Arts Events - Regional & Statewide
See below for arts events in our region or state. If you are hosting an arts event that you’d like to share, please reach out to our Promotions Specialist Kristin and let her know.
Featured
North Country Fiddle and Dance Community Folk Dance
Saturday, January 24 from 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Bernie's Restaurant
121 DeMers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN
with music by O'Neil Family Band
Live Music! All join in, all ages are welcome; families, couples, singles
Traditional American folk dances: Reels, barn -dance squares, circle mixers and more...
All dances are taught and easy to learn!
In Progress Hosts
THE ART OF MAKING MUSIC
SUNDAYS 1-3PM JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 8 /Studio 110 Crookston
Please join In Progress for a series of open learning and making sessions with their Art of Music Workshop presented by In Progress artist Arley Sinks
This hands-on workshop is your chance to:
- Produce your own beats
- Record your music with professional guidance
- Have fun and learn and create with others
Arley Sinks is a self taught artists who has been producing and selling beats for five years now. He is a homegrown Crookston artist and at the age of 13 has already proven his ability to teach and guide others. Supported in each session with their studio director Rena Zapata you can drop in learn music, work on photography, or create a video.
These winter sessions will be dedicated to shared learning —you won’t want to miss it!
Sundays 1-3PM January 4 - February 28
Studio 110 - 110 South Main Street, Crookston 56716
Questions? Contact info@in-progress.org
To RSVP, click here or https://in-progress.org/rsvp-artofmakingmusic?utm_source=sqmktg_email
NW Minnesota Annual Art Exhibit 2026
Thursday, April 2- Saturday, April 25
Warroad RiverPlace, 103 State Avenue, Warroad 56763
Artists and creatives from our 7 county- service region have been invited to enter this art exhibit and will be competing for $2,300 in cash awards. The first place prize for adults is $500! Artists must reside in Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Pennington, Roseau, or Red Lake counties to be eligible. Both adults and high school students are encouraged to enter up to two pieces. Exhibit cash award winners will be chosen while the exhibit is on display by a qualified juror. They will be recognized and receive their check at the Artist Reception at Warroad RiverPlace on Saturday, April 25. Artists are welcome to have their work in the exhibit available for sale. The exhibit will end with a reception and an awards program to honor entrants and Of the Year awardees.
Warroad RiverPlace is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. They are closed Sunday and Monday. The exhibit will be open during operating hours at RiverPlace and is free to view.
Two Part Fused Glass Class at the Old Lengby Schoolhouse
Sign up for a fused glass pendant class at the Old School Artist Retreat Center. Over two weeks (Jan 29 & Feb 5, 7-8:30 PM), you'll craft a pendant using fusible and dichroic glass, which will be kiln-fired overnight. In the second week, you’ll add a jewelry bail and create a soft sheepskin pouch, making it a thoughtful gift just in time for Valentine's Day. Unleash your creativity and surprise a loved one with a unique, handmade piece. This will be held upstairs at the Old Lengby Schoolhouse in Lengby, MN.
When?
Jan 29, 2026 & Feb 5, 2026 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Total of 2 sessions
Learn more and sign up at https://www.oldschoolarts.org/service-page/2-part-fused-glass-pendant-class-1?utm_campaign=cb6a3265-3b84-4f7d-8837-cf06db172678&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=2baef9e8-217b-41da-8ec4-981ef017d595&referral=service_list_widget
Virtual Workshop: Writing Artist Statements
Zoom Meeting
Saturday, January 10 from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
VIRTUAL, WORKSHOP
Get a hands-on, step-by-step approach to writing a range of statements that best represent your work as an artist. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.
This workshop is part of a series of virtual workshops being presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library, and is a unit in the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. The curriculum is always available for free download, or you can buy a copy of the book to support your practice. For more info and to register visit https://springboardforthearts.org/event/artist-statements/
Arts Advocacy Day is Tuesday, March 3, 2026—and we need you there.
This session will shape the future of arts funding in Minnesota. Showing up together is how we make sure lawmakers see the full force, scale, and diversity of the arts community.
Your early registration = bigger crowds, stronger organizing, and a louder voice at the Capitol.
Join Us for Arts Advocacy Day!
Date: TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd, 2026
Rally in the Capitol Rotunda: 10 - 11 AM
Legislative Meetings: 11 AM - 3 PM
Beginner Stained Glass Class on Dec 7
Back by popular demand!
Due to popular demand, Old School Arts is offering another Christmas tree stained glass class. Join them on December 7 from 2 - 6 PM to create beautiful Christmas trees. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. The cost is $75. The class will be held upstairs in the old Lengby Schoolhouse. Sign up at oldschoolarts.org/book-a-class to reserve your spot.
207 S. Dove Avenue, Lengby, MN701-566-4611
Work of Art: Engaging Customers & Selling Your Work is a free virtual workshop offered by Springboard for the Arts on Tuesday, December 2 from 6 to 8:30 PM. Sign up at https://springboardforthearts.formstack.com/forms/work_of_art_engaging_customers_selling_your_work
North Country Fiddle & Dance
presents a
Community Dance with O'Neil Family Band
Saturday, November 15 from 3-5:30 PM
Bernie’s Restaurant
121 DeMers, East Grand Forks
The O'Neil Family Band will provide rousing fiddle tunes for American folk dances including reels, simple squares, circle mixers and more. You do not need to know how to dance -- all dances are taught and easy to learn. All are welcome — singles, couples, and families!
Join us!
Donations at the door
This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council through funding from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State's general fund.
NWMAC Staff Members Trey Everett and Kristin Eggerling joined Artist Kat Allen for a live discussion recently. Kat is a visual artist, author, and graphic designer from Warroad and is originally from Stephen. Kat designed our recent Artists of NW Minnesota booklet. She is also currently exhibiting work in our Artists of NW Minnesota Exhibit at our gallery at NCTC at 1101 State Hwy 1, Thief River Falls. The exhibit is open through November 21. We spoke about Kat’s art, her inspiration, background, and more! Watch the discussion at https://streamyard.com/yyxdut2jkm6u
An Artist Reception was held Thursday, November 6 from 6 to 8:30 PM. This exhibit includes work by 19 artists from our region who have a listing in our Artists of NW Minnesota booklet. There are approximately 106 pieces of artwork in this exhibit, many of which are for sale, including charcoal, photography, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting, pen and ink, pastel, collage, mixed media, pottery, glass work, jewelry, sculpture, books and written material, and mosaics.