their own creative projects downtown.

Artists on Main Street is a partnership between Springboard for the Arts and Rethos: Places Reimagined. The 2025 Artists on Main Street program is supported by West Central Initiative and is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

Questions: Contact Dominic Facio at 218-998-4037 or email dominic@springboardforthearts.org.

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Mar
29
10:00 AM10:00

Community Workshop: "Artists on Main Street" @ Cornerstone Community & Youth Center

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Event Link: https://springboardforthearts.org/events/artists-on-main-street-workshop-frazee/

FEE: Free and Open to the Public

Frazee: Artists Working in Community Workshop

Saturday, March 29, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cornerstone Community & Youth Center
300 2nd St NW, Frazee, MN

The community of Frazee, MN has been selected for the 2025 Artists on Main Street Program, an initiative that supports small artist-led projects to activate downtown spaces.

The program will kick off with a free workshop in each community inviting local artists, creatives, makers, and culture bearers from Frazee to explore how art and creativity can strengthen their communities. This hands-on session will introduce ideas for using art to engage residents, attract visitors, and build local pride. Following the workshop, participants who live or work in Frazee will be eligible to learn how to apply for small grants of up to $1500 to support their own creative projects downtown.

Artists on Main Street is a partnership between Springboard for the Arts and Rethos: Places Reimagined. The 2025 Artists on Main Street program is supported by West Central Initiative and is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Questions: Contact Dominic Facio at 218-998-4037 or email dominic@springboardforthearts.org.

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