Detroit Lakes has Giant plans!

The Trolls are Coming in 2024!

Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo will be arriving in Detroit Lakes this May with plans to install six of his troll sculptures at locations from Dunton Locks to Detroit Mountain and a handful of other art installations between Fargo and Perham. Artist talk will be May 21st @ 7pm-8:30pm at the Historic Holmes Theatre.

Dambo’s visit to Detroit Lakes to plan for the Troll sculptures is documented in the YouTube video here!

Don't miss the latest Main Gallery Lecture: Beyond the blackbook – Minnesota Graffiti Culture and Influence, with Kylie Linh Hoang, Thursday, 23 May, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Rourke!

Delve into the five pillars of hip-hop and learn about the rich history and community behind this dynamic artform. Led by Kylie Linh Hoang, assistant curator at the Minnesota Museum of American Art, this lecture will explore the cultural significance of graffiti and its impact on marginalized groups. From black sketchbooks to large-scale works, Minnesota graffiti writers have nurtured a thriving community based on creativity, style, and mentorship.