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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 just $10. Bring your own lunch and enjoy a beverage on us!

Classes are led by Artist / Cultural Center Artistic Director Megan Shirley-Ross.

PLEASE NOTE: Art for Lunch is generally held in our 2nd-floor education space, which is accessible only by stairs. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us to discuss accommodations at 218-385-3339 or info@kulcher.org.


Fall 2026 Art for Lunch:

Art For Lunch is a series of short workshops designed to introduce participants to new materials and processes. All materials provided. Call 218-385-3339 to sign up. See dates and themes below.
  • September 10, 2026 – Balance
    Explore how artists create visual stability and harmony through the arrangement of elements within a composition.

  • October 8, 2026 – Contrast
    Discover how differences in color, shape, texture, value, and form can create visual interest and impact.
  • November 12, 2026 – Emphasis
    Learn how artists create focal points and draw attention to important areas of an artwork.
  • December 10, 2026 – Pattern
    Explore repetition and design structures that create rhythm, organization, and visual interest.
  • January: No Class (Cultural Center Closed)
  • February 11, 2027 – Movement
    Investigate how artists create a sense of motion and guide the viewer’s eye throughout an artwork.

  • March 11, 2027 – Unity
    Learn how artists combine individual elements to create a cohesive and connected composition.
  • April 8, 2027 – Variety
    Explore how differences in artistic elements can add excitement, creativity, and visual interest.
  • May 13, 2027 – Proportion
    Discover how relationships between size, scale, and placement affect the overall impact of an artwork

Join us and add some creativity to your life!

Pre-registration is requested -- please call 218-385-3339 (to help with supply planning) -- OR just drop in!

Art for Lunch was launched in Spring 2018 and continues on the second Thursday of each month at noon.  Open to adults and teens ages 16 & up. Call us with any questions at 218-385-3339.

The activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.